ACLU Attorney ‘Confident’ Supreme Court Will Strike Down Gun Ban For Marijuana Users After Oral Arguments Next Week
With the U.S. Supreme Court set to hear a case next week on the constitutionality of a federal gun ban for marijuana users, attorneys with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) are feeling “hopeful” that justices will take their side over the Trump...
Trump ‘Missed An Opportunity’ To Promote Marijuana Rescheduling During State Of The Union, Industry Leader Says
President Donald Trump delivered a lengthy State of the Union address on Tuesday, touching on a wide range of policy issues he’s championed in the first year of his second term. But to the disappointment of advocates and stakeholders, the president did not take the...
Mecosta County Approves New Cannabis Grants
Cannabis grants were under the spotlight at the Mecosta County Board of Commissioners' regular meeting as the board approved a grant agreement with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. County Administrator Mindy Taylor said that the grant...
24 Percent Tax Hike Crashed Michigan January Pot Sales
An unprecedented cannabis tax hike that took effect in Michigan on Jan. 1 significantly depressed legal sales, recent state data shows. Michigan marijuana retailers reported about $227 million in sales in January, according to state Cannabis Regulatory...
Ohio Hemp THC Operators Mount Last-Ditch Survival Effort
Ohioans for Cannabis Choice say SB 56 undermines consumer rights by recriminalizing intoxicating hemp products consumers rely on. A new political battle is brewing in Ohio’s $1 billion cannabis market as a petition drive organized by hemp farmers and...
Bear Creek Twp.’s Hope Of Stopping Dispo Goes Up In Smoke
An appeals panel affirmed Friday the dismissal of Bear Creek Township's lawsuit challenging a retail cannabis facility on leased Indian land held in trust by the United States. In a published Friday opinion authored by Michigan Court of Appeals...
Country Music Star With Old Cannabis Conviction Forced To Cancel Tour After Stopped At Canadian Border
Fans of country music singer Charley Crockett got some disappointing news this week as the Grammy winner had to cancel his tour of Canada. In an Instagram post, Crockett said he was denied entry into Canada due to a decade-old marijuana conviction. “Everybody’s...
Where To Stay High: Best Cannabis-Friendly Hotels
Wanna get away? Even with all the current economic uncertainty, about one in three Americans say they intend to travel this year more than they did last year, with 70% wanting to travel domestically and 28% internationally. If you’re here, chances are you’re currently...
March 12- Grand Rapids – Michigan Cannabis Leaders Live
B2B Networking & Panel Discussion with Michigan's top cannabis industry leaders. Education. Connections. Community. Catalyst Collective presents Michigan Cannabis Leaders Live — an evening built for cannabis professionals who are serious about growth,...
CRA Introduces New Science Section Staff Feb. 26
The Cannabis Regulatory Agency is featuring Noah Rosenweig, Science Section Manager, and the Lab Science Specialists for an overview of the Science section, introductions to new staff, and a review of the format for these quarterly meetings. The virtual session on...
