Voters Prohibit Dispensary Expansion Plans In Michigan Border Towns
At the polls in November, voters in two Michigan border communities, Niles Township and Menominee, passed ballot initiatives to block or limit new marijuana shops. In the Upper Peninsula’s Menominee, where eight shops already exist in the town of about 8,500 along the...
Mint Cannabis’ Six Dispos In Michigan Celebrate Green Wednesday With Big Discounts
Mint Cannabis,patients and customers over the age of 21 can celebrate “Thanksgiving Eve” with discounts and deals on products at Mint Cannabis’ six dispensaries in Michigan – in Coldwater, Kalamazoo, Monroe, New Buffalo, Portage, and Roseville. Mint’s Cannabis’ Mega...
Michigan’s Beer Wholesalers Want Control Of THC Drinks, But MiCIA Says No.
Michigan’s legal weed industry and the state’s beer and wine distributors both want THC beverages on store shelves and in bars and restaurants. The Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, a powerful lobby in Lansing, is trying to woo lawmakers with a...
Meta-Analysis: Cannabis Use Not Linked To Elevated Risk of Oral Cancer
Cannabis use is associated with a reduced risk of oral cancer, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse. An international team of investigators from Jordan, Iraq, and...
Section 781 Would Zero Out Hemp Cannabinoid Products. The FDA “Similar Effects” List Is Coming
For years, the federal government dodged the central question: what’s the legal, safe, adult‑use path for hemp‑derived cannabinoids? Section 781 answers—but not with a roadmap. It brings a bulldozer. The bill reconstructs the definition of hemp around Total THC,...
The Complete Guide to Cannabis, Culture, And Conscious Travel Across Latin America
Latin America is entering a new era of travel, one shaped by plant-based wellness, cultural authenticity, and a growing acceptance of cannabis across the region. As laws evolve and younger generations reclaim traditional herbal knowledge, destinations from Costa Rica...
Dec. 11 – Detroit – MiCIA 2025 Holiday Gala
December 11th | Motor City Hotel and Casino An elegant evening of celebration at the MiCIA Holiday Gala! 100% of the proceeds will go to funding the MiCIA Constitutional Defense Fund! Please purchase your tickets HERE. Sponsorship are...
What’s Next For Hemp Companies Ahead Of Federal THC Ban?
After going to the major leagues, Joe Salome was planning to go to Trader Joes. That was before President Donald Trump signed the death warrant for his hemp business. Now, instead of marketing THC beverages to a major grocery chain, Salome, founder and a managing...
Despite Federal Legislation Banning Hemp-Derived THC Products, Michigan Lawmakers Still Want To Open Up Sales
Plans to start allowing low-dosage THC drinks and other products in Michigan outside of marijuana dispensaries hit a snag this week. THC is the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. The issue stems from the deal that re-opened the federal government. That...
Lawsuit To Stop 24 Percent Wholesale Cannabis Tax From Taking Effect Jan. 1 Scheduled To Be Heard Nov. 25 In Detroit
The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, representing hundreds of Michigan cannabis companies, will make oral arguments next week to try and stop the Michigan Treasury from assessing a 24 percent wholesale tax on cannabis sales. The MiCIA is asking for a...
