US To Ban Backwoods, Swishers And Other Flavored Blunt Wraps
On April 29, the Food and Drug Administration announced plans to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes and all flavored cigars, starting in 2022. The FDA’s proposal responds to a lawsuit from the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council calling for the national...
Four20 Post May 5: ABKO Labs To Test Adult Use, Benzinga Cannabis News Update
We had another great show on Cinco de Mayo. Patrick Lane updated Benzinga's Cannabis coverage and plans for live cannabis events this year. Amy Brown talked about progress by the city of Warren to let her testing lab work with adult-legal cannabis. We started the show...
More States Roll Out Bans On Production, Sale Of Delta-8 Products
Delta-8 THC has become a runaway market hit – and more states across the country are responding by cracking down on access to the product commonly derived from hemp extracts. From Alabama to Oregon, states are reacting to the popular products by: Rolling out total...
Recreational Cannabis States See Population Growth But Loss Of US House Seat
The population in the 17 states where recreational cannabis is legal, as well as Washington DC, continued to grow over the past decade, a good sign for those markets in terms of potential marijuana consumers. But overall U.S. population growth has slowed to...
MRA Seeks Participants for Licensing and Social Equity Workgroup
The Marijuana Regulatory Agency is facilitating a workgroup to discuss and provide suggestions on the licensing process related to the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, the Medical Marihuana Facilities and Licensing Act, and the Social Equity Program....
MRA’s Social Equity Program Announces May Business Resource Workshop, Featuring Rocky Mountain Cannabis Consulting
The Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) is announcing the date, time, and location for its May Business Resource Workshop hosted by the Social Equity Program, featuring Rocky Mountain Cannabis Consulting (RMCC). Date: Thursday, May 6,...
Michigan Lawmaker: THC Blood Level Should Determine Driver Impairment
A Lansing lawmaker wants the state to rely on THC levels in a driver’s blood to determine if they are impaired by marijuana. Delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol, commonly called ∆9-THC or simply THC, is the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. Determining when someone...
Recreational Cannabis Shop Survives COVID, Plans To Open Second Ann Arbor Location
Information Entropy, a recreational cannabis shop, prevailed during COVID-19 after opening its first shop in Ann Arbor right as the pandemic began in Michigan. Now, it’s opening a second location in August at 202 Miller Ave. The store offers an assortment of...
Virtual Event: Cannabis Events Rules And Regulations With MRA Director Andrew Brisbo
On Tuesday May 4 at 6 pm, Tatiana Grant will interview Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency Director Andrew Brisbo about the rules and regulations for host cannabis events in Michigan. The event is free, but advance registration is required. You can register at...
Tommy Chong Launches Michigan-Based Cannabis Pre-Rolled Joints
Legendary comedian, movie star, dancer and cannabis industry icon Tommy Chong has announced a partnership with MKX Products to produce a line of cannabis products exclusively on sale in Michigan stores. The Pre-roll line will feature Tommy...
