Michigan Marijuana May Be Contaminated With Mold, Testing Labs Warn
Marijuana for sale in Michigan is contaminated with mold and yeast, a group of cannabis testing labs is warning. Moreover, the state is no longer allowing a specific marijuana testing method. But the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association...
New Standard Opening Recreational-Only Cannabis Dispensary In Sand Lake
The first cannabis dispensary in Sand Lake is opening Friday to sell exclusively recreational cannabis. New Standard, which has a flagship location in Hazel Park in Southeast Michigan, opened its second store at 29 E. Lake St. in northern Kent County at the former...
With Democrats In Charge, Cannabis Advocates Upbeat About US Reforms – But Legalization Uncertain
Now that President Joe Biden has been sworn in and Democrats have taken control of Congress, many cannabis industry executives might expect some reform of federal marijuana policy within the next two years – and perhaps even full legalization. The key question is how...
Four20Post: MRA Recommendations To Fund Social Equity
ANN ARBOR - On Four20Post Jan. 27 we explored recommendations from the Social Equity workgroup created by the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency for new taxes on marijuana sales to raise millions of dollars that would be used to improve diversity and help...
Michigan Potcasts Receive National Recognition
Three Michigan-based, cannabis-themed podcasts have been included in a list of the best industry podcasts from 2020. Industry news source CelebStoner recognized the shows in an article published in early January of 2021. The listing included several dozen shows...
Cannabis Branding and Marketing From The Pros
Jared Mirsky, founder and CEO of nationally known Wick & Mortar, a cannabis-focused boutique branding agency, joins us to provide branding tips. Jared is followed by Allison Hornev, the new chief marketing officer for Common Citizen. Allison helped not only...
Two More Dispensaries Launch Recreational Cannabis Sales In Grand Rapids
Five recreational cannabis dispensaries are now operating in the city of Grand Rapids. Joining them this week are Detroit-based 3Fifteen Cannabis offering adult-use sales at its two Grand Rapids dispensaries located at 2900 Division Ave. S and 3423 Plainfield Ave. NE....
Survey: Most Americans Say Marijuana Possesses Less Abuse Potential Than Alcohol
Most Americans perceive cannabis to possess less abuse potential than alcohol, according to survey data published in the journal Addictive Behaviors. A pair of researchers affiliated with the University of Delaware and with Michigan State University...
Study: Cannabis Use Associated with Reduced Alcohol Intake Among Treatment-Seeking Drinkers
Cannabis use is associated with a decrease in the amount of alcohol consumed by individuals seeking alcohol treatment, according to data published this week in the journal Addiction. A team of investigators affiliated with the University of Colorado at Boulder and...
Marijuana Regulatory Agency Announces Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Workgroup
The Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) is facilitating a standing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workgroup (DEIW) to continue to advance the proposals of the ad hoc Racial Equity Advisory Workgroup, to empower stakeholders to take ownership in the programs that...
