Illinois Expunges Nearly 500,000 Cannabis Arrest Records
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) closed out 2020 by expunging nearly 500,000 non-felony cannabis-related records, an action mandated by Illinois’ marijuana legalization law that went into effect a year ago. As part of the action, the governor also pardoned 9,219...
Switzerland To Allow Production, Marketing Of Planting Seeds
Hemp cultivation seeds can be produced and marketed in Switzerland beginning Jan. 1 after the government removed restrictions in the country’s agricultural seed law. “The Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG) enables the production and marketing of seeds and seedlings...
Common Citizen Hires Chief Marketing Officer
Common Citizen has hired former Bell’s Brewery Inc. marketing lead Allison Hornev as Chief Marketing Officer. In her new role, Hornev will further develop the Common Citizen brand as the company continues its expansion across the Great Lakes State. “Allison’s...
Cannabis Infused Beverages Coming to Michigan
On January 4, the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency issued their first technical bulletin of the new year, titled “Process to Obtain Agency Approval for Production of Marijuana-Infused Beverages”. The regulations it contains includes guidance “for the submission...
MRA’s Social Equity Program January Education and Outreach Session featuring Maurice Morton
The Marijuana Regulatory Agency's (MRA) social equity team will host a January Education and Outreach Session featuring an interview with Maurice Morton of the Morton Law Group PLLC and owner of Motor City Kush and Total Essence. The session will take place on...
Federal Marijuana Reform Outlook Brightens As Democrats Win Control Of US Senate
Prospects for major federal marijuana reform are poised to take a big step forward now that Democrats have won control of the U.S. Senate. In the closely watched Georgia Senate runoffs, Democrat Raphael Warnock was declared the victor early Wednesday in his race...
Four20Post Wednesday Jan. 6 – Midwest iHemp Expo
ANN ARBOR - The theme of Four20Post on Wednesday Jan. 6 is the Midwest iHemp Virtual Expo Jan. 22-23. Joining us on the show will be Dave Crabill, director of communications, and Blain Bechtold, director of legislative services, for iHemp Michigan, the Expo’s host. We...
Lack Of Standards, Dubious Business Practices Threaten To Upend Cannabis Testing Industry
A lack of standards is among the factors plaguing the cannabis testing industry, threatening to undermine consumer confidence in marijuana products and making it harder for some testing businesses to operate, according to industry insiders. But the problems don’t stop...
Common Citizen Kicks Off Food Drive For Needy
MARSHALL – Common Citizen will kick off 2021 with the Common Citizen for the Common Good food drive, which launched on New Year’s Day. Common Citizen has partnered with local food banks and charitable organizations to host the food drive at its...
3 States Likely to Legalize Marijuana in 2021
For as crazy as 2020 has been, it was another banner year for the cannabis industry and U.S. marijuana stocks. That's because the November election yielded a green sweep. As of today, 36 states have waved the green flag on medical cannabis, with 15...
