Former U.S. House Speaker Says Psychedelic Drug Could Be ‘Future Of Healing,’ Highlighting Study On Military Veterans
Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA) extolled the therapeutic promise of ibogaine on a recent episode of his podcast, drawing attention to a Stanford University study that found the psychedelic showed potential to treat PTSD, anxiety and depression in...
Union Group Files Complaint Against Exclusive Brands For Blocking Workers Organizing
The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union Local 876 has filed a complaint with state cannabis regulators against Exclusive Brands. The union alleges the Livonia-based weed retailer and grower is blocking the union from organizing workers at its...
Student Group To Sue U-M Over Psychedelic Shroom Fest Denial
The University of Michigan is standing by its decision to deny a student group a permit for the Entheofest psychedelic plant and shroom festival on campus. In response, the Student Association for Psychedelic Studies is planning to sue the university, said President...
Draft Congressional Hemp Bill Would Regulate delta-8 Instead Of Imposing Ban
A fresh federal legislative push could bring clarity to the fractured market for hemp-derived intoxicating products through draft legislation that would restrict consumable hemp products to adults 21 and older—including edibles, beverages, and inhalables—under strict...
Ohio Now Allows Cannabis PreRolls To Be Sold At Dispensaries
More than a year into adult-use marijuana sales in Ohio, consumers now have the option of purchasing pre-rolls. However, the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control on Aug. 1 said licensed cannabis processors must receive approval from the agency before they can stock...
Unfinished Cannabis Business Will Be On Ohio General Assembly Agenda In September
The Ohio General Assembly in September has been expected to make changes in the cannabis law voters approved in 2024, but it now appears likely that most of the main provisions for cannabis users won’t be modified. Ohio House members, whether or not they wanted legal...
CRA Issues Recall For Vape Carts Produced By Exclusive Brands
In the interest of public health and safety, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency issued a recall bulletin for 5,765 vape carts produced by Exclusive Brands (AU-P-000099), located in Ann Arbor. In its investigation, the CRA discovered through subsequent testing the vapes...
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Adds Sherri Overfield to Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Exclusion List
The Cannabis Regulatory Agency has permanently excluded Sherri Overfield from being employed by – or working in any capacity – at or for a licensed Michigan marijuana business or being a supplemental applicant of any medical or adult-use marijuana business in...
37 Michigan Pot Companies Fail To Renew Their Licenses
Thirty-seven companies have failed to get their state-issued cannabis operator licenses renewed to date this year. Reasons include being more than a year late on paying state or federal taxes; failing to pay the licensing renewal fees, which can be as high as $24,000...
Viridis Licenses Revoked, Founders Permanently Excluded From State Marijuana Industry
The Cannabis Regulatory Agency Aug. 20 announced a settlement with Viridis Laboratories and Viridis North (collectively, Viridis), ending a years-long series of disciplinary actions and civil lawsuits involving the state-licensed safety compliance facilities. The...
