DEA Says Pot Rescheduling Appeal Process Remains Stalled Under New Administrator Who Pledged To Prioritize The Issue
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) says in a new filing that the marijuana rescheduling process remains stalled at the stage it has been on for months, despite the head of agency’s prior commitment to senators that he would prioritize the issue if confirmed for...
Hemp Industry Urges Trump To Stop Congress From ‘Reversing’ The Crop’s Legalization That He Signed Into Law
A leading hemp industry organization has sent a letter to President Donald Trump, applauding him for his role in legalizing the crop during his first term and imploring him to prevent Congress from “reversing” the reform by banning hemp products containing any amount...
The Cannabis Industry’s $6 Billion Debt Wall
A debt avalanche is bearing down on the U.S. cannabis market to the tune of roughly six billion dollars coming due by the end of 2026, with the top five borrowers—each a multi-state operator (“MSO”)—accounting for about $3.4 billion. The sector’s reliance on costly...
Ohio Cannabis Companies Sues State Regulator Over Stringent Advertising Rules
Ohio cannabis businesses in a recent lawsuit argue the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control’s rules for advertising are too stringent and go against the voter-approved recreational cannabis law. “I think we’ll keep seeing more and more of Ohio sales continue to grow, but...
MiCIA Files Lawsuit To Overturn 24 Percent Wholesale Cannabis Tax
Just hours after Governor Whitmer signed the budget bills into law on Tuesday, our attorneys at Dykema and Honigman filed a suit in the Michigan Court of Claims asking the court to strike down the wholesale tax we are now facing, wrote Robin Schneider, Executive...
Saginaw Mother Accused Of Giving Children THC Gummies Asks Judge To Help Her See Her Kids
A Saginaw mother accused of repeatedly giving her three children THC gummies was back in court Thursday, Oct. 2, and asked a judge to amend her bond conditions to allow her more access to her kids. Stephany L. Mogg, 34, appeared before Saginaw County District Judge...
Inside Utica’s First Cannabis Lounge
I’ve been to cannabis lounges around the world, from Amsterdam to Barcelona to Mexico City. So, the excitement to finally get a local cannabis lounge in my hometown was an instant green flag to see how it compares. Here’s why Burn1 cannabis consumption...
Muha Meds Launches First-Ever Partnership With Cookies
Muha Meds is collaborating with the legendary brand Cookies to drop a first-of-its-kind piece of smokeware: a 2-gram disposable vape shaped like a cookie, complete with a visible “bite” taken out that also displays the device’s fullness, according to a press release....
Who Voted Yes On Marijuana Tax In House?
As Michigan lawmakers finally approved a budget, one piece of the deal included a new tax on wholesale marijuana sales that is intended to help fund future road work. The road plan relies on the 24% wholesale tax on marijuana, and is about half as big as the...
China’s Black-Market Cannabis Operations Found In Michigan
A complex network of Chinese-run black market marijuana operations is enveloping the U.S. -- and Michigan is caught in the web. Though the chain of command is murky, politicians, attorneys and law enforcement who spoke with MLive believe the multi-layered networks...
