Leaf Traders Taking Nominations For Michigan Cannabis Community Awards
TRAVERSE CITY—Leaf Traders, a technology developer for the cannabis and hemp industries, announced that it is accepting nominations and hosting the voting for the 2019 Michigan Cannabis Community Awards, to be presented Friday, Oct. 11 at the conclusion of the first...
Michigan Police Roadside Drug Testing Program Started Oct. 1: What To Know
A second phase of roadside drug testing will begin Tuesday, Michigan State Police announced. According to police, Michigan has seen a steady increase in fatal crashes involving drivers impaired by drugs in recent years. In 2018, there were 247 drug-involved traffic...
West Michigan Cannabis Expo Oct. 5-6 Grand Rapids
West Michigan Cannabis Expo is one of the first events of its kind, focusing solely on the newly emerging Michigan market. Many cannabis industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and newcomers will convene to discuss best practices in emerging topics, brush up on...
When Will Recreational Marijuana Hit Michigan Store Shelves?
Michigan voters approved a ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana last November. It's technically been legal since December. So why can't you buy it yet? In July, the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) released emergency rules to put the...
Flint Approves Rezoning For Medical Marijuana Growing Facility
A new medical marijuana facility may be setting up shop in Flint. City Council approved the first reading of SecureCann LLC’s zoning request 6-0 to allow for 2502 South Dort Highway to be transformed into a facility that grows and manufactures medical marijuana. The...
The SAFE Banking Act Passes The House In A Landslide — Here’s What Happens Next
The one major uncertainty in these growth projections continues to be the United States. Despite being the most lucrative cannabis market in the world, the U.S. federal government has remained firm on its classification of marijuana as a Schedule I substance. This...
Hydrogen Cyanide Found In THC Vaping Cartridges
Bootleg marijuana vaping cartridges sold on the black market have been found to contain hydrogen cyanide, according to a report. A cannabis testing facility in California analyzed a sampling of 18 cartridges containing THC — the active ingredient in marijuana — from...
Cannabis-Aid Conference Oct. 11-12 Detroit
Thomas Tong, organizer of Cannabis-Aid Conference Oct. 11-12 in Detroit, tell you why you must attend if you want to connect with the Cannabis business community in Michigan. https://youtu.be/6-t7Hyzt7n4
Pot Stocks Spike after House Passes Act Protecting Banks that Work with Cannabis Companies
Pot stocks surged at the open of trading on Thursday after the House of Representatives passed the Secure and Fair Enforcement Act the prior day. Most major companies erased gains in early trading after the initial surge. The passage of the so-called SAFE Act is a...
Marijuana Regulatory Agency Announces October Social Equity Program Educational Sessions
The Marijuana Regulatory Agency’s (MRA) social equity team has announced additional dates, times, and locations for its education and outreach sessions to promote and encourage participation in the licensed marijuana market:Date: Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 10:00...
