CRA Director Hanna Urges Cannabis Community To Lobby Michigan Legislature For Changes
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Brian Hanna said, during the agency's quarterly public meeting, that if industry members want to see change, the best way may be to talk directly with state lawmakers. CRA enforces the laws, it doesn't make them. "We...
Nominations Open For Michigan Cannabis Scientific Advisory Workgroup
The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) is soliciting nominations for members to join a new Michigan Cannabis Scientific Advisory Workgroup (MCSAW), a collaborative partnership between the CRA and industry stakeholders. The goal of the MCSAW is to provide a venue for...
TerrAscend Announces Exit from Michigan Market
TerrAscend Corp. announced in a press release on June 30 that it has completed a strategic review of its Michigan business operations and decided to exit the Michigan market. “After an extensive evaluation, we have made the strategic decision to exit the Michigan...
Matt Gaetz To Get $250,000 From Trulieve If He Can Get Trump To Legalize Pot Nationally
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) was reportedly photographed reviewing a document that appears to be a draft contract to provide services—including “administration-related guidance”—to a firm affiliated with the major marijuana company Trulieve. The visible portion of...
Marijuana Industry Workers Are The Happiest In Any Job Sector In The U.S., Survey Finds
Hourly workers in the marijuana industry rank at the top of the list of “happiest” employees across multiple sectors—with more than 9 in 10 reporting a “positive sentiment” in their job—according to a new survey. The annual Shift Pulse Report from the workforce...
Pure Options Lights Up Lansing Pride With Cannabis Oasis
Get ready to unfurl those rainbow flags and maybe a blunt wrap or two. Pure Options is bringing a whole new dimension to this year’s Lansing Pride festivities Saturday June 28. The business isn’t just showing up; it’s setting up shop on the hallowed asphalt of the Sir...
Is Your Cannabis Real Or Synthetic?
At Torch Cannabis Co. in Central Lake, the motto is: “Life is too short to feel anything less than your personal best.” For CEO and Founder, Kelly “Green Girl” Young, this translates to a storefront full of full-spectrum cannabis and CBD products, ranging from infused...
Ohio Legislature Fails To Act On Bill To Amend Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization
For the second week in a row, Ohio Senate Bill 56 was up for a possible vote out of the Ohio House Judiciary Committee, but both times the vote did not take place. Once the bill is voted out of committee, it can be brought to the House floor for a...
Thailand Poised To Outlaw Cannabis Again
Thailand is poised to recriminalise cannabis, a move set to dismantle a burgeoning industry estimated to be worth more than $800 million. The trade has flourished since the substance was delisted from the country's narcotics register in 2022. The push to reintroduce...
Menominee Dispo’s Sasquatch Statue Creates Controversy – Critics Saying It Appeals To Kids
A Sasquatch statue outside the separate retailer Higher Love, located in Menominee, is at the center of controversy. The exhibit became a talking point at the city planning commission’s meeting this month, where certain community members argued that the faux beast...
