Analysis: Medical Cannabis Associated With Reduced Healthcare Utilization In Chronic Pain Patients
The sustained use of state-authorized medical cannabis products is associated with improved quality of life and reduced healthcare utilization among chronic pain patients, according to data published in the journal Pharmacy. A team...
Michigan Attorney General Nessel Joins Bipartisan Coalition Supporting Federal Cannabis Banking Reform
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general in calling on Congress to pass the SAFER Banking Act of 2025. The coalition submitted a letter (PDF) to congressional leaders urging passage of legislation that would...
Detroit’s Per Ankh Entheogenic Church Spreading The Gospel Of Psilocybin
Did you know that Detroit has a psychedelic mushroom church? In 2021 Detroit voters approved Proposal E, which decriminalized entheogenic plants and fungi in the city. Detroit’s Per Ankh Entheogenic Church is a non-denominational house of worship...
Anti-Marijuana Group Rolls Out TV Ad Campaign Urging Trump Not To Reschedule Cannabis
A prominent marijuana prohibitionist group is rolling out a six-figure ad campaign directed at President Donald Trump, urging him not to move forward with cannabis rescheduling. Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) Action is behind three 30-second TV ads that claim...
Menominee Voters To Decide On Limiting Dispos
Voters in Menominee will decide on whether to limit the amount of cannabis dispensaries in their city. A new ballot initiative proposes capping dispensaries at nine. Menominee City Mayor Casey Hoffman says industry competition will decide on who can sell cannabis in...
Ohio Cannabis Sales Top $921 Million Since August 2024
According to the Division of Cannabis Control, between August 7 and July 12, marijuana retailers in Ohio generated $653,066,896 in adult-use sales and $268,597,078 in medical marijuana combined. That’s $921,663,974 across 12,068,699 transactions—9,068,956 from...
Ohio Legislative Snafu Freezes $20 Million Aimed At Cannabis-Friendly Cities
Recreational marijuana sales have generated $55 million in taxes since sales began a year ago, but the Ohio cities that host the dispensaries still haven’t gotten a dime of it. While municipalities that host dispensaries were initially promised 36% of those tax...
Why Vermont’s Pot Industry Can’t Promote Tourism, Yet
Ask about advertising to increase cannabis tourism in the state and Scott Sparks will tell you, “It’s extremely complicated.” Scott Sparks – owner of Vermont Bud Barn, a cannabis retail shop; Vermont Hempicurean, a store specializing in Vermont CBD products; and...
AUG 6-8 – Bellaire – 2025 MiCIA Summer Annual Conference And Chronic Cup Championship
The 2025 MiCIA Summer Annual Conference and Chronic Cup offers the opportunity to gain key insights into the direction of Michigan’s emerging cannabis industry and network with business leaders while enjoying beautiful northern Michigan. *No refunds Sponsorship...
July 2025 CRA Social Equity Team’s Quarterly Update
It is time for the CRA’s Social Equity Team’s Quarterly Update! Check out what we have been up to this summer along with tips and reminders of the resources we offer. Education Sessions Check out the new additions to the Video Library on the CRA website. Browse all...
