Judge Dismisses Rubicon Suit Against Pontiac Over Cannabis Facilities Permits
A federal lawsuit against Pontiac and its city clerk over cannabis licenses is over, and the city has declared victory. Rubicon Real Estate Holdings and Joseph Brown of Browne Design Consultants sued the city and Clerk Garland Doyle in January 2023. Rubicon claimed...
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Encourages Legislature To ‘Modernize’ Marijuana Laws
A Michigan Supreme Court justice encouraged the Legislature to "modernize Michigan's marijuana laws to bring clarity, coherence and fairness to an area of law that remains plagued by contradiction." Justice Kyra BOLDEN's comment comes in the court's...
Trulieve Partners With Redemption Cannabis To Launch Purpose-Led Products In West Virginia
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. announced in a press release the launch of Redemption Cannabis products at Trulieve dispensaries in West Virginia. Redemption Cannabis, founded by industry advocate Ryan Basore, reinvests a portion of every sale to support individuals and...
Cannabis Industry Sparking New Era Of Tourism
The cannabis industry isn’t just about what’s happening in stores that sell weed. As more states and countries legalize recreational marijuana, a new niche in the travel industry is emerging: cannabis tourism. From 4/20-friendly accommodations to immersive educational...
Cannabis Advocacy Groups Announces Lobby Day July 17 In Lansing To Oppose Roadside Saliva Testing And Cannabis Tax Proposal
A coalition of Michigan’s leading cannabis advocacy groups will gather at the Capitol on Thursday, July 17 to oppose House Bill 4391, which would authorize roadside saliva testing for cannabis and other controlled substances. The coalition will also raisestrong...
CannaCon Lansing 25 Percent Off Tickets With Code
This Friday & Saturday, July 18 & 19. Offering unmatched opportunities to network with industry leaders, discover innovative products, and stay ahead of regulatory changes. Whether you're looking to grow your business or expand your knowledge, this is the...
June Cannabis Prices Continue 5-Month Decline, Despite Selling More Product
Michigan cannabis sales fell again, for the fifth month in a row, from the same months in 2024. Ironically, Michigan dispensaries sold 17.6 percent more cannabis by weight compared to the same period in 2024. The dichotomy is due to falling prices and over saturation...
Study: Low-Dose Cannabis Extracts Reduce Chronic Pain, Patients’ Reliance on Analgesic Medications
Chronic pain patients experience sustained symptomatic improvements following the use of low-dose, plant-derived cannabis extracts, according to data published in the Journal of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy. Argentinian investigators...
Ohio Adult-Use Pot Sales Top $600 million, Doubling Medical Marijuana Sales
Ohio adult-use marijuana stores have racked up $600 million in sales since the market launched in Aug. 2024, recent data shows. And so far, customers are buying twice as much cannabis from adult-use stores as they are from MMJ dispensaries, according to...
Kentucky Senator Seeks Closing Hemp ‘Loophole’ By Banning Products With Committee Vote This Week
The senator who championed the federal legalization of hemp is now seeking to reverse much of the reform by pushing legislation at a committee hearing this week to ban on consumable products with quantifiable amounts of THC, industry stakeholders say. Several sources...
