Michigan Matters: The Future Of The Cannabis Industry
As the legalized cannabis industry surpassed the $10 billion sales mark in the state since 2019, it's a look at what's ahead for this booming sector with Brian Hanna, Director of Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency, Mike Brennan, Editor of Four20 Post, and Gus...
CRA: Compliance Best Practice Document Updated
Today, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency released the latest iteration of its Best Practice Document for licensees. The newly updated version – which includes more information, links, and videos to assist licensees with maintaining compliance – now has a searchable table...
Michigan Treasury To Pay $58,200 From Cannabis Taxes For Every Licensed Dispo To Opt-In Cities Across The State
The Michigan Department of Treasury on Feb. 21 announced that nearly $100 million is being distributed among 302 local entities and tribes as part of the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act. Over the next few days, 108 cities, 36 villages, 80...
Whitmer’s Proposed Cannabis Tax Increase Sparks Outrage
Michigan’s cannabis industry, already reeling from oversupply and plummeting prices, is facing a new threat: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed 32% wholesale tax on recreational marijuana. The tax, part of her ambitious budget plan to fund road repairs, has ignited a...
Michigan Cannabis Faces Huge Consolidation In 2025
For the first time ever, Michigan marijuana industry jobs declined over a three-month period. Prices plummeted to another historic low in January, revenue hit a 12-month basement, investment continues to constrict and business expansion has trickled to a drip....
2025 CRA Social Equity All-Star Program Renewal
The Social Equity team would like to remind licensees that the form and the criteria to be recognized in the 2025 Social Equity All-Star Program can be found here. If you are already a part of the Social Equity All-Star Program and would like to continue your...
Ohio Pot Costs Triple Michigan’s, Yet Lawmakers Want To Make It Even More Expensive
Dealing with Crohn’s disease since he was a kid, Terrell Washington felt stuck — Until he was able to access marijuana. "It got me off of medication and got me into remission with my Crohn's disease because of using cannabis," Washington told me. He knew he wanted to...
NoCo Hemp Expo April 11-12 In Colorado
The 11th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo, happening April 10-12, in Estes Park, Colorado. Presented by First Citizens Bank, NoCo11 is the premier event for everyone in the hemp industry—growers, processors, fiber and grain companies, CBD and flower businesses,...
CRA Reminds Licensees Of Impending FDA Ban Of FD&C Red No. 3 Color Additive
The CRA announced Feb. 18 that it is requiring licensee compliance by January 15, 2027, with the Food and Drug Administration’s recent January 15 announcement that authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in foods, supplements, and drugs has been revoked. CRA...
Oakland County Sheriff Bouchard Links Drop In Intoxicating Hemp Products To Pot Legalization
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard is advising Congress that state-level marijuana legalization has helped to mitigate problems related to unregulated intoxicating hemp products that non-legal states are experiencing. At a hearing before a House Energy &...
