April Brought Battle Over Intoxicating Hemp In 6 States
Tennessee is poised to enact sweeping restrictions on intoxicating hemp-derived compounds as lawmakers across the United States continue efforts to rein in the unregulated but fast-growing sector. A bill redefining cannabinoids such as THCA and delta-8 THC to fall...
CRA Files Formal Complaint Against Pure Roots, LLC dba Forte Cannabis
The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) has filed a formal complaint against Pure Roots, LLC dba Forte Cannabis (License No. AU-P-000307), located at 25371 Henry B Joy Blvd, Harrison Township, MI 48045. The CRA is authorized under the Michigan Regulation and...
The Original 420 Festivals Are Fading, But There’s Never Been A Better Time For Cannabis Tourism In The US
In early April, I traveled to Phoenix for a cannabis-focused weekend with the multi-state cannabis brand Trulieve. I’m no stranger to cannabis weekends as someone who lives in Denver and has written about cannabis off and on for nearly a decade. Still, going to...
May 16 – Holland – Virtual Realty Game Night With Jamie Cooper
Escape into another dimension at our Virtual Reality Game Night, designed exclusively for the cannabis community! Whether you're an industry professional or a passionate consumer, join us for an unforgettable evening of immersive gameplay. Imagine stepping into an...
Michigan’s Cannabis Industry In Race To The Bottom
A storm is brewing over Michigan’s once-vibrant cannabis industry. A green rush has turned into a relentless race to the bottom, leaving operators grappling with razor-thin margins and an uncertain future. The numbers are stark: Cannabis flower’s wholesale price has...
THC Tablets Give Michigan Cannabis Users More Controlled Experience
Chris Emerson is the founder and CEO of LEVEL, a California-based cannabis company that formulates vegan, sugar-free tablets called Protab designed to deliver consistent, predictable effects. “I had always wanted to be an entrepreneur,” Emerson said. “But I never...
Detroit’s Psychedelic Healing Shack Up For Sale After Owner Harassed By City
The owner of the Psychedelic Healing Shack, a spiritual and wellness center that was raided by Detroit police last year, has put his Woodward Avenue property up for sale. Robert Pizzimenti, known to many as Dr. Bob, says the move is not because he wants to leave...
Study: Pot Hospital Visits Linked To Dementia Diagnosis Within 5 Years
Long term cannabis use can increase the risk of dementia, according to a large study of more than 6 million people published April 14 in the journal JAMA Neurology. “Someone who has an emergency room visit or hospitalization due to cannabis has a 23% increased risk of...
Florida: Appeals Court Throws Out Cannabis Conviction Because Canines Can’t Distinguish Between Hemp And Marijuana
Judges on Florida’s 2nd District Court of Appeals have reversed a marijuana trafficking conviction because the prosecution failed to take adequate steps to distinguish whether the defendant possessed marijuana or hemp. The defendant had been convicted...
Republican-Leaning Poll Finds “There Is No Demographic Group That Doesn’t Believe Cannabis Should Be Legal”
Voters strongly support legalizing cannabis and other marijuana-related policy reforms, according to national survey data compiled by the firm Fabrizio, Lee & Associates and first reported by Marijuana Moment. The poll, which includes an oversampling of...
