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...
Trump’s Solicitor General Tells Supreme Court Letting Pot Users Have Guns Poses A Clear Danger
In a recent filing with the U.S. Supreme Court, the Trump-led Department of Justice (DOJ) is doubling down on arguments made under former President Joe Biden that users of illegal drugs—including marijuana—”pose a clear danger of misusing firearms.” That risk, DOJ...
CRA Public Meeting Agenda Set For June 26
As a reminder - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, June 26 at 9:30 A.M. To view the meeting agenda please visit the CRA Calendar Event Page at the following link: https://www.michigan.gov/cra/resources/agency-event-page. The...
European Authority Warning On Hemp-Derived Drugs Provides Ominous Signal For CBD Makers
A European authority has issued an official warning over hemp-derived intoxicants, signaling a new chapter in the EU’s drug policy and setting off alarm bells for the industrial hemp sector. In the 30th annual Drug Report 2025: Trends and Development, the...
Texas Gov Abbott Vetoes THC Ban
Gov. Greg Abbott late Sunday vetoed the THC ban bill passed by his fellow Republicans in the Texas Legislature. The move secures the future of the state's multibillion-dollar hemp industry and keeps those who rely on legal THC products with more options — for now. It...
Preclinical Data Suggests CBD Mitigates Age-Related Cognitive Decline
The daily administration of CBD is associated with improved memory and reduced age-related cognitive decline, according to preclinical data published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. Canadian researchers assessed the effects of CBD on...
