The Business of Cannabis

Michigan: Governor Signs Law Requiring Schools to Send Parents Warnings About Marijuana, High-Potency THC + Vaping

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has signed legislation requiring schools across the state to distribute educational notices to parents about the health risks of marijuana, high-potency THC products, vaping and other products. Senate Bill 433,...

Michigan: Marijuana Farm Loses Court Fight Over Clearing Protected Wetlands

A judge has ruled that a marijuana grower illegally cleared nearly 16 acres of protected wetlands while building a large cannabis farm in northern Michigan. Ingham County Circuit Judge Morgan Cole sided with state environmental regulators last month in a...

Minnesota: Do Government-Run Cannabis Retail Sales Work?

When Minnesota legalized adult-use cannabis, cities saw an opportunity in the state’s unique law to create a new revenue stream: a marijuana business that could be run much like the municipal liquor stores that have been in business since 1937. In Anoka, a...

Illinois: Marijuana Retailers Sold To Minors In Only 6 of 1,452 State Compliance Checks

The Illinois State Police (ISP) said the attempted purchases were conducted as part of “under 21 covert details.” The agency did not identify the six businesses that completed sales or provide details about any resulting disciplinary action. The number of...

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CRA Public Meeting Agenda Sept. 4

As a reminder - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, September 4 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....

Review: CBD Dosing Reduces Systolic Blood Pressure

CBD administration reduces blood pressure levels, according to a meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials published in the Brazilian Journal of Pharmacognosy.  Brazilian researchers reviewed data from four clinical trials involving 104...

7 Must-Have Techs For Cannabis Cultivators

The cannabis cultivation industry has transformed dramatically over the past decade. What once relied on intuition and traditional farming methods now demands precision, efficiency and compliance with strict regulations. Today’s successful cannabis...

Petition Pushes Trump To Legalize Marijuana

A leading drug policy reform organization is rallying supporters to send a message to President Donald Trump: Don’t merely reschedule marijuana, as his administration is considering, but fully legalize it instead. As the president mulls a proposal to move...