Congressional Hearing On FDA And CBD Focuses On Intoxicating Hemp Products
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was dragged through the mud by lawmakers yesterday, who said its ‘bureaucratic red tape, inefficiencies, and weak oversight’ was responsible for the flood of intoxicating hemp substances across the country. The US House...
Record Number Of Kids In Michigan Hospitalized From Cannabis Consumption In 2024
Michigan’s marijuana industry is required to use child-resistant packaging and prohibit the sale of edibles that look like candy. But industry experts and regulators say it’s still too easy to buy copycat candy products. Michigan’s poison control center got 387...
Michigan Could Authorize Recycling Pot Vape Cartridges
Michigan regulators are proposing a major policy shift that would allow cannabis businesses to collect and recycle used vape products, a much-needed step toward reducing the environmental hazards of disposable vaporizers. Under a new rule proposed by the state’s...
Ohio House Rejects DeWine’s Plan To Double Cannabis Tax, Senate Still Plans To Consider
The Ohio House rejected Gov. Mike DeWine’s plan to double marijuana sales taxes in its proposed budget, adopted April 1. DeWine had proposed doubling Ohio‘s excise tax on recreational marijuana from 10% to 20%. Despite another bill weighing changes to...
Trump Administration To-Do List Doesn’t Include Pot Rescheduling
Marijuana rescheduling is not a part of President Donald Trump’s drug policy priorities for the first year of his second term, according to the White House. Instead, the initial six priorities will largely focus on combating drug trafficking and mitigating the opioid...
Failure To Disclose Pot Use Before Surgery Could Be Life Threatening
Failing to disclose use of cannabis or psychedelic mushrooms to your doctors before undergoing a medical procedure could have consequences. These drugs can affect how much anesthesia a patient needs, increase their risk of heart or respiratory issues, nausea and...
Big Players Enter Hemp-Derived THC Drink Market
Another week, another move from an established company into the federally legal, hemp-derived THC market. Organigram Global, one of Canada’s largest marijuana producers, announced April 1 that it was entering the growing delta-9 beverage segment through...
April 2025 CRA Social Equity Team’s Quarterly Update
The first quarter of 2025 is off to a great start! Check out what we have been doing in the new year along with tips, and reminders of the resources we offer. Education Sessions Check out the new additions to the Video Library on the CRA website. Browse all education...
Cannabis Tourism In 2025: Destinations, Trends, and Tips
In 2025, cannabis tourism has blossomed into a mainstream travel niche, drawing enthusiasts from around the world to explore the cultural, culinary, and recreational aspects of cannabis. According to a 2024 report by the Global Cannabis Tourism Association (GCTA), the...
May 6 – Lansing – Michigan Cannabis Industry Association Spring Caucus And Luncheon
Join the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association for the MiCIA Spring Caucus and Luncheon on May 6 noon to 4:00 pm at the Eagle Eye Golf Club in Lansing, MI. Network with cannabis industry leaders over cocktails, learn from industry experts and receive updates...
