The Business of Cannabis

Michigan Tests First-Ever Free Cannabis Give-Away To Reduce Opioid Overdose Crisis

Mar 13, 2024 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

In a first for the U.S., a pilot program in rural Michigan is exploring the use of cannabis as a harm reduction tool. Researchers followed 10 clients who received free marijuana through a harm reduction organization, with promising results. Staff observed positive...

5 Students Suspended Over Bringing Marijuana-Laced Brownies To Bangor Middle School

Mar 13, 2024 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Five Bangor Middle School students were suspended over an incident involving marijuana-laced brownies, school officials said March 7. One student brought the brownies to school, according to Bangor School District Superintendent Lynn Johnson. The student shared the...

Police Find Dead Goats Then 140 Illegal Cannabis Plants In Southwest Michigan

Mar 13, 2024 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Police found four dead goats during an investigation of an animal welfare compliant and discovered an illegal indoor marijuana grow while checking for other animals. On Saturday, March 9, Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were called to the 300 block of Cooper...

With DeSantis’ signature, Florida Could Severely Cripple Nation’s 2nd Biggest CBD Market

Mar 8, 2024 | National

A bill about to become law in Florida will likely wipe out much of the state’s $1.8 billion CBD market. The measure, which would ban all products that contain intoxicating hemp compounds and put crippling restrictions on CBD, passed both houses of the Florida state...

CRA Announces 62 Social Equity Licensees Will Share $1 Million From the 2024 Social Equity Grant Program

Mar 8, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Last week, Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency notified 62 social equity licensees that they were eligible for a share of the $1 million available through the Social Equity Grant Program (SEGP). Each of the grantees will receive an equal share of $16,129. “Since the...