The Business of Cannabis

Pfizer Enters $6.7-Billion Acquisition Deal With Cannabis Pipeline

Feb 25, 2023 | National

While Pfizer Inc. has become ubiquitous among those receiving COVID-19 vaccines, the American multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company is now betting on the cannabis industry. Last week, Pfizer announced it entered into a definitive agreement...

Kansas Groups Urge Lawmakers To Legalize Cannabis After Cancer Patient Ticketed For Use

Feb 22, 2023 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

After the national spotlight was put on Kansas when police ticketed a cancer patient for his use of marijuana to soothe his symptoms, groups around the state will converge on the Statehouse to urge lawmakers to legalize the plant. The ACLU of Kansas says that from 10...

Big Cannabis Bust In Northern Michigan

Feb 22, 2023 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

State Police busted a major marijuana grow operation in northern MIchigan on the state’s east side. Michigan State Police said it executed a search warrant in Ogemaw County, more than an hour north of Saginaw. Working in cooperation with the county...

CRA Education Session Featuring Legacy Community Partners

Feb 22, 2023 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Join Inglish Reed-Jones and Evan Daugherty from LCP Feb. 23 at 10 am as they discuss how they connect businesses and community organizations, in this CRA Education webinar. They will present on three main pillars:  Authentic community engagement – how to...

Active Compound From Edible Mushrooms Boosts Nerve Growth, Enhances Memory

Feb 19, 2023 | National

Researchers from The University of Queensland have discovered the active compound from an edible mushroom that boosts nerve growth and enhances memory. Professor Frederic Meunier from the Queensland Brain Institute said the team had identified new active compounds...