News and Information about the Business of Cannabis

Democrats Face Tough Republican Opposition In Winning Senate Approval Of Legal Cannabis

Apr 12, 2022 | National

Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is facing significant obstacles in his legislative push to legalize marijuana, with resistance from Republicans and members of his own party threatening chances of passage in the upper chamber. Schumer has said...

House Overwhelmingly Removes Barriers To Marijuana Research

Apr 8, 2022 | National

The US. House of Representatives on Monday, April 4, passed a bipartisan marijuana scientific research bill. The bill removes barriers to research on Cannabis, allowing scientists to access herb from dispensaries of legal states, reports Forbes. The Medical...

Escanaba City Council Votes To Opt-In For Cannabis Dispensaries

Apr 8, 2022 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

You could soon see more marijuana retailers in Escanaba. The Escanaba City Council met Thursday night with a discussion about marijuana businesses on the agenda. The council talked for more than half of the meeting about whether or not to opt-in for marijuana...

Social Equity Education Session Featuring a Conversation with Ryan Basore of Redemption Cannabis

Apr 7, 2022 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The Marijuana Regulatory Agency has announced April 14 at 10 am for its next Social Equity Education Session featuring Ryan Basore of Redemption Cannabis. Basore business owner, advocate, podcast host, and much more joins the conversation to find out how he has grown...

Social Equity Education Session Featuring Jess Jackson, Director of External Affairs and Social Equity at Common Citizen April 7

Apr 5, 2022 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The Marijuana Regulatory Agency has announced the date, time, and location for its next Social Equity Education Session featuring Jess Jackson, Director of External Affairs and Social Equity at Common Citizen Common Citizen’s Jess Jackson presents an overview of the...