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Poll: Majority Of Americans Have Tried Marijuana And Say It Should Be Legal

WASHINGTON DC - Most adults acknowledge having consumed cannabis and six in ten say that the substance should be legal nationwide, according to survey data provided by YouGov. Fifty-seven percent of respondents said that they had consumed cannabis during their lifetimes. Of those who acknowledged having used marijuana, most described their experiences as “mostly positive.” Separate

By |2024-05-12T10:34:16-04:00May 12th, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|
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June 3 – Buchanan – Michigan Cannabis Golfers Association Scramble

BUCHANAN - The Michigan Cannabis Golfers Association is kicking of the 2024 summer season with a scramble June 3 at Orchard Hills Country Club in Buchanan. Founder Rick Anstiss provides details in this video interview. This year marks the 5th season for the CGA, and Rick already has lined up two other scrambles later in

By |2024-05-09T14:22:12-04:00May 9th, 2024|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|
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Grassy Knoll Partners With Muskegon Event Place To Offer Cannabis-Friendly Camping

MUSKEGON - A cannabis-friendly campsite is coming to Muskegon this summer, just in time for festival season. The Grassy Knoll Recreational Dispensary, located at 2125 Lemuel St, is using the fives acres adjacent to their building to set up a smoker’s oasis in its wooded hilltop. Owners Janet Tombre and Fred Cini expect to make

By |2024-05-08T18:36:47-04:00May 8th, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|
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Ric Flair Drip Launches Cannabis Brand In Michigan In Partnership With Goldkine

DETROIT - Wrestling star Ric Flair’s cannabis brand,Ric Flair Drip, joins forces with Michigan’ cannabis brands, Goldkine, to launch its premium suite of cannabis products across the state. The initial product lineup includes a range of options to cater to diverse preferences, featuring premium flower, and infused pre-rolls, and can be found at all locations of

By |2024-05-08T18:42:41-04:00May 8th, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|
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Biden Administration Plans To Ease Marijuana Restrictions

WASHINGTON DC - The Biden administration is moving forward with plans to move marijuana off the most severe classification of Schedule I to Schedule III, a source familiar with the decision confirmed to The Hill Tuesday. Rescheduling marijuana is distinct from descheduling it entirely, which some advocacy groups and lawmakers have called for, as it

By |2024-05-01T09:45:15-04:00April 30th, 2024|Featured, Marijuana Business, News, Politics/Government|
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Cannabis Regulatory Agency Names Director For New State-Run Marijuana Testing Lab

LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency will open a new testing lab by January next year as a means to keep the state’s booming marijuana industry in check and, hopefully, push standards into a new era of safety. The state agency announced Friday that Claire Patterson, its longtime scientific manager, will serve as director of the new lab. Patterson, who

By |2024-04-28T18:42:35-04:00April 28th, 2024|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|
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Polls: Most Americans Endorse Legalization, Say Cannabis Is Safer Than Either Alcohol Or Tobacco

WASHINGTON DC - The overwhelming majority of US adults favor legalizing marijuana federally and most perceive it to be safer to consume than either tobacco or alcohol, according to nationwide polling data released today. Survey data compiled by Data For Progress finds that two-thirds of likely voters support legalizing cannabis federally “for all adults over the age

By |2024-04-26T19:18:17-04:00April 24th, 2024|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|
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Report: Cannabis Industry Employs More Than 440,000 Full-time Workers

DENVER -The state-licensed cannabis industry added over 23,000 new jobs in 2023 and now employs over 440,000 full-time workers, according to data compiled by Vangst and Whitney Economics. Michigan, ranked second in job growth, had 46,746 cannabis jobs iin 2023. Job growth increased more than five percent between 2022 and 2023, while retail cannabis sales grew over ten percent to $28.8 billion,

By |2024-04-21T16:13:57-04:00April 21st, 2024|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|
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March Michigan Cannabis Sales Record $289 Million, 16 Percent Higher Than 2023

LANSING - Michigan’s cannabis sales in March soared to a monthly record $289 million, a 15.7 percent increase compared to March 2023’s total sales of $250 million. According to Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency statistical report, the dynamics of adult and medical cannabis sales between March 2023 and 2024 underwent notable shifts. Adult-use cannabis sales leaped from approximately $239.9

By |2024-04-16T18:17:15-04:00April 16th, 2024|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|
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Hemp Composite Featured In New Electric Bike From Harley-Davidson-Owned Manufacturer

MILWAUKEE - A Harley-Davidson-owned electric motorcycle producer is using hemp-based composite in the fenders of a newly introduced model. Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based LiveWire Group, Inc. said it introduced hemp and other sustainable materials in key components for the first time in developing the new electric cruiser, named S2 Mulholland. The fenders were supplied by C2 Renew,

By |2024-04-15T13:25:39-04:00April 12th, 2024|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|
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