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CRA Finalizes Non-Renewal of Processor License for Mt. Morris-based Sky Labs

LANSING - The CRA announced on June 30 the nonrenewal of the processor license for Sky Labs. On December 3, 2024, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) received an application from Sky Labs for the renewal of marijuana license AU-P-000157; on January 31, 2025, the CRA issued a notice of nonrenewal denying Sky Lab’s application to renew

By |2025-07-01T11:04:22-04:00July 1st, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|
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Matt Gaetz To Get $250,000 From Trulieve If He Can Get Trump To Legalize Pot Nationally

PENSICOLA, FLA. - Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) was reportedly photographed reviewing a document that appears to be a draft contract to provide services—including “administration-related guidance”—to a firm affiliated with the major marijuana company Trulieve. The visible portion of the document describes a lucrative bonus if a certain “matter resolves,” with an “additional ‘Super Success

By |2025-06-29T17:18:05-04:00June 28th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|
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Ohio Legislature Fails To Act On Bill To Amend Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization

COLUMBUS - For the second week in a row, Ohio Senate Bill 56 was up for a possible vote out of the Ohio House Judiciary Committee, but both times the vote did not take place. Once the bill is voted out of committee, it can be brought to the House floor for a vote. The Senate passed the bill

By |2025-06-25T14:54:14-04:00June 25th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|
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Ohio State Rep Voices Support For Not Making Changes To Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization

COLUMBUS –State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) this week voiced strong support for the position that the Ohio Constitution places meaningful limits on the General Assembly’s ability to alter or undo voter-approved initiated statutes—such as the 2023 adult-use cannabis legalization measure passed by Ohioans. “Ohio voters spoke clearly and decisively in 2023 when they approved

By |2025-06-24T15:25:44-04:00June 24th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|
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Cannabis Regulatory Agency Public Meeting Agenda Set For June 26

LANSING - Got a gripe or complaint for the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency? On Thursday you'll have a chance to share it as the CRA will hold a public meeting at 9:30 A.M. To view the meeting agenda please visit the CRA Calendar Event Page at the following link: https://www.michigan.gov/cra/resources/agency-event-page. The purpose of this public

By |2025-06-24T10:38:02-04:00June 24th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|
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Bill To Revise Voter-Approved Cannabis Regs In Ohio Stalls In Legislature

COLUMBUS, Ohio - A contentious bill proposing sweeping changes to the adult-use cannabis landscape in Ohio has stalled in the Legislature. Many cannabis advocates have opposed controversial Senate Bill 56, which would impose a statewide recreational marijuana business license cap and eliminate a nascent social equity program. The bill passed the state Senate earlier this session and was expected to

By |2025-06-21T14:40:25-04:00June 21st, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|
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Ohio Pot Festival To Offer $2,500 For Best Cannabis Packed In The Stargazer Cup

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Cannabis fans from around the country are heading to southern Ohio this summer for the Stargazer Cannabis Festival, an immersive three-day celebration of culture, creativity, and competition, taking place July 25–27. What sets this year apart? Organizers are offering a $2,500 cash prize — packed directly into the trophy — for the

By |2025-06-18T17:26:43-04:00June 18th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|
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Legal Scholars Say Ohio Legislature Can Only Make Limited Changes To Voter-Approved Pot Law

COLUMBUS, Ohio - As Ohio lawmakers face public pushback over legislation that would make sweeping changes to the state marijuana law approved by voters in 2023, one legal scholar says the state Constitution could ultimately limit how drastic those adjustments could be. “When you look closely at the text, the structure and the history of

By |2025-06-16T12:50:47-04:00June 16th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|
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Ohio Stargazer Cannabis Festival In July May Be Last Due To Changing Regulations

WAVERLY, Ohio - Several thousand marijuana enthusiasts will descend upon Waverly next month for the second annual Stargazer Cannabis Festival. It may also be the last. “We’re very sad about that fact, and it would be very ironic that this festival was conceived out of a celebration for legalization, and then ironically, the law will

By |2025-06-15T11:05:07-04:00June 15th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|
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