COLUMBUS, Ohio - A recent report from the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Cannabis Control shows that children under the age of six have been exposed to cannabis edibles at a higher rate than 2023, emphasizing the need for safe storage during the holidays. According to the report, which was done by the Central
DETROIT - The Detroit Auto Show announced a powerful roster of 22 brands representing a wide array of vehicle segments, in addition to four exhilarating indoor track activations. Additional ultra-luxury and exotic brands will be announced soon. From a broad lineup of nameplates to hybrids and EVs, the cars and trucks reflect an exciting blend
LANSING – Michigan Cannabis Sales Rebound After 3-Month Decline. The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) has released November 2024 cannabis sales figures, which exceeded expert predictions. The state reported total sales of $276.4 million, marking a 6.1% year-over-year increase and a 2.9% rise from October. This marks the first increase in sales since August, when the
CINCINNATI – It’s been about four months since Ohio dispensaries began selling recreational cannabis, but changes could be coming to the program soon. On the outs are dual-use dispos until September 2026, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce. That doesn’t mean there won’t be any new dispensaries opening before then, however. About 120 existing medical
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan economy trending "back to positive" indicating 2025 will begin with strong economy, contends a monthly survey by Grand Valley State University of West Michigan businesses and purchasing managers, ending a four-month slump. Research conducted by Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, reveals a
COLUMBUS - Although voters overwhelmingly chose to legalize recreational marijuana in 2023, one of the most powerful leaders in the state plans to dramatically change what Ohioans selected. So far, the policy has been safeguarded, but changes are a foot in 2025. Dispensaries and users are worried about what Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman, R-Lima,
NOVI – ITC Michigan which builds, operates and maintains the high-voltage electricity grid in most of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, is lighting up eight of their nearly 150-foot-tall transmission structures across the state with colorful holiday decorations. Each transmission structure is decorated with up to 250 feet of LED lighting, (nearly 20,000 LED lights), topped by
DETROIT - Forget a “December to remember.” For car buyers and dealers, it’s already been a November they’ll never forget. In a new report, research firm Cox Automotive found a surprising uptick in new car sales in November, outpacing industry estimates. It could be because buyers are itching to pull the trigger on a car purchase now,
COLUMBUS - Three proposed bills are now afloat in the Ohio state legislature that would put controls on the market for unregulated hemp intoxicants in the state. The latest draft law, introduced by Republican State Sen. Steve Huffman last month, would essentially ban the sale of products containing the hemp compounds. Senate Bill 326 would
COLUMBUS - The price of cannabis has gradually dropped since the launch of recreational sale in Ohio this summer, according to state data. Local dispensaries have reported a slower-than-expected start to the adult-use program, pointing to consumer confusion, vendor costs and Ohio’s unique set of program rules as some contributing factors. “We would agree with the
