LANSING - Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Brian Hanna said, during the agency's quarterly public meeting, that if industry members want to see change, the best way may be to talk directly with state lawmakers. CRA enforces the laws, it doesn't make them. "We understand that there is oversupply in the state of Michigan," he said. "We
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A hotly debated piece of legislation failed to pass before the Ohio General Assembly went on their summer vacation that doesn't end until October. “I’m hopeful that the legislature will wrap this up and give us a bill and we can go on to other discussions,” Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said, still
COLUMBUS - Another busy season for the Ohio General Assembly came and went without any success modifying marijuana laws, much to the relief of hemp-product retailers. Early on in June, Republican lawmakers said they were close to consensus on changes, an issue they have gone back and forth over since smoking or ingesting it became
ARKANSAS - After finding a massive $1.5 trillion deposit of lithium inside a supervolcano on the Nevada-Oregon border, researchers have also uncovered another game-changing lithium find. Now, according to a US Geological Survey (USGS)-led study, scientists have stumbled across 19 million tons of lithium reserves beneath southwestern Arkansas. Using advanced water
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
MINNEAPOLIS - Delta Air Lines is considering a surprising new partnership that could bring in big money for the airline, while potentially separating consumers from many millions of dollars. The partnership was revealed with much fanfare earlier this year, but there are questions about exactly what Delta's future plans are — and whether the actions
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
PERTH, Australia - Scientists have spent four years diving deep into the world of remote work and stumbled upon a powerful truth: working from home genuinely makes us happier. As millions shifted to teleworking amid the pandemic, what began as a forced experiment slowly revealed life-changing benefits far beyond what anyone expected. One of the first perks most
PLYMOUTH — Room (39)a has formed a strategic partnership with technology firm Buildable. The partnership combines Room (39)a’s strategic research expertise with Buildable’s capabilities in developing scalable, high-impact software prototypes. “Partnering with Buildable accelerates Room (39)a’s mission to transform strategic insights into tangible innovations for credit unions,” said Danielle Milner, chief experience officer of Community
GRAND RAPIDS – A growing number of students in Michigan are being exposed to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) concepts in a fun and relatable way, thanks to a unique program developed by Davenport University’s College of Urban Education (CUE). The Future Urban STEM Education (FUSE) program brings interested middle and high school students
