NORML says agency misapplied federal law by excluding all supporters of cannabis reform from June 29 proceedings WASHINGTON DC - The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) is accusing the Drug Enforcement Administration of creating a one-sided hearing process that could influence the future of federal marijuana policy and the financial outlook
PICKNEY - Profitable cannabis companies in Michigan and Ohio that need financing to pay for expansion, acquisition, equipment, real estate and even cash flow have a source in Genus Credit Services. Managing Partner Bill Shaw, in this video interview, explains that he works with private investors who are looking to lend profitable cannabis companies from
ANN ARBOR — The recent U.S.-Iran conflict may have ended with a ceasefire, but Michigan residents could be paying the bill for months to come. Michigan drivers are currently paying about $4.11 a gallon for regular gasoline, roughly one-third more than a year ago, even after prices retreated from spring highs. At the same time,
Concerned about Big Brother? Michigan lawmakers are moving to put guardrails on a growing surveillance network before artificial intelligence makes it even more powerful. LANSING — Every day, millions of Michigan motorists drive to work, school, stores, restaurants and doctor's appointments. Along the way, hundreds of police-operated cameras may be recording far more than their
WASHINGTON DC - The Drug Enforcement Administration has invited only opponents of marijuana reform to participate in a June 29 hearing that could influence the future of federal cannabis policy, a decision that is drawing criticism from legalization advocates, consumer groups and state-licensed marijuana businesses that were excluded from the proceedings. The hearing, scheduled to
LANSING – Artificial intelligence could transform nearly 2.8 million Michigan jobs over the next decade, according to Michigan's AI workforce strategy. While some workers may become more productive, others could find portions of their jobs automated away unless they develop new skills. The jobs most at risk are often those built around repetitive tasks, data
As lawmakers consider limits on new cannabis licenses, state data suggests oversupply—not weak demand—is driving Michigan's marijuana market turmoil. LANSING — Michigan consumers purchased nearly $258 million worth of recreational marijuana in May, putting the state's cannabis industry on pace for another year of more than $3 billion in sales. Yet despite record-level consumer demand,
SOUTHFIELD - Michigan manufacturers, product developers, and technology startups have multiple opportunities this summer to access funding, engineering support, and business assistance through programs offered by the Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University. Many Michigan manufacturers are looking to diversify beyond traditional automotive work. These programs can provide funding, engineering expertise, prototype development assistance, investor
LANSING — Opposition to a federal ban on hemp-derived THC products scheduled to take effect in November is expanding beyond hemp growers and CBD manufacturers as restaurant operators, beverage companies and retailers push back against restrictions that could disrupt one of the fastest-growing segments of the alternative beverage market. At issue are hemp-derived THC beverages
WASHINGTON DC - Millions of Americans who legally use marijuana may have gained significant Second Amendment protections Thursday after the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the federal government cannot automatically prosecute a cannabis consumer simply for possessing a firearm. In a 9-0 decision, the court sided with Texas resident Ali Hemani, a regular marijuana
