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LANSING - Michigan licensed retailers sold $264.7 million in adult-legal cannabis in December pushing Michigan past the $3 billion annual sales mark for 2024, to $3.27 billion, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency reported. That represents a 9.9% increase from the $2.98 billion in adult-use sales reported in 2023. In addition, the $264.7 million in adult-use sales
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
LANSING - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency finally released cannabis sales figures for November and they were higher than experts had predicted. The final tally was $276.4 million, up 6.1% from a year earlier, and 2.9 percent from October. The increase was the first since August at $295.41 million. Medical marijuana sales were slightly less than
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 - 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
LANSING - Join Derek Sova, policy specialist with the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, to learn about the changes being proposed to the marihuana rules. The CRA began the rule promulgation process in 2023 by releasing a summary of proposed changes and soliciting feedback from interested stakeholders. In addition to a review of those changes, the session
CINCINNATI – "Ohio Dispensaries Kick Off Green Wednesdays with Weekly Sales". Cincinnati area dispensaries are celebrating the inaugural “Green Wednesday” in Ohio, following the state’s legalization of adult-use cannabis last year. This exciting event, reminiscent of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, offers cannabis enthusiasts special sales and promotions, marking a significant moment in the state's
COLUMBUS - The Indeed employment website is rife with Ohio-based entry-level cultivator, trimmer and customer service positions. Cannabis businesses are also in need of skilled maintenance professionals to support grow facilities, not to mention experienced marketers to brand their operations. Given the industry's novelty, companies are actively recruiting individuals from outside the sector to fill workforce gaps.
COLUMBUS - Ohio House Republicans have chosen Matt Huffman, the current Senate president, as their next House speaker. Huffman, unopposed in the caucus vote, is known for his hardline conservative agenda, including his intent to reverse Ohio’s recently implemented recreational marijuana legalization law. Huffman’s leadership approach signals a significant shift for Ohio. His priorities include
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