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Marijuana business news and information resource for the medical marijuana and retail cannabis industry.

SAFE Banking Act Finally Appears Headed For Vote In U.S. Senate

WASHINGTON DC - Marijuana companies could secure financial services and confusion over banking for hemp operators could be clarified after the reintroduction of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act in the U.S. Senate. The measure, which is strongly supported by both Republican and Democrat lawmakers, has passed the House of Representatives seven times

By |2023-05-04T15:32:24-04:00May 4th, 2023|Marijuana Business, News|
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Ben & Jerry’s Urges Gov. Whitmer To Grant Clemency For Cannabis Convictions

LANSING - Ben & Jerry’s is turning its attention to half-baked marijuana legalization, focused on Michigan where cannabis use is legalized, but many are still serving time or have long-standing records for cannabis-related convictions, the company said in a press release. As legalization has swept across the nation, those convicted and incarcerated for cannabis possession

By |2023-04-21T13:36:09-04:00April 21st, 2023|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|
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Marijuana Industry Employment Age Lowered To 19 Under Bill

LANSING - Rep. Kevin COLEMAN (D-Westland) bill expanding the minimum age for marijuana industry employees from 21 to 19 heard testimony before Tuesday’s House Regulatory Reform Committee. Currently, the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act allows individuals 21 years of age or older to acquire, possess, transport or consume marijuana, including a marijuana grower, processor,

By |2023-04-16T18:29:48-04:00April 16th, 2023|Marijuana Business, News|
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Traverse City’s First Recreational Cannabis Dispensary Opens

TRAVERSE CITY- Traverse City's first recreational marijuana retailer opened last week. House of Dank, located at 514 Munson Avenue, has cleared all of its regulatory licensing for adult-use sales. Puff's Cannabis, located at South Garfield Avenue, is set to open for recreational sales on Monday. Traverse City issued 16 adult-use licenses on March 9. City-wide, the

By |2023-04-01T14:23:11-04:00April 1st, 2023|Marijuana Business, News|
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Monroe Street Fair April 1 Ann Arbor Update

ANN ARBOR - The Monroe Street Fair returns to the Ann Arbor Hash Bash to continue its two decade run. Co-founder Charlie Strackbein talks about what attendees can see at the Fair that includes dozens of cannabis vendor booths, non profits, and more. Food trucks and portable potties also meet attendees needs on both ends.

By |2023-03-30T16:49:58-04:00March 30th, 2023|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|
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Century Old Delft Theatre In Escanaba Becoming Cannabis-Friendly Venue

ESCANABA - James Peterson, his kids and an investor purchased The Delft Theater in Escanaba, Michigan, on the Lake Michigan shoreline, last fall and are now retrofitting it into an entertainment venue that can accommodate more than 200 people. It also will be cannabis-friendly. Plus he's inviting Michigan Cannabis companies to reach out to him

By |2023-03-26T11:50:54-04:00March 26th, 2023|Marijuana Business, News|
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Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Brian Hanna Provides Legal Updates

LANSING - Brian Hanna, Executive Director of the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency, joins Four20 Post Live to answer questions about CBD sales, adult-use sales, and his prediction that medical marijuana sales will make a comeback in 2023. If you are in the Michigan cannabis industry, you want to watch this video interview so you know

By |2023-03-15T11:42:40-04:00March 15th, 2023|Marijuana Business, mitechtv, News|
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Food Trucks New For Monroe Street Fair April 1

ANN ARBOR - Charlie Strackbein, co-founder of the Monroe Street Fair, updates what’s in store on April 1 for those who attend. This year’s edition includes food trucks to help all those attending the Fair and the Hash Bash on the nearby University of Michigan campus feed the munchies. He also updates some changing regarding

By |2023-03-09T14:19:26-05:00March 9th, 2023|Marijuana Business, News|
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Cannabis Events By Jamie Cooper, March 1 Edition

GRAND HAVEN - Sensi Magazine's Jamie Cooper provides details on upcoming cannabis events, including the Monroe Street Fair returns for its 21st edition on April 1 in conjunction with the Hash Bash at the University of Michigan Diag. If you have events you want her to share, email them to [email protected]. https://youtu.be/J_TnR8YW8NE

By |2023-03-01T17:16:48-05:00March 1st, 2023|Marijuana Business, News|
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Cannabis News With Rick Thompson, March 1 Edition

FLINT - Michigan NORML Executive Director Rick Thompson provides the latest cannabis business news. Stories include nearly $60 million from cannabis taxes given to cities and counties that have opted into cannabis sales, nearly $52,000 per dispensary....with Ann Arbor getting $2 million alone. More info at Four20Post  https://youtu.be/slGJw8bG-e4

By |2023-03-01T16:41:51-05:00March 1st, 2023|Marijuana Business, News|
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