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ANN ARBOR - The Hemp industry in Michigan thrived 80 years ago. Then prohibition came. Under the 2018 Farm Bill Hemp was made legal to grow again, but the rebirth has been rocky at best. Dave Crabill, president of iHemp Michigan, appears on MITech TV to talk about what's need to make Hemp thrive once
LONDON, UK - Want to become part of the environment when you die? Loop Living Cocoon has an answer, the world's first living coffin that enriches nature by biodegrading in just 45 days and gives human nutrients back in the most natural way. Yup. Sounds like the premise for a horror movie. The Loop Living
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
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
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,
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
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.
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
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
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
