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Michigan Cannabis Tourism – Monthly Digital Magazine To Launch

Michigan Cannabis Tourism – Monthly Digital Magazine To Launch

ANN ARBOR - Michigan Marijuana Report and Four20 Post LIVE are partnering with Charlie Strackbein of the Ann Arbor Street Fair to launch a new project focused on providing more cannabis tourism coverage. Sparx and Recreation will feature stories about the companies building cannabis tourism brands. Diverse tourism topics will be mirrored at Michigan Marijuana Report and the Four20 Post

By Mike Brennan|2022-10-10T16:04:15-04:00October 10th, 2022|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

NORML Director Issues Statement Regarding President’s Plan to Pardon Those With Low-Level Marijuana Convictions

NORML Director Issues Statement Regarding President’s Plan to Pardon Those With Low-Level Marijuana Convictions

WASHINGTON DC - In response to President Biden’s recently announced actions with regard to federal marijuana policy, NORML’s Executive Director Erik Altieri has issued the following statement: “Many of the efforts taken and proposed by the President today are long overdue. For nearly two years, NORML has called upon the Administration to fulfill the President’s campaign promise to provide relief to

By Staff Writer|2022-10-09T14:44:47-04:00October 9th, 2022|Marijuana Business, News|

Biden To Pardon All Federal Offenses Of Simple Marijuana Possession

Biden To Pardon All Federal Offenses Of Simple Marijuana Possession

WASHINGTON DC - President Biden will pardon everyone in the U.S. who has been convicted of simple possession of marijuana under federal law, the White House announced Thursday. “There are thousands of people who have prior federal convictions for marijuana possession, who may be denied employment, housing, or educational opportunities as a result. My action will help

By Mike Brennan|2022-10-06T15:44:09-04:00October 6th, 2022|Marijuana Business, News|

Some Municipalities Inadvertently Supporting Cannabis Black Market

Some Municipalities Inadvertently Supporting Cannabis Black Market

SEATTLE - Some states’ cannabis legalization laws inadvertently allow local municipalities to establish specific regulations within cities and counties. According to a report by Leafly and Whitney Economics, instead of regulating legal sales in ways appropriate for their community, it is increasingly common for local leaders to opt-out of local regulation, effectively creating an economic

By Staff Writer|2022-09-26T09:09:57-04:00September 26th, 2022|Marijuana Business, News|

Four20 Post Live Looks At Cultivator Licenses, Interim CRA Director

Four20 Post Live Looks At Cultivator Licenses, Interim CRA Director

ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post Live Sept. 21 we celebrated the first day of autumn by exploring whether cannabis cultivator licenses, now unlimited, should be capped. Joining us on the show was Jim Conner, CEO of MJVerdant, a cannabis cultivation company. In the second half hour the team discussed the interim Cannabis Regulatory Agency

By Mike Brennan|2022-09-22T07:33:36-04:00September 22nd, 2022|Marijuana Business, mitechtv, News|

Gov. Whitmer Appoints Acting Executive Director To Cannabis Regulatory Agency

Gov. Whitmer Appoints Acting Executive Director To Cannabis Regulatory Agency

LANSING - On Thursday, Gov. Whitmer announced the appointment of Brian Hanna as acting executive director of the Cannabis Regulatory Agency. Effective September 19th, Hanna replaces Andrew Brisbo who becomes executive director of Construction Codes. The State of Michigan will conduct a nationwide search to select a permanent executive director for the CRA. The popular and

By Mike Brennan|2022-09-16T12:40:36-04:00September 15th, 2022|Featured, Marijuana Business, News, Politics, Politics/Government|

Michigan State Police Crime Lab Halts Cannabis Blood Tests After False THC Positives Discovered

Michigan State Police Crime Lab Halts Cannabis Blood Tests After False THC Positives Discovered

LANSING - The Michigan State Police Forensic Science Division is examining a discrepancy discovered earlier this week in THC blood testing results in which the presence of CBD in a blood sample may have led to a positive result for THC, an MSP spokesperson said Friday. “Out of an abundance of caution, the MSP/FSD today

By Mike Brennan|2022-08-28T11:15:54-04:00August 26th, 2022|Featured, Marijuana Business, News, Politics, Politics/Government|

Andrew Brisbo Leaving CRA: Rick Thompson Provides Analysis

Andrew Brisbo Leaving CRA: Rick Thompson Provides Analysis

ANN ARBOR - Earlier this month, Gov. Whitmer's office announced that Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Andrew Brisbo was taking a new position at Michigan LARA as Director Of Construction Codes. The surprise move is analyzed by Rick Thompson, Executive Director of Michigan NORML, the pro-cannabis lobbying group. You can read more about this story at

By Mike Brennan|2022-08-21T15:27:48-04:00August 21st, 2022|Marijuana Business, mitechtv, News|

Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Brisbo To Head Up LARA Bureau of Construction Codes

Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Brisbo To Head Up LARA Bureau of Construction Codes

LANSING – In a surprise announcement Tuesday, Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Andrew Brisbo will assume a new job in mid-September as Director of the Bureau of Construction Codes at LARA. Brisbo, who is on vacation this week, was not available for comment. But Robert Leddy, communications director for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who appointed Brisbo to

By Mike Brennan|2022-08-09T15:55:06-04:00August 9th, 2022|Marijuana Business, News|

iHemp Hour Offers More User Friendly Programming

iHemp Hour Offers More User Friendly Programming

ANN ARBOR - The iHemp Hour, a production of the Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan, will be changing its programming by using a different streaming video platform that will provide more interactivity to not only its guests, but also the viewing audience. iHemp Michigan President Dave Crabill announces the changes in this video interview. To

By Mike Brennan|2022-08-08T15:09:08-04:00August 8th, 2022|Hemp, Marijuana Business, mitechtv, News|