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Judge Invalidates Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses In Warren

Judge Invalidates Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses In Warren

WARREN - Fifteen marijuana businesses hoping to open dispensaries in Warren have been dealt a severe blow following a judge’s order to revoke their licenses. In a ruling issued Tuesday, Macomb County Circuit Judge Carl Marlinga said the city’s Medical Marihuana Review Committee, which evaluated and scored the applications for dispensary licenses from more than

By Mike Brennan|2020-04-16T19:42:35-04:00April 16th, 2020|Marijuana Business, News|

Coronavirus Could Accelerate US Cannabis Legalization

Coronavirus Could Accelerate US Cannabis Legalization

WASHINGTON DC - As the economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic piles up, U.S. cities and states are set to face significant lost revenue given the loss of business activity. But, as DataTrek Research’s Jessica Rabe writes in a note, “there’s a simple and effective solution for states and cities to help cover their huge budget shortfalls after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides:

By Staff Writer|2020-03-29T18:59:49-04:00March 29th, 2020|Marijuana Business, News|

Bratic To Build 5 Million Sq. Ft. Cannabis Grow Center Near Battle Creek

Bratic To Build 5 Million Sq. Ft. Cannabis Grow Center Near Battle Creek

ROYAL OAK - Stevan Bratic of Bratic Enterprises talks about his 5 million sq. ft. grow center on Fort Custer and the lessons he learned while trying to build a similar center in Muskegon County. https://youtu.be/wtu4BLqR9HU

By Mike Brennan|2020-03-21T21:28:16-04:00March 21st, 2020|Marijuana Business, News|

Former Nurse With Traumatic Brain Injury Used Cannabis To Relieve Pain

Former Nurse With Traumatic Brain Injury Used Cannabis To Relieve Pain

ROYAL OAK - Cannabis Educator and Advocate Nikki Lawley talks about how using cannabis helped her relieve pain from a traumatic brain injury she received from a patient. To view this video, click on https://mimarijuanareport.com/2020/03/19/former-nurse-with-traumatic-brain-injury-used-cannabis-to-relieve-pain/

By Mike Brennan|2020-03-19T11:12:19-04:00March 19th, 2020|Marijuana Business, News|

Businesses Can Get Cash Now To Weather COVID19 Pandemic

DETROIT - Businesses that need cash now to expand, buy equipment or get a bridge loan to stay afloat, third generation banker Bob Moore may be able to help. Moore can help all businesses types with purchase order and invoice financing, just to name a few of his financial tools. Moore said businesses of all

By Mike Brennan|2020-03-22T11:09:03-04:00March 18th, 2020|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

MRA Issues Emergency Rules To Allow Home And Curbside Delivery Via Online Sales

MRA Issues Emergency Rules To Allow Home And Curbside Delivery Via Online Sales

LANSING - The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency on Monday issued Emergency Rules in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that lets licensed provisioning center and adult-use retailer to provide home delivery services through online sales. However, the MRA must approve the delivery procedure used by the designated licensed facility or adult-use establishment. The bulletin that

By Mike Brennan|2020-03-17T16:06:54-04:00March 17th, 2020|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Congressional House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Cannabis Legislation

Congressional House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Cannabis Legislation

WASHINGTON DC - The House Veterans Affairs Committee said Thursday that it passed two pieces of legislation concerning cannabis policy. The initial bill, HR 712, the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019, would direct the Veterans Administration to start research on marijuana in regards to service-related issues. The second bill, HR 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act of

By Staff Writer|2020-03-16T08:38:56-04:00March 15th, 2020|Marijuana Business, News, Politics, Politics/Government|

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Detroit Postponed Due To Coronavirus

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Detroit Postponed Due To Coronavirus

DETROIT - Due to the current situation surrounding the Coronavirus, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Detroit, originally scheduled for April 1, has been postponed. New dates will be announced within the next couple of days. “Because of concerns from the World Health Organization over this pandemic, we are placing a priority on the health

By Staff Writer|2020-03-16T08:38:56-04:00March 15th, 2020|Marijuana Business, News|

Coronavirus Prompts Rescheduling Annual April Ann Arbor Monroe Street Fair To Fall

Coronavirus Prompts Rescheduling Annual April Ann Arbor Monroe Street Fair To Fall

ANN ARBOR - In light of the news surrounding COVID-19, Charles Strackbein, founder of the Monroe Street Fair, has taken proactive moves to help protect his participants and the greater overall interests of public health, safety and welfare, by postponing the Ann Arbor Monroe Street Fair to the fall. “We are optimistically rescheduling the fair

By Mike Brennan|2020-03-11T10:28:26-04:00March 11th, 2020|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

MMFLA and MRTMA License Issuance Process Amended: Licenses Effective Upon Payment

MMFLA and MRTMA License Issuance Process Amended: Licenses Effective Upon Payment

LANSING - The purpose of this bulletin is to amend the process by which applicants approved for a license under the Medical Marijuana Facilities Licensing Act (MMFLA) or the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act (MRTMA) may receive their license from the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA). As of March 9, licenses are effective upon

By Mike Brennan|2020-03-10T14:48:15-04:00March 10th, 2020|Marijuana Business, News|