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Hazel Park’s Flavor Galaxy License Permanently Closed By CRA

HAZEL PARK -The Cannabis Regulatory Agency signed consent order and stipulation documents with Flavor Galaxy, which resulted in the permanent closure of its processor license. License AU-P-000373 is permanently closed and will not be renewed, reinstated, reissued, or reactivated, limited or otherwise, at any future date. Flavor Galaxy is located at 21015 John R Rd,

By |2025-03-28T14:34:27-04:00March 28th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Trump To Launch 25 Percent Tariff On All Car Imports April 2

WASHINGTON - President Trump on Wednesday announced he was imposing a 25 percent tariff on foreign-made vehicle imports, marking the latest escalation of his trade war against other nations. Trump said in the Oval Office that the 25 percent tariff would apply to “all cars not made in the United States.” The tariffs will go into

By |2025-03-27T09:10:21-04:00March 26th, 2025|Featured, News|

Ohio CBD Store Owners Oppose Bill To Move CBD Sales To Dispensaries

COLUMBUS - Ohio CBD store owners are concerned about a bill that would regulate intoxicating hemp and drinkable cannabinoid products — something that could potentially put them out of business. Fourteen people submitted opponent testimony and four people submitted supporter testimony for Ohio Senate Bill 86 during Tuesday’s Senate General Government Committee meeting. No supporters showed up

By |2025-03-26T14:02:03-04:00March 26th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Massillon City Council Opposes Pot Law Changes Proposed By Ohio Legislature

MASSILLON – City Council is opposing proposed state legislation and any attempts that would change Ohio's recreational marijuana law. The resolution was passed by council 9-0 on Monday night. Ohio Bill 56 aims to redirect tax revenue from the previously designated Cannabis Social Equity and Jobs Fund, Host Community Cannabis Fund, Substance Abuse and Addiction Fund,

By |2025-03-20T15:09:42-04:00March 20th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan Seeks To Dismiss Legal Challenges From Enbridge For Closing Pipelines

LANSING - Attorneys for Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the State’s Department of Natural Resources are once again seeking to dismiss legal challenges from Canadian energy company Enbridge, arguing in the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday that the state should hold immunity from a suit brought by the business in 2020. Whitmer

By |2025-03-20T09:56:10-04:00March 20th, 2025|News|

Trump’s DOGE Cuts Grant For OSU Research On Cannabis Addiction In LGBTQ+ Community

COLUMBUS - President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency canceled a second grant worth nearly $700,000 to Ohio State University to study cannabis use disorder in the LGBTQ+ community. The study by Ohio State College of Nursing professor Christina Dyar was focused on examining lesbian, bisexual and queer women, and gender diverse people who were

By |2025-03-20T15:10:55-04:00March 19th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

NORML Criticizees Ohio Legislature For Attempting To Change Voter Approved Marijuana Legalization

COLUMBUS - NORML called bills to change Ohio’s weed laws “a slap in the face” to voters as it hosted a webinar last week about two bills that are trying to change Ohio’s marijuana laws. “Whether one believes that cannabis ought to be legal or not is almost a secondary issue,” said NORML Deputy Director

By |2025-03-20T15:10:35-04:00March 19th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan Cannabis Sales Continues Monthly Decline In February

LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales continued its monthly decline in February down 4.7 percent for adult-use to $241.3 million, after a January decline to $247.3 million from December sales of $264.7 million. Medical sales fell  to just $632,500. Oversupply continues to drive down prices the Cannabis Regulatory Agency said in its monthly sales report.  

By |2025-03-16T11:36:19-04:00March 16th, 2025|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Ohio Withholds $10.8 Million From Recreational Pot Tax Revenue From Cities

CLEVELAND – A hazy cloud surrounds the distribution of tax revenue generated from recreational marijuana sales in Ohio. The state plans to hold onto more than $10.8 million, funds due to municipalities, according to recreational marijuana law. The funds are more than likely not coming due to a legal language issue left out of Issue 2,

By |2025-03-16T10:09:02-04:00March 16th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Ohio Could Become $2 Billion Market By 2027 If Legislators Do Not Change Laws

COLUMBUS — A national cannabis company predicts Ohio will be a $2 billion market in 2027 if legislators do not alter marijuana laws. LeafLink, a wholesale cannabis platform that connects marijuana distributors and retailers, identified Ohio as one of six expanding markets, projecting $2 billion in sales in the next two years. LeafLink pointed to

By |2025-03-14T10:01:45-04:00March 14th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|