Cannabis

Biden Says DOJ Officially Moving To Reschedule Marijuana To Schedule III

WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is officially moving to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug, a less dangerous category than Schedule I in which it is now classified, the Biden administration announced yesterday. Biden called the development “monumental” in a video posted to social media. “Far too many lives have been upended

By |2024-05-17T15:34:51-04:00May 17th, 2024|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

CBD vs CBN for Health: Understanding the Differences and Benefits

The landscape of natural health remedies has been significantly enriched with the rise of cannabinoids like CBD (Cannabidiol) and CBN (Cannabinol). Both compounds, derived from the cannabis plant, are celebrated for their therapeutic properties without the psychoactive effects associated with THC.  This article delves into CBD vs CBN, their health benefits, and how to choose

By |2024-06-01T10:15:30-04:00May 12th, 2024|Guest Columns|

Poll: Majority Of Americans Have Tried Marijuana And Say It Should Be Legal

WASHINGTON DC - Most adults acknowledge having consumed cannabis and six in ten say that the substance should be legal nationwide, according to survey data provided by YouGov. Fifty-seven percent of respondents said that they had consumed cannabis during their lifetimes. Of those who acknowledged having used marijuana, most described their experiences as “mostly positive.” Separate

By |2024-05-12T10:34:16-04:00May 12th, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|

Grassy Knoll Partners With Muskegon Event Place To Offer Cannabis-Friendly Camping

MUSKEGON - A cannabis-friendly campsite is coming to Muskegon this summer, just in time for festival season. The Grassy Knoll Recreational Dispensary, located at 2125 Lemuel St, is using the fives acres adjacent to their building to set up a smoker’s oasis in its wooded hilltop. Owners Janet Tombre and Fred Cini expect to make

By |2024-05-08T18:36:47-04:00May 8th, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|

Report: Cannabis Industry Employs More Than 440,000 Full-time Workers

DENVER -The state-licensed cannabis industry added over 23,000 new jobs in 2023 and now employs over 440,000 full-time workers, according to data compiled by Vangst and Whitney Economics. Michigan, ranked second in job growth, had 46,746 cannabis jobs iin 2023. Job growth increased more than five percent between 2022 and 2023, while retail cannabis sales grew over ten percent to $28.8 billion,

By |2024-04-21T16:13:57-04:00April 21st, 2024|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Why Should You Invest In A Preroll This Summer Season?

As the summer season approaches, small businesses and entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry are gearing up to meet the growing demand for cannabis products. Prerolls, in particular, are a must have item during this time, and it’s crucial to understand why they are worth investing in. This guide will provide a comprehensive understanding of the

By |2024-04-16T16:33:45-04:00April 16th, 2024|Guest Columns|

Down On The Farm Offers Food Certifications For Hemp, Cannabis, Fruits And Vegetables

MUSKEGON - If you want to get your products whether edibles or smokables as certificated safe to consume, you need to get as General Manufactured Products or Good Agricultural Collection Practice, you need to work with Blain Becktold, who worked for the US Department of Agriculture for nearly three decades. Bechtold now owns Down on

By |2024-04-03T16:06:54-04:00April 2nd, 2024|Marijuana Business, mitechtv, News|

$87 Million In Michigan Cannabis Tax Collections For 2023 To Be Shared With Municipalities And Counties, 46 Percent Increase From 2022

LANSING - The Michigan Treasury Department reported Thursday that 198 municipalities will receive $43.5 million from marijuana taxes collected from 737 cannabis dispensary licenses, while 71 of the state’s 83 counties will reap the same $43.5 million in cannabis taxes. The remaining 12 have opted out of allowing cannabis dispensaries. Each eligible municipality and country

By |2024-03-01T13:57:17-05:00March 1st, 2024|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

$6.3 Million Illegal Cannabis Grow In Highland Park Busted By State Police

HIGHLAND PARK  - Michigan State Police uncovered a large-scale marijuana grow operation in Highland Park Feb 21, seizing an estimated millions of dollars in illicit pot during the investigation. More than 4,000 marijuana plants were discovered inside a structure on Feb. 21 when state police's marijuana & tobacco investigation team executed a search warrant. According to a post from police

By |2024-02-24T12:35:53-05:00February 24th, 2024|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

The Growing Popularity Of Disposable Vapes: Market Trends And Insights

Many thought that vaping was just a current wave, but now, as it has been a part of society for more than 20 years, we can say with great certainty that it has become a true lifestyle practiced by many. For these two decades, we have witnessed many styles come and go, which surely comes

By |2024-07-09T14:49:41-04:00February 20th, 2024|Guest Columns|