Michigan Now Has More Cannabis Jobs Than Police Officers – LPC Michigan, a US state long known for its auto industry, now has as many cannabis jobs as auto mechanics. That according a report in MLive, a Michigan-based news source. “There are now more cannabis workers than cops in Michigan,” MLive quoted the fifth annual…
Founder Says Now Is the Perfect Time to Introduce Contactless Cannabis Vending Machines – LPC Over the years, vending machines have sold everything from Coke to toys to Beats headphones. Now, Colorado will see the first cannabis vending machine. The company, called “Anna”, launched the “tricked out vending machine” at the Strawberry Fields cannabis store…
New US Bill Could Mean Federal Dollars and More Legitimacy for Cannabis Companies – LPC A new bill could put cannabis in the next US stimulus package. US Congressman Ed Perlmutter introduced a bill to allow cannabis companies access to banking services including loans. “Cannabis businesses are major employers and significant contributors to local economies…
Colorado-based Campaign Wants to Help Support First Responders – LPC The Cannabis Against COVID (CAC) campaign wants to add a temporary $20 surcharge to raise $500,000 per day for first responders dealing with COVID-19. But first, it has to change the law. Currently, delivery is not available in Colorado. Since the COVID-19 spread, cannabis sales…
Some See Canada as the Leader While Others Highlight Mistakes – LPC A recent editorial in the Winnipeg Free Press touts Canada’s cannabis market blueprint, specifically for the US. (Please see link to full article below.) The article references all the fears and concerns that provincial governments and others had. Today, more than a year…
New Research Studies Effects of Availability on the OTC Sleep Aid Market – LPC New research out of Colorado seems to indicate that many people are using recreational cannabis to treat insomnia. The research methods the researchers used are unique – and perhaps ingenious. Scientists from the University of New Mexico and California State Polytechnic…
THC-Infused Seltzers Reportedly Using Water-Soluble Cannabis – LPC One of the American homes for beer is also trying to become the king of THC-infused seltzers. Ska Brewing in Durango, Colorado and Left Hand Brewing in Longmont, Colorado are both developing cannabis beverages to rival beer. This article buries the lede a bit, casually mentioning that…
US State Struggles as Illegal Dispensaries Outstrip Legal at least 4 to 1 – LPC It seems that no matter how cannabis is legalized, there will still be issues with illegal dispensaries. Since legalization in California last year, the state has licensed 873 cannabis sellers, according to an LA Times report. By comparison, the United…
Edible Cannabis Regulations Aimed at Protecting Health and Safety of Canadians, Particularly Children The Canadian government has outlined its plan for regulating cannabis “edibles”, which includes shelf-stable products (i.e., edibles that do not need to be refrigerated or otherwise stored to keep the product safe to eat) and proposed limits to THC levels. To…
