Brisbo announces new MRA Director of Enforcement, asks for feedback on Metrc
The MRA conducted a brisk, meeting with little new to report in its September quarterly meeting.
Midwest
Coverage of Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio.
What’s going on with Missouri cannabis? A Show-Me-State pot primer
For those catching up on the Show Me State’s cannabis industry, here’s twelve things to consider.
Dispensary applicants get another chance in Illinois, but don’t expect awards soon
While the state’s announcement caused plaintiffs of a highly publicized federal case to drop their suit, two less proclaimed suits in state courts threaten to hold up the awarding of licenses for months, possibly not until 2021.
Small Indian tribe plans Midwest’s first grow-processing-retail cannabis business
A tribe of about 2,200 members in Michigan’s upper peninsula, announced plans yesterday to build a cannabis grow facility, processing, and dispensary all in one location.
Michigan’s tribes trying multiple ways to enter cannabis market
Native American tribes in Michigan are making a pair of moves which may open the state’s already relatively unregulated market even more.
Illinois Likely To Delay Dispensary Lottery Until At Least October 15
ttorneys for the State of Illinois entered into a verbal agreement Thursday to delay the state’s cannabis dispensary lottery until October 15 and Gov. Pritzker responded to legislative concerns.
Eight problems with Illinois’ dispensary application award process
There is barely a person in Illinois who doesn’t view the state’s recent cannabis dispensary award process as a total mess.
Illinois Dept. of Agriculture appoints new cannabis and hemp regulator
The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced David Lakeman started as the Cannabis Division Manager on September 1.
After months of surging sales, Michigan and Illinois cannabis sales cool off
Michigan legal cannabis sales dropped while Illinois legal cannabis sales leveled out.
Looking ahead to license announcement, trade association for Illinois craft growers launches
Craft grow applicant and cannabis attorney Scott Redman is announcing the launch of the Illinois Independent Craft Grower Association.
