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Tinnakorn jorruang/Shutterstock The effort to ban CBD conversion oil in the legal cannabis industry is turning into the industry’s most brutal civil war yet. The conflict is raging in every major legal cannabis market, pitting regulators and consumers alike against the heavy lobbying power of the hemp and vape industries.
Local cannabis company joins fight against CBD conversion oil
Cannabis operators across the state have reportedly started to band together and are in the early phases of an organized effort to address the ever-growing and complex issue of CBD conversion oil in legal cannabis products. more
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Brian Hanna, executive director of the state Cannabis Regulatory Agency, addressed findings of CBD conversion oil and banned pesticides in dispensary vape cartridges and edibles at the agency’s quarterly public meeting last week. He said the agency has proposed rules “prohibiting the conversion of a cannabinoid into a different cannabinoid using a chemical reaction.”
Concern over CBD conversion oil dominates public CRA meeting
The state Cannabis Regulatory Agency held its quarterly public meeting last week. more
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Alex Vicknair shows off one of the many specialized glass pipes he makes at his home studio in north Lansing.
Smoke art: Alex Vicknair’s glass creations still lead the way
When it comes to cannabis art, Alex Vicknair is a local leader. more
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Cannabis lobbyist Vince Brown (left) and businessman John Dalaly were released early from federal prison after being convicted of bribing former Michigan Medical Marijuana Licensing Board Chair Rick Johnson. Brown was sentenced to 20 months in prison, and Dalaly was sentenced to 28 months, but they both served less than a year.
Business as usual: Two culprits in cannabis corruption case released early
Anyone who has been paying attention to Michigan cannabis news, or even just news in general, can probably recall the recent corruption scandal that landed a former state senator and three others in federal prison. more
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Weed is being sold at some of the cheapest prices ever this summer as the industry capitalizes on increased consumer activity, making it a great time to visit local dispensaries and try some new strains or something from a new manufacturer.
Summertime … and the smoking is easy — and cheap in Michigan
Summer is a great time to be in Michigan. Our state becomes a paradise for a few months, and nothing pairs better with this than smoking dope. more
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A recent trend in the cannabis market is the addition of non-naturally occurring terpenes and artificial flavorings to pre-rolls. It’s unknown whether smoking high concentrations of these additives could create long-term health risks.
Additives create questions regarding safety of infused pre-rolls
Sometimes too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. This can be seen in Michigan’s cannabis market, where, due to consumer demand, the percentage of THC in flower and pre-rolls is continuing to skyrocket, and manufacturers have phased out plants testing at less than 20% THC in all but the rarest cases. more
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With a plethora of discounts and sales on cannabis concentrates at local dispensaries, the 710 holiday is the ideal time to stock up. Lansing is stacked with companies producing world-class concentrates, from Lion Labs’ Element (left), which offers some of the best solvent-based products, to Ice Kream Hash Co.’s solventless options.
Lansing is a prime spot to celebrate 710
Happy heady holiday, fellow potheads! Today (June 10) marks another stoner cultural event: 710, a celebration of cannabis concentrates. When rotated 180 degrees, 710 spells out “OIL”; it’s also the temperature early dabbers would take their hits of concentrate at (RIP my lungs).  more
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Legalization has rapidly changed laws and attitudes surrounding cannabis, making the accessory market more attractive to large-scale operators, but businesses like Level Up Smoke Shop in Frandor are keeping the tradition of small, locally owned head shops alive as much as possible.
Corporatization of cannabis has wiped out mom-and-pop head shops
Last weekend, glass aficionados from across the state flocked to the Michigan Glass Project, a festival in Detroit celebrating our state’s unique and robust glassmaking culture, much of which is centered around cannabis. I didn’t get to attend this year, but it still made me nostalgic for the head shops of old. more
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In March, Michigan sold more cannabis products than California for the first time ever — 22 million versus 21.3 million. Other states sold less than half that amount.
Michigan beat California in cannabis sales, but there’s still work to be done
There are few places in our country that are more synonymous with cannabis than California. The state has been a cultural powerhouse for decades, and cannabis has been wafting through the halls of its cultural kingmakers’ homes and businesses for just as long. more
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Cannabis flower grows at a state-licensed facility in Battle Creek.
Michigan beat California in cannabis sales, but there’s still work to be done to stay on top
There are few places in our country that are more synonymous with cannabis than California. The state has been a cultural powerhouse for decades, and cannabis has been wafting through the halls of … more
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Vapes and gummies made with CBD conversion oil, derived from legal hemp, can be found alongside nicotine products at head shops and gas stations across the country. At this shop in Georgia, brands include Cake and Flying Monkey.
CBD conversion oil harms operators and consumers alike
“Hot dog water” is a tongue-in-cheek term for cannabis distillate used by some industry insiders, referencing that the substance is cheaply made and most often sourced from the remnants … more
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Flora strikes a good balance between a high-end showroom and a traditional bud bar for old-school pot consumers.
Flora: high-end look and feel with accessible options  
Flora, a provisioning center nestled away in East Lansing on Old M-78, is in a beautifully designed and apportioned building that strikes a good balance between a high-end showroom and a traditional … more
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As cannabis retailers race to the bottom on both quality and pricing, insiders are starting to question whether state minimum pricing would benefit the market as it has with alcohol.
Have cannabis prices dropped too low?
“Good weed ain’t cheap, and cheap weed ain’t good.” When I worked in pre-legal market caregiver stores, this was a popular saying among operators. more
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A 2010 caregiver-rights protest rally in Lansing. Ryan Basore (left), who owns Redemption Cannabis, served time in federal prison for marijuana-related activities. Mark Passerini (right) owned an Ann Arbor dispensary.
420 2024: A look back at Lansing’s stoner roots
Happy 420, dope smokers of Lansing! more
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2024 420 Gift Guide
For our third annual 420 Gift Guide — and my first as the keeper of the Lansterdam in Review flame for City Pulse — I have chosen items with an eye toward trying to provide something for … more
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THC levels in cannabis flower are skyrocketing in Michigan, but many in the industry have reservations about the accuracy of potency testing, believing some labs are purposely heightening the reported concentration of THC in samples.
Cannabis market’s obsession with THC has gone too far
If you’ve spent time in a dispensary over the past few years, you’re likely familiar with cultivators’ endeavors to bring the most THC-rich flower to the market for the lowest possible price. more
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The Cake House, based in Southern California, opened its south Lansing retail facility late last year. The women- and minority-led company places a heavy emphasis on spreading knowledge and carrying a wide variety of products at various price points.
Find good vibes, good prices and even better selection at the Cake House
As Michigan’s cannabis industry matures, operators are shuffling around their retail and production assets to better deal with market saturation or, in many cases, the realities of their own capacities and levels of expertise. more
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Unique edible options for those who are tired of gummies
Sometimes, when I’m going to be out for a long time and won’t have access to a dab rig or joints, I’ll begrudgingly eat an edible to maintain my preferred level of highness throughout the day. Over the years, as both my tolerance and palate have developed, more
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Pincanna’s Clemendo live resin, produced in collaboration with Michigan cultivator Peninsula Gardens, is rich in terpenes, has a light citrus flavor and is priced at a reasonable $45 for 3.5 grams.
Pincanna offers truly top-shelf products at accessible price points
One of the perks of being City Pulse’s Lansterdam columnist is getting to try free dope from local shops and growers. more
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Data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows cannabis use among 18- to 25-year-olds increased between 2015 and 2022, while alcohol use decreased. This could be caused, in part, by the perceived health benefits of swapping cannabis for alcohol.
Local cannabis operators see rise in sales during Dry January
The term “Dry January” seemed to dominate the cultural nomenclature this year much more than years past. It was hard not to see references to the trendy monthlong alcohol fast on any of my social media feeds over the last month. more
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