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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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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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Singer/songwriter Sadie Bass, a Bath native, returns to the Lansing area Sunday (Oct. 8) for a free show at Laingsburg’s McClintock Park Amphitheater.
Sadie Bass on life after ‘Wake N’ Bake’
Since the release of her stoner summer anthem, “Wake N’ Bake,” and the accompanying music video, produced and sponsored by Laingsburg dispensary Local Roots Cannabis and Michigan-based cannabis company Redemption Cannabis, singer/songwriter Sadie Bass has been living the high life. more
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Each year, on the first Saturday in April, Michigan stoners flock to the streets of Ann Arbor for the annual Hash Bash and Monroe Street Fair, featuring speeches, live music, booths from some of the biggest names in the cannabis industry and, of course, opportunities to light up with friends.
Ann Arbor’s Hash Bash is back
Michigan stoners will flock to the streets of Ann Arbor Saturday (April 1) for the 52nd annual Hash Bash and 21st annual Monroe Street Fair. The day’s events will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., … more
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HighHello’s monthly subscription box contains $150 or more worth of mixed cannabis products for $100. The February box included top-notch flower, edibles, prerolls and a vape cartridge.
Say ‘HighHello’ to Michigan’s first cannabis subscription box
A few months ago, I wrote about a few cannabis-accessory boxes. Now, I’m happy to report Michigan has its first cannabis subscription box: HighHello.  The boxes contain $150 or more or more worth of mixed cannabis products … more
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Sensi Magazine Michigan hosted a Mardi Gras party at the Causeway Bay Lansing Hotel & Convention Center.
Weed rewind: cannabis news highlights from the last 7 days
HBI International, the parent company of RAW rolling papers, was ordered by a federal court in Illinois to stop branding RAW packaging with stamps that claim the products are made in Alcoy, Spain, and to stop advertising its charity … more
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RAW rolling papers and its parent company, HBI International, are under fire for claiming its products are made in Alcoy, Spain; advertising a false charity; and making unfounded claims toward Republic Brands, the distributor of rolling papers such as OCB.
Up in smoke: RAW rolling papers lawsuit
HBI International, the Arizona-based manufacturer and distributor of rolling papers like RAW, Elements and Juicy Jays, has been ordered by a federal court in Illinois to stop making false claims … more
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Former Detroit Lions players Calvin Johnson Jr. (left) and Rob Sims started Primitiv Group to advance cannabis as a form of “elevated wellness.”
Show support for Black-owned cannabis
This week, in honor of Black History Month, I’m highlighting a few Black-owned Michigan cannabis companies. The fight for social equity in cannabis is an uphill battle, so consider showing these folks some love. … more
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Artemis Brands’ Sundara lubricant is infused with THC, which could help increase sex drive, improve orgasms and decrease pain.
Wet and wild: THC-infused lube
Cannabis research is notoriously difficult because weed is still federally illegal in the U.S., making it hard for organizations to fund projects. Most of the research that exists today is from … more
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Lucas Henkel/City Pulse Gilbert Shelton’s Feds ‘N’ Heads board game, based on his comic by the same name, takes players on a journey to pick up “lids” (large bags of marijuana) while avoiding “Burns, Busts, Bummers & Rip-Offs” and “Weird Trip” cards.
A weird trip: The art of Gilbert Shelton
A few weeks ago, we went to one of our favorite spots, the St. Vincent de Paul Society thrift store. A board game purchase came with a surprise find inside that felt like it was sent by the weed gods. more
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MSU Law’s Expungement Fair, taking place this Saturday (Jan. 21) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Breslin Student Events Center, will allow attendees to apply to have certain nonviolent convictions, like those involving cannabis, permanently cleared from their records with pro-bono help from attorneys and MSU Law students.
A second chance: MSU Expungement Fair
In 2020, Michigan passed a series of expungement laws, appropriately named “Clean Slate for Michigan,” that permit  individuals with certain offenses the ability to have their … more
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Highly Casual, a cannabis-infused seltzer, is a joint collaboration between Pleasantrees and Andrew Blake of Blake’s Hard Cider.
Lifted and bubbly: reviewing cannabis-infused beverages
Ah, January. The time of year for fresh starts and resolutions like going to the gym, eating healthier and, for some, the beginning of “Dry January.” For those unaware of the trend, the … more
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Bud rot causes cannabis buds to become brown and slightly squishy, eventually rendering them moldy and unusable.
In with the new, out with the mold
If you live in Michigan, I’m sure you have an idea of what a wet basement smells like: a mix of wet dog, dirt and overall gross dankness. This can be a telltale sign of mold and other potentially harmful issues. Moldy weed … more
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Glorious Cannabis Co. recently released a line of bubble hash rosin carts, perfect for on-the-go stoners looking for a potent, terpene-rich experience.
2022 brings new highs for cannabis
This year, stoners of Lansing saw a wave of new dispensaries enter the city as well as expansions to already established pot shops. Herbana’s drive-through dispensary and jaw-droppingly low prices  ... more
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