6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan

By Kyle Kaminski

October 27, 2025

MICHIGAN—The buds keep growing, and so do the headlines.

Here’s what’s been going down on Michigan’s weed scene:

SLEEPY TOKES: A new University of Michigan study found more than one in five young adults—particularly young women—are using weed or booze to help them fall asleep. But some researchers say both substances can ultimately end up messing with long-term sleep quality.

LOCKED & LOADED: The US Supreme Court is set to decide whether stoners can legally own guns. The case will test a long-standing federal ban that classifies cannabis users as “unlawful” gun owners. Ironically, President Donald Trump’s administration is set to ask the court to uphold those restrictions, even as he calls himself the “most pro-Second Amendment president” ever.

REGULATORS RELOADED: Michigan House Republicans want to give state regulators more power to shut down shady dispensaries—namely with new legislation that would allow the Cannabis Regulatory Agency to suspend business licenses on the spot for alleged wrongdoing.

BLACK MARKET BLUES: State lawmakers also want to crank up penalties for unlicensed growers while tightening the rules on how much cannabis Michiganders can legally possess. But some cannabis advocates still oppose prison for any type of marijuana-related offense.

SKI HIGH: The Grand Traverse Ski Club wants to tap into local marijuana tax revenue to help boost youth mental health through winter recreation. The group is reportedly asking for $62,000 to help upgrade snowmaking gear, safety radios, and timing systems at the Hickory Hills Ski Area. The goal: keep kids active and beat the winter blues—with a little help from weed taxes.

TOO LIT: Cigarettes, joints, and vapes are sparking an increased number of deadly fires across Michigan, reportedly accounting for up to 25% of fatal blazes recorded so far this year. About 11% of the fires were tied to smoking while on medical oxygen, according to state officials.

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Kyle Kaminski

Kyle Kaminski is an award-winning investigative journalist with more than a decade of experience covering news across Michigan. Prior to joining The ‘Gander, Kyle worked as the managing editor at City Pulse in Lansing and as a reporter for the Traverse City Record-Eagle.

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