6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan

By Kyle Kaminski

November 3, 2025

MICHIGAN—Another week, another haze of headlines.

Here’s what’s fresh from the field:

FLOS FIASCO: The Detroit Metro Times dropped a bombshell of a story last week: Flos Cannabis owner Timmy Holton was caught using the N-word in a text about a former employee. Then, he tried to say he’s “not racist” and just said something “stupid” in the heat of the moment.

TAX TIME: Michigan’s $3 billion cannabis market is staring down its biggest shake-up yet with a new wholesale tax and other regulations making their way through the state Legislature. The Detroit Free Press broke it all down in a handy Q&A. But the short version? Our $60 ounces could soon cost $100. And Michigan’s wide-open weed market may soon look a bit different.

COURT FIGHT: The legal battle over Michigan’s new 24% wholesale weed tax is still ongoing, with the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association reportedly asking a judge to hit the pause button on the new tax before it’s allowed to take effect as scheduled on Jan. 1, 2026.

MARKET SHIFT: California’s Highway Cannabis now owns Pleasantrees in what’s being described as the industry’s first major business deal since the new wholesale tax was passed.

CANNABIS 101: State Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) is pushing for a new law that would require public schools to send parents flyers about the risks of high-potency weed, vapes, and edibles—similar to materials that are already being sent out regarding gun safety laws.

ROSIN REUNION: Michigan heavyweights Hytek and Growing Pains are reportedly linking up to release an exclusive new product at Burn 1 in Utica. The limited-edition mixed-wash rosin is expected to sell out quickly during the launch party from 4-11 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

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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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