Michigan’s streets are literally paved with cannabis taxes—but in another world, that cash could buy plenty of unnecessary things. MICHIGAN—Michigan cities and counties that decided to allow recreational marijuana sales within their borders last year are now poised to reap…

MICHIGAN—There’s never a shortage of cannabis-related news in Michigan as the state inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital. Here’s a quick round up of canna-news making headlines this week. PS: If you’re interested in getting news like this…

LANSING—Last month, officials at the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency said they would ramp up enforcement on unlicensed marijuana sales. And this week, they’re keeping their word. State officials on Wednesday temporarily suspended the medical and adult-use processor licenses for a…

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Try a different sort of floral arrangement this year. Valentine’s Day is approaching—and like many Michiganders, you’re probably just beginning to search for something special to give to someone, well, special. It’s the season of fancy dinner reservations, gaudy floral…

Free Weed and a New Bud and Breakfast: Cannabis News From Across Michigan Michigan is well on its way to becoming the nation’s weed capital—sorry, West Coasters. And even if you don’t partake, the sheer enormity of the market (and…

Cannabis Sales Outpace Liquor, Dairy Sales in Michigan MICHIGAN—It’s official: Michigan is the second-largest cannabis market in the country.  Whether you’re a regular toker who geeks out about the industry or simply one of the 2.3 million Michiganders who voted…

MichiGanja Highlight: Local Roots Cannabis Co.  LAINGSBURG—There’s something wonderful about small town life, especially when that small town is in Michigan. That endearing sense of friendliness known as “Midwest Nice” is on full display across the state—but nowhere is it…

Michigan has had four years to enjoy the recreational use of cannabis. Nowadays, weed is cheap, the state is raking in tax cash—and the idea that you can only smoke weed in private is changing. MICHIGAN—Here’s a look at how…

Decriminalizing and legalizing marijuana is overwhelmingly popular with Michiganders of all political affiliations—with 72% of voters in the state support legal weed, according to Civiqs polls. MICHIGAN—Most Michiganders want legal weed, and so do seven in 10 Americans. It’s about…

DETROIT—The Michigan State Police crime lab has stopped screening blood samples for THC, the compound that gives marijuana users a high, after problems with testing, a spokeswoman said. County prosecutors were informed this week, Shanon Banner told The Associated Press.…

Where is Gov. Whitmer on her promise to fix the roads, and how far did that marijuana tax revenue even go? We explain what everyone is wondering about Michigan’s biggest dilemma. SHELBY, Mich.—In an attempt to answer just how bad…

People of color paid the price in the war on drugs. Now they are left out of Michigan’s booming marijuana industry. LANSING, Mich.—The first year of state-licensed recreational marijuana sales in Michigan saw $511 million of sales in recreational and…

States across the US also legalized in different ways, including one state that decriminalized all illegal drugs. MICHIGAN — Municipalities across Michigan are lighting it up. Residents in multiple communities statewide approved ballot proposals during the 2020 election, allowing or…