Fellow Michigander,

It’s a weird time for Michigan’s recreational cannabis industry. Weed is cheaper than ever, some of the state’s biggest companies are quietly disappearing, newer ones are fighting to be noticed, and the industry keeps asking stoners to care a little more about the brand behind the jars.

That’s where we’re starting this week—but as usual, keep scrolling for the rest of the stories shaping Michigan’s weed world right now.

Michigan weed is so cheap right now that most of us barely register where it comes from. You just grab what smells good, trust the budtender, and walk out—often without ever noticing the name on the label.

And that’s exactly the problem Omnino Cannabis is trying to solve.

Last week, I took a tour of Omnino’s cultivation facility in Warren. It’s a lean, tightly run operation that’s quietly supplying flower to dozens of dispensaries across the state. What stood out was an almost stubborn focus on consistency in a market flooded with anonymous weed.

In this week’s lead story, I’m taking you inside the grow rooms to meet real people behind Omnino’s flower and dig into why this company wants Michigan stoners to actually recognize its name in a deli-jar world that’s trained most of us not to care.

PAVED WITH POT: Michigan lawmakers say the state will have about 30% more money to spend on road repairs this year thanks, in part, to the state’s new 24% wholesale marijuana tax.

FOR SALE BY STONER: After shutting down its massive Pinconning grow operation and all five of its dispensaries across Michigan, Pincanna is now putting its whole operation up for sale. The company told Crain’s Detroit Business that market conditions made profitability impossible, making Pincanna the latest company to tap out in what’s expected to be a brutal year ahead.

GRANDMA’S GREENLIGHT: New research suggests marijuana legalization is pulling in a wave of newcomers—especially older adults and women who historically stayed away from cannabis.

BUSTED IN THE BURBS: Joyology of Lake Orion and Superb Cannabis Co. were among the cannabis businesses hit with several thousand dollars in fines last month after state officials said they uncovered an array of regulatory violations at the two dispensaries in Oakland County.

POLL POSITION: Voting is underway in The MichiGanja Report’s latest readers’ choice contest to crown Michigan’s best dispensaries in 2026. If you’ve got a go-to place to shop, now is the time to weigh in. Cast your vote here, and we’ll reveal the big winners next month.

STASH & DASH: Detroit police say they seized more than 61 lbs. of marijuana—along with guns, cash, and hundreds of pills—during a January narcotics bust tied to alleged gang activity on the city’s east side. Authorities pegged the haul at roughly $172,000 in street value, though it’s unclear whether they realize that ounces are only selling for an average of $58 right now.

TRIP TOWN: In addition to its plentiful cannabis offerings, Ann Arbor is now selling shrooms. Another new psychedelic mushroom shop, Sublime Shrooms, opened this month next to a dispensary downtown. The store reportedly sells psilocybin gummies, chocolates, and whole mushrooms in a legal gray area created by the city’s recent move to decriminalize psilocybin.

This week, our resident cannabis doctor is tackling a topic that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough: how cannabis can help hospice patients find comfort and dignity at the end of life.

Drawing on both medical experience and his personal perspective, Dr. Evan Litinas’ latest column for The MichiGanja Report explores where cannabis can help, where it can’t, and why presence and quality of life matter so much in those final days with loved ones. 

If you’re not feeling the whole roses-and-reservations thing this year, here’s a better option: House of Dank in Lapeer is throwing a Valentine’s party that’s very much not about romance. 

It’s called “F*ck Love Let’s Drink.”

It’s happening at Lightning Rounds on Feb. 14. And from what I can tell, there’ll be a live DJ, tarot readings, free henna tattoos, a photo wall, and boozy drinks flowing late into the night. 

It’s free, runs from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. and feels tailor-made for anyone who’s single, over the Hallmark holidays, or just looking for something that doesn’t involve a heart-shaped appetizer. And if nothing else, it beats pretending you’re excited about chocolate-covered strawberries.

Last call for weed drinks.

Dry January is almost over but if cannabis-infused beverages have been getting you through the month, here’s a reason to stock up one last time: Crafted Leaf Cannabis in Grand Rapids is running one more “Thirsty Thursday” special on weed drinks tomorrow, Jan. 29.

It’s a solid excuse to load up the fridge ahead of February, especially if you’ve already realized that THC drinks scratch the “having something in your hand” itch without the hangover. 

And if you’re still curious which beverages are actually worth sipping, this deal pairs nicely with my recent feature on Dry January, where I highlighted some of my top recommendations.

Villa Bakery in Garden City tastes like my childhood.

And it turns out my childhood tastes even better when I’m totally stoned.

The joint that got me there was Zaygo from Peninsula Gardens—a Cookies and Cream x Red Pop cross with sweet strawberry soda vibes that feel straight out of the Faygo playbook.

I’ve been eating Villa Bakery’s famous pizza bread for as long as I can remember. It’s greasy, cheesy, pepperoni perfection that’s usually followed by a freshly made custard donut. And pairing all of that with a joint flipped a familiar comfort food into a full-on nostalgia bomb.

If you grew up anywhere near Garden City—or just appreciate homemade food—do yourself a favor and try this combo at least once. Go in hungry and accept your fate. Villa Bakery is the kind of place where you’ll walk out with more food than you planned, every single time.

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Stay safe out there ‘Ganders. Recreational cannabis is only for use by individuals 21 years of age or older. Keep out of reach of children. It is illegal to drive a motor vehicle under the influence of marijuana. Contact the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.