Fellow Michigander,

It’s been a weird week in weed.

The feds are making noise about cannabis reform, Michigan cannabis prices are at one of their lowest points on record, industry groups are gearing up for another legal fight with the state, and Ohio is worrying about what people are bringing back from across the border. 

This week’s newsletter breaks it all down—starting with a closer look at the big federal shift that’s been grabbing headlines all week. Pull up a chair, light one up, and scroll on. 

Michiganders didn’t need to legalize weed to understand that cannabis is medicine. But under federal law, it’s still treated as one of the most dangerous drugs on the books. And that disconnect is now at the center of a major policy shift underway in Washington.

President Donald Trump’s latest plan to downgrade cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance won’t be a gamechanger for most Michigan consumers. But it is a big deal for the businesses, taxes, and federal rules that underpin the state’s weed economy.

It’s this week’s top story. 

FLOWER FLOOD: Michigan weed prices have officially hit rock bottom with the average ounce of weed selling for less than $60 in November. The cheap prices have been attributed, in part, to a massive outdoor harvest that flooded the already oversaturated market in October.

LEGAL BATTLE: The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association is vowing to appeal the recent court ruling that cleared the way for the state’s new 24% wholesale weed tax. Industry leaders say the judge got it wrong and warn the tax—set to take effect on Jan. 1—will accelerate layoffs, drive struggling dispensaries out of business, and push consumers back to the black market.

BEER VS. BUD: Michigan’s craft beer boom is cooling off, and legal weed is partly to blame. New reporting from MLive shows brewery growth has flattened as younger consumers choose weed over beer, while everyone else dabbles with canned cocktails and other beverages.

BORDER PATROL: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says he’ll sign a bill that would make it illegal for Ohioans to possess marijuana that was purchased in other states, including Michigan. The move could spook customers who regularly travel north for better weed.

SILVER STONERS: A new University of Michigan study says smoking and driving isn’t just a young-people problem. With 20% of cannabis users over age 50 admitting to driving within two hours of consuming cannabis, prevention campaigns may need to refocus their target audience.

LANSTERDAM ROYALTY: Pro Gro and Pure Options cleaned up in City Pulse’s annual Top of the Town awards with several wins—including being named Lansing’s top dispensary. 

Most of us light up assuming everything will go smoothly. But cannabis doesn’t always like to play nice—especially when you accidentally eat one too many gummies.

This week, Dr. Evan Litinas is breaking down the most common cannabis side effects that Michiganders experience—from dry mouth and dizziness to anxiety, nausea, and rare but serious issues like Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome, sometimes called “scromiting.” If you’ve ever wondered why weed usually feels great until it suddenly doesn’t, this column is for you.

Got a question about weed? Send it in here, and Dr. Litinas will find you an answer.

Some collaborations just make sense. This is one of them.

Wojo and True North, two Michigan brands with some deep caregiver roots, have teamed up to create a new line of solventless gummies that feel like the logical next step for both crews.

They’re infused with rosin pressed from Wojo’s own in-house flower, with “no solvents, additives or shortcuts.” And the edible wizards at True North are using vegan and gluten-free recipes that were directly inspired by some of Wojo’s greatest hits—including citrusy Lemon Stank, funky Dark Rainbow 2.0, gassy Wojo Runtz, floral Berry Blackout, and sweet Strawberry Guava.

Wojo has built its reputation by obsessing over quality, and this feels like that same mindset translated into edible form. Find them at dispensaries across Michigan, including Bank of Buds, Banzen, Cloud, Dispo, Pharmhouse, Planet 59, Puff, Refinery, Fire Station, and Timber.

It’s officially that time of year when the winter air hurts your face and even Florida—where recreational weed is still sadly illegal—starts looking temporarily acceptable.

And Puff Cannabis and BANNED are teaming up to give one lucky Michigan stoner a chance to escape the deep freeze with a fully paid trip to Miami.

The giveaway runs through the end of December at Puff locations across Michigan, including Bay City, Kalamazoo, New Buffalo, and Traverse City. Entries are pretty easy to stack; any order that includes a Banned product will earn you at least one chance to win.

The prize itself is solid: round-trip airfare for two, a stay at the Fontainebleau, and $1,500 in spending cash—enough to take the edge off for a few weed-free days in the sunshine. The winner will be announced in January, just as seasonal depression usually peaks.

There’s something deeply correct about being a little too high in an arcade. That feeling hit hard last weekend at Pinball Pete’s in downtown East Lansing, where my wife and I ducked inside to escape the winter gloom and ended up losing track of time among the pinball machines.

After a couple hours playing just about every game in the building, we racked up enough tickets for a metal puzzle toy, which made me feel about eight years old in the best way possible.

Naturally, I came prepared for the occasion.

I brought along two of Pressure Pack’s new holiday pre-rolls: Jack in the Box and How the Shifter Stole Christmas. The clear winner was the latter, a Runtz and Green Crack cross that hit with a buzzy energy and made chasing high scores feel like a completely reasonable life priority. 

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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.