Mar 19, 2022 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan
After months of behind-the-scenes work with addiction treatment providers, elected officials, and other activist groups, Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) at the University of Michigan is launching a campaign to decriminalize drug possession in Ann Arbor. SSDP...
Mar 17, 2022 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan
The 50th anniversary of the Ann Arbor Hash Bash will be a classic marijuana fest honoring the event’s long history and activism still happening, organizers say. “I’m really proud to say that this Hash Bash event is going back to its political roots,” said...
Mar 17, 2022 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan
Detroit City Council on Tuesday postponed until next week a vote on an ordinance that would allow recreational cannabis businesses in the city. A revised recreational marijuana ordinance was on Tuesday’s agenda, but the vote was postponed to give council members...
Mar 15, 2022 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan
Michiganders will have the chance to decide the kings and queens of the cannabis crop, as the iconic High Times Cannabis Cup returns to Michigan in a People’s Choice competition with submissions due March 21-25. Last year’s cup featured 76 brands, nearly 300 product...
Mar 10, 2022 | Feature, FOUR20 Post, Great Lakes Region, Michigan
MRA Director Andrew Brisbo appeared on Four20 Post Live March 10 to provide background on all the changes that will take place on April 13 at what will be known as the Cannabis Regulatory Agency. Among those changes is hemp products for human consumption move to CRA...
Mar 9, 2022 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan
A new report by Leafly ranks Michigan as the third biggest cannabis jobs state. Cannabis sales in Michigan shot up 82 percent in 2021, reaching nearly $1.8 billion and supporting 31,152 jobs. That 72 percent annual growth in jobs puts Michigan behind only California...
