Jan 1, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan
A proposal to allow marijuana dispensaries in the city of Howell narrowly failed to pass. According to voting results from Livingston County, 2,471 people voted in favor of cannabis dispensaries, while 2,722 voted against the proposal. Had the proposal...
Jan 1, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan
Michigan’s cannabis industry experienced another tumultuous year in 2024. While consumers enjoyed cheaper weed than ever and the state solidified its position as a sales powerhouse, the industry faced significant challenges stemming from oversupply, intense...
Dec 18, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan
On a block just south of I-96 in west Detroit, a remarkable transformation has taken place: What was once a stretch of burned-out homes and abandoned lots is now a thriving hub of activity, thanks to Hytek, a high-quality cannabis grow facility, and its sister...
Dec 18, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan
Michigan cannabis powerhouse Pleasantrees is lighting up the holiday season with five festive gift boxes packed with a variety of marijuana products. “Enjoy More Highliday Boxes” are a creative twist on gift-giving and are designed to elevate the season with...
Dec 18, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan
Joe Cranmore said he strives to improve the lives of others, and that led him to open his own marijuana microbusiness in Jackson. Five Point Farms, 744 E. South St., opened Friday, Dec. 13. The facility is the first of its kind in Jackson County because, unlike...
Dec 18, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan
An annual survey conducted by the University of Michigan found that marijuana use among teens is at a historical low across the country. The survey, funded through the federal government, shows that marijuana use among teens has declined significantly over the past 10...
