Jackson’s First Cannabis Microbusiness Opens
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...
Howell Cannabis Dispensary Proposal Narrowly Fails
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...
Troubles Emerged In Michigan Cannabis Industry During 2024
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...
As 2025 Begins, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Seeks To Rewrite Voter-Approved Cannabis Regulations
Gov. Mike DeWine was, and is, begging the Ohio legislature to rewrite the state laws surrounding recreational cannabis to peel back provisions in Issue 2, the citizen-initiated statute ratified by Ohio voters in November 2023. He’s...
Ohio Cannabis Prices Down $50 An Ounce Since August Legalization
The cost of cannabis in Ohio is decreasing. In August, the average cost of an ounce of dried cannabis flower was $261.50. The same amount of cannabis has an average cost of $211 in December, although data is only available through Dec....
Ohio Could Ban Cannabis Advertising
The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has proposed a new rule package for the state’s cannabis industry, including a ban on cannabis advertising via methods “with a high likelihood of reaching persons under the age of...
Ohio Is Selling More Than $73 Million In Cannabis Per Month — With More Growth To Come
Statewide cannabis sales have held relatively steady at elevated levels in the four months since the launch of Ohio’s adult-use market, according to the latest figures from the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control. Ohio...
Hytek And The Refinery Building Cannabis Legacy In Detroit
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...
Spread Holiday Cheer With Pleasantrees’ Curated Cannabis Boxes
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...
The Cannabis Industry In Illinois
January first will mark five years since recreational marijuana became legal in Illinois. Long lines were seen on January 1st, 2020 as hundreds waited to get into dispensaries in Chicago and across Illinois. Tiffany Chappell Ingram is the...





