Michigan Cannabis Industry Worried About Potential New 32 Percent Tax
Governor Gretchen Whitmer proposed a 32% wholesale tax on marijuana as part of her MI Road Ahead plan to raise $470 million. Some Michigan growers worry this could shut their doors. Currently, adult-use marijuana is sold with a 10% excise tax and the standard 6% sales...
Ohio Cannabis Supporters Contend Proposed Issue 2 Revisions By Legislature Would Drive Customers To Michigan
On Feb. 26, the Ohio Senate approved a bill that proposes major revisions to the recreational cannabis law overwhelmingly supported by voters in Nov. 2023. Senate Bill 56 passed the Senate with a 23-9 vote, and will now proceed to the Ohio House, which has crafted its...
Detroit Is Next Budding Destination For Cannabis Tourism
Michigan is experiencing a ‘Green Rush’ ever since legalizing marijuana back in 2018. And while different cities have gradually rolled out laws around the sale and use of cannabis, Detroit is the latest to make headlines as of 2023. Recreational weed is now legal...
Mint Cannabis – Stoner Celebrations Across Michigan
Mint Cannabis Stoner Appreciation Celebration in Michigan starts in March and runs into April to celebrate 420. Join Mint at one of its eight Michigan locations for a day filled with music, good vibes, and of course, plenty of cannabis to go around. Whether you're a...
Ohio GOP Claims Legalizing Pot Increases Crime. Fact Check Shows It Doesn’t
Ohio Republican lawmakers continue to draft legislation restricting access to recreational marijuana, angering citizens across the political spectrum. But when one of the most powerful leaders is urging for restrictions, claiming that marijuana increases crime,...
Ohio House GOP’s Bill On Cannabis Reform Makes Fewer Changes Than Senate Version
An Ohio House GOP lawmaker has introduced his own set of changes to cannabis law, just a week after the Senate sent over an overhaul of the state’s adult-use program along party lines. House Bill 160, introduced by Rep. Brian Stewart (R-Ashville), addresses both the...
Analysis: Young Adults More Likely To Consume Unregulated Delta-8 THC Products In Jurisdictions Where Cannabis Is Illegal
Young adults are more likely to self-report consuming unregulated, hemp-derived intoxicating products in states where marijuana is illegal, according to data published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Researchers affiliated with the...
CRA Education Session: Cannabis Programs And The Great Lakes Cannabis Collaboration Conference With Northern Michigan University
The Cannabis Regulatory Agency announced its next education session featuring Alexander Wilson, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Co-Director of the Medicinal Plant Chemistry Program at NMU. According to NMU, they are at the forefront of cannabis with programs...
Study: Cannabis Consumption Associated With Opioid Cessation In Polydrug Users
Polydrug consumers are more likely to cease using non-prescription opioids if they consume cannabis, according to data published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review. Researchers affiliated with the University of British Columbia assessed the...
Cannabis Briefs From Across Michigan
Michigan’s cannabis industry is always evolving, with new headlines rolling in daily. Here's a selection of brief cannabis updates this week. WEED WINDFALL: More than $331 million in tax revenue from the sale of recreational weed is reportedly being...
