Recreational Cannabis Proposal Nixed By Howell Voters

Nov 6, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

It’s not clear where the initiative originated, but voters in Howell declined the opportunity to welcome recreational marijuana on Nov. 5. In a close call, 52.42% of voters struck down the proposal, placed on the ballot after a Michigan Court of Appeals decision...

Stylish, Black-Owned Simply Loud Dispensary Opens In Detroit’s Milwaukee Junction

Nov 6, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

A Black-owned dispensary in Detroit’s Milwaukee Junction hosted its grand opening Nov. 2 with plenty of giveaways, food, and live music. Simply Loud, located at 216 E. Milwaukee Ave., carries hundreds of products, including 260 types of vape cartridges and...

Study: Cannabis Edibles Reduce Chronic Lower Back Pain

Nov 6, 2024 | National

The consumption of cannabis-infused edible products, particularly those that are higher in THC content, provides acute relief for patients with chronic lower back pain, according to data published in the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology. Researchers...

Cannabis On The Ballot In Three Oakland County Cities

Oct 30, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Cannabis is on the ballot in three Oakland County communities. Legislation allows municipalities to ban or restrict marijuana businesses from opening in their communities. Three Detroit-area communities will decide if cannabis dispensaries can open within their...

Ohio Cannabis Sales Per Week Grew In October

Oct 29, 2024 | Great Lakes Region

The average adult-use marijuana sales per week in Ohio is averaging around $11.2 million so far in October, according to data from the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control through Oct. 19. That’s a slight improvement over average adult-use sales per week of approximately...