Warren to vote on medical marijuana sales in city but attorney says process not transparent
"We have a judgment from Judge Marlinga that says the Open Meetings Act was violated, which is why this whole case was brought forward from the very beginning," Sulaka said. "And all we have been asking for, is a fair and transparent process."
People fired for using weed outside of work shouldn't lose unemployment benefits, Nessel says
The Michigan Attorney General filed a brief Monday that sought to protect workers terminated from their job for using pot.
Drug charges against Canadian trucker dropped who says he was victim of smuggling scheme
Tasbir Singh, 32, was detained at the border on July 7 after agents found 2,200 pounds of weed in his truck. But Singh's lawyer said he was the victim of a drug smuggling scheme.
Pot growing grandma takes on Ypsilanti Twp. over medical marijuana operation in basement
A 79-year-old Ypsilanti Township woman is facing three months in prison for contempt of court after she was ordered to destroy her medical marijuana plants she was growing in her home.
More than half of Michigan's $3.2 billion weed industry came from illegal sales
The state's $3.2 billion industry is a fast-growing source of cannabis in the country. Here are five other facts from the state's first study on pot sales in Michigan.
Judge halts Detroit's recreational weed ordinance, says its "likely unconstitutional"
Detroit sought to give legacy residents a head start in applying for recreational pot licenses before it allowed for the sale of weed in the city.
Michigan's pandemic year was a boon for weed. This year could be bigger
The state reported more than $340 million in recreational sales alone last year. Projected sales for both adult-use and medical-use are expected to climb more than a billion in 2021.
Shango Hazel Park recreational marijuana store opens 'crown jewel' of locations
"The public's perception, no doubt, is changing," he said. "And I think in the future, stores like ours will continue to do well even though the competition is increasing."
Southwest Michigan city considering music festival with weed vendors
The city of Niles is considering hosting a buzz-and-beats festival this summer. The two-day permit that a promoter applied for would reserve a spot for live music and marijuana vendors in July.
Detroit's legacy residency rule for new pot shops faces lawsuit questioning its legality
At issue is Detroit’s “legacy” ordinance which gives longtime Detroiters and those impacted by the war on drugs' preferential treatment in the application process. That prompted a lawsuit against the city, the plaintiff argued the ordinance is unconstitutional and discriminatory.
Future Detroit pot growers have one more day to apply for 'legacy' status
Friday is the last day the city of Detroit is accepting applications for obtaining 'legacy' status. Those that are approved gain access to a wide array of benefits for securing and starting a weed dispensary in the city.
Weed, booze, and addiction: The vices Michiganders turned to during COVID-19
As weed, alcohol, and comfort food consumption rose, doctor visits and exercises fell in 2020. Efforts of slowing the spread of COVID-19 had their own public health ramifications.
Michigan pot sales totaled $341 million in 2020 - see where it benefits the state
A successful first year of Michigan marijuana sales means that tens of millions of dollars will go to road improvements and the school aid fund.
Judges can't prevent people on probation from using medical marijuana, Appeals Court rules
The Michigan Appeals Court cautioned that the decision allowing for medical marijuana use while on probation does not count for recreational marijuana.
Detroit unveils effort to encourage Detroit-owned recreational pot shops
"From April 1st to May 15th only Detroit companies can get a license for recreational pot after that, we open it to everyone," Mayor Duggan said.
Shelby Township ordinances crack down on medical marijuana, moving them out of neighborhoods
So far Shelby Township has shut down 10 illegal grow operations and the community is on their side.
West Bloomfield residents want township to keep grow house owners from posing as medical caregivers
West Bloomfield residents say there is nothing in the township rules to keep people from posing as medical caregivers and exploiting marijuana growing rules in their community.
Want free weed? Walled Lake dispensary offering marijuana to anyone with a COVID-19 vaccine
GreenHouse of Walled Lake and Ubaked Cannabis Company in Burton are offering to give anyone a joint free of charge if they can show proof they received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Man jailed for life over $20 marijuana sale released after 12 years
Fate Winslow was approached by undercover officers in 2008 and they asked where to buy some marijuana. He borrowed a bike, found some marijuana, and gave it to officers who then gave him $5. He got life in prison.
Detroit man recalls how John Lennon's song got him out of prison on 40th anniversary of the Beatle's death
On the 40th anniversary of John Lennon's death, a Detroit man recalls how one of the Beatle's songs helped him get out of prison.