Amid a pandemic, Michigan pot shops see a boost in sales after stimulus checks and 4/20
Amid a COVID-19 public health crisis, Michigan residents are still spending money on cannabis. The industry saw a boost in sales following the deposit of stimulus checks
Canadian nurse charged with smuggling 150 pounds of pot into Detroit amid coronavirus
A Canadian nurse who was issued special privileges to travel into Michigan during the border shutdown amid Coronavirus used her access to try and smuggle 150 pounds of pot at the Ambassador Bridge, U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider said.
Stuck inside over coronavirus quarantine? Soon, you can order cannabis to your door
Following Michigan Gov. Whitmer's emergency order allowing for curbside pickup of cannabis from dispensaries, many marijuana retailers are preparing delivery and external services to avoid in-person contact.
Metro Detroit's newest dispensary opens in Inkster on Friday
Another pot shop is opening in Metro Detroit, this one coming to Inkster on Friday, March 13.
Oakland County is getting its first recreational pot shop this weekend
Oakland County is getting its first pot shop this weekend, with Breeze Provisioning Center opening in Hazel Park.
New Duggan proposal ensures half of Detroit pot shops owned by residents
The mayor will detail a proposal that he is working with the city council on to develop an ordinance where half of the pot shop owners will need to be residents of Detroit.
Michigan health officials report fourth death due to vaping
The Michigan State Health Department reports a fourth confirmed death tied to vaping
New law requires health warning label on Michigan marijuana products
Cannabis sales will now include warnings to pregnant women.
Michigan man seeks release 25 years into 60-year sentence for selling pot
A Flint man who was sentenced in 1996 to 60-years for selling marijuana to an undercover informant is asking for release after almost 25 years in prison.
THC vape cartridges recalled but store owner says state is missing mark
Last week the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency recalled certain THC vape pen cartridges because of high level of Vitamin E Acetate - products that Millen had sent in for testing after the state ordered it.
Roseville neighbors fight against proposed pot center on Warren city border
They met with the planning department Monday about the would be pot shop on 11 Mile and Hayes. City law requires it to be 500 feet away from homes, schools and churches. But it sits right across the street - roughly 150 feet from houses in Roseville.
Cookies, a California-based medical marijuana shop opens in Detroit
Cookies, a California-based medical marijuana dispensary has opened its first shop on Eight Mile in Detroit on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020.
Detroit City Council votes to extend moratorium on marijuana sales until March 31
The Detroit City Council voted to extend its temporary moratorium on cannabis sales in the city.
Detroit chief says violent crime up because of 'black market pot' sales
According to Detroit Police James Craig, more people are becoming victims of violence as they take part in black market weed deals in Detroit.
State recalls vape cartridges for high levels of Vitamin E Acetate
All affected vape cartridges will have a label that indicates the license number of the marijuana facility and the METRC number assigned to the product in the statewide monitoring system.
Detroit City Council delays recreational pot sales - for now
But members of Detroit City Council are working to change this. Today's vote extends the soon to expire opt-out through March, providing city officials additional time to set rules and regulations.
New Michigan weed retailer wants to deliver marijuana to your door
As marijuana sales boom around Michigan, at least one business in Genessee County wants to deliver the flower straight to your door.
Michigan State Police raid multiple black market weed shops
Michigan State Police conducted raids on several suspected illicit weed shops in the state that had no license to sell recreational cannabis.
Illinois nets $3 million in marijuana sales on first day of legalization
Illinois netted over $3 million in sales on the first day of recreational marijuana legalization.