Michigan pot shop owner banned from operating in state after violations found at multiple businesses
Youssef Barakat is the first man to be added to the state's list of individuals banned from working in the marijuana sector.
Youssef Barakat is the first man to be added to the state's list of individuals banned from working in the marijuana sector.
Marijuana smell in Michigan no longer enough for police to search someone, high court rules
Detroit police arrested a man after discovering a firearm in a vehicle he was in back in 2020. However, it was the smell of pot that first led them to the weapon - which judges say is no longer enough to justify searching someone.
Detroit police arrested a man after discovering a firearm in a vehicle he was in back in 2020. However, it was the smell of pot that first led them to the weapon - which judges say is no longer enough to justify searching someone.
Warren City Council votes to allow recreational cannabis shops to open in the city
The City of Warren is officially moving forward with allowing recreational cannabis businesses to open in the city, but not without hearing from the public first.
The City of Warren is officially moving forward with allowing recreational cannabis businesses to open in the city, but not without hearing from the public first.
Warren City Council voted to allow recreational cannabis shops
Many in the audience were concerned about the word "unlimited," but the city clarified that it's not what they think. On March 11, the City Council voted unanimously in favor during the first reading.
Many in the audience were concerned about the word "unlimited," but the city clarified that it's not what they think. On March 11, the City Council voted unanimously in favor during the first reading.
Warren City Council could close in on approving marijuana businesses
Marijuana businesses and dispensaries may be getting the green light to open up shop in Warren.
Marijuana businesses and dispensaries may be getting the green light to open up shop in Warren.
Driving while high: Survey finds half of marijuana users consume before driving
Cannabis is now the third-most used substance in the U.S. and Michigan is home to one of the largest markets for adult-use recreational pot.
Cannabis is now the third-most used substance in the U.S. and Michigan is home to one of the largest markets for adult-use recreational pot.
Metro Detroit cannabis shops thrive as $100M marijuana tax boosts local communities
It has been a wild ride for many cannabis shops across Metro Detroit, like Greenhouse of Walled Lake. That is according to their manager, Mike Nevells, who also says there has been plenty of surprises since Michigan made recreational marijuana legal.
It has been a wild ride for many cannabis shops across Metro Detroit, like Greenhouse of Walled Lake. That is according to their manager, Mike Nevells, who also says there has been plenty of surprises since Michigan made recreational marijuana legal.
Michigan sending $100 million in marijuana tax revenue to cities, townships, and counties
Michiganders really do love their marijuana.
Michiganders really do love their marijuana.
Bloom vape recall: Numerous flavors sold in Michigan recalled due to oil that could harm lungs
Numerous flavors of Bloom vapes have been voluntarily recalled because they contain an oil not allowed in vapes in Michigan because it could harm lungs.
Numerous flavors of Bloom vapes have been voluntarily recalled because they contain an oil not allowed in vapes in Michigan because it could harm lungs.
THC vapes sold in Michigan recalled over oil that could harm lungs
Customers are advised not to use certain vapes sold in Michigan because they contain an oil that could cause lung damage when inhaled.
Customers are advised not to use certain vapes sold in Michigan because they contain an oil that could cause lung damage when inhaled.
200 pounds of pot seized from unlicensed Detroit dispensary caught selling marijuana to minors
Detroit police seized more than 200 pounds of marijuana from an unlicensed dispensary on 7 Mile after the business was caught selling weed to minors.
Detroit police seized more than 200 pounds of marijuana from an unlicensed dispensary on 7 Mile after the business was caught selling weed to minors.
AI, abortion, guns, and marijuana - here are the laws going into effect in 2025
Name a hot topic, and chances are good there’s a new law about it taking effect in 2025 in one state or another.
Name a hot topic, and chances are good there’s a new law about it taking effect in 2025 in one state or another.
Michigan marijuana prices hit new low after years of decreases
Four years ago, an ounce cost on average $287.92 in Michigan. It has since dropped more than $200, the state's cannabis regulatory agency reports.
Four years ago, an ounce cost on average $287.92 in Michigan. It has since dropped more than $200, the state's cannabis regulatory agency reports.
Howell marijuana dispensary proposal narrowly fails
Howell voters decided against allowing marijuana businesses in the city. Had the proposal passed, it would have been the first city in Livingston County to allow dispensaries.
Howell voters decided against allowing marijuana businesses in the city. Had the proposal passed, it would have been the first city in Livingston County to allow dispensaries.
Detroit councilwoman wants to restrict where weed can be advertised
One member of the Detroit City Council thinks there's been an "over-proliferation" of recreational pot advertising in the city.
One member of the Detroit City Council thinks there's been an "over-proliferation" of recreational pot advertising in the city.
Older Americans turn to marijuana for better sleep and pain relief: Here's what to know
Nearly one-quarter of adults over 50 have used cannabis in the past year, a poll found.
Nearly one-quarter of adults over 50 have used cannabis in the past year, a poll found.
Livingston County sheriff to Howell residents: 'Let's keep the pot shops out'
Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy recently used his platform to encourage voters in Howell to vote against a proposal that would allow marijuana dispensaries in the city.
Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy recently used his platform to encourage voters in Howell to vote against a proposal that would allow marijuana dispensaries in the city.
Michigan marijuana processor Exclusive Brands named in two complaints for various violations
Exclusive Brands, based in Ann Arbor, was named in two complaints from the Cannabis Regulator Agency in Michigan.
Exclusive Brands, based in Ann Arbor, was named in two complaints from the Cannabis Regulator Agency in Michigan.
Indoor-outdoor cannabis consumption concert venue gets greenlit in Ypsilanti Township
A music venue where the paying customers can consume cannabis in Ypsilanti Township would be the first of its kind in the state.
A music venue where the paying customers can consume cannabis in Ypsilanti Township would be the first of its kind in the state.
Marijuana dispensaries in Michigan now subject to surprise inspections
The updated policy goes into effect in October.
The updated policy goes into effect in October.