Two recent reports estimating the size of the underground cannabis industry have drawn widespread doubt among cannabis advocates, many of whom believe the studies set their numbers too low.
Michigan
Federal ruling on Detroit Legacy license system expected to have big impact
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A federal judge’s highly anticipated decision will have a significant impact on the city and how the rest of the state handles cannabis licenses.
Michigan
Judge promises ruling on Detroit Legacy license case in three weeks
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A federal judge promised a written decision within three weeks on whether to allow Detroit’s adult-use cannabis permitting system favoring long-time city residents.
Michigan
Michigan caregiver advocates rally against perceived threat to alter growing rights
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A social media-based boycott organized by Michigan cannabis patient advocates upset with perceived threats against caregiver rights, has roiled the state’s cannabis community.
Illinois
Analysis: Don’t count on cannabis legislation as litigation efforts begin to pick up
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When it comes to increasing access to cannabis in limited license jurisdictions, these days the action is in litigation, not legislation.
Leader Interview
Advocate for Michigan’s biggest cannabis companies explains why he’s unhappy with caregivers
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Grown In interviewed Steve Linder, a long-time denizen of Michigan politics, and a Republican activist, who leads the MCMA.
Michigan
Legislature gears up to regulate Delta-8 and other cannabinoids in Michigan
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The eight bills would revise the definition of Tetrahydrocannabinols more broadly so that not only Delta-9 THC is covered but any THC product the MRA determines has a potential for abuse.
Michigan
Michigan legislature debates banning cannabis billboards
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Proposed legislation in Michigan that would ban cannabis advertising from billboards has arisen consternation by dispensary operators, although passing such a ban would have significant legal hurdles.
Grown In Nuggets
Unions won’t quit in IL; MO regulator quits; Detroit threatens to quit
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News and nuggets for cannabis industry practitioners in the Midwest and beyond.
Careers In Cannabis
Worm poop and infused fruit bouquet businesses spawn from Michigan’s Fluresh Accelerator
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Grand Rapids-based cannabis operator Fluresh is investing in minority entrepreneurs operating in cannabis industries through its newly formed 10-member business accelerator program.
Michigan
Detroit plan for “legacy” cannabis licenses held up in federal court
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A federal judge last Wednesday temporarily halted Detroit’s unique adult-use cannabis license system favoring long-time city residents.