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Michigan
Michigan and Illinois set new sales bar with big reports in March
Michigan’s monthly legal cannabis sales zoomed up $40 million in the month of March, as Illinois’ also increased by $34 million in the same period.
While regulators eye Delta-8, get ready for Delta-10, 7, and more, say lab scientists
Scientists warn that while regulators and legislators are in a stir about the Delta-8 molecule, many other unidentified cannabinoid molecules exist with unknown medicinal or psychoactive properties.
Worm poop and infused fruit bouquet businesses spawn from Michigan’s Fluresh Accelerator
Grand Rapids-based cannabis operator Fluresh is investing in minority entrepreneurs operating in cannabis industries through its newly formed 10-member business accelerator program.
Detroit plan for “legacy” cannabis licenses held up in federal court
A federal judge last Wednesday temporarily halted Detroit’s unique adult-use cannabis license system favoring long-time city residents.
Midwest cannabis leaders respond to survey: Descheduling will be a while
A vast majority of Midwest cannabis business leaders believe the federal government won’t deschedule cannabis anytime soon.
Despite plateauing sales, Michigan cannabis operators forecast strong spring sales
The warmer weather along with the gradual resumption of social activity, inspired many Michiganders to get their flower on this month, say Michigan cannabis operators.
Cannabis sales plateau in Michigan, as recreational sales replace medical
Michigan’s legal cannabis sales have yet to surpass last July’s $109.5 million peak while Illinois’s sales met what seems to be a seasonal February drop.
Michigan brings inspections back to 2019 levels and targets Delta-8 for regulation
In his quarterly public report yesterday Michigan’s chief cannabis regulator reported a fast pace of cannabis facility inspections now that Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted from state employees and a new focus on bringing laws for Delta-8-THC products in line with existing Delta-9-THC products.
More “learning and growth to be done” says Michigan’s top cannabis regulator
Marijuana Regulatory Agency Director Andrew Brisbo sat for a quarterly interview with Grown In.
