Cannabis operators expanding to newly-open Detroit excited for opportunity and anxious of new law suits
“The ordinance is still going to fail because it’s still based on the original language and the way new provisions were added,” Foster said.
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Michigan-based HVAC company wants to make growing cannabis easier for growers and the environment
Since most cannabis is grown indoors, HVAC machines and lighting systems are used instead of sunlight, adding to the carbon footprint.
Illinois and Michigan 4/20 revenue hits $25 million; advocates believe declining stigma raises sales
Illinois and Michigan cannabis regulators reported record high 4/20 sales, combining for roughly $25.85 million in total revenue for the
Adult use cannabis sales up in Ill.; Maine and Missouri reach an all time high in March
In Illinois, both adult use and medical retail sales were up, but adult use sales were up 15% from February to March.
Workers in two more Midwest dispensaries join labor unions
Last Friday, eight workers at Green Thumb Industries’ RISE dispensary in Niles, Ill. voted to organize with Teamsters Local 777.
Michigan regulators nix plan to convert hemp oil into THC that could have cost operators millions of dollars
Many growers and operators pointed out the lower cost of entry for hemp licenses compared to cannabis licenses in the state.
Michigan recalls $5 million in product without explanation
“The pressure is on them to do something about this.”
Although Detroit has permitted adult use sales, potential applicants wary of further lawsuits
Thompson and others believe that this happy period will not last and believes that will wind up in court once again.
Michigan cannabis businesses lend a hand through social equity programs
Common Citizen says net profit from their Principle branded pre-rolls will fund microgrants and other social initiatives.
Detroit passes long-awaited recreational ordinance; Goes into effect April 20
The ordinance increases the number of adult use retail licenses to 100 and creates a lottery system to award licenses to applicants who have not found a location to operate.
