Michigan’s new 24% wholesale tax on marijuana is the centerpiece of a new road funding plan lawmakers crafted earlier this year. Industry representatives are suing to stop it.
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Watch Bridge Lunch Break on the state of the marijuana industry in Michigan
Bridge Michigan hosted a virtual panel discussion on the state of the marijuana industry in Michigan. If you missed it, you can watch it here.
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1 in 6 Michigan moms use weed during pregnancy, study finds
Researchers at Michigan State University found marital status, education, depressive symptoms and adverse childhood experiences are factors contributing to prenatal cannabis use.
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Bridge Lunch Break to discuss state of marijuana industry in Michigan
A marijuana advocate, a marijuna critic and an assistant professor in marijuana studies will take questions from Bridge Michigan editor Justin A. Hinkley and from readers.
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Cannabis workers developing asthma that can turn deadly, MSU researcher finds
New research says workers picking, grinding and packaging cannabis are developing workplace-related asthma, and two deaths have occurred so far. Michigan is the nation’s fifth largest cannabis producer.
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Michigan defends new pot tax, arguing it doesn’t alter voter-approved law
Attorneys for the Whitmer administration say marijuana industry lawsuits over a new 24% wholesale tax should be tossed.
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Michigan border towns say ‘enough’ to weed shops
Residents of Niles Township and Menominee voted Tuesday to limit cannabis stores in their towns. Shops elsewhere along Michigan’s borders have reshaped small communities — and not everyone thinks for the better.
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U-M study: 1 in 5 young adults using marijuana, alcohol to fall asleep
A University of Michigan study found that about 22% of young adults use cannabis, alcohol or both to help them fall asleep. Experts warn that the habit can lead to dependency and poorer sleep quality, though some advocates argue cannabis may offer benefits when used responsibly.
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Michigan Marijuana group sues to block new tax central to road funding deal
An industry group wants to block implementation of a 24% wholesale tax that is central to lawmaker’s $2 billion road funding plan.
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Gretchen Whitmer signs $81B Michigan budget, roads deal. What to know
Michigan’s new budget has more money for roads, more taxes on pot and some new spending cuts. What to know about the $81B spending law.