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.
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Opinion | Cannabis consumers shouldn’t bear burden of fixing Michigan’s roads
Cannabis consumers already pay more than their fair share. Any increase would raise costs for consumers, devastate an already strained industry and fail to deliver the budget gains being projected.
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Cannabis group plots lawsuit over new Michigan weed tax plan
Top Michigan marijuana trade group weighs lawsuit over proposed 24% wholesale tax integral to state budget deal. At issue: Whether lawmakers are amending a voter-approved legalization law.
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U-M study: Marijuana vapes increasingly popular among teens
Marijuana vaping is becoming more popular among Michigan teens, according to new University of Michigan survey data. That’s raised health concerns and pushed schools to seek stricter policies.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan marijuana market cratering, amid oversupply, ‘difficult market’
After years of steady growth, marijuana sales are down, while the number of dispensaries and plants in the ground are increasing. The industry is at a ‘saturation point,’ one says.
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On Michigan’s border, marijuana shops spark battle for communities’ soul
Small towns near Indiana and Wisconsin are home to an outsized number of pot dispensaries. That’s helped prop up some community budgets but some wonder at what cost.
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Driving high is illegal in Michigan. Soon, cops may be able to test for it
Police now use anecdotal evidence to arrest drugged drivers. Legislation would let Michigan join 24 states that use roadside saliva tests to make arrests. But reliability questions remain.
