The U.S. is recommending that marijuana be reclassified as a less dangerous drug, and that could mean cannabis shops could make more money.
Michigan marijuana
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Michigan local governments getting $87 million from marijuana sales
Funds from recreational marijuana sales mean big funding boosts for Michigan communities that embraced the industry.
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Michigan’s marijuana industry jolted by Ohio legalization, local vote defeats
Michigan marijuana retailers got bad news this week when voters in four metro Detroit communities opposed new stores in their communities while Ohio voters approved recreational marijuana — a decision that could eventually hurt pot shops in southern Michigan.
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Marijuana sales, school bonds, mayoral races on Tuesday Michigan ballots
Michigan could lose its slim Democratic majority in the state House if two current representatives win mayoral races on Tuesday.
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Former Michigan marijuana chair sentenced to 55 months for bribery
Rick Johnson, 70, was sentenced to serve 55 months in federal prison and fined $50,000 for seeking and accepting bribes while serving as chair of a now-defunct state marijuana licensing board.
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Opinion | Legal cannabis workers and businesses deserve banking fairness
The federal government still regards marijuana as a Schedule 1 narcotic, preventing nationally-backed financial institutions from conducting normal business with Michigan cannabis companies or their employees.
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Michigan marijuana board chair bribed with sex worker, prosecutors say
Prosecutors recommended former House Speaker Rick Johnson be sent a “strong message” and sentenced to at least 71 months in prison and pay a $110,200 fine to cover the cost of his bribes.
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Michigan marijuana industry sees record sales, even as some struggle
The marijuana industry brought in $276 million last month and is projected to cross $3 billion in revenues for the first time this year. But some businesses continue to struggle from a glut of shops and relatively low prices.
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Michigan to end marijuana drug tests for most state jobs on Oct. 1
The change was spurred by Michigan voters’ choice to legalize recreational marijuana in 2018. Prison guards, state troopers, others will still be tested.
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19-year-olds could work at Michigan marijuana dispensaries under House bill
A Michigan House bill would let 19 and 20 year olds work in the recreational marijuana industry.
