The Democratic governor is signaling a less restrictive approach to pot licensing than under Gov. Rick Snyder. Critics say she will be held accountable for any downside to the state’s pot laws.
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What’s dead ‒ and what’s still in play ‒ in Michigan’s lame-duck session
The Michigan Legislature has one week left before its two-year term ends. A number of bills, including requiring public employee unions to vote to recertify and banning home growing of marijuana, died for lack of votes.
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You can smoke pot in Michigan but not buy it. What you need to know.
Thursday marks the first day adult Michiganders can legally smoke recreational marijuana. Where they’ll get it? That’s another story. Here are 9 things you need to know about the new law.
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You’ll never guess which Michigan counties loved weed (Kidding, you will)
The home counties of some of the Michigan’s biggest universities gave a big thumbs up to Proposal 1, legalizing recreational marijuana.
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Overnight, it’s a new Michigan. Women sweep to power in change election.
Welcome, legalized pot. So long, gerrymandering. Democrats and women score big victories, as ballot measures all pass. Republicans hold onto Legislature, promising divided government.
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Michigan approves recreational marijuana. What you need to know.
Here’s what you can – and cannot – do now that voters have overwhelmingly approved recreational marijuana
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Truth Squad | Michigan anti-pot group wrongly claims Prop 1 puts weed in kids’ hands
Proposal 1 language includes provisions to keep marijuana off school property and prevents pot-infused edibles from being packaged to appeal to kids.
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Truth Squad | Michigan pro-pot group misleads on tax money generated by legalization
It is difficult to predict how much tax revenue Michigan could expect from legalizing pot. But predictions of a $500 million windfall for the state are misleading.
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Michigan ballot issues: What to know about Prop 1 (recreational pot)
In the first of three reports on ballot measures, Bridge begins with marijuana: Who is behind efforts to fund and oppose it, its risks and benefits, and its impact on communities.
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Who's funding the fight over recreational marijuana in Michigan?
Interest groups, individuals, and businesses fund the legalization campaign. One group funds majority of their opposition.