Officials from Michigan’s local governments on both the right and left say they’re not shouting “reefer madness,” but have practical concerns about how to regulate pot businesses in their communities.
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Marijuana in the workplace: Prop 1 has Michigan employers flummoxed
Voters are likely to approve recreational pot in November, but you could be fired simply for having traces of the drug in your system. What you, and your company, need to know.
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Opinion | I’m a doctor, and recreational pot is bad for Michigan
Marijuana legalization in other states has been a disaster, claims a Michigan surgeon.
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Bridge Magazine guide to the 2018 Michigan ballot proposals
Three statewide Michigan ballot proposals will appear in November, ranging from legalizing recreational marijuana to voting and redistricting reform. Bridge offers a quickie guide to their pros and cons, and who is funding them.
Posted inQuality of Life
Message from marijuana country: We love legal pot. Will Michigan?
For three weeks, I traveled the marijuana highway from Colorado to California and up to Washington. Most like the taxes pot provides and shrug off worries about legalization. But it’s not a cure all.
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Support legal pot in Michigan? Know the latest health risks (and benefits)
The latest research shows pot is less dangerous than tobacco or alcohol, but it’s not without health risks. Here is what you should know before Michigan votes on legal weed.
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More pot and lower taxes if Michigan marijuana vote passes this fall (slideshow)
The Michigan marijuana initiative would allow customers to possess more pot and pay lower taxes than most states that legalize recreational marijuana. Bridge compares state laws.
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What’s legal, and what isn’t, under Michigan recreational marijuana plan (slideshow)
Legalizing recreational marijuana would not mean a free-for-all. Here are the legal limits if the measure passes in November.
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Michigan could see tax windfall from marijuana, betting and online shopping
Michigan officials may find a plethora of riches soon. Will they spend it on roads, schools or tax breaks?