DETROIT (WXYZ) — Detroit Public Schools Community District Superintendent Nikolai Vitti says marijuana use among students has skyrocketed since the legalization of the drug in 2018 and is calling on state leaders to intervene. Vitti says from 2019 to 2021, the district recorded 289 drug-related incidents within its schools. From 2021 to 2023, that number jumped to 1,735 and … [Read more...] about Detroit public schools says student marijuana use becoming a serious problem, causing hospitalizations
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Detroit awards second round of recreational cannabis licenses
(CBS DETROIT) - The City of Detroit announced another round of recreational cannabis licenses, approving 37 applicants. According to a press release, the winners include 13 businesses, majority Black-owned, five majority women-owned, and 21 owned by Detroit residents. The city opened the second wave of applications on Aug. 1 and received 65 applicants. This comes nearly a … [Read more...] about Detroit awards second round of recreational cannabis licenses
Michigan cannabis regulator recalls certain edibles for exceeded amount of THC
(CBS DETROIT) - The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency announced a company has voluntarily recalled some edible products because they exceeded the maximum amount of THC allowed, as well as packaging. According to the notice dated Sept. 27, SBCMI LLC, known as Shango, recalled Viola brand gummies from the following stores: Information Entopy (1115 S. Broadway St., Ann … [Read more...] about Michigan cannabis regulator recalls certain edibles for exceeded amount of THC
3,175 pounds of marijuana stuffed into lining of tires inside semi truck entering Detroit
DETROIT – Officials intercepted more than 3,000 pounds of marijuana that had been stuffed into the lining of tires on a semi truck entering Detroit. Officers with United States Customs and Border Protection made the discovery April 20 at the Fort Street Cargo Facility. The marijuana was found after a semi truck hauling tires was sent for additional screening at the border. When … [Read more...] about 3,175 pounds of marijuana stuffed into lining of tires inside semi truck entering Detroit
Businessman pleads guilty to bribing Michigan medical marijuana licensing board chairman
Grand Rapids — Oakland County businessman John Dawood Dalaly pleaded guilty Friday to providing bribes to Rick Johnson, the chairman of Michigan's medical marijuana licensing board, and told a federal judge he hired Johnson's wife as a consultant at a rate of $4,000 a month. Dalaly now faces up to 10 years in federal prison and became the first person to plead guilty in court … [Read more...] about Businessman pleads guilty to bribing Michigan medical marijuana licensing board chairman
Feds Investigate Ex-Michigan GOP House Speaker For Alleged Bribery In Marijuana Licensing
The FBI and a federal grand jury have been investigating former Michigan House speaker Rick Johnson (R) for more than two years for suspicion of taking bribes in return for awarding medical marijuana licenses, reports The Detroit News. According to three sources familiar with the matter, who chose to remain anonymous, the investigation is covering nearly two years (from May … [Read more...] about Feds Investigate Ex-Michigan GOP House Speaker For Alleged Bribery In Marijuana Licensing
