PONTIAC, Mich. (WXYZ) — A substitute teacher from Pontiac High School is being investigated by the Oakland County Sheriff's Office for allegedly supplying a student with marijuana-infused candy. According to the sheriff, the student then brought them to school with the intention of giving them to classmates. The incident happened back in March. Cannabis-infused candy seems to … [Read more...] about Substitute teacher accused of supplying student with marijuana gummies
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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 unveil corruption charges in Mich. marijuana probe involving Rick Johnson
Former House Speaker Rick Johnson and three others were charged in a bribery scandal Thursday following a years-long investigation into Michigan's marijuana licensing operations, according to prosecutors who unveiled the largest public corruption scandal in the state’s capital in 30 years. Johnson, 70, a Republican from LeRoy, pocketed more than $100,000 from multiple people … [Read more...] about Feds unveil corruption charges in Mich. marijuana probe involving Rick Johnson
Lansing weed businessman faces jail time for court outburst
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – The former owner of a Lansing marijuana company spent Tuesday night in jail after a courtroom outburst aimed at an Ingham County Circuit Court judge and an attorney. According to the City Pulse, which first reported the incident, Michael Doherty was in court for a different case of alleged criminal contempt. Two of Doherty’s businesses have been in … [Read more...] about Lansing weed businessman faces jail time for court outburst
License revoked for Gaylord marijuana retailer
OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich.-- The City of Gaylord has revoked a marijuana retail license from a local shop due to several violations. The City of Gaylord's attorney said Exclusive Brands, installed lighting on the building which was not compliant with the plan the city approved. In addition, the store offered curbside pick-up. But according to the city's ordinance, all deliveries … [Read more...] about License revoked for Gaylord marijuana retailer
Hasheesh Cannabis opens its doors in Big Rapids
BIG RAPIDS — The latest addition to the Big Rapids marijuana business community comes with the opening of Hasheesh Cannabis. The new provisioning store opened Feb. 17 with various deals for customers throughout the day. Hasheesh, at 548 S. State St., is a sister store to Rise Smoke Shop which is also offering deals for customers during the grand opening of the new … [Read more...] about Hasheesh Cannabis opens its doors in Big Rapids
Doobie Tuesday and pizza deals: Marijuana biz turns to old-school promos
Lume Cannabis Co. operates 32 stores in Michigan. Amid rapid cannabis price drops over the past several months, it is boosting its marketing efforts to differentiate its products from low-price competitors. (Courtesy photo) Demand is growing in Michigan’s cannabis market, with sales setting records. But prices are plummeting with too much product floods the market. Cannabis … [Read more...] about Doobie Tuesday and pizza deals: Marijuana biz turns to old-school promos
Michigan marijuana processor’s license pulled after untagged product found in trash bags
Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency has suspended the license of cannabis processor Candid Labs — which does business as Layercake Farms 2 and is located in Corunna, near Owosso — after agency staff observed several bags, plants and jars filled with cannabis products that were not entered into the state's tracking system. The agency's formal complaint said that agency staff … [Read more...] about Michigan marijuana processor’s license pulled after untagged product found in trash bags
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
Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency Reports Record-High Sales—And Robberies
Key takeaways Michigan’s CRA reported that the state brought in over $221 million in revenue for December between adult-use and medical-use marijuana sales While the revenue news was positive, the agency also announced that there was a record amount of robberies, with 13 cases of delivery drivers reporting theft Even though marijuana sales have been lucrative for the state of … [Read more...] about Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency Reports Record-High Sales—And Robberies
