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
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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
Michigan marijuana prices at all-time low
MARQUETTE COUNTY, Mich. (WLUC) - According to the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency the state’s average price of recreational marijuana dropped to $95.12 per oz. in November. It is a 50% decrease from last year’s price of $191 per ounce. The Fire Station Cannabis Co. Co-owner Logan Stauber said one reason is an increase in licenses issued by the state. “In January of 2021 … [Read more...] about Michigan marijuana prices at all-time low
Puff Cannabis giving away thousands of turkeys to Metro Detroit families
(CBS DETROIT) - Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and Puff Cannabis is stepping up to make sure Metro Detroit families have what they need for the holiday. Starting Friday, the marijuana dispensary plans to give away more than 1,700 turkeys to people in need. The giveaway is happening at three of the company's store locations. Friday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Puff … [Read more...] about Puff Cannabis giving away thousands of turkeys to Metro Detroit families
Recreational marijuana sales total nearly $32M in first 3 months
Recreational marijuana sales in Michigan have totaled nearly $32 million in the first three months. The sales have resulted in more than $5 million in tax for the state, including nearly $3.2 million in excise tax and $2.1 million in sales tax. As of March 2, the total for adult-use sales was $31,971,862. That resulted in $3,197,186 in excise tax and $2,110,143 in sales … [Read more...] about Recreational marijuana sales total nearly $32M in first 3 months
Advocates Force Change In Controversial Michigan Anti-Cannabis Campaign
WTF is going on in Michigan!?!? LANSING- Consumer outrage over an anti-cannabis campaign has seemingly forced its removal from social media outlets. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) produced a series of six videos which, according to a spokesperson, were intended to discourage youth use of cannabis. Released in December, the video campaign was … [Read more...] about Advocates Force Change In Controversial Michigan Anti-Cannabis Campaign
Patient or Criminal
Patient or Criminal We have all heard the horror stories how patients are sometimes treated as criminal instead of as patients. How is this possible still in our society? We claim to be leaders in the world, but we can't lead without setting a positive standard first and sticking to it. It's the whole do as I say, not as a I do mentality. Below is a video of a patient's … [Read more...] about Patient or Criminal