Michigans Cannabis Regulatory Agency is recalling over 1,000 infused pre-rolled joints. They were produced by Flavor Galaxy in Hazel Park on John R Road. The products were sold at stores across the state. The CRA says Flavor Galaxy did not submit some of the pre-rolls for testing in their final form. The statewide monitoring system (Metrc) indicated that the infused pre-rolls only had safety compliance testing for raw marijuana flower and potency and were not tested after Flavor Galaxy added cannabis distillate and/or terpenes to the product, the CRA said. This would affect products produced b ..read more

The U.S Drug Enforcement Administration is moving to reclassify marijuana as a less harmful drug in the eyes of the federal government. Cannabis is currently considered a dangerous Schedule I drug, alongside substances like heroin, LSD and ecstasy. But it could soon be lowered to a Schedule III classification of drugs deemed to have low potential for dependence or addiction. No, this wouldn't in any way make marijuana federally legal. But it completely shakes up how the industry pays for it, how we think of weed, and what we can learn about it. Missouri legalized recreational marijuana in Febr ..read more

The biggest federal marijuana reform in decades could soon take effect. According to multiple reports, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is looking to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The proposal still has to be reviewed, but the policy would have wide-ranging effects in states where marijuana is legal and states where it is still not. While marijuana is legal in Michigan, this would open other doors for dispensaries in the state. Its unfathomable that in 2024, it took this long to change that, said Nick Hannawa, the chief legal counsel at PUFF Cannabis Company. Marijuan ..read more

Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency has recalled some marijuana-infused beverages after reports of cans swelling and bursting. The recall covers a single batch of Armada Cannabis Company's Cannabis Apple Cider. The products were not compliantly produced and don't have the necessary ingredient to ensure shelf stability. The cans were sold between Oct. 11 and Nov. 1 of this year. The expiration date is Jan. 2, 2024. The state of Michigan posted more information about the products recalled including where it was sold online ..read more

The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency sent a reminder to licensees Tuesday about the proper disposal of marijuana after receiving multiple reports of facilities having their waste receptacles entered and leftover product being removed. According to the CRA, all product that is considered waste must be rendered into an unusable and unrecognizable form. A licensee must dispose of waste from marijuana products and plants in a secured waste receptacle using one or more of the following methods: A licensed municipal solid waste landfill A registered composting facility that has specific approval ..read more

Right now, Ohio voters are deciding whether to legalize recreational marijuana. Some dispensaries in Michigan say its a bit hazy how business will be impacted if Ohioans approve the initiative. Just north of the Michigan-Ohio border, youll find an abundance of recreational marijuana billboards and businesses in Monroe. But before you get there, theres Green Labs Provisions in Luna Pier. We have a ton of Ohio customers that typically come in," Hillary Donbrosky, floor lead and budtender, said. In fact, their website highlights the dispensarys proximity to downtown Toledo. Donbrosky said the Ohi ..read more

Four metro Detroit communities voted down marijuana proposals on Tuesday's ballot. While the 2023 election is over and done with, both sides say the fight is far from over. Kim Russell, a Rochester business owner, is a committee member with No Pot on Main Street. Michigan is a very fast-growing cannabis industry. I think people have had enough, and I think it sends strong message. But we also want to protect other small cities too of how to combat these investors coming in and grabbing up these leases," Russell told 7 Action News. She said she watched the polls closely last night. Just over 87 ..read more

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) A man formerly known as a powerful Michigan lawmaker was sentenced Thursday to nearly five years in federal prison for accepting bribes as head of a marijuana licensing board. Rick Johnson admitted accepting at least $110,000 when he led the board from 2017 to 2019. I am a corrupt politician, Johnson told the judge, according to The Detroit News. Johnson was a powerful Republican lawmaker years ago, serving as House speaker from 2001 through 2004. He then became a lobbyist, and ultimately chair of a board that reviewed and approved applications to grow and sell marijua ..read more

Two proposals on the ballot Nov. 7 would allow for marijuana dispensaries in the city of Rochester, but its not happening without a fight. When marijuana was first legalized in Michigan, Rochester was one of many cities to opt out, but a new group gathered petitions to put the issue on the Rochester ballot. If you drive down Main Street, its hard to not know about Tuesdays election. Countless signs are urging voters to vote no on the proposals to bring up to three marijuana dispensaries to the city. The proposals were drafted by the Open Stores in Rochester Committee based out of Ingham County ..read more

Shelby Township police announced the arrest of a suspect who is accused of robbing two cannabis delivery drivers. The thefts happened within 10 days of each other. As marijuana sales continue to climb, passing $275 million in sales in July alone, delivery services have become common and are offered at Puff Cannabis Company in Utica. We do curbside, we do delivery, theres handicapped people, people without vehicles, Puff Utica owner Marvin Kiesi said. We try to provide a service to the community and things like this happen. A few weeks ago, one of their drivers was robbed and punched in the fac ..read more