Weekly Michigan Marijuana News
A weekly review of Michigan’s Cannabis Industry 6/19/19
Michigan could face competition after Illinois legislature approves recreational pot
6/18/2019 – Illinois would become the second state in the Midwest to have recreational weed after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs a bill legalizing pot for his state
Detroit Free Press
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Things are changing for marijuana in Michigan — for better or worse
6/17/2019 – The landscape of marijuana has starkly changed around here these past few years. We haven’t cleanly emerged, but a view of the landscape shows a…
Metro Times
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Lawmakers discuss the future of marijuana in Michigan
6/18/19 – Some bills they discussed Tuesday were amending the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act and the Medical Marijuana Facilities Licensing Act.
WILX 10
Michigan NPR Radio
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Michigan picks up pace of reviewing and awarding marijuana business licenses
6/13/2019 – Since taking over licensing responsibilities, the Marijuana Regulatory Agency has dramatically picked up the pace of reviewing applications.
Detroit Free Press
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Michigan Gov. Whitmer joins call to lift banking restrictions on marijuana businesses
6/17/2019 – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has joined with 18 other governors to call for legislation that would remove legal limitations and allow financial institutions to bank with state-licensed cannabis businesses.
WDIV
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Michigan’s Marijuana Laws Highlight Issues States Face Crafting Drug Regulations
6/18/2019 – Over the last decade, many states–including Michigan–have loosened state laws regulating cannabis use. But as more states look to decriminalize or even legalize the drug, a lot of gray areas remain. We’ll talk to a journalist and an expert about the issue.
Wisconsin Public Radio
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Gibraltar Trade Center to be turned into medical marijuana facility
6/18/2019 – Last month, the city recently awarded a license to grow, dispense and process medical marijuana in the building of the former trade center, said Mount Clemens Mayor Barb Dempsey.
Detroit Free Press
Weed warning labels for pregnant women could be coming to Michigan
6/19/2019 – Packaging on marijuana products in Michigan could come with a label warning pregnant and breastfeeding mothers about the potential danger of using weed.
Detroit Free Press