Marijuana smell in Michigan no longer enough for police to search someone, high court rules
Detroit police arrested a man after discovering a firearm in a vehicle he was in back in 2020. However, it was the smell of pot that first led them to the weapon - which judges say is no longer enough to justify searching someone.
Warren City Council votes to allow recreational cannabis shops to open in the city
The City of Warren is officially moving forward with allowing recreational cannabis businesses to open in the city, but not without hearing from the public first.
Warren City Council voted to allow recreational cannabis shops
Many in the audience were concerned about the word "unlimited," but the city clarified that it's not what they think. On March 11, the City Council voted unanimously in favor during the first reading.
Warren City Council could close in on approving marijuana businesses
Marijuana businesses and dispensaries may be getting the green light to open up shop in Warren.
Driving while high: Survey finds half of marijuana users consume before driving
Cannabis is now the third-most used substance in the U.S. and Michigan is home to one of the largest markets for adult-use recreational pot.
Metro Detroit cannabis shops thrive as $100M marijuana tax boosts local communities
It has been a wild ride for many cannabis shops across Metro Detroit, like Greenhouse of Walled Lake. That is according to their manager, Mike Nevells, who also says there has been plenty of surprises since Michigan made recreational marijuana legal.
Michigan sending $100 million in marijuana tax revenue to cities, townships, and counties
Michiganders really do love their marijuana.
Bloom vape recall: Numerous flavors sold in Michigan recalled due to oil that could harm lungs
Numerous flavors of Bloom vapes have been voluntarily recalled because they contain an oil not allowed in vapes in Michigan because it could harm lungs.
THC vapes sold in Michigan recalled over oil that could harm lungs
Customers are advised not to use certain vapes sold in Michigan because they contain an oil that could cause lung damage when inhaled.
AI, abortion, guns, and marijuana - here are the laws going into effect in 2025
Name a hot topic, and chances are good there’s a new law about it taking effect in 2025 in one state or another.
Howell marijuana dispensary proposal narrowly fails
Howell voters decided against allowing marijuana businesses in the city. Had the proposal passed, it would have been the first city in Livingston County to allow dispensaries.
Detroit councilwoman wants to restrict where weed can be advertised
One member of the Detroit City Council thinks there's been an "over-proliferation" of recreational pot advertising in the city.
Livingston County sheriff to Howell residents: 'Let's keep the pot shops out'
Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy recently used his platform to encourage voters in Howell to vote against a proposal that would allow marijuana dispensaries in the city.
Indoor-outdoor cannabis consumption concert venue gets greenlit in Ypsilanti Township
A music venue where the paying customers can consume cannabis in Ypsilanti Township would be the first of its kind in the state.
Marijuana dispensaries in Michigan now subject to surprise inspections
The updated policy goes into effect in October.
Could marijuana billboards get banned in Detroit? City legal department looks into it
"When you have multiple locations in the Metro Detroit area, you need billboards in certain cities and you have to have billboards in the entire state," Savaya said.
Feds formally move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug
A proposed rule sent to the federal register recognizes the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledges it has less potential for abuse than some other drugs.
Detroit schools plagued by marijuana edible problem, superintendent warns
Since the legalization of recreational weed, the number of instances involving weed gummies and vapes has exploded at DPSCD.
U.S. to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug in historic policy shift
The DEA’s proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
Dispute over marijuana bag results in car crash, shot fired in Detroit
A woman chased a man with a bag full of marijuana until he crashed his vehicle. It all took place on 4/20.