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He wanted to build the Jack Daniels of cannabis and left a vision bigger than most people dared to dream

Michael S. Doherty died last week at 47 years old. I worked for him. And whatever else I can tell you about Michael Doherty, the thing I keep coming back […]

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Best in Grass is back, and in a market this beat up, it might be the most important thing happening in Michigan weed right now. Let’s set the scene. Cannabis sales are down. A 24% …

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A few weeks ago, I wrote about how Michigan’s cannabis industry has developed a disturbing pattern of crushing union drives. I heard from a lot of people after that piece but what stuck with …

Each cannabis retail store means money for cities and townships

In 2026, Michigan handed out millions to various municipalities, revenue sharing for running a cannabis store. Each cannabis retail store earned an equal share, $54,017 per store. East …

Lansterdam’s 2026 4/20 Gift Guide

Let’s be honest: 420 in 2026 comes with a little more baggage than it used to. Michigan’s cannabis industry is bleeding under the weight of a 24% wholesale tax, legal sales are down double …

The sheriff who wants to save Michigan’s cannabis industry

Chris Swanson is not the kind of politician you expect to be talking about cannabis. He’s a sheriff. He’s spent three decades in Genesee County law enforcement, doing narcotics, human …