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Harvard study: Pot safer than tobacco for respiratory health
A recent study published in the journal Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology provides further scientific backing to the long-held position of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana … more
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With the state’s legal cannabis market facing a tidal wave of oversupply and ever-shrinking profit margins, industry leaders are calling for an immediate halt to the issuance of new cannabis cultivator licenses, which would provide a crucial window for businesses to drop out of the market naturally and a much-needed stabilization of supply and demand.
Michigan’s cannabis industry isn’t a lost cause — yet
Michigan’s legal cannabis market is teetering on the brink of collapse. Drowning in a self-inflicted tidal wave of oversupply, thanks to the state’s rubber stamping of cultivation … more
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The price is right: The 2025 420 Gift Guide
City Pulse has you covered for your 420 festivities with a list of recommended products for every taste and budget, from the best cheap vapes to connoisseur-quality flower. more
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Fierce competition and rock-bottom pricing threaten to turn Michigan’s diverse ecosystem of large and small cannabis operators into a wasteland of multistate operators.
Michigan’s cannabis industry is facing its darkest hour
A storm is brewing over Michigan’s once-vibrant cannabis industry. A green rush has turned into a relentless race to the bottom, leaving operators grappling with razor-thin margins and an uncertain future. more
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An administrative law judge found cannabis testing facility Viridis Laboratories to be non-compliant with standard operating procedures regarding potency and foreign matter testing. This adds to a pattern of questionable practices and regulatory scrutiny surrounding the company and its key figures.
Scandals, legal battles cast shadow over cannabis testing giant
The legal woes mounting against Viridis Laboratories, one of Michigan’s largest cannabis testing facilities, are not occurring in a vacuum. more
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Hey! Captain’s freeze-dried Skittles- and Starburst-type edibles offer a refreshing departure from the gummy glut.
Beyond gummies: Hey! Captain redefines cannabis edibles
The first bite of a freeze-dried Star Baby is a revelation: an airy crunch that melts on the tongue, releasing a burst of tangy sweetness, followed by a potent wave of relaxation. more
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed 32% wholesale tax on recreational marijuana threatens to decrease the amount of revenue generated from the 10% excise tax levied on retail cannabis sales, which is a critical component of budgets for municipal and county governments.
Michigan’s cannabis excise tax: A local-level lifeline under siege
Michigan’s legal cannabis industry, a relatively recent addition to the state’s economic landscape, has become a significant revenue generator. more
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Courtesy photo Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proposed a 32% wholesale tax on recreational marijuana, part of her ambitious budget plan to fund road repairs.
Whitmer’s proposed cannabis tax hike sparks fury
Michigan’s cannabis industry, already reeling from oversupply and plummeting prices, is facing a new threat: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed 32% wholesale tax on recreational marijuana. more
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Photo illustration by Design2Pro Was Trump’s campaign-trail support for cannabis legalization just another empty promise, or is there hope for meaningful reform?
What does a Trump presidency mean for cannabis?
As the first weeks of President Donald Trump’s second term wind down, the cannabis industry is holding its breath. more
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As cultivators drop out of Michigan’s highly competitive cannabis market, industry insiders hope that oversupply will decrease and wholesale prices of cannabis will rise, bringing healthier sales margins for producers and retailers and more reliable access to quality products for consumers.
2025: The toughest year yet for Michigan’s cannabis industry
Last year was nothing short of a rollercoaster for Michigan’s 5-year-old legal cannabis industry, but 2025 is shaping up to be even more turbulent. more
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The cannabis landscape has seen an increase in the prevalence of “intoxicating hemp” products like delta-8 THC vape cartridges and edibles, which are often sold at gas stations and head shops and aren’t subject to the same regulations as cannabis products in the legal market.
As Michigan’s pot market grows, so do health problems
In the five years since Michigan legalized adult-use cannabis, the plant and its effects — positive and negative — have received increasing attention and mainstream acceptance. more
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Courtesy The year was marked by a series of corporate mergers, acquisitions and closures. Lansing-based Skymint’s assets were auctioned off, while early industry entrants Fluresh and LivWell shuttered their flagship mega grows.
Despite some highs, trouble continued to emerge in cannabis industry this year
Michigan’s cannabis industry experienced another tumultuous year in 2024. more
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By combining his passion for helping others with his entrepreneurial spirit, Eddie Saade, owner of Apex Cannabis, aims to establish a thriving business that benefits both individuals and the community.
Local cannabis pioneer forges a new path in the industry
Eddie Saade, a 44-year-old Lansing native, has transformed a personal tragedy into a mission to help others through his cannabis company, Apex Cannabis. more
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Holiday gifts for flower fanatics, concentrate connoisseurs and everyone in between
Whether you’re looking for a stocking stuffer or to curate a full gift package, Michigan’s topsy-turvy cannabis market ensures holiday shoppers will find a range of options and prices for whatever they want, wherever they go. more
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Pure Options dominated this year’s Top of the Town contest — especially its Frandor location, which won Best Indoor Grow Shop, Best Marijuana Provisioning Center and Best CBD Store/Boutique.
The three Ps of local cannabis: Pure Options, Pincanna and Pleasantrees
The results of the 2024 Top of the Town contest highlight what Lansing residents have known for years: The area is home to some of the most innovative, consumer-focused cannabis companies in Michigan. more
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Lightspring/Shutterstock Cannabis has emerged as a bipartisan issue in the 2024 election, which could bring about major changes in cannabis policy, such as federal rescheduling and further state or even national legalization.
Both sides tackle cannabis in 2024 election
Cannabis has emerged as a bipartisan issue in the 2024 election, garnering support from candidates and elected officials across the political spectrum and the country. more
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Ivan Karatanov/Shutterstock This year’s outdoor cannabis harvest will push thousands of pounds of flower into an already saturated market. Much of this flower will undergo remediation, a controversial process used to kill contaminants like mold and pests.
Michigan’s ‘Croptober’: Boom harvest meets remediation controversy
Across rural Michigan this month, cannabis growers of all sizes — from large-scale corporate operations to small, independent cultivators — are preparing to harvest their outdoor crops. more
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Tinnakorn jorruang/Shutterstock The effort to ban CBD conversion oil in the legal cannabis industry is turning into the industry’s most brutal civil war yet. The conflict is raging in every major legal cannabis market, pitting regulators and consumers alike against the heavy lobbying power of the hemp and vape industries.
Local cannabis company joins fight against CBD conversion oil
Cannabis operators across the state have reportedly started to band together and are in the early phases of an organized effort to address the ever-growing and complex issue of CBD conversion oil in legal cannabis products. more
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Brian Hanna, executive director of the state Cannabis Regulatory Agency, addressed findings of CBD conversion oil and banned pesticides in dispensary vape cartridges and edibles at the agency’s quarterly public meeting last week. He said the agency has proposed rules “prohibiting the conversion of a cannabinoid into a different cannabinoid using a chemical reaction.”
Concern over CBD conversion oil dominates public CRA meeting
The state Cannabis Regulatory Agency held its quarterly public meeting last week. more
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Alex Vicknair shows off one of the many specialized glass pipes he makes at his home studio in north Lansing.
Smoke art: Alex Vicknair’s glass creations still lead the way
When it comes to cannabis art, Alex Vicknair is a local leader. more
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