https://www.wcmu.org/tags/cannabis Cannabis en-US Copyright Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:11:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-30/cannabis-industry-files-new-legal-challenge-to-michigans-24-marijuana-wholesale-tax The Cannabis Industry Association says the 24% wholesale tax effectively sets a higher rate on marijuana sales than the 6% sales tax rate set in the Michigan Constitution. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:11:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-30/cannabis-industry-files-new-legal-challenge-to-michigans-24-marijuana-wholesale-tax Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-15/law-enforcement-cant-detect-cannabis-use-on-the-road-researchers-hope-to-change-that As the legalization of cannabis grows year by year, law enforcement still don't have a reliable way to detect when drivers may be under the influence of the drug. However, a team of researchers has been trying to solve this issue by developing research on THC breathalyzers. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:34:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-15/law-enforcement-cant-detect-cannabis-use-on-the-road-researchers-hope-to-change-that Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-25/audits-examine-department-of-civil-rights-cannabis-regulatory-agency Recommendations were made for both the department and the agency. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 23:02:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-25/audits-examine-department-of-civil-rights-cannabis-regulatory-agency Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-10-06/potterville-voters-to-decide-on-lifting-citys-ban-on-marijuana-businesses Potterville’s City Council has banned marijuana businesses from the city. But that could change if voters approve a ballot measure on November 2nd. Wed, 06 Oct 2021 21:58:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-10-06/potterville-voters-to-decide-on-lifting-citys-ban-on-marijuana-businesses Sarah Lehr https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-09-29/organization-seeks-to-close-diversity-gap-among-cannabis-users-and-entrepreneurs As national expungement week kicks off Sunday, cannabis agencies are helping people wipe their slates clean, while discussing disparities for people of color both in the industry and behind bars. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 17:13:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-09-29/organization-seeks-to-close-diversity-gap-among-cannabis-users-and-entrepreneurs Kylie Ambu https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-09-17/three-years-after-weed-was-legalized-it-remains-a-very-popular-decision Three years after recreational marijuana was approved by Michigan voters the legalized weed remains wildly popular. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 14:27:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-09-17/three-years-after-weed-was-legalized-it-remains-a-very-popular-decision Russell McNamara https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2020-08-11/business-expansion-to-create-over-500-jobs-in-evart Lume Cannabis announced a new four-phase expansion plan to grow its cultivation facility in Evart, in turn, creating jobs.The four-phase plan is expected… Tue, 11 Aug 2020 21:39:59 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2020-08-11/business-expansion-to-create-over-500-jobs-in-evart https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-12-02/cannabis-sales-off-to-strong-start-with-more-than-200-000-in-sales Michigan’s recreational marijuana businesses started selling cannabis Sunday and sold more than 200-thousand dollars’ worth of product. There are now four… Mon, 02 Dec 2019 22:35:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-12-02/cannabis-sales-off-to-strong-start-with-more-than-200-000-in-sales