Marijuana https://www.wcmu.org/tags/marijuana Marijuana en-US Copyright Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT Michigan’s marijuana black market challenges state’s law enforcement https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-05/michigans-marijuana-black-market-challenges-states-law-enforcement Law enforcement experts say the marijuana black market is expanding despite Michigan’s legalization of pot for personal use. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-05/michigans-marijuana-black-market-challenges-states-law-enforcement Madison Merrell, Capital News Service Appeals court denies bypass request in case over new 24% marijuana tax https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-14/appeals-court-denies-bypass-request-in-case-over-new-24-marijuana-tax Bypassing the Court of Claims would have sped up the Michigan cannabis industry's lawsuit over the state's new wholesale tax on marijuana, but the state appeals court says it's not persuaded that the case needs immediate review. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:59:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-14/appeals-court-denies-bypass-request-in-case-over-new-24-marijuana-tax Rick Pluta Court of Claims to hear challenge to Michigan's impending 24% tax on marijuana https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-24/court-of-claims-to-hear-challenge-to-michigans-impending-24-tax-on-marijuana A 24% wholesale tax on cannabis was the linchpin of a state budget deal adopted in a chaotic process that took lawmakers beyond their deadline to pass a spending plan. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 02:05:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-24/court-of-claims-to-hear-challenge-to-michigans-impending-24-tax-on-marijuana Rick Pluta Michigan defends new marijuana tax in court filing against industry lawsuit https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-11/state-defends-new-marijuana-tax-in-court-filing A new 24% wholesale tax on marijuana in Michigan has sparked a heated debate, with the state defending its constitutionality in court filings and arguing it does not conflict with a voter-approved law that legalized recreational cannabis. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 01:46:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-11/state-defends-new-marijuana-tax-in-court-filing Rick Pluta Marijuana industry asks court to pause impending pot tax https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-30/marijuana-industry-asks-court-to-pause-impending-pot-tax Michigan’s legal marijuana industry association is asking a judge to put the brakes on implementing a new excise tax on marijuana while a legal challenge is underway. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:16:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-30/marijuana-industry-asks-court-to-pause-impending-pot-tax Rick Pluta First lawsuits filed to challenge new MI marijuana tax https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-08/first-lawsuits-filed-to-challenge-new-mi-marijuana-tax Marijuana businesses are already filing lawsuits to try to stop a new wholesale cannabis tax from taking effect in January. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 22:58:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-08/first-lawsuits-filed-to-challenge-new-mi-marijuana-tax Rick Pluta 4 Chinese nationals arrested for growing $5 million worth of marijuana in northern Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-02/4-chinese-nationals-arrested-for-growing-5-million-worth-of-marijuana-in-northern-michigan Investigators with the Michigan State Police Marijuana and Tobacco Unit say they found over 5,000 marijuana plants in an Iosco County warehouse worth over $5 million. Authorities say the operation spanned multiple states and has ties to China. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:09:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-02/4-chinese-nationals-arrested-for-growing-5-million-worth-of-marijuana-in-northern-michigan Rick Brewer Michiganders are waiting to see what happens next to the marijuana industry under the next president https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-18/michiganders-are-waiting-to-see-what-happens-next-to-the-marijuana-industry-under-the-next-president As part of a series looking ahead to the presidential election, Michigan Public has been talking with Michiganders about what kind of presidential leadership they would like to see when it comes to cannabis regulation. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-18/michiganders-are-waiting-to-see-what-happens-next-to-the-marijuana-industry-under-the-next-president Steve Carmody Activist and Poet John Sinclair dies at 82 https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-02/activist-and-poet-john-sinclair-dies-at-82 Sinclair’s 1969 arrest for marijuana possession made him the spiritual father and eventually grandfather of Michigan’s marijuana movement. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:56:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-02/activist-and-poet-john-sinclair-dies-at-82 Steve Carmody Michigan's cannabis industry passes $3 billion in sales in 2023 https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-23/michigans-cannabis-industry-passes-3-billion-in-sales-in-2023 Michigan dispensaries sold over $3 billion in medical- and recreational-use marijuana in 2023. Industry experts say 2024 could see slower sales as the market approaches saturation. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 23:02:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-23/michigans-cannabis-industry-passes-3-billion-in-sales-in-2023 Beth Weiler