MICHIGAN—Whether it’s new rules, local buzz, or weird weed drama, Michigan’s marijuana industry never stays quiet for long. And as usual, we’ve rounded up the state’s most important—and most interesting—updates that you need to know to get through the week.
Let’s break it down:
PRICE PLUNGE: Despite the usual 4/20 sales bump, Michigan’s monthly weed sales dropped in April—down to $270 million—as the average price of flower hit a new low of $62 an ounce. Retailers actually sold more weed than the month before, but lower prices kept totals down.
VIOLATION NATION: State regulators fined 40 cannabis businesses in April for violations like using cartoon-look packaging on edibles that may appeal to kids and growing weed in unapproved locations. All companies reportedly admitted fault and pledged to fix the issues.
HIGHWAY TO HERE: As Indiana state lawmakers wrap up yet another legislative session without passing any cannabis reforms into law, border towns like Niles and New Buffalo are set to keep reaping the rewards of out-of-state customers flocking to Michigan to refill their stash.
SRSLY SPEAKING: Students from Dexter High School’s SRSLY Club traveled to the state Capitol to push for stricter rules on cannabis advertising and flavored vape products, specifically to meet with lawmakers to speak out against marketing tactics aimed at teens.
HARVARD HYPE: A new Harvard Medical School study found that weed smoke poses fewer risks to lung health than tobacco—and isn’t linked to emphysema. NORML says the findings back what they’ve been saying for years: It’s time to base weed laws on science, not stigma.
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