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Michigan Cannabis Sales Jump in March—But Industry Pressures Continue to Build

Michigan Cannabis Sales Jump in March—But Industry Pressures Continue to Build

ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s cannabis industry posted a strong rebound in March, reversing a sluggish start to 2026, but underlying data shows the market remains under significant pressure from falling prices, oversupply, and new taxes. After a sharp drop in January and only modest recovery in February, March sales climbed noticeably—signaling that consumer demand remains

By Mike Brennan|2026-04-15T12:36:04-04:00April 15th, 2026|Marijuana Business, News|

Who’s Winning—and Losing—in Michigan’s Cannabis Market

Who’s Winning—and Losing—in Michigan’s Cannabis Market

This is Part 3 of our ongoing series on Michigan’s cannabis market transformation. ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s cannabis industry posted a sales rebound in March, but behind the headline numbers, a deeper shift is underway. This is no longer a growth story. It’s a survival story. Following strong early expansion after legalization, the market has

By Mike Brennan|2026-04-15T12:35:52-04:00April 15th, 2026|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan Clarifies 24% Cannabis Wholesale Tax Rules as Supreme Court Showdown Looms—and April 20 Payment Deadline Hits

Michigan Clarifies 24% Cannabis Wholesale Tax Rules as Supreme Court Showdown Looms—and April 20 Payment Deadline Hits

LANSING - The Michigan Department of Treasury has issued updated guidance on the state’s new 24% wholesale marijuana tax, giving cannabis operators long-awaited clarity—but also intensifying pressure as the first tax payments come due April 20. The deadline arrives as the tax faces a fast-tracked legal challenge now headed directly to the Michigan Supreme Court,

By Staff Writer|2026-04-16T18:00:44-04:00April 13th, 2026|Government/Politics, Marijuana Business, News, Politics, Politics/Government|

What It Takes to Survive in Michigan’s Cannabis Market

What It Takes to Survive in Michigan’s Cannabis Market

ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s cannabis industry is still growing—but it’s no longer easy. While total sales remain strong, falling prices and intense competition are forcing businesses across the state to rethink how they operate. For many, success now depends less on being early to the market—and more on how effectively they adapt to a more

By Mike Brennan|2026-04-15T12:36:24-04:00April 13th, 2026|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan Cannabis Shakeout: Falling Prices Are Reshaping the Market

Michigan Cannabis Shakeout: Falling Prices Are Reshaping the Market

ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s cannabis industry continues to sell more product—but at lower prices. That dynamic is beginning to reshape the competitive landscape, as operators across the state adjust to a market defined less by rapid growth and more by price compression, efficiency, and differentiation. Data from the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency shows that while

By Mike Brennan|2026-04-15T12:36:41-04:00April 11th, 2026|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan Marijuana Today: Hash Bash Recap

Michigan Marijuana Today: Hash Bash Recap

ANN ARBOR - On this edition of Michigan Marijuana Today, long-time cannabis activist Chuck Ream joins co-hosts Mike Brennan and Tim Beck to recap the 2026 Hash Bash celebration that occured April 3 on the University of Michigan Diag. Ream was one of the organizers of the first Hash Bash in the 1970s and explains

By Mike Brennan|2026-04-09T18:18:20-04:00April 9th, 2026|Marijuana Business, News|

Ohio Hemp Ban Blocked as Judge Calls Law ‘Discriminatory’—Cannabis Industry Clash Heads to Court

Ohio Hemp Ban Blocked as Judge Calls Law ‘Discriminatory’—Cannabis Industry Clash Heads to Court

COLUMBUS - An Ohio judge has temporarily halted enforcement of the state’s new ban on intoxicating hemp products, escalating a legal battle that could reshape the future of hemp-derived THC markets—not just in Ohio, but across the Midwest. In a March 24 ruling, Sandusky County Common Pleas Court Judge Jeremiah Ray issued a temporary restraining

By Mike Brennan|2026-04-08T13:25:46-04:00April 8th, 2026|Hemp, Marijuana Business, News|

Ohio Hemp Crackdown Sparks Legal Fight—And Puts Michigan Farmers at a Crossroads

Ohio Hemp Crackdown Sparks Legal Fight—And Puts Michigan Farmers at a Crossroads

COLUMBUS - Ohio’s aggressive move to shut down intoxicating hemp products is now facing a mounting legal challenge—but the ripple effects are already reaching Michigan, where a shrinking hemp industry is weighing its future. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has asked a court to intervene in defense of the state’s newly enacted hemp restrictions, escalating

By Staff Writer|2026-04-07T16:57:50-04:00April 5th, 2026|Marijuana Business, News|

Ohio’s THC Drink Ban Triggers Lawsuits—And Signals a Coming Midwest Crackdown

Ohio’s THC Drink Ban Triggers Lawsuits—And Signals a Coming Midwest Crackdown

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A fast-growing segment of the cannabis-adjacent economy is suddenly on the defensive. Ohio’s move to ban intoxicating hemp products—including THC-infused drinks sold in bars, breweries, and retail stores—has triggered lawsuits, industry backlash, and growing concern that similar crackdowns could spread across the Midwest. At the center of the fight: a booming but

By Staff Writer|2026-04-07T16:57:52-04:00April 3rd, 2026|Marijuana Business, News|

Did Michigan Lawmakers Bypass Voters? Cannabis Tax Fight Could Reshape Future Ballot Laws

Did Michigan Lawmakers Bypass Voters? Cannabis Tax Fight Could Reshape Future Ballot Laws

ANN ARBOR — A legal battle now unfolding before the Michigan Supreme Court could have far-reaching consequences not just for the state’s cannabis industry, but for how Michigan lawmakers handle voter-approved laws in the future. At the center of the dispute is a controversial wholesale cannabis tax, adopted as part of a broader effort to

By Mike Brennan|2026-04-02T09:39:29-04:00April 2nd, 2026|Government/Politics, Marijuana Business, News, Politics, Politics/Government|