MICHIGAN—Whether you’re here for the hype, the policy, or just to keep your stash stocked with the good stuff, here’s your weekly dispatch of cannabis news from across the state:
BIG EXIT: One of Michigan’s largest cannabis operators is leaving. TerrAscend—the parent company behind Gage and Cookies—is pulling the plug on all 20 of its dispensaries and four grow facilities across the state. About 250 Michigan workers will lose their jobs as a result.
FAIRGROUND FLEX: Flower Expo is coming back to Michigan and bringing a two-day weed bonanza to the Allegan County Fairgrounds on Aug. 27 and 28. The trade show is designed for those who work in the cannabis business, with a big focus on product education for budtenders.
CRAFT CRUSH: Mi Loud, a small-batch grower in Jackson, is making big noise in Michigan’s flower scene for its focus on terpene-rich strains, slow cures, and medical-grade quality that hits way above the market average. Steve Neavling at the Detroit Metro Times has the full scoop.
JOINT SUPREMACY: Jeeter is officially the nation’s top-selling pre-roll brand, according to a new report that ranked US sales across 13 states. Michigan-based budget brands Cali-Blaze and Dragonfly also made the top 10, with Dragonfly moving more units than any other brand.
VAPE CRASH: The sky’s the limit—unless you’re Sky Labs. The Mount Morris-based processor behind brands like Bossy and Flight has officially lost its license and is shutting down operations after backing out of a legal fight with the state regulators over a laundry list of alleged violations.
SUMMER TOUR: Mitten Extracts is hitting the road for a statewide summer tour, bringing deals, limited-edition merch, and Michigan-made munchies to dispensaries across the state through September. Stops include The Bloomery, JARS, King of Budz, Levels, Timber, and more.
ROAD TRIP RECS: City Pulse columnist Chris Silva recently published his official summer travel guide for Michigan stoners—including suggestions for misty hikes in the Porcupine Mountains, sculpture park strolls in Marquette, and movie nights at the Getty Drive-In.
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