Marijuana tax payouts dip in Michigan amid sales slump
The downturn has been sharper in the medical marijuana market, which is exempt from the state's 10% excise tax and 24% wholesale tax.
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The downturn has been sharper in the medical marijuana market, which is exempt from the state's 10% excise tax and 24% wholesale tax.
One of Michigan's fastest-growing industries is facing a major tax hike this New Year's Day.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification. It could have a big impact in states that have legalized it. CBS News Detroit's Terell Bailey is getting answers on what it means for Michigan.
President Trump signed an order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
A Michigan Court of Claims decision leaves in place a wholesale tax on cannabis starting Jan. 1.
A Holland, Michigan, man is facing charges for alleged fraud and failure to pay taxes on more than $1 million in unlicensed marijuana sales, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office.
Residents of Michigan towns bordering Indiana and Wisconsin voted last week to limit or ban marijuana shops.
The investigation revealed the suspects were allegedly distributing "large quantities of untested product through the black market."
Consumer demand for cannabis-infused beverages is growing even as Americans drink less booze, with major brands testing the waters.
Two business owners say they will do everything they can to weather the tax's impact, once it takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Less than 24 hours after Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an $81 billion state spending plan into law, one of the largest industry groups representing cannabis businesses in the state filed a lawsuit hoping to stop one of its new taxes in its tracks.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed into law a new 24% tax on marijuana to create new revenue that will help fund long-promised major road repairs.
Police got a tip of a suspected marijuana grow operation in Isabella County, which led to the investigation of another site in Midland County.
A Northern Michigan man is accused of charges relating to failing to file taxes on a marijuana growing and distribution operation.
Marijuana charges have been dismissed against two former school officials in Southeast Michigan who were arrested last December.
A northern Michigan man is facing tax fraud charges related to a "black market" marijuana operation.
A Michigan-based cannabis company is recalling several flavored vape products.
An illicit marijuana grow operation with over 13,000 plants was raided in Lake County, Michigan.
The Taylor Police Department went viral on social media over the weekend for drug images that officers say they didn't post or link to, but which are showing up anyway on Google.
Two teens are suspected of breaking and entering an outlet mall in Monroe County, Michigan, that houses several recreational marijuana dispensaries.
A Detroit Juvenile Detention Center employee is accused of giving four 17-year-old boys housed at the center marijuana gummies.
Due to the study's results on cannabis use health risks, an editorial note published alongside the research called for the drug to "be treated like tobacco: not criminalized but discouraged."
A 44-year-old Eastpointe man and a 33-year-old Clinton Township man were arrested.
A judge in Michigan has approved a deal to try to solve a major buzzkill.
A Detroit man is accused of abandoning his two dogs and allowing one to freeze to death, Wayne County prosecutors said.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rise further because of the war with Iran.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor has moved into the "testing and commissioning" stage.
Two dozen states filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's legal authority to impose new global tariffs.
A fatal traffic accident on southbound Interstate 275 early Thursday snarled traffic in the Novi and Livonia areas.
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor has moved into the "testing and commissioning" stage.
A man has died as a result of injuries sustained when he became stuck in a car hauler along Gratiot Avenue in Eastpointe.
A Detroit woman was charged in connection with the fatal shooting of her 6-year-old daughter in a shopping center parking lot.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Six Flags is selling off some of its North America amusement parks, including Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rise further because of the war with Iran.
Two dozen states filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's legal authority to impose new global tariffs.
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
Officials and activists from across Southeast Michigan were in downtown Detroit on Wednesday, condemning the air strike on Iran.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Henry Ford Health and Teamsters Local 332 remain locked in a labor dispute over a nurses' contract.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield on Monday appointed former Dearborn Public Health Officer Ali Abazeed as Detroit's new chief public health officer.
A woman who worked for former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore is no longer employed by the school.
NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones are among 31 people charged in the federal case. They have pleaded not guilty.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Jaylon Tyson scored 22 points, James Harden added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avenged a recent loss in Detroit by beating the East-leading Pistons 113-109 despite playing without injured star Donovan Mitchell.
This past weekend was filled with the NCAA indoor track championships, including the Ivy League Championships held at the Nike Track at the Armory in New York City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
Rainy conditions today. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us when we can expect thunderstorms and warmer temps.
A man has died as a result of injuries sustained when he became stuck in a car hauler in Eastpointe, Michigan.
Oakland University police say a second suspect has been arrested in connection with an on-campus stabbing.
A fatal crash on southbound Interstate 275 early Thursday snarled traffic in Metro Detroit as motorists tried to find alternate routes or got stuck in the backups.
A woman who worked for former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore is no longer employed by the school.