Articles tagged: medical marijuana

Ypsilanti delays decision on emergency moratorium for medical marijuana facilities

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Posted: 1 day ago

The Ypsilanti City Council delayed its decision Tuesday on the proposed emergency moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries and grow facilities, after several community members and business owners voiced their concerns during the meeting. Read more »

New bill would ease state-federal marijuana conflict

Posted: Apr 12, 2013

A bill introduced in Congress on Friday would fix the conflict between the federal government's marijuana prohibition and state laws that allow medical or recreational use. Read more »

Politicians join call for marijuana reform at 42nd annual Hash Bash in Ann Arbor

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Posted: Apr 06, 2013

Related: Images from Ann Arbor's 42nd annual Hash Bash Surrounded by thousands of cheering supporters and clouds of smoke at Saturday's Hash Bash, state Rep. Jeff Irwin pledged to fight for the legalization of marijuana ... Read more »

University of Michigan hosting talk on effects of marijuana use 2 days before Hash Bash

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Posted: Apr 03, 2013

The University of Michigan is holding a one-day conference exploring the effects of daily cannabis smoking on Thursday, two days in advance of Ann Arbor's 42nd annual Hash Bash. Read more »

Plans surface for new medical marijuana dispensary at former Ypsilanti ice cream truck depot

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Posted: Mar 30, 2013

Plans are in the works for a new medical marijuana dispensary at the former Pars Ice Cream ice cream truck depot 539 S. Huron St. just north of Interstate 94 in Ypsilanti. Read more »

Ypsilanti approves opening of new medical marijuana grow facility

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Posted: Mar 23, 2013

A new medical marijuana grow facility will open this year in Ypsilanti, making it the second to operate in the city. Read more »

Hash Bash 2013: Lineup announced for 42nd annual rally for marijuana reform in Ann Arbor

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Posted: Mar 22, 2013

Organizers of the 42nd annual Hash Bash in Ann Arbor have announced the lineup for this year's rally for marijuana reform on the University of Michigan Diag. Read more »

With poll: Ypsilanti city council member calls for moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries, grow facilities

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Posted: Mar 20, 2013

One Ypsilanti council member believes there are too many medical marijuana dispensaries and grow facilities within city limits and wants the city to consider establishing a moratorium to prevent more from opening. Read more »

Ypsilanti to consider new medical marijuana grow operation on city's southside

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Posted: Mar 18, 2013

The city of Ypsilanti Planning Commission this week will consider a special use permit for a medical marijuana grow operation on the city's southside. Read more »

New medical marijuana clinic coming to Ann Arbor

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Posted: Mar 09, 2013

MediSwipe CEO Michael Friedman said his company is opening its trial locations in Ann Arbor because the community is "very lenient" toward caregivers providing medical marijuana. Read more »

Judge: Medical marijuana grow and dispensing operations are not above local zoning law

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Posted: Mar 08, 2013

A Washtenaw County Circuit Court judge has ruled that the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act does not pre-empt local zoning laws regulating the production and distribution of the drug. The ruling is significant because it’s the ... Read more »

Judge: Case against homeowners charged with pumping 'intense' medical marijuana odor can go forward

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Posted: Feb 24, 2013

Ypsilanti Township's case against a man officials charge has been pumping strong medical marijuana fumes from his house will be heard by a Washtenaw County Circuit Judge. Read more »

Doctor with Ann Arbor ties charged in medical marijuana investigation

Posted: Feb 13, 2013

A doctor in the Cadillac area with ties to a former Ann Arbor clinic has been charged with putting false information on medical charts to qualify people for medical marijuana. Read more »

Ann Arbor legislator working on effort to decriminalize marijuana in Michigan

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Posted: Feb 08, 2013

Marijuana advocates plan to turn to the state Legislature for legal clarification following a Michigan Supreme Court ruling on Friday that could hurt medical pot dispensaries. Read more »

Updated: Michigan Supreme Court: Medical marijuana dispensaries not allowed

Posted: Feb 08, 2013

It is illegal to sell medical marijuana through private shops, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled Friday in a decision one lawyer called "the end of the road" for the hotly debated issue. Read more »