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In a recent article for HIGH TIMES, I predicted that Michigan would be one of the next states to legalize recreational marijuana. Not only has the state established a semi-functional medical marijuana program, but several counties have also voted to decriminalize minor possession of the herb. In addition, even though I do not put much stock in the polls, some of the latest data indicates that most

Michigan voters will likely get to decide on whether or not to legalize a statewide cannabis industry in 2016.

Legalizing marijuana by way of ballot initiative, that is gathering enough signatures to get an issue in front of voters, is an expensive task. In fact, these types of campaigns can cost millions of dollars and still fail. That is the reason that when it comes to legalizing a cannabis industry in Michigan, or any state for that matter, there is a certain momentum that can almost be predicted by th

If Michigan residents expect to legalize a cannabis market in the next couple of years, residents are going to need to take a more active roll in making it happen. Earlier last week, Banana 101.5 told you about the launch of a new campaign aimed at getting the issue of legal marijuana on the ballot in 2016.

If you have been champing at the bit to put your signature on an initiative to legalize marijuana in Michigan, you will get your chance later this week.

Some Michigan stoners have flat out refused to pay their fines for possession of marijuana. Reports indicate that since the city of Grand Rapids voted to decriminalize the herb back in 2012, replacing criminal penalties with a $25 fine, people caught in violation have racked up over $100,000 in unpaid debts to society.

A new poll reveals that Michiganders have a great deal of common sense, supporting issues from gay rights to the legalization of marijuana.

And so it begins. Michigan is officially on the road to legalizing recreational marijuana in 2016. The Board of State Canvassers announced their approval of two initiatives, earlier this week. These groups can now begin collecting signatures to earn a spot on the ballot in the next presidential election.

Regardless of how many stories have surfaced substantiating the evidence that police officers are not out there scouring the streets looking for citizens to help, it never ceases to amaze us how many people are still convinced that calling the law is always the best solution.

A new study conducted in affiliation with the University of Michigan finds that legal marijuana helps reduce the number of fatalities that occur every year as a result of overdoses on prescription painkillers.

As the idea of Michigan legalizing marijuana in 2016 becomes more of a reality with each passing day, lawmakers are coming forward in support of this reform because they believe the additional tax revenue will be good for the state.

Boozehounds and nicotine fiends across Michigan coughed more tax dollars last year than the collective income tax imposed on statewide commerce, according to report from the Detroit News.