Northwest Indiana and greater Chicagoland residents have long flocked to Southwest Michigan for beaches, sand dunes, wineries, and now, cannabis. With the legalization of recreational marijuana in Michigan, the state has seen a surge in cannabis tourism from neighboring states like Ohio. Ohio marijuana consumers often drive to Michigan to shop for products. Proponents of Issue 2 hope to keep them here, boosting the local economy and keeping tax revenue within the state.
Ohio voters will decide whether to approve a proposed law to legalize recreational marijuana, allowing those 21 and older to buy. This has created opportunities for entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry, leading to the opening of new dispensaries like Urb Cannabis in Monroe. Compliment your visit to the Great Lake State by diving into our list of Michigan's top cannabis shops of 2022, featuring Urb Cannabis Monroe as a must-visit destination.
The new marijuana store occupies the former Rainbow Center, the controversial methadone clinic that closed its doors last year. The location has been transformed into a modern and sleek dispensary, offering a wide selection of cannabis products for both medical and recreational use. An unidentified number of vaping cartridges have been recalled in Michigan due to the possible presence of banned chemical residue, highlighting the importance of quality control and regulation in the cannabis industry.