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$3 Million in Cannabis “Social Equity” Fees. A Nonprofit With No Tax Status. A Former City Commissioner Named in a Fraud Suit. Grand Rapids Has Some Explaining to Do.

Six licensed cannabis companies paid into a city-backed equity program for years. The nonprofit created to distribute the funds still has no IRS tax status. A former city commissioner is now named in a fraud and conspiracy complaint. Grand Rapids, Michigan  ·  March 23, 2026 Between 2022 and 2025, six licensed Michigan cannabis companies – Fluresh, Ascend Cannabis, High Profile, and Skymint – collectively paid nearly $2.3 million into Grand Rapids’ Cannabis Social Equity Program. They’re now alleging that the money is largely unaccounted for, and on March 17 they filed an amended lawsuit in Kent County Circuit Court adding fraud and conspiracy charges against two new defendants: Seeding Justice Grand Rapids – the nonprofit created to receive the funds – and former City Commissioner Joe Jones. The companies are seeking a full refund of more than $3 million in payments made since 2022, with interest. The city says it cannot comment due to pending litigation. Jones told Crain’s Grand Rapids

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Take it Off: Stripper Strike NOHO Serves as a Tool for Progress in American Labor

The recent stripper strike in North Hollywood, also known as NOHO, has sparked a conversation about workplace organizing and the importance of collective action to achieve better working conditions. The strike was organized by a group of strippers who were frustrated with the working conditions at Starlight Gardens, including low pay, lack of benefits, and a hostile work environment. They created a unique presence on social media that sparked real life Calls to Action, digging their heels in and showing what a union drive should look like in the current day and age.

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5 Cannabis Companies Facing Heated Class-Action Lawsuits

Combined company assets are in the billions. It seems that the green rush may have hit a few bumps in the road for some of the biggest cannabis companies out there. In recent months, several companies have been hit with class-action lawsuits over a range of allegations, from mislabeling products to false advertising. So, let’s take a look at five of the most notable cases and try to inject a bit of humor into the situation.

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