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Taxes: Comparing Cannabis With Alcohol

Cannabis excise tax revenues outpaced alcohol in seven adult-use states in 2021.

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Michigan Governor Signs 24% Cannabis Wholesale Tax Into Law; Lawsuit Filed

Michigan Lawmakers Pass 24% Cannabis Wholesale Tax, Dealing Devastating Blow to Industry

California Governor Signs Bill to Halt Cannabis Excise Tax Hike

California Cannabis Excise Tax Going Back to 15% Next Month, Pending Governor's Signature

Michigan Governor Signs 24% Cannabis Wholesale Tax Into Law; Lawsuit Filed

The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association argues that the new tax alters a voter-approved statute and requires a three-fourths legislative vote.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Michigan Lawmakers Pass 24% Cannabis Wholesale Tax, Dealing Devastating Blow to Industry

The legislation, which served as an integral pillar to the lawmakers’ budget deal, now heads to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s desk.

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California Governor Signs Bill to Halt Cannabis Excise Tax Hike

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to roll back the rate to 15%, beating an Oct. 1 effective date that was included in the bipartisan measure.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom

California Cannabis Excise Tax Going Back to 15% Next Month, Pending Governor's Signature

The Legislature passed a bill that will suspend the tax from increasing to 19% for three years as the regulated market struggles to compete.

California State Sen. Christopher Cabaldon, D-Yolo, discusses Assembly Bill 564 on Sept. 10 on the Senate floor.

California Cannabis Excise Tax Hike Takes Effect as Consumers Face Mounting Cost-of-Living Crisis

The excise tax increase will drive more Californians to the unlicensed market; Assembly Bill 564 offers a path to roll back the policy.

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Minnesota Governor, Legislative Leaders to Increase Cannabis Excise Tax in Budget

Gov. Tim Walz and caucus leaders announced that, as part of their bipartisan agreement, they will raise the 10% rate before adult-use sales even launch.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders announce their bipartisan budget agreement on May 15.

California Bill to Freeze Cannabis Excise Tax Breezes, 6-0, Through Another Committee

Revenue and Taxation Committee members voted unanimously to advance Assembly Bill 564 to prevent a 26.7% increase.

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California’s Cannabis Excise Tax Will Increase by 27% on July 1, CDTFA Announces

Despite legislation aiming to prevent the tax hike, the state’s tax agency indicated its hands are currently tied.

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Congress’ Harris Rider Starves DC’s Economy—Cannabis Could Save It (Opinion)

As Washington faces fiscal constraints, unlocking the district’s adult-use cannabis program from the federal rider would bolster revenue.

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California Cannabis Operators Association Backs Bill to Halt Excise Tax Hike

The CaCOA urged the immediate passage of Assembly Bill 564, sponsored by Assembly Member Matt Haney.

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California’s Top Cannabis Regulator Suggests Governor Has Little to Do With Tax Increase

Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed the state’s upcoming excise tax increase on cannabis sales in 2022 and signed legislation that ensued.

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As California Cannabis Rush Dries Up, Operators Look East

The Artist Tree, with nine dispensaries and two lounges, is searching for new opportunities, but there are fewer and fewer places for new stores in California.

The Artist Tree's dispensary and art gallery showroom floor in Laguna Woods, Calif.

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