Beyond 280E relief: The hidden tax audit risks of marijuana rescheduling
Cannabis rescheduling offers Section 280E relief but brings hidden tax audit risks. Operators must audit historical reco…
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Police Would Rather Deal With People High On Marijuana Than Drunk On Alcohol, Iowa Governor Candidate Says
Iowa gubernatorial candidate pushes for cannabis legalization to aid law enforcement and fund education, signaling poten…
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California GOP And Democratic Candidates Agree That Marijuana Law Needs An Overhaul
California GOP and Democratic candidates agree the state's cannabis legalization law needs an overhaul to save the strug…
Read more →DEA confirms no cannabis overdose deaths (Newsletter: October 6, 2026)
DEA confirms no cannabis overdose deaths while federal tax guidance advances. Essential updates for dispensary owners an…
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Federal Officials Say Marijuana Industry Tax Guidance Will Be A ‘Priority’ For The Next Year
Federal officials prioritize cannabis tax guidance following Schedule III rescheduling plans, signaling major financial …
Read more →Los Angeles mayoral candidate proposes fix to ‘broken’ cannabis market, largest in the U.S.
LA mayoral candidate Nithya Raman proposes major reforms to fix the nation's largest municipal cannabis market, targetin…
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Michigan Marijuana Industry Shouldn’t Trust GOP Governor Candidate’s Pledge To Cut Taxes, Democratic Senator Says
Michigan cannabis trade group backs GOP tax-cut pledge, sparking legislative warnings from Democrats about the candidate…
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Michigan Republican Candidate for Governor Endorses Repealing Wholesale Cannabis Tax
Michigan Republican candidate John James supports repealing the state's 24% wholesale cannabis tax, impacting local oper…
Read more →Michigan Marijuana Industry Group Endorses GOP Governor Candidate Who Pledged To Cut New Wholesale Tax
Michigan cannabis trade group endorses GOP candidate pledging to cut wholesale taxes, impacting state operators and marg…
Read more →Republican gubernatorial candidate courts Michigan cannabis industry, vows to kill new 24% MJ tax
Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate pledges to eliminate the new 24% wholesale cannabis tax, drawing strong inte…
Read more →Feds highlight cannabis tax revenue earned by states (Newsletter: September 11, 2026)
Feds highlight state cannabis tax revenue as Wisconsin eyes 2027 legalization, Illinois issues medical licenses, and CBD…
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States Have Earned Over $15 Billion In Marijuana Tax Revenue In The Last 5 Years, ‘And The Numbers Keep Growing,’ New Federal Report Says
U.S. Census Bureau reports states earned over $15 billion in legal cannabis tax revenue over five years, with $3.5 billi…
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Michigan GOP Governor Candidate Raises Money From Marijuana Industry While Pledging To Cut New Wholesale Tax
Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate courts cannabis industry funds by pledging to cut wholesale taxes, contrasting with…
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California Gov. Says Cannabis Taxes Have Generated $8.4B in Revenue
California reports $8.4B in total cannabis tax revenue, with Q2 2026 reaching $261.7M. Analysis of state market data for…
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California Has Generated $8.4 Billion In Marijuana Tax Revenue, Governor Announces
California announces $8.4B in total cannabis tax revenue since 2016 legalization, funding public programs amid ongoing i…
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Michigan Cannabis Company Closes 5 Dispensaries Due to Wholesale Cannabis Tax
Michigan operator Higher Love closes five dispensaries, citing the state's 24% wholesale tax as the primary driver for t…
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Michigan GOP Governor Candidate Pledges Huge Tax Cut For Marijuana Industry, Along With Crackdown On Hemp Products
Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate promises cannabis tax cuts and a crackdown on unregulated hemp THC products, impact…
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Connecticut Cannabis Tax Revenue Up 67% Due to Potency-Based Tax Model
Connecticut cannabis tax revenue surges 67% in Q1 2026 due to its potency-based tax model, despite flat sales growth.
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Ohio Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Top $1.5B Since Market Launch
Ohio adult-use cannabis sales top $1.5B with $55M in tax revenue and average gram prices at $6.54. Key insights for indu…
Read more →California county cuts cannabis taxes after short-lived automatic increase
San Luis Obispo County cuts gross receipts cannabis tax from 8% to 6%, offering financial relief to struggling local ope…
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Illinois Recreational Marijuana Dispensaries Can Apply To Sell Medical Cannabis With New Form Posted By State Officials
Illinois recreational dispensaries can now apply to sell medical cannabis under new state rules, offering lower tax rate…
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Michigan Bill Seeks to Repeal 24% Wholesale Cannabis Tax
Michigan bill seeks to repeal the state's 24% wholesale cannabis tax to lower supply chain costs and combat the illicit …
Read more →Michigan lawmaker pushing repeal of ‘deceitful’ new cannabis tax that’s closing stores
A Michigan lawmaker is pushing to repeal a 24% cannabis tax that is forcing store closures and hurting retail profitabil…
Read more →How federal marijuana rescheduling rewrites the rules for cannabis business leases
Federal rescheduling to Schedule III allows cannabis businesses to deduct rent from federal taxes, necessitating updates…
Read more →Michigan GOP Lawmaker Seeks To Repeal Marijuana Tax Increase As Rising Costs Cause Businesses To Close
Michigan Rep. James DeSana introduces bill to repeal 24% wholesale cannabis tax, citing business closures and economic s…
Read more →Delaware cannabis sales hit $53.4 million in market’s first year
Delaware's adult-use cannabis market reached $53.4 million in first-year sales, generating $8 million in tax revenue for…
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Analysis: Tax Hikes on State-Legal Cannabis Products Drive Consumers to Unregulated Markets
NORML report highlights how excessive cannabis taxes drive consumers to the unregulated market, impacting legal retail r…
Read more →Why Are Republicans Fighting To Raise Taxes On Cannabis Businesses? (Op-Ed)
Analysis of the congressional struggle over cannabis tax reform and the impact of 280E on industry profitability and fed…
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DEA’s interesting cannabis testimony stance for rescheduling hearing (Newsletter: June 25, 2026)
DEA rescheduling updates, new federal cannabis revenue reporting, and rising legalization support in Pennsylvania shape …
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New Federal Report Tracks Nearly $15 Billion In Marijuana Revenue Collected By States Over The Last Five Years
U.S. Census Bureau report confirms nearly $15 billion in legal cannabis tax revenue, signaling the industry's growing fi…
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