Bipartisan New Jersey bill targets unlicensed cannabis retailers
New Jersey lawmakers introduce a bipartisan bill to fine unlicensed cannabis sellers up to $250K and shut down repeat il…
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Former Staffer At Top Marijuana Policy Group Criticizes Its Push To Keep Hemp THC Products Legal (Op-Ed)
Former staffer criticizes Marijuana Policy Project for supporting legal intoxicating hemp products, highlighting industr…
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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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Report: Cannabis Excise Taxes Totaled Over $3.5 Billion Across 30 U.S. States Last Year
U.S. Census Bureau reports $3.55B in state cannabis excise taxes across 30 states, highlighting the economic footprint o…
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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…
Read more →Three States, Three Ban Rates, One Lesson About Reading Them
Analyze how state cannabis ban rates mislead operators. Learn why local population, zoning, and revenue sharing matter m…
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Canada Sets Monthly Cannabis Sales Record, Surpasses California as World’s Largest Legal Market
Canada surpasses California in June sales, becoming the world's largest legal cannabis market with $374.5M USD in revenu…
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How Cannabis Companies Can Take Advantage Of The Research And Development Tax Credit Under Federal Rescheduling (Op-Ed)
Learn how federal cannabis rescheduling could allow marijuana companies to access valuable Research and Development Tax …
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DEA judge orders cannabis rescheduling transcript corrections (Newsletter: August 24, 2026)
DEA orders rescheduling transcript corrections amid state tax proposals, medical updates, and Texas hemp litigation impa…
Read more →Connecticut cannabis sales flat, but state collected more taxes. What happened?
Connecticut cannabis sales stayed flat while tax revenue jumped 67% due to a THC potency tax ending Oct. 1. What B2B ope…
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Marijuana Could Generate $111 Billion In Tax Revenue Over A Decade If Legalized Federally And In All 50 States, Yale Report Shows
Yale University analysis shows federal and nationwide cannabis legalization could generate up to $111 billion in tax rev…
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…
Read more →Alcohol industry backs cannabis drinks legislation (Newsletter: August 12, 2026)
Alcohol industry supports cannabis drink bills as new Senate legislation threatens to restrict digital marketing for can…
Read more →Why a Massachusetts town owes the cannabis industry $2 million
A Massachusetts judge ordered Uxbridge to repay $2 million in misspent cannabis impact fees, setting a precedent for mun…
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Setting Marijuana Taxes Too High Drives Consumers To The Illegal Market, Federally Funded Study Finds
A new federally funded study reveals that high cannabis taxes drive consumers to the illicit market, threatening legal d…
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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…
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California Authorities Seize 63,000 Pounds of Unregulated Cannabis in Three Months
California's enforcement task force seized 63,000 pounds of illicit cannabis, signaling a continued effort to stabilize …
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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Michigan Lawmakers Take Up Bill To Cap Marijuana Business Licenses As Industry Reels From Tax Increase
Michigan Senate considers new marijuana business license caps and tax debt requirements to stabilize the state's cannabi…
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Los Angeles Votes to Raise Taxes on Unlicensed Cannabis Shops
Los Angeles voters approved Measure CB, requiring unlicensed cannabis shops to pay the city's 10% business tax to combat…
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Tariffs’ Impact On Some Cannabis Businesses May Erase Any Benefits They See From 280E Tax Relief Under Rescheduling (Op-Ed)
Federal rescheduling offers tax relief, but new tariffs may erode gains. Learn how 280E changes will impact dispensary v…
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Federal Bill Would Require Data Collection on Cannabis-Related Medicaid Spending
Federal bill seeks Medicaid spending data on cannabis-related care. Understand potential impacts on policy, healthcare c…
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Democratic Candidate for Iowa Gov. Releases Adult-Use Legalization Plan
Iowa's Democratic candidate proposes adult-use cannabis legalization to close budget gaps, citing lost tax revenue to ne…
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Federal cannabis reform has “the votes,” top Dem says (Newsletter: April 22, 2026)
Federal cannabis reform gains momentum with claimed votes. Understand state legislative battles, potential health cost l…
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Sponsors Of Virginia Marijuana Sales Legalization Bill Ask Colleagues To Reject Governor’s Amendments, Risking A Veto
Virginia's cannabis sales legalization bill faces rejection of Gov's amendments, risking veto & delaying market entry. B…
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New GOP Bill Would Require Feds To Study Hospital Costs Caused By Marijuana Use
New GOP bill seeks federal study on marijuana-related hospitalization costs. Impacting policy & public perception, canna…
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Woody Harrelson And Bill Maher Complain That Marijuana Taxes Are Too High While Smoking Joints At The Dispensary They Own Together
Woody Harrelson & Bill Maher, dispensary owners, criticize California's high cannabis taxes, sparking industry debate on…
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Colorado Marijuana Officials Announce Crackdown On Sales Of Hemp Products Amid ‘Risks To Public Safety’
Colorado regulators crack down on unregulated hemp product sales, citing public safety & market integrity. Learn what th…
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Most Americans Say Cannabis Freedom Is Still Out of Reach
NORML highlights public perception that cannabis freedom is out of reach for millions, underscoring ongoing federal and …
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IRS addresses cannabis industry worker tips (Newsletter: April 16, 2026)
The IRS addresses cannabis industry worker tips, impacting dispensary payroll, tax compliance, and reporting obligations…
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