Michigan Marijuana Industry Group Endorses GOP Governor Candidate Who Pledged To Cut New Wholesale Tax
A trade association that represents marijuana businesses in Michigan is endorsing the Republican candidate in the state’s gubernatorial election in November, calling him “the clear choice” due to his support for repealing or significantly rolling back a recently enacted tax hike on the industry. “John James is the clear choice for the cannabis industry,” Michigan […]
Michigan GOP Governor Candidate Pledges Huge Tax Cut For Marijuana Industry, Along With Crackdown On Hemp Products
The Republican Party’s nominee for governor of Michigan is promising to repeal or significantly roll back a recently enacted tax hike on the marijuana industry if he is elected in November. He also wants to crack down on sales of unregulated hemp THC products. Last year, lawmakers and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D), who is term-limited […]
Ohio Marijuana Prices Are Much Higher Than Those In Neighboring Michigan
“People were already used to driving to Michigan to purchase cannabis, so as long as there’s still a massive price differential, they’re probably going to continue doing so.” By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal Two years after Ohio recreational marijuana sales began, Ohio’s adult-use marijuana continues to be significantly more expensive than Michigan, according to pricing […]
Michigan GOP Lawmaker Seeks To Repeal Marijuana Tax Increase As Rising Costs Cause Businesses To Close
A Michigan Republican representative has filed legislation that would reverse a recently enacted tax increase on marijuana businesses. The new bill, from Rep. James DeSana (R) would repeal the 24 percent wholesale cannabis tax that was enacted as part of legislation negotiated by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) and House and Senate leaders last year. The […]