News Summary The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association (MCIA) has filed a lawsuit challenging a newly enacted 24% wholesale marijuana tax. Arguing it violates the Michigan Constitution, the MCIA claims the tax was improperly passed and seeks a court ruling to declare it invalid. With a projected revenue of $420 million
News Summary The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association has filed a lawsuit against the state over a newly enacted 24% wholesale tax on cannabis that is set to take effect in 2026. The MiCIA argues this tax violates constitutional provisions and is an unlawful increase on the already imposed cannabis taxes.
News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer has enacted a budget bill providing substantial tax relief for working Michiganders and seniors. By removing state taxes on tips, overtime pay, and Social Security benefits, the legislation is expected to save the average worker around $1,700 annually. This timely measure, effective until January 1,
News Summary Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has introduced a new 24% wholesale tax on marijuana sales to generate funding for state road repairs. This tax, expected to raise $420 million annually, has faced criticism from the cannabis industry, which warns it may drive consumers to the black market. As Michigan
News Summary Michigan lawmakers have approved a new 24% wholesale tax on recreational cannabis, set to take effect on January 1, 2026. This tax aims to generate approximately $420 million annually for road construction and repairs. However, the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association (MCIA) has filed a lawsuit, arguing that this
News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer has officially signed Michigan’s new state budget, amounting to $81 billion, ending a prolonged stalemate between Republicans and Democrats. This budget allocates record investments in education, infrastructure repair, and introduces tax changes aimed at enhancing the state’s financial management. Key highlights include increased funding for
News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan has announced a new 24% tax on wholesale marijuana sales, set to take effect on October 7, 2025. This tax aims to generate approximately $420 million annually for road repairs and infrastructure improvements. While the tax targets transactions from growers to retail dispensaries,
News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a bipartisan $81 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, focusing on road repairs, public safety, tax cuts, and healthcare investments. The budget allocates $2 billion for road repairs funded partly by a cannabis tax hike and includes substantial healthcare funding of $29.8 billion
News Summary Michigan’s cannabis industry is preparing for significant challenges as a new 24% wholesale tax on marijuana is set to be implemented in January 2026. This tax, approved by the Michigan Senate, aims to generate around $420 million annually for state infrastructure but raises concerns among industry leaders about
News Summary A new legislation, House Bill 4938, introduced in Michigan aims to ban online pornography and impose heavy penalties for its distribution. State Rep. Josh Schriver’s bill, also referred to as the ‘Anticorruption of Public Morals Act’, seeks to prohibit the use of VPNs, which raises concerns among privacy
