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<p>11 February 2025</p>
<p>Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proposed a 32% wholesale <a href="https://michigancannabis.org/business/tax">tax on recreational cannabis</a> to help fund a $3 billion infrastructure plan aimed at fixing the state's roads. The tax would significantly increase the cost of legal cannabis, raising concerns among industry leaders who fear it could drive consumers to the illicit market and strain businesses. While Whitmer argues the measure aligns cannabis taxation with tobacco products, cannabis advocates warn that it could stifle growth in <a href="https://michigancannabis.org/cannabis-business">Michigan’s $3.3 billion cannabis industry</a>. The proposal awaits legislative debate and has sparked strong reactions from business leaders and policymakers.</p>
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11 Feb, 2025 – Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proposed a 32% wholesale tax on recreational cannabis as part of a $3 billion plan to fund road repairs. While the tax could generate $470 million annually, industry leaders warn that it could push cannabis consumers toward the illicit market and place a heavy burden on legal businesses.

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