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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Legal weed clashes with child care. Why a cannabis tax cut could spell trouble for children

An industry-sponsored bill moving through the Legislature - and already passed by the Assembly - would eliminate the tax increase and lower the rate back to 15% for the next six years. This would reduce by $180 million annually the tax revenue that the state contributes toward law enforcement, child care, services for at-risk youth and environmental cleanup. The losses include about $81 million annually that would have specifically funded additional subsidized child-care slots for about 8,000 children from low-income families.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Child safety advocates and California's cannabis industry battle over tax funds

Proposed cannabis tax hike pause raises concern among child safety advocates who rely on funds from cannabis sales for substance use prevention.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Minnesota's cannabis tax will be one of the highest in the nation

Minnesota has increased its recreational marijuana tax by 50%, preparing the legal market while aiming to address budget deficits.
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