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A Court of Claims judge declined to block an impending 24% wholesale tax on marijuana from taking effect January 1, but the state's cannabis industry plans an appeal.

A Michigan Court of Claims judge heard arguments Tuesday on whether to pause a new state 24% tax on marijuana before it takes effect on January 1st.

A 24% wholesale tax on cannabis was the linchpin of a state budget deal adopted in a chaotic process that took lawmakers beyond their deadline to pass a spending plan.

The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association lawsuit alleges the Legislature and Governor Gretchen Whitmer violated the state constitution when they enacted a 24% wholesale tax on marijuana as part of a late deal to pass the state budget last month.

Michigan Republican lawmakers have asked the DOJ to oversee the state’s 2026 elections, claiming a conflict of interest as Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson runs for governor. The move heightens tensions over election management ahead of a high-stakes election year.

A new 24% wholesale tax on marijuana in Michigan has sparked a heated debate, with the state defending its constitutionality in court filings and arguing it does not conflict with a voter-approved law that legalized recreational cannabis.

Facing backlash over the state’s new marijuana wholesale tax, Michigan lawmakers are looking into new regulations that could stabilize the overcrowded cannabis market. Plus, Detroit Metro Airport says no thanks to Kristi Noem’s “partisan video” on federal government shutdown.

The Michigan state Senate is considering limiting the number of licensed cannabis dispensaries in an area. The marijuana retail sales market is already very competitive and industry leaders are worried it will lead to companies failing.

Governor Whitmer signs Michigan’s new $80 billion budget, but a new 24% marijuana tax to fund roads is already in legal trouble. Hear from Michigan Budget Director Jen Flood & legal expert Robert LaBrant.

U.S. teens are vaping more flavored marijuana products. Most teen drug use has dropped over the same period.