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Lawmakers finally approve Michigan’s 2026 budget, adding a 24% marijuana tax

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October 3, 2025

[#item_full_content] the state government passed its $73.1 billion budget for 2025-26, which includes $51.8 billion in general government spending and $21.3 billion in School Aid Fund dollars. Lawmakers finally approve Michigan’s 2026 budget, adding a 24% marijuana tax Read More

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