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Marijuana tax hike stays or state government shuts down, Michigan House speaker warns

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October 2, 2025

[#item_full_content] If the Michigan Senate is unable to rally enough votes to increase taxes on marijuana then the government will shut down, House Speaker Matt Hall said Marijuana tax hike stays or state government shuts down, Michigan House speaker warns Read More

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