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October 8, 2025
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Michigan’s cannabis industry faces a new 24% wholesale tax as operators sue the state. DEA’s new leadership confirms rescheduling remains stalled. Germany’s legalization data shows youth use falling and legal sourcing soaring.
💰 Michigan’s tax backlash begins
⚖️ DEA stalls under new leadership
🌿 German data shifts the debate
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