#illicit market

California Cannabis Sales Hit $1B in Q2, Ending Year-Long Decline

California's cannabis market posted $1.013 billion in Q2 retail sales, matching last year's figures and ending a prolonged decline. The flat...

Michigan Lawmaker Proposes Eliminating 24% Cannabis Wholesale Tax

Michigan Rep. James DeSana introduced legislation to eliminate the state's 24% wholesale cannabis tax, arguing it burdens legal operators an...

California Seizes Record Illicit Cannabis Despite Tax Cuts

California seized record illicit cannabis in 2025 despite cultivation tax cuts, exposing ongoing challenges for legal operators competing wi...