Michigan Weedsters Lobby Day
Schedule
Wed, 26 Mar, 2025 at 09:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
Michigan State Capitol | Lansing, MI
Join Us for Lobby Day! 🚨 Dear Michigan Residents, The Michigan Weedsters are rallying together, and we want YOU to be part of it! Join us in Lansing on March 26 as we stand united against Governor Whitmer's proposed tax increase on recreational marijuana. Here’s why your voice matters: Who We Are: - Advocates for Michigan businesses, patients, and caregivers. - Committed to fair cannabis policies that protect our freedoms. - Fighting against corporate greed and misinformation in the cannabis industry. Why We Oppose the Tax Increase: - Tax Hike Alert: Gov. Whitmer wants to triple the recreational marijuana excise tax from 10% to 32%. - Consumer Impact: This could increase the cost of an eighth of cannabis from $25 to $34.50, pushing consumers back to the black market. - Struggling Industry: Many cannabis businesses are already facing closure; this tax increase will push them further into crisis. - Voter Intent: Michigan voters approved a 10% excise tax in 2018. This increase disregards their wishes. The Consequences: - Higher Prices: Combined taxes could lead to a staggering 38% tax burden, making legal cannabis unaffordable. - Increased Black Market: Higher taxes will drive consumers to illegal sources, undermining our legal market. - Job Losses: Over 46,700 jobs in the cannabis industry are at risk if this tax goes through. Join Us to Make a Stand: 🗓 Date: March 26 📍 Location: Lansing, Michigan Let’s educate lawmakers on the harmful effects of this tax proposal and advocate for our rights as consumers and businesses. Together, we can protect Michigan's cannabis industry and ensure equitable access for all. 🌟 Stand with us against corporate greed and unfair taxation! For more information, visit our website or contact us. Sincerely, Michigan Weedsters Protecting Michigan Cannabis Business & The Patient & Caregiver Program
