Taxes

It’s part of the road funding deal Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a few months ago

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In response to a recent enrollment boom, Calvin Theological Seminary is opening new student apartments designed to accommodate families living on campus, the state is defending the new Michigan marijuana tax in court filings, and more.

The state argues the new wholesale tax is distinct from the initiative’s retail tax, and therefore does not act as an amendment to the marijuana law

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Volunteers can help other state residents prepare their taxes this upcoming tax season

The 24% tax on the wholesale cost of marijuana is a key element of a law signed by Whitmer to generate funding for roads

In a video announcing the bill-signing, Whitmer made no mention of the consternation and presented a sunnier view of the situation

A "yes" vote would override mandated reductions in millage rates allowed

The roads money comes from a mixture of budget cutting and other streams, many of which have faced their own criticism along the way to a final deal