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Ohio’s Marijuana Boom and Tax Debate | Birmingham News
Ohio’s legal cannabis market is exploding, generating over $1.5 billion since adult-use went into effect in August 2024, turning the state into a major economic player overnight. High taxes—stacked on top of sales tax and varying by zip code—are funding public services but also making legal shops compete with the underground. Towns hosting dispensaries are cashing in, with local governments getting direct cuts from excise taxes, sparking debates over who benefits—and who gets left behind. Lawmakers have also redirected voter-approved funds into the general budget, reigniting arguments about…
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