Voters in California City have rejected a special parcel tax measure that leaders said was necessary to maintain crucial city services — namely public safety.
Development impact fees are just one of many factors contributing to high housing costs in California. But they’re a critical tool used by local governments to offset infrastructure costs.
In the past three years, the City of El Monte has issued licenses to 11 marijuana businesses – retailers, distributors, and cultivators. Just four of them had opened by the end of FY 2023.
Local governments across the country are struggling to provide adequate services amid budget challenges.
The California Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) released a sobering report Wednesday warning of a looming $25 billion budget shortfall next year.
San Diego is the latest city to embrace reduced cannabis taxes to support the legal market.
In a major win for the legal marijuana industry, San Francisco supervisors have agreed to suspend the city’s Cannabis Business Tax through the end of next year.
Lompoc voters have approved a tax increase on marijuana manufacturers and distributors in the city.
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