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Sales Tax Increase to Appear on L.A. County ballots

02/12/2026 - 11:56 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Los Angeles County voters will be asked to consider a half-cent increase in the general sales tax this June to help offset federal cuts to healthcare funding.

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Santa Cruz Soda Tax Likely to Spark Legal Challenge

05/08/2025 - 9:04 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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As of May 1, a 2-cent-per-ounce tax on sugary drinks is in effect for the City of Santa Cruz.

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Why Governments Are Lowering Cannabis Taxes

04/24/2025 - 10:05 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Two local bodies moved to slash commercial cannabis tax rates last week amid major struggles in the market. 

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Cities Sound the Alarm on Anti-Tax Measure Ahead of Supreme Court Ruling

06/18/2024 - 10:51 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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The California Supreme Court is set to rule any day now on whether

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Cal Cities, CSAC Fight to Keep Anti-Tax Measure Off 2024 Ballot

10/03/2023 - 8:48 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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How California Lost Its Way on Cannabis and What Lawmakers Can Do to Fix It

05/12/2022 - 6:53 AM By Brittany M.
Among other things, the authors call on lawmakers to entice cities that have been opposed to marijuana operations within their borders. 
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Local Governments Are Leading the Charge on Cannabis Tax Reform

03/10/2022 - 8:15 AM By Brittany M.
At least a dozen localities have altered their tax rates and/or called for statewide reform.
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San Francisco Delays Cannabis Business Tax

12/07/2021 - 8:58 AM By Brittany M.

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.

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Lompoc Voters Approve Cannabis Tax Increase

09/21/2021 - 8:07 AM By Brittany M.

Lompoc voters have approved a tax increase on marijuana manufacturers and distributors in the city.

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THE COVID-19 EFFECT ON CALIFORNIA SALES & PROPERTY TAX

07/13/2021 - 6:42 AM By Brittany M.

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