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Vancouver on top as Washington sets new sales record
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Washington’s recreational pot shops broke another record on May 1, netting $1.83 million in daily sales and $459,203 in excise tax. May 1 seems like an odd day for a new record, unless you consider
Washington lawmakers tackle marijuana taxes
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017By Lauren Dake Columbian political writer On the first day of the special legislative session, Washington House members took up a bill that would change the way the state taxes recreational marijuana. Washington lawmakers are
Oregon delegates aim to fix 280E tax code for pot businesses
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017A new effort to fix a federal tax issue that has created problems for marijuana businesses in Washington and elsewhere is being led by two Oregon Congressional delegates. Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Senator Ron
Herbery COO to testify to legislature today
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Jim Mullen, the chief operating officer of The Herbery, a recreational pot shop in Vancouver, will testify to the state Legislature this afternoon about bills affecting the tax structure for marijuana businesses. Many companies in
Excise tax bill could help reduce pot prices
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Got a message this morning about a bill to fix excise tax issues that’s making its way through the Washington Senate Ways and Means Committee. A post, from Susy Wilson of WOW Weed, reads: “If
Pot sales record almost broken on an odd Wednesday
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017We came very close to breaking the record sales day for marijuana in Washington state on a very odd date. On Wednesday, Feb. 11, the Liquor Control Board reported more than $1.1 million in daily
LCB kills pipe bundling at rec shops
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Stores that have been trying to cut prices through bundling product with pipes or other items have been told to stop by the state Liquor Control Board, effective immediately. The bundling allowed stores to charge
Most I502 warnings issued over tax payments
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017The Liquor Control Board’s frequently requested lists section continues to be a treasure trove of interesting information. They recently put a new section up called “Marijuana; Education and Enforcement Data,” which shows violations, fines and