$87 million in taxes on marijuana is headed to Michigan communities.
269 municipalities and counties across the state are getting the money. Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Brian Hanna says marijuana tax revenues are quickly rising.
“This is a 46% increase in tax revenue for counties and municipalities than from last year,” Hanna said. “So, it really shows how strong and how growing the cannabis industry is in the state of Michigan. Really, these tax monies are a great benefit to the communities. Communities can use these for amazing things for the local towns and villages and counties.”
The School Aid Fund and the Michigan Transportation Fund are also getting $101 million each.
The marijuana money has been big for southwest Michigan. Berrien County has received a payment of $1.1 million, Cass County received $413,000, and Van Buren County received $768,000.
As far as municipalities, Benton Harbor received $236,000, Bangor got $118,000, Buchanan was paid $354,000, Niles received $254,000, and Cassopolis got $118,000. Smaller payments of $59,000 were sent to Hartford, Breedsville, Three Oaks, and Dowagiac.
You can see a list of all the recipients of marijuana tax dollars right here.
