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Washington’s Legal Weed in Crisis | Seattle News
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- Jul 8, 2026
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Summary
Washington’s legal cannabis market is in freefall—growers are drowning in unsold product, legacy businesses are folding, and high taxes are pushing consumers toward the illicit market. With a 37% excise tax and no federal tax breaks, legal operators can’t compete, while unregulated hemp products and local bans only worsen the crisis. Officials now urge tax reform to save the industry—and keep customers safe. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1c5f3baa6c8efb91