# Washington’s Legal Weed in Crisis | Seattle News

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Podcast: [Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302)
Published: 2026-07-08T01:02:27+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1c5f3baa6c8efb91

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