Newsom Signs Bill Decreasing Cannabis Tax, Which Could Boost Struggling Industry

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Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law lowering state cannabis taxes from 19% to 15%. Pot companies say it will bring much needed relief to an overtaxed, overregulated industry. But youth groups who are funded by this tax say kids are being betrayed. Reporter: April Dembosky, KQED Governor Gavin Newsom signed a series of bills into law on Saturday, aimed at reigning in aggressive immigration enforcement in the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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