A state proposal could raise the tax on cannabis six percentage points in fiscal year 2027, a few years after the state legalized the substance for Marylanders 21 and older. Gov. Wes Moore announced a budget proposal this month, which includes the possibility of raising the tax from 9 percent to 15 percent. "It's going to slow things down. Slow down the progress the market's been making," Matthew Hersh, general manager of KIP Dispensary in Cockeysville, told WMAR. Hersh said industry discussions have been widely against the idea. #maryland #news #marylandlaw