• [00:00:42] Current legislative landscape and unprecedented industry unity
• [00:01:34] Background on the 2022 tax reform and scheduled tax increase
• [00:04:44] Impact on retailers and legacy operators
• [00:06:52] Breakdown of cannabis tax revenue beneficiaries
• [00:13:41] AB 564 (Haney) and coalition of supporters
• [00:19:01] Legislative timeline and budget strategy
• [00:22:19] Why cannabis deserves special tax consideration
• [00:28:51] Funding mechanisms and Prop 64's unfulfilled promises
• [00:33:50] Call to action for listeners
• [00:36:22] Cannabis industry's $6.5 billion tax contribution and closing remarks

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