Local Residents Gear Up for Rally to Challenge Marijuana Tax Fund Use in Mecosta County

Big Rapids, Mich. — Residents in Mecosta County are organizing a peaceful rally on Thursday morning to voice their concerns regarding the allocation of funds from the marijuana excise tax. The Mecosta County Board of Commissioners is set to meet to finalize a plan that allocates $200,000 to Green Charter Township as part of a total distribution of nearly $700,000. The funds designated for Green Charter Township are intended to cover legal expenses related to a lawsuit against Gotion North America. This company plans to establish an electric vehicle battery parts factory in the county, … Read more