Cannabis Control Board seeks larger state appropriation to cover lab startup and staffing

Jan 31, 2026

The Cannabis Control Board told the Senate Appropriations Committee Jan. 30 that a newly activated testing lab and expanded operating needs push its FY27 budget request above prior years, asking roughly two-thirds from the general fund and about $2.5 million from the cannabis regulations fund.

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The Cannabis Control Board on Jan. 30 asked the Senate Appropriations Committee for increased state funding to support a new testing laboratory and expanded operating costs.

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