Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R) has signed legislation into law that will make wide-ranging changes to the state’s medical marijuana program, including new qualifying conditions, longer-lasting patient cards and a major change to how THC limits are handled. Senate Bill 220, known as the Putting Georgia’s Patients First Act, was approved by the Senate 38 …
Minnesota Senate Approves Omnibus Marijuana Bill
The Minnesota Senate has approved an omnibus marijuana bill that would make a wide range of changes to the state’s legal marijuana system, including new licensing rules, updated local control provisions, expanded labeling requirements and a new process tied to psilocybin policy. Senate File 4401, sponsored by State Senator David Dibble (D) and State Senator …
U.S. House Rules Committee Approves Allowing VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Marijuana to Veterans
A proposal allowing veterans to receive medical marijuana recommendations from their Department of Veterans Affairs doctors is set for consideration by the full House after being cleared by the House Rules Committee. The amendment, filed by U.S. Representatives Brian Mast (R), Dave Joyce (R) and Dina Titus (D), would block the VA from using funds …
Women’s Cannabis Project to Present Medical Marijuana Framework for Women’s Health at CannaTrade 2026
The Women’s Cannabis Project will make its European policy debut later this month with a presentation at CannaTrade 2026 in Zurich focused on women’s health and medical marijuana. The presentation, scheduled for May 31, will introduce A Policy Framework for Women’s Health in Europe: A Model for Medical Cannabis Policy, a new framework the group …
Michigan Marijuana Sales Top $258 Million in April, Pushing 2026 Total to Around $1 Billion and All-Time Total to $16 Billion
Michigan’s legal cannabis industry generated $258.6 million in April sales, bringing the state’s 2026 total to around $1 billion and the all-time total to around $16 billion. The total includes $258.2 million in adult-use marijuana sales and $390,727 in medical marijuana sales, according to the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s April monthly report. Adult-use sales now …
Connecticut Marijuana Sales Near $100 Million in 2026 as Prices Fall to Record Low of $7.09 Per Gram
Connecticut marijuana retailers sold more than $24.2 million worth of products in April, pushing the state’s 2026 total to nearly $100 million. According to state data, there was $18,730,623 in adult-use marijuana sold in April, along with $5,515,422 in medical marijuana sales. The combined $24,246,045 total was slightly above the $23.8 million sold in April …
Vireo Revenue Surges 333% in First Quarter Following Major Acquisition Push
Vireo Growth Inc. reported $106.2 million in revenue for the first quarter of 2026, a 333.5% increase from the $24.5 million reported during the same period last year, as the company continues a rapid expansion through acquisitions. The company also reported $59.3 million in gross profit, up 378.2% year-over-year, with its gross profit margin increasing …
California Assembly Passes Bill to Allow Drive-Thru Marijuana Sales, Sending It to Senate
The California Assembly has given approval to legislation that would allow licensed marijuana retailers to serve customers through drive-thru windows, advancing the proposal to the Senate. Assembly Bill 2697, introduced by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D), was passed by the full Assembly in a 55 to 9 vote. The measure would allow local governments to authorize …
Indiana Republican Senator Preparing 2027 Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana
State Senator Mike Bohacek (R) says he’s preparing legislation for the 2027 session that would legalize medical marijuana in Indiana, one of just 10 states that have yet to do so. “In light of the governor’s openness to consider legislation regarding the legalization of marijuana, we need to consider a feasible marijuana policy that would …
DEA Set to Launch Medical Marijuana Registration Forms for Manufacturers, Labs and Distributors
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is preparing to expand its medical marijuana registration system to cover more of the state-licensed supply chain, with new applications expected soon for manufacturers, growers, distributors and testing labs. The move follows DEA’s recent launch of a registration portal and form for medical marijuana dispensaries, giving retailers a pathway to …
Sponsored
