Washington D.C. Medical Marijuana Sales Hit Record $10.4 Million in April as Patient Count Tops 116,000

Washington D.C.’s medical marijuana market reached a new monthly high in April, with total sales hitting $10,404,293, according to a report (PDF) from the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration. That’s up from $9,300,768 in March and $8,521,316 in February, and marks a 16.2% increase from the $8,955,050 sold in April 2025. The district’s patient base …

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Seinfeld Almost Had a Medical Marijuana Episode

Seinfeld largely avoided marijuana in its aired episodes, but one of the show’s most intriguing abandoned storylines would have put Frank Costanza at the center of a medical marijuana plot. Former Seinfeld writer-producer David Mandel “got very close to airing” an idea in which Frank Costanza, played by Jerry Stiller, would need medical marijuana for …

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Colorado Marijuana Official Acknowledges Illegal Hemp Products in Licensed Market Are Far More Widespread Than Publicly Known

An official with Colorado’s Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) has privately acknowledged that illegal hemp-derived products being sold through the state’s licensed marijuana system appear to be far more widespread than regulators have publicly detailed. During a recent virtual meeting with representatives from Colorado Leads, a marijuana industry trade group, Kyle Lambert, deputy senior director of …

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Delaware House Committee Advances Bill to Regulate Intoxicating Hemp Products Through Licensed Marijuana Market

A Delaware bill that would place hemp-derived THC products under the state’s marijuana regulatory system advanced out of a House committee yesterday, May 14. House Bill 395 was reported out of the House Health & Human Development Committee with three favorable votes and six members voting on its merits. The measure is now eligible for …

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Every Marijuana Reference in Rick and Morty

Despite its reputation for psychedelic sci-fi, interdimensional chaos and drug-fueled absurdity, Rick and Morty has surprisingly few direct marijuana references. That said, marijuana does appear through quick visual gags, legalization jokes or modern edible references. Below is a breakdown of every clear marijuana-related reference in the aired series. Season 1, Episode 2 – “Lawnmower Dog” …

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New Jersey Bill to Revise Hemp Beverage Rules and Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licensing Advances Through Two Committees

A New Jersey bill that would revise the state’s rules for hemp, intoxicating hemp beverages and medical marijuana dispensaries advanced through two Assembly committees on May 14, the same day a companion measure was filed in the Senate. Assembly Bill 5051 was reported out of the Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee with amendments …

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Study: Marijuana and CBD Commonly Used to Reduce Alcohol Consumption Among Harmful Drinker

A new study published in Substance Use & Misuse found that marijuana and cannabidiol (CBD) were among the most commonly reported strategies for reducing alcohol consumption among adults with harmful drinking patterns. The study, conducted by researchers from Florida Atlantic University, University of California San Diego, University of Central Florida and Old Dominion University, surveyed …

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New Jersey Marijuana Sales Set New Monthly Record in April, 2026 Total Tops $412 Million as Adult-Use Retailers Reach 323

New Jersey’s legal marijuana market recorded $108,903,170 in adult-use sales in April, a new monthly high. The April total represents a 20% increase from April 2025, when licensed retailers sold $90,785,383 worth of recreational marijuana, according to new data released by the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission. It also follows $105,619,747 in sales in March, $94,802,746 …

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The 10 States With the Cheapest Legal Cannabis Prices as of May 2026

Using the latest available pricing data from state cannabis regulators and the research firm Headset, here are the recreational marijuana markets with the lowest average cost for dried flower as of May 2026. Prices continue to fall in several major markets, with Michigan now standing well below every other adult-use state and Oregon, Massachusetts and …

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New Hampshire House Passes Bill Adding Total THC to Hemp Definition

The New Hampshire House passed legislation today that would revise the state’s hemp definition to include total THC concentration, which would count THCA toward the state’s 0.3% THC limit for hemp. Senate Bill 461 was approved by the House in a voice vote after lawmakers adopted an amendment to the measure. The bill previously cleared …

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