Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com (a cannabis news site he founded in 2011 and sold in 2019), and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. Anthony can be reached at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Missouri Sets New Monthly Marijuana Sales Record in December, 2025 Total Reaches $1.53 Billion
Missouri’s legal marijuana market set a new monthly record in December, generating $132.59 million in combined sales and pushing the state’s total for 2025 to roughly $1.53 billion now that the full year is complete.
Ohio Marijuana Sales Top $1 Billion in 2025
Ohio’s legal marijuana market surpassed $1 billion in combined sales in 2025, driven largely by the first full year of recreational marijuana sales.
Missouri GOP Lawmaker Files Constitutional Amendment to Remove Marijuana Possession Cap, Increase Cultivation Limits
A Missouri lawmaker filed a proposed constitutional amendment yesterday that would repeal Missouri’s current marijuana laws and replace them with a far more permissive system that removes possession caps, expands home cultivation, and adds broader workplace and criminal-justice protections.
Mississippi Legislation Would Make First-Time Marijuana Possession a Civil Offense
Legislation filed yesterday in the Mississippi House would make a targeted but notable change to how the state handles low-level marijuana possession, shifting first-time offenses fully out of the criminal system and into a civil framework.
Legislation to Legalize Marijuana Possession and Home Cultivation Filed in Kentucky House
A newly filed bill in the Kentucky House of Representatives would legalize the personal possession and cultivation of cannabis, in addition to allowing the possession of cannabis concentrates.
Washington Bill Would Force Marijuana Growers to Downsize if Sales Fall Short
A bill filed today in the Washington State House of Representatives would significantly reshape the state’s marijuana production landscape by tying license size directly to sales performance, a move sponsors say is intended to curb chronic oversupply in the legal market.
Study: Young Adults Say Marijuana Enhances Pleasure, Connection and Confidence During Sex
A new study published by The Journal of Sex Research reports that young adults who have sex under the influence of marijuana often describe it as a tool for enhancing pleasure and connection, as well as easing anxiety and self-consciousness.
Montana Marijuana Sales Reached $326.9 Million in 2025, Slightly Above 2024 Total
Montana’s legal marijuana market generated approximately $326.9 million in sales during 2025, representing a modest increase from the $324.3 million sold in 2024. This is according to new data from the Montana Department of Revenue.
California Marijuana Sales Hit $348 Million in December, $3.64 Billion for 2025
California’s legal marijuana market closed out 2025 with $348 million in sales during December, marking the strongest month of the year, according to new data from research firm Headset. The December total pushed full-year sales to approximately $3.64 billion, a figure that came in about 15% below the $4.27 billion recorded in 2024.
U.S. Hempcrete Market Valued at $7.83 Billion, Projected to Surpass $10.6 Billion by 2033
The U.S. hempcrete market is poised for steady growth over the next several years, with a new industry report projecting the market will expand from an estimated $7.83 billion in 2025 to $10.60 billion by 2033, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 3.86%.
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