Legal cannabis markets in the United States generated over $2.3 billion in total sales in March, and nearly $6.6 billion for the first quarter of the year. This is according to an analysis by The Marijuana Herald of state-level cannabis sales figures. The data was provided by state regulatory agencies, and when that wasn’t possible …
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Report: Marijuana Industry Paid $2.24 Billion in Excess Federal Taxes in 2025 Due to 280E
A refreshed analysis from Whitney Economics finds that federal tax policy continues to place a major financial burden on state-legal marijuana businesses, with operators paying an estimated $2.24 billion in excess taxes in 2025 alone due to IRS code 280E. According to the report, marijuana businesses remain unable to claim standard business deductions because marijuana …
U.S. Marijuana Sales Reach $2.12 Billion in February, Up Nearly 10% From a Year Ago
Legal cannabis stores across the United States generated over $2.12 billion in sales in February, a notable increase over the $1.97 billion sold in February 2025.
The States With the Cheapest Legal Cannabis Prices as of March, 2026
Using the latest publicly available pricing data from state cannabis regulators and the research firm Headset, here are the recreational cannabis states with the lowest average cost for dried cannabis flower as of March 2026.
Handheld Marijuana Vaporizer Market Valued at Nearly $10 Billion, Projected to Reach $17.5 Billion by 2030
The global market for handheld marijuana vaporizers is expected to see sustained double-digit growth over the next several years, fueled by continued legalization, product innovation and rising consumer demand for discreet consumption options.
U.S. Congress: Every Cannabis Bill Under Consideration in 2026, From Nationwide Descheduling to Housing Protections
Below is a breakdown of every cannabis-related bill currently active during the 2025–2026 session of the United States Congress, listed in order by total number of sponsors. Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act The MORE Act would fully remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, ending federal prohibition altogether. It also establishes automatic expungement …
Survey of 400 Budtenders Reveals How They Learn About Products, Make Recommendations, and Influence Cannabis Purchasing Decisions
A new industry survey released by Tether, based on responses from roughly 400 Budtenders, offers a detailed look at how cannabis retail workers learn about products, what influences their recommendations, and what actually shapes consumer purchasing decisions inside stores.
Cannabis Cultivation Market Projected to Reach $465 Billion by 2030 Amid Automation, Indoor Growing Boom and Global Legalization
A newly released global market analysis projects that the cannabis cultivation industry will more than double in value over the next several years, driven by expanding legalization, rising demand for premium marijuana products, and increased investment in high-tech growing methods.
States With the Cheapest Legal Recreational Cannabis Prices as of January 2026
For the first time, Oregon has been topped as the state with the cheapest legal cannabis prices. Of the 23 states with operational recreational cannabis markets, Michigan is now the state with the lowest cost for legal cannabis, topping Oregon for the first time. The below list was formed using data provided by state cannabis …
The 25 Most Popular Articles on The Marijuana Herald in 2025
Below are the 25 most viewed articles on The Marijuana Herald for 2025. 1. U.S. Senate Advances Bill to End Government Shutdown, Impose National Ban on Hemp Products 2. Ohio House Votes 87 to 8 to Roll Back Marijuana Protections, Add Hemp Restrictions 3. Trump Adviser Says White House Is “Close” to Rescheduling …
