Cannabis preferences continue to vary substantially across the country, with established classics such as Blue Dream and Sour Diesel competing against newer favorites including Mule Fuel, Triple Burger and Hash Burger. The following list covers all 23 states with operating recreational marijuana markets. Virginia is not included because regulated adult-use retail sales are not scheduled …
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What Businesses Need to Know About Virginia’s New Adult-Use Marijuana Law: Licensing, Taxes and Key Dates
By Charlie Alovisetti, Yolanda Clarke Vicente LLP Virginia has legalized retail cannabis. On June 29, 2026, the General Assembly enacted HB 30, the biennial budget bill, which contains a complete legal and regulatory framework for a commercial adult-use marijuana market in the Commonwealth. Legal retail cannabis sales in Virginia begin July 1, 2027 and the Virginia Cannabis Control …
The 6 States Most Likely to Become the 25th to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Twenty-four states have legalized recreational marijuana, leaving the country one state short of the symbolic halfway point. The race to become #25 remains wide open. Several states have governors who support legalization but legislatures that continue to block it. Others have demonstrated majority support at the ballot box but face procedural, political or financial barriers …
Federal Data Shows More Americans Use Marijuana Daily or Almost Daily Than Cigarettes or Alcohol
More Americans now use marijuana daily or almost daily than smoke cigarettes every day or consume alcohol with similar frequency, according to newly released federal data. An estimated 21.4 million people aged 12 or older used marijuana on at least 20 of the previous 30 days in 2025, according to detailed tables from the Substance …
Oakland Ballers Baseball Team to Become Oaksterdam Blazers for Marijuana-Themed Game on July 31
The Oakland Ballers will temporarily become the Oaksterdam Blazers during a marijuana-themed baseball game scheduled for July 31 at Raimondi Park. The independent professional baseball team is partnering with Oaksterdam University for the event, which will be held as part of Grateful Dead Night. The Ballers say it will mark the first time a professional …
Op-Ed: The Hemp Ban that is not a Ban, but a Reunification
By Anthony Deininger, Law Student Assuming the ongoing rescheduling process is complete and moves all remaining marijuana to Schedule III before November 12, then most naturally derived products that lose their hemp status would be reunited with marijuana instead of being “banned.” (@Anthonys_Takes on X) The 2018 farm bill defined “hemp” as the plant Cannabis …
Every Cannabis Bill Introduced During the 2025–2026 Session of U.S. Congress
Congressional lawmakers have introduced more than two dozen cannabis-related bills and resolutions during the 2025–2026 session. The proposals address marijuana descheduling, banking and insurance protections, veterans’ access, hemp regulations, housing, taxes and more. The list does not include marijuana or hemp amendments attached to broader legislation. Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act The …
Where Are Marijuana Consumption Lounges Legal in 2026?
Some form of commercial or regulated on-site marijuana consumption is authorized or recognized in 15 states, although availability varies significantly depending on local laws and how far regulators have progressed with licensing. Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York and Rhode Island have laws allowing …
The Most Popular Cannabis Strains in The United States as of July 2026
Based on recent sales data provided by state regulatory agencies and the research firm Headset, as well as dispensary menu trends and consumer rankings reported by Leafly, these 10 strains stand out as some of the country’s most popular as of July 2026. Blue Dream Wedding Cake Golden Pineapple Sour Diesel Granddaddy Purple Pineapple Express …
The 9 States That Still Haven’t Legalized Medical Cannabis as of July 2026
Medical marijuana laws are now in effect in 41 states, leaving nine without comprehensive programs: Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Wyoming. The distinction is important. Iowa operates a limited medical cannabidiol system, while several other states provide narrow legal protections for CBD or low-THC products. However, those policies generally …
