Hawaii police departments cited medical marijuana status in 766 firearm permit denials from 2021 through 2025, according to a review by The Marijuana Herald of …
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Property Crime Fell 34.9% in Massachusetts Communities That Were Among First to Open Recreational Marijuana Stores, Analysis Finds
Property crime fell sharply in Massachusetts communities that were among the first in the state to open recreational marijuana stores, while violent crime also declined …
Michigan Leads U.S. in Per Capita Marijuana Sales in 2026, New Mexico, Montana and Massachusetts Follow
Legal marijuana markets have generated billions of dollars in sales during the first eight months of 2026, but adjusting those totals for population produces a …
TerrAscend Moves to Dismiss Federal Lawsuit Seeking Return of $8.36 Million Marijuana Tax Refund
TerrAscend USA has asked a federal judge to dismiss the U.S. government’s lawsuit seeking the return of an $8.36 million tax refund, arguing that federal …
Oregon Alcohol Businesses More Than Four Times as Likely as Marijuana Stores to Sell to Underage Decoys
Oregon alcohol businesses have been more than four times as likely as marijuana stores to sell to underage decoys during compliance checks conducted this year, …
Marijuana Taxes Exceed Alcohol Taxes in at Least Eight States, Analysis Finds
Marijuana excise taxes generated more revenue than alcohol-specific taxes and state liquor profits in at least eight states over a recent 12-month period, according to …
Washington Marijuana Enforcement Disputes Advance Toward Formal Hearings at More Than Four Times the Alcohol Rate
Washington marijuana businesses that enter the state’s informal enforcement settlement process have been substantially more likely than alcohol businesses to leave that process without an …
Every Marijuana and Hemp Bill Alive in the U.S. Congress, Ranked by Number of Sponsors
The 119th Congress has seen dozens of marijuana- and hemp-related proposals introduced since lawmakers convened in January 2025, ranging from nationwide marijuana descheduling and banking …
Washington Cannabis Stores Far Outperform Alcohol and Tobacco Retailers in 2026 Youth Compliance Checks
Washington marijuana retailers continue to prevent sales to underage purchasers at a significantly higher rate than stores selling alcohol or tobacco, according to compliance data …
Georgia Medical Cannabis Program Surpasses 41,500 Active Patients, Up 22% Since June
Georgia’s medical cannabis program has surpassed 41,000 active patients, with nearly 5,000 registering since a major expansion took effect July 1. The Georgia Department of …
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