Washington D.C.’s medical cannabis market continued its record-setting pace in July 2025, with licensed businesses reporting $8,844,000 in total sales—the second-highest monthly total since the program launched. The figure represents a roughly 5% increase from June’s $8.4 million and nearly doubles the $4.49 million reported in July 2024, underscoring the rapid expansion of the city’s …
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Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission and Clinical Therapeutics Announce Call for Cannabis Research Papers, Deadline September 15
Elsevier, the Publisher of Clinical Therapeutics, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission’s Research Department, has issued a call for papers to be featured in a specialty issue titled, “Cannabis Research and Policy: A Joint Exploration of Past and Future Therapeutic Agency.” Clinical Therapeutics is a peer-reviewed medical journal with a large international audience of scientists and …
Connecticut Marijuana Sales Top $160 Million in 2025, Price Per Gram Down 26%
Licensed marijuana retailers in Connecticut reported $24,289,038 in sales during July, bringing the year-to-data total above $160 million, according to new data from the Department of Consumer Protection. July’s figure includes $18,252,583 from adult-use purchases and $6,036,455 from medical marijuana.
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Patient Count Falls to Lowest Level Since June 2020
Oklahoma’s medical marijuana program continues to see a sharp decline in active patient licenses, with August’s count dropping to 318,578—the lowest level recorded since June 2020. The new figure marks the eighth consecutive month of decline, down from 326,828 in July and well below the 2022 peak of nearly 387,000 patients.
Oklahoma Initiative Campaign to Legalize Cannabis Expands Petition Availability to Over 400 Locations in 100+ Cities
Oklahoma’s push to legalize recreational marijuana has rapidly expanded its reach, with petitions to support the measure now available for signing in more than 400 locations across over 100 cities statewide. Organized by Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action, the campaign behind State Question 837 has built a widespread signing network to make participation as convenient …
Vermont Marijuana Industry Generates $72 Million in Sales in First Half of 2025, Nearly 10% Increase Compared to 2024
Vermont’s legal marijuana market continued its steady expansion through the first six months of 2025, posting higher sales and excise tax revenue compared to the same period last year. Between January and June 2025, taxable marijuana sales reached $71.85 million, generating $10.92 million in excise tax revenue. That marks an increase from the first half …
Anchorage Assembly to Vote on Allowing Marijuana Cafes With Onsite Smoking
The Anchorage Assembly will vote Tuesday on an ordinance to allow licensed marijuana cafes where adults can purchase and smoke on site, aligning the city with other Alaska communities that already permit onsite consumption. The proposal was introduced by East Anchorage Assembly member George Martinez, who said the change reflects the intent of voters when …
Florida Cannabis Legalization Initiative Poised to Make November 2026 Ballot
A federal court ruling has removed what was considered the biggest obstacle to a Florida marijuana legalization initiative, all but ensuring its place on the November 2026 ballot. The Smart & Safe Florida campaign, which is working to qualify the initiative, had challenged a law signed earlier this year by Governor Ron DeSantis that severely …
Arts, Beats & Eats Festival in Royal Oak, Michigan to Feature Cannabis Lounge Including Dab Bar and Rolling Station
For the third consecutive year, Arts, Beats & Eats, taking place August 29 to September 1, is welcoming back a cannabis lounge hosted by House of Dank. Known as DankWay, the lounge will be located on 7th Street between Washington and Center in Royal Oak, giving adults 21 and older a designated space to purchase …
New Study Identifies Universal Genetic Marker for Early Sexing of Marijuana Plants
Researchers from University College Dublin have developed what they call a breakthrough method to determine the sex of cannabis plants at an early stage of growth. The study, published in Planta, introduces CsPDS5, a highly conserved genetic marker that enables precise, affordable, and reliable sex identification using a simple PCR-based assay.
