New Mexico marijuana retailers sold $48.7 million worth of products in April, bringing the state’s 2026 total to nearly $200 million. According to newly released data from the Regulation & Licensing Department, April sales reached $48,723,768.70, with adult-use marijuana accounting for $38,345,172.02 of that total. Medical marijuana sales accounted for $10,378,596.66. There were 1,204,900 marijuana …
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New Hampshire Legislature Approves Bill Allowing Medical Marijuana Operators to Use Greenhouse Cultivation
New Hampshire legislation that would allow medical marijuana alternative treatment centers to operate greenhouse cultivation locations has been given approval by the state’s legislature and will soon be sent to Governor Kelly Ayotte. The House adopted an “ought to pass” motion for Senate Bill 468 by voice vote, moving the measure forward after it previously …
Pakistan Approves Funding to Launch Government-Run Cannabis Regulatory Office in Islamabad
Pakistan’s federal cabinet has approved funding to help launch the country’s new government-run Cannabis Control and Regulatory Authority headquarters in Islamabad. The Economic Coordination Committee approved a Rs. 100 million technical supplementary grant for renovation and operational work tied to the authority’s new headquarters. The amount is equal to roughly $359,000 based on current exchange …
Massachusetts Committee Takes No Action on Initiative to Repeal Legal Marijuana Sales, Supporters Now Face Final Signature Push
A Massachusetts legislative committee has taken no action on an initiative backed by prohibitionists that would repeal the state’s adult-use marijuana market, allowing supporters of the measure to move toward a second round of signature gathering for the November ballot. The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions recommended “no action” on House Bill 5002, titled …
Kentucky Inspector General Review Finds Medical Marijuana Licensing Process Was Fair and Transparent
Kentucky’s Office of Inspector General has released an independent review finding that the state’s medical marijuana licensing process was fair, transparent and free of irregularities. The review, conducted by the Finance and Administration Cabinet’s Office of Inspector General, examined the Office of Medical Cannabis’ process for reviewing applications and awarding the state’s first medical marijuana …
New York Approves 32 New Adult-Use Marijuana Licenses, Bringing Statewide Total to 2,259
New York regulators have approved 32 additional adult-use marijuana licenses, bringing the statewide total to 2,259 as the state’s legal market continues to grow. The Cannabis Control Board approved the licenses today during a meeting in Long Island, while also considering dozens of renewals, amendments and other regulatory actions tied to the state’s expanding marijuana …
Colorado House Passes Bill to Allow Temporary Marijuana Hospitality Events
Colorado’s House of Representatives voted 33 to 31 yesterday to pass legislation that would allow licensed marijuana hospitality businesses to host temporary events where adults could legally consume marijuana. House Bill 1117, sponsored by Representative Naquetta Ricks (D), has now been assigned to the Senate Finance Committee for consideration. If approved by the Senate and …
Minnesota Marijuana Sales Reach $25 Million in April, 2026 Total Tops $85 Million
Minnesota marijuana sales continued to climb in April, with licensed retailers selling around $25 million worth of products, according to newly released state data. The April total includes approximately $15 million in adult-use marijuana sales and $10 million in medical marijuana sales. That brings Minnesota’s 2026 total to roughly $85 million through the first four …
Massachusetts Cannabis Regulators to Host First EquityWorks Virtual Career Fair on May 20
Massachusetts marijuana regulators will host their first EquityWorks Virtual Cannabis Career Fair on May 20, offering job seekers a chance to connect with licensed businesses, receive career guidance and learn more about opportunities in the state’s legal marijuana industry. The event, hosted by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, will run from 10 a.m. to 4 …
Connecticut Legislature Sends Cannabis Bill Expanding Medical Access and Revising Hemp Rules to Governor
Connecticut lawmakers have sent Governor Ned Lamont a wide-ranging cannabis bill that would expand access to the state’s medical marijuana program, revise portions of its hemp laws and create new rules for infused beverages. House BIll 5350 was transmitted to Lamont today after the House concurred with Senate changes, clearing the final legislative hurdle for …
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