The Drug Enforcement Administration is considering two applications from a California company seeking federal authorization to import flowering marijuana and cannabis derivatives while also manufacturing pharmaceutical-grade marijuana for research. Biopharmaceutical Research Company, based in Castroville, California, submitted separate applications July 14 to become a federally registered importer and bulk manufacturer of marijuana, marijuana extract and …
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Gallup: U.S. Marijuana Smoking Ties Record High as Cigarette Use Remains at Record Low
The percentage of Americans who say they smoke marijuana has returned to the highest level ever recorded by Gallup, while cigarette smoking remains at a historic low. According to Gallup’s latest Consumption Habits poll, 17% of U.S. adults say they smoke marijuana, tying the record set in 2023. The figure is up from 14% in …
Ohio Marijuana Sales Reach $777 Million in 2026, Up 28% From Same Period Last Year
Ohio’s legal marijuana market has generated more than $4.15 billion in sales since medical sales began in 2019, including approximately $777 million during the first seven months of 2026, according to data from the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control. This marks a roughly 28% increase from the $605 million sold during the same period in …
Aurora Cannabis Pushes Back on Curaleaf Hostile Bid, Disputes Claims About International Business
Aurora Cannabis is pushing back against claims made by Curaleaf Holdings in support of its hostile takeover bid, arguing that Curaleaf has understated the strength of Aurora’s international medical marijuana operations and financial performance. In a statement issued August 24, Aurora said its board and a newly formed special committee of independent directors are continuing …
The 10 States Selling the Most Marijuana in 2026, Led by California, Michigan and Florida
Legal marijuana sales continue to generate billions of dollars every month across the United States, but a relatively small number of states account for much of the country’s regulated market. Nationwide legal marijuana sales reached approximately $2.56 billion in July, the most recent full month of nationwide data available. The total includes recreational marijuana markets …
Michigan GOP Governor Nominee John James Pledges to Repeal or Reduce 24% Marijuana Wholesale Tax
Michigan Republican gubernatorial nominee John James says he will seek to repeal or sharply reduce the state’s 24% marijuana wholesale tax if elected governor, making the levy a central part of a broader cannabis policy platform released August 19. The wholesale tax took effect January 1 and is imposed in addition to Michigan’s existing 10% …
Canada Sets New Monthly Cannabis Sales Record at CA$517.8 Million in June
Legal cannabis sales in Canada reached a new monthly record in June, with retailers reporting CA$517.761 million in sales, according to newly released federal data. The June total, released by Statistics Canada, surpassed the previous record of CA$510.367 million set in May, an increase of about 1.4%. May’s sales were originally reported at about CA$485 …
Iowa Proposes Allowing Out-of-State Patients to Join Medical Cannabis Program, Reduce Fees for Veterans
Iowa health officials are proposing rules that would allow qualified out-of-state residents to participate in the state’s medical cannabidiol program, implementing legislation (House File 990) approved earlier this year. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services says the proposed changes would remove the program’s longstanding residency requirement, which previously limited participation to permanent Iowa …
Former Massachusetts Cannabis Chair Files Whistleblower Lawsuit Against State Treasurer, Alleging Retaliation Over Marijuana Oversight Concerns
Former Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O’Brien has filed a lawsuit against State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, the Commonwealth and the commission, alleging she was retaliated against after raising concerns about regulatory failures and possible misconduct within the state’s marijuana industry. The complaint, filed August 20 in Suffolk Superior Court, alleges that Goldberg improperly disclosed …
Lawful Hemp Protection Act Gains Two New Bipartisan Cosponsors in U.S. House
The bipartisan Lawful Hemp Protection Act has gained two new cosponsors in the U.S. House, bringing the total number of lawmakers backing the proposal to six. Representatives Gabe Evans (R-CO) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) formally joined H.R. 9830 today as official sponsors. Their additions bring support for the measure to three Republicans and three Democrats. …
