The legal cannabis market in the United States continued to generate steady sales in June, with nearly $2.5 billion in purchases. This brings the nationwide total for the first half of 2026 to around $14 billion, putting the market on pace to reach nearly $30 billion in sales for the full year. Based on an …
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Trulieve Eyes September Launch for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Austin, Dallas and San Antonio
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. is preparing to open three medical marijuana dispensaries in Texas this fall, marking a major expansion into one of the nation’s most restrictive cannabis markets. The multistate operator is targeting September openings for locations in Austin, Dallas and San Antonio, according to renovation filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation …
Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Set New Monthly Record at $170 Million in June, Near $1 Billion in 2026
Massachusetts’ legal cannabis market generated $170 million in sales during June, establishing a new monthly record for the state’s legal market and bringing the total for 2026 to nearly $1 billion. Licensed adult-use marijuana businesses reported approximately $156.4 million in sales during the month, while medical marijuana treatment centers recorded another $13 million, according to …
Arizona Collects Nearly $150 Million in Marijuana Taxes During First Half of 2026
Arizona collected nearly $150 million in marijuana-related taxes during the first six months of 2026, slightly exceeding collections during the same period last year. This is according to new data released today by the state’s Department of Revenue. From January through June, total collections reached $149,549,586, an increase of approximately $3.37 million, or 2.3%, compared …
Tilray Launches First Medical Cannabis Product in Panama
Tilray Medical has commercially launched its first medical cannabis product in Panama, expanding the company’s presence in Latin America. The company announced that Tilray Oral Solution CBD100 has been shipped from its European Union Good Manufacturing Practice-certified production facility in Portugal. The prescription product will be distributed through Farmacias Arrocha, a major pharmacy network operating …
Trulieve Named One of TIME’s America’s Best Companies for 2026
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. has been named to TIME’s America’s Best Companies 2026 list, making it one of just two cannabis companies included in the national ranking. Green Thumb Industries also made the list. The annual list, compiled by TIME and Statista, recognizes 1,000 U.S. companies based on employee satisfaction, financial performance and transparency surrounding sustainability …
Aurora Cannabis Becomes First Marijuana Company Named to TIME Canada’s Best Companies List
Aurora Cannabis announced today that it has been named to TIME’s Canada’s Best Companies 2026 list, becoming the first cannabis company to receive the recognition. The annual ranking, compiled by TIME in collaboration with Statista, evaluated Canadian companies with at least US$100 million in revenue and positive three-year revenue growth. Companies were assessed based on …
New Mexico Marijuana Sales Reach $46.9 Million in June, First-Half Total Climbs to Nearly $285 Million
New Mexico’s legal cannabis industry generated nearly $47 million worth of cannabis products in June, pushing the state’s total sales for the first six months of 2026 to $285 million. According to newly released data from the New Mexico Cannabis Control Division, total marijuana sales reached $46,937,513.27 in June. Adult-use sales accounted for $37,193,443.20, while …
Virginia Lawmakers Push Back on “Unequivocally False” Claims That Budget Legalized Underage Marijuana Possession
Two Virginia lawmakers are pushing back against what they describe as widespread misinformation claiming that recently enacted state budget language temporarily legalized marijuana possession or distribution by minors. In a joint statement released today, Delegate Paul Krizek (D) and Senator Lashrecse Aird (D) said reports circulating online incorrectly suggested that changes included in the state’s …
Massachusetts Initiative to Repeal Recreational Cannabis Legalization Officially Qualifies for November Ballot
Massachusetts voters will officially decide this November whether to repeal much of the state’s voter-approved marijuana legalization law after election officials certified that the initiative has qualified for the statewide ballot. The Elections Division within the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Office notified organizers on Thursday that the campaign submitted enough valid signatures during the second …
