Washington D.C.’s medical marijuana market reached a new monthly high in April, with total sales hitting $10,404,293, according to a report (PDF) from the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration. That’s up from $9,300,768 in March and $8,521,316 in February, and marks a 16.2% increase from the $8,955,050 sold in April 2025. The district’s patient base …
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Colorado Marijuana Official Acknowledges Illegal Hemp Products in Licensed Market Are Far More Widespread Than Publicly Known
An official with Colorado’s Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) has privately acknowledged that illegal hemp-derived products being sold through the state’s licensed marijuana system appear to be far more widespread than regulators have publicly detailed. During a recent virtual meeting with representatives from Colorado Leads, a marijuana industry trade group, Kyle Lambert, deputy senior director of …
Delaware House Committee Advances Bill to Regulate Intoxicating Hemp Products Through Licensed Marijuana Market
A Delaware bill that would place hemp-derived THC products under the state’s marijuana regulatory system advanced out of a House committee yesterday, May 14. House Bill 395 was reported out of the House Health & Human Development Committee with three favorable votes and six members voting on its merits. The measure is now eligible for …
New Jersey Bill to Revise Hemp Beverage Rules and Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licensing Advances Through Two Committees
A New Jersey bill that would revise the state’s rules for hemp, intoxicating hemp beverages and medical marijuana dispensaries advanced through two Assembly committees on May 14, the same day a companion measure was filed in the Senate. Assembly Bill 5051 was reported out of the Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee with amendments …
Study: Marijuana and CBD Commonly Used to Reduce Alcohol Consumption Among Harmful Drinker
A new study published in Substance Use & Misuse found that marijuana and cannabidiol (CBD) were among the most commonly reported strategies for reducing alcohol consumption among adults with harmful drinking patterns. The study, conducted by researchers from Florida Atlantic University, University of California San Diego, University of Central Florida and Old Dominion University, surveyed …
New Jersey Marijuana Sales Set New Monthly Record in April, 2026 Total Tops $412 Million as Adult-Use Retailers Reach 323
New Jersey’s legal marijuana market recorded $108,903,170 in adult-use sales in April, a new monthly high. The April total represents a 20% increase from April 2025, when licensed retailers sold $90,785,383 worth of recreational marijuana, according to new data released by the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission. It also follows $105,619,747 in sales in March, $94,802,746 …
New Hampshire House Passes Bill Adding Total THC to Hemp Definition
The New Hampshire House passed legislation today that would revise the state’s hemp definition to include total THC concentration, which would count THCA toward the state’s 0.3% THC limit for hemp. Senate Bill 461 was approved by the House in a voice vote after lawmakers adopted an amendment to the measure. The bill previously cleared …
Virginia Marijuana Resentencing Bill Expected to Be Signed Into Law Today
According to multiple advocates and lawmakers who worked on the proposal, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is expected to sign Senate Bill 62 into law today, creating a process for courts to revisit certain felony marijuana sentences tied to conduct that occurred before the state legalized possession. The legislation, filed by State Senator Louise Lucas (D), …
U.S. House Approves Amendment Allowing VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Marijuana to Veterans
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved an amendment that would allow Department of Veterans Affairs doctors to help veterans access state-legal medical marijuana programs. The amendment, filed by U.S. Representatives Brian Mast (R-FL), Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Dina Titus (D-NV), was approved by voice vote as part of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and …
U.S. Army Says 95% of Marijuana Conviction Waivers Were Already Being Approved Before Policy Change
The U.S. Army’s decision to end its waiver requirement for recruits with a single marijuana possession conviction came after officials determined the review process was approving nearly every case anyway. Col. Angela Chipman, chief of the military personnel accessions and retention division, said waivers for a single marijuana-related conviction were being approved at a 95% …
