California’s legal cannabis market generated $311,089,042 in sales in April, bringing the state’s year-to-date total to roughly $1.21 billion, according to data from the research firm Headset. This resulted in around $180 million in tax revenue. The April total follows $310,443,862 in January, $277,545,874 in February and $306,342,409 in March. Combined, licensed cannabis retailers in …
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Arkansas Medical Marijuana Patient Count Reaches 115,501
Arkansas now has 115,501 active medical marijuana patients, according to new data released by the state’s Department of Health. According to updated figures from the Arkansas Department of Health, the state had 115,501 active medical marijuana patients as of May 2. That’s an increase of 226 from the roughly 115,275 active patients reported in March, …
Virginia Coalition Urges Governor Spanberger to Allow Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Bills Take Effect July 1
A coalition of marijuana reform organizations, businesses, advocates and law enforcement voices will send a letter tomorrow to Governor Spanberger urging her to allow legislation establishing a regulated adult-use marijuana market to take effect July 1. “We write to urge you to allow SB 542, HB 642, and the related enforcement legislation, SB 543, to …
Utah Medical Marijuana Sales Reach $16.9 Million in April, Patient Count Tops 113,000
Utah’s medical marijuana market continued to grow in April, with sales reaching nearly $17 million and the number of active patients climbing above 113,000, according to the state’s latest monthly report. The report, released, shows Utah had 113,202 patients with active medical cannabis cards as of the end of April. That’s up from 112,093 at …
North Carolina Bill Would Place Marijuana Decriminalization and Medical Marijuana on 2026 Ballot
A North Carolina bill filed today would place two marijuana-related constitutional amendments before voters in the November 2026 election, one to decriminalize possession for all adults and another to legalize possession for medical use. Senate Bill 1072 was filed by State Senators Kandie Smith (D), Caleb Theodros (D) and Paul Lowe (D). Under the proposal, …
New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission Announces New Board Leadership
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) has elected Harris Laufer as Chair and Jacqueline Ferraro as Vice Chair, who will lead fellow Commissioners Amelia Mapp and Krista Nash. “New Jersey has built a strong foundation for a safe, equitable cannabis market, and I am honored to step into this role at such a pivotal …
Florida Medical Marijuana Sales Reach Record $179.7 Million in April, Tops $659 Million in 2026
Florida’s medical marijuana market reached a new monthly record in April, with licensed dispensaries generating $179,708,279 in sales, according to data from the research firm Headset. April’s total is over $10 million more than the $168,587,745 sold in March, and roughly $30 million more than the $148,435,322 in sales generated in February. In January, sales …
Rhode Island Marijuana Sales Top $39.6 Million Through April, Outpacing 2025 Total
Rhode Island marijuana retailers sold more than $39.6 million worth of products through the first four months of 2026, putting the state slightly ahead of last year’s pace. This is according to new data released today by the Cannabis Control Commission. According to data from the Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission and Metrc, legal marijuana …
Cannabix Delivers Marijuana Breath Test to Workplace Drug Testing Clinic in Canada
Cannabix Technologies has delivered its Marijuana Breath Test products to a drug and alcohol testing clinic serving workplace clients in eastern Canada, marking another step in the company’s push to bring breath-based THC testing into workplace safety programs. The Vancouver-based company said the delivery was completed through an authorized reseller. The clinic provides drug testing …
Green Thumb Files DEA Registration Applications Following Federal Rescheduling of Medical Marijuana
Green Thumb Industries has filed applications with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to register certain state-licensed medical marijuana operations under the new federal pathway created following the rescheduling of medical marijuana to Schedule III. The company announced the move Monday, making it one of the most notable multistate operators to publicly confirm it is pursuing …
