Ohio’s race for governor could have major implications for the state’s marijuana market, with Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton offering voters two notably different public records on cannabis policy. Ohio voters legalized adult-use marijuana in 2023 with 57% support for Issue 2, and recreational sales began in August 2024. But the market has …
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California Marijuana Sales Reach $323 Million in June, Nearly $2 Billion Sold in First Half of 2026
California’s legal marijuana market brought in $323,143,771 in sales in June, bringing the state’s total for the first half of 2026 to nearly $1.95 billion. According to data from Seattle-based research firm Headset, June’s total was nearly identical to the roughly $322 million sold in June 2025, showing a stable year-over-year market despite ongoing challenges …
President Trump Urges Senate Majority Leader John Thune to Hold Vote on SAFE Banking Act
According to a senior advisor to President Trump who spoke with The Marijuana Herald, the president recently held a phone call with Senate Majority Leader John Thune in which he urged him to allow a full Senate vote on the SAFE Banking Act, the bipartisan marijuana banking legislation which was refiled recently in both the …
American Bankers Association Urges Congress to Pass SAFE Banking Act to Expand Banking Access for Marijuana Businesses
The American Bankers Association is urging congressional leaders to pass the SAFE Banking Act of 2026, arguing that the bipartisan proposal is needed to give banks legal clarity to serve state-licensed marijuana businesses and related service providers. In a July 1 letter sent to House and Senate leaders, ABA Chief Policy Officer Naomi Camper expressed …
Virginia Cannabis Control Authority Seeks Public Feedback on Future Marijuana Regulations
The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) is seeking feedback from the public and stakeholders as it prepares regulations for the state’s upcoming retail marijuana market. The CCA launched a survey Monday, which is open through July 21 and gives consumers, business owners, community organizations, health advocates and others a chance to weigh in on how …
Maine Marijuana Sales Reach Nearly $120 Million in First Half of 2026, With June Sales Topping $20.6 Million
Maine’s adult-use marijuana market brought in $20,688,125 in June, keeping sales nearly identical to June 2025 despite a notable drop in prices. According to data from the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy, licensed retailers recorded 425,839 transactions in June, with the average price per gram of marijuana flower at $6.04. The June total is just …
High Tide Adopts Shareholder Rights Plans to Maintain Cannabis License Compliance and Protect Investors
High Tide Inc. announced today that its board of directors has approved the adoption of two shareholder rights plans designed to help the company remain compliant with cannabis laws in Canada while also protecting shareholders in the event of an unsolicited takeover attempt. The Calgary-based cannabis retailer, which trades as HITI on the Nasdaq and …
Curaleaf Resumes Trading Under CURLF Following Completion of Reverse Split Transition Period
Curaleaf Holdings announced today that its subordinate voting shares have resumed trading under the OTC trading symbol CURLF, following the completion of a temporary transition period tied to the company’s recent reverse stock split. Curaleaf, which trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CURA and on the OTCQX Best Market, said the return …
Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Top $800 Million in 2026, Generating $125 Million in Tax Revenue
Massachusetts’ marijuana market has sold over $800 million worth of legal product so far in 2026, generating $125 million in tax revenue, according to new data from the Cannabis Control Commission. As of June 14, adult-use marijuana sales in Massachusetts totaled approximately $740 million for the year, while medical marijuana sales reached $64.7 million. Combined, …
D.C. Council Holds Public Hearing on Four Medical Cannabis Bills
The D.C. Council recently held a public hearing covering four different medical cannabis-related proposals, including one that would allow alcohol manufacturers to produce medical cannabis beverages and one to extend conditional medical cannabis licenses. The hearing, held by the Committee of the Whole and chaired by Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D), focused on B26-0259, B26-0346, …
