A new state-commissioned report concludes that Hawai‘i’s current cannabis market, which includes the state’s medical cannabis market and hemp-derived cannabinoid sales, is already worth between $16.5 million and $32 million per month, and could grow to as much as $95 million per month within five years if recreational marijuana is legalized.
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Latest cannabis news covering legalization, legislation, court rulings, business developments, research, sales data, regulatory updates and policy changes across the U.S.
Survey of 400 Budtenders Reveals How They Learn About Products, Make Recommendations, and Influence Cannabis Purchasing Decisions
A new industry survey released by Tether, based on responses from roughly 400 Budtenders, offers a detailed look at how cannabis retail workers learn about products, what influences their recommendations, and what actually shapes consumer purchasing decisions inside stores.
Tennessee: Bipartisan and Bicameral Lawmakers File “Freedom to Farm Act” to Legalize Cannabis Cultivation for Everyone 21+
Tennessee State Representative Antonio Parkinson (D) and Senator Janice Bowling (R) have filed the “Right to Farm Act” in their respective chambers. The proposal would allow those 21 and older to grow cannabis at a private residence.
Epigenetic “Switch” May Help Breeders Boost Hemp Flavonoids and Cannabinoids, Study Finds
A study in Frontiers in Plant Science reports that “chromatin opening”, a form of epigenetic regulation that helps control whether genes are easy or hard to activate, may play a central role in why some cannabis varieties produce more flavonoids and cannabinoids than others.
Over 80% of Hemp-Derived CBD Products Are Inaccurately Labeled, Many Have No CBD, Johns Hopkins Study Finds
A study published by Cannabis & Cannabinoid Research found that most hemp-derived CBD products sold as haircare items, cosmetics, and foods or drinks did not match what their labels claimed, including products that said they were verified by third-party testing.
Connecticut Bill Would Replace THC-Based Marijuana Tax With Flat Excise Tax
A new bill filed today in the Connecticut Legislature would fundamentally change how marijuana is taxed in the state, moving away from a potency-based model and toward a simple flat excise tax.
Rhode Island Marijuana Sales Reach $10.19 Million in January, 6% Increase From Previous Year
Rhode Island’s legal marijuana market generated $10.19 million in legal cannabis sales during January, marking an increase of over 6% from the $9.57 million sold in January 2025. Although this doesn’t top the record-setting $10.49 million sold in December, it comes close.
Aurora Reports Record Medical Marijuana Revenue in Q3, Shifts Further Away From Consumer Market to Expand Global Medical Footprint
In its fiscal third quarter, Aurora Cannabis Inc. posted record medical marijuana revenue, strong cash flow, and rising margins while signaling an even deeper retreat from Canada’s adult-use market in favor of expanding its global medical footprint.
West Virginia Bill Would Let Doctors Decide Who Qualifies for Medical Marijuana, Removing Set Condition List
A bill filed today in the West Virginia House of Delegates would change how patients qualify for medical marijuana by shifting the decision from a rigid list of conditions to the professional judgment of a physician.
Tennessee Lawmaker Files “Pot for Potholes Act,” Proposing Legal Marijuana Market to Fund Roads and Communities
State Representative Aftyn Behn (D) has once again filed legislation in the Tennessee House that would create a comprehensive recreational marijuana program, using the resulting tax revenue to fund highway projects, local governments, and community reinvestment efforts across the state.
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