More than 90 members of the U.S. Congress are sponsoring legislation that would remove marijuana from the federal Controlled Substances Act, including 75 House lawmakers supporting the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act and 17 senators backing the newly filed Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). Both proposals would fully deschedule marijuana while allowing …
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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.
Massachusetts Commission Rejects Challenge to Marijuana Legalization Repeal Initiative, Keeping Measure on November Ballot
A Massachusetts commission has rejected an effort to remove a marijuana legalization repeal initiative from the November ballot, clearing the way for voters to decide the fate of the proposal in just a few months. The State Ballot Law Commission issued the decision Tuesday finding that marijuana legalization advocate Kevin Gilnack failed to demonstrate that …
Michigan Marijuana Sales Top $1.48 Billion in First Half of 2026, All-Time Total Surpasses $16.5 Billion
Michigan marijuana retailers sold more than $253.1 million worth of products in June, bringing sales during the first half of 2026 to nearly $1.49 billion, according to newly released data from the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA). Adult-use marijuana sales reached $252,803,635.56 during June, while medical marijuana sales totaled $298,187.95. Combined sales for the month …
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission Approves New Licensing Fees, Tracking and Transportation Rules
The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission has updated its permanent regulations with new licensing fees, product-tracking requirements and transportation rules as the state works to launch its voter-approved medical marijuana program. The changes were approved Monday during the commission’s first meeting since Gov. Jim Pillen signed off on the permanent regulations. Under the updated rules, businesses …
Alabama State Committee of Public Health to Hold Hearing on Marijuana Rescheduling This Week
Alabama officials will hold a public hearing this week as the state considers whether to reclassify marijuana following the Trump administration’s decision to reschedule cannabis under federal law. The Alabama State Committee of Public Health has scheduled the hearing for Wednesday, July 22, and will accept testimony from members of the public and government agencies …
Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Sales Reach $922 Million in First Half of 2026, Up Nearly $50 Million From 2025
Pennsylvania dispensaries sold more than $922 million worth of medical marijuana during the first half of 2026, an increase of nearly $46 million compared with the same period last year. New state data shows dispensaries reported $453,302,829 in medical marijuana sales during the first quarter, followed by $469,173,596 during the second quarter. Combined sales for …
Vireo Growth to Acquire Up to 25 Cannabis Dispensaries and Other Assets From The Cannabist Company
Vireo Growth Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire cannabis operations from The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. across five states in a transaction valued at up to $35 million. The deal includes cultivation, manufacturing and retail assets in Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey and West Virginia. Vireo will pay up to $18.75 million in …
UFCW Endorses Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill
The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) has endorsed legislation to deschedule and regulate marijuana nationwide, saying the proposal would strengthen workplace protections and create better economic opportunities for cannabis workers. The UFCW, which represents thousands of workers in the marijuana industry, announced its support for the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. The …
Florida Medical Marijuana Sales Top 12.1 Billion mg of THC and 4.1 Million Ounces in 2026
Florida medical marijuana treatment centers have now dispensed more than 12.1 billion milligrams of THC and 4.1 million ounces of smokable marijuana in 2026, while the number of registered patients has climbed above 937,500. During the two most recent reporting periods, dispensaries sold a combined 864,239,137 milligrams of THC and 292,386.993 ounces of marijuana in …
California Judge Tentatively Upholds Cannabis Tax Changes Challenged Over Childcare Funding
A California judge has tentatively upheld recent changes to the state’s cannabis tax system, rejecting most of a lawsuit claiming the changes will reduce funding for childcare and other youth programs. The case was filed by Youth Transforming Justice, the East Bay Asian Youth Center and two parents who challenged Assembly Bill 564 and Senate …
