A resolution filed this week in the Missouri House would ask voters to rewrite the state constitution to impose significantly tighter restrictions on how marijuana can be advertised and promoted.
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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.
Maryland Marijuana Sales Top $1.17 Billion in 2025, December Posts Second-Highest Month on Record
Maryland’s legal marijuana market closed out 2025 with one of its strongest months on record, posting $102,646,893 in total sales during December, according to new data released by the Cannabis Administration. The figure marks the second-highest monthly total since legalization, trailing only May 2025, when sales narrowly reached about $102.7 million.
Marijuana Policy Project Working to Legalize Recreational Cannabis in Pennsylvania, Hawaii, New Hampshire, and Louisiana in 2026, Medical Cannabis in Multiple Other States
The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) says it is actively preparing for a series of major cannabis policy fights across the country, including multiple potential ballot initiatives and legislative campaigns.
Kentucky Lawmakers File Bill to Expand List of Medical Cannabis Conditions, Allow Home Grow
Legislation filed today in the Kentucky House would make sweeping changes to the state’s medical marijuana program, including allowing registered patients and caregivers to grow a limited number of marijuana plants at home.
Kentucky Opens Second Medical Marijuana Dispensary and First Processing Facility
Kentucky’s medical marijuana program marked another milestone this week as Governor Andy Beshear announced the opening of the state’s second licensed dispensary and the launch of its first medical marijuana processor, signaling that product availability is set to expand in the coming weeks.
Washington Bill Would Set Framework for Interstate Marijuana Commerce
Legislation filed today in the Washington House by Representative Sharon Wylie (D) would lay out how the state’s legal marijuana system would handle interstate commerce if and when federal law changes to allow it. The bill was referred to the Consumer Protection & Business Committee.
Michigan Cannabis Sales Top $3.2 Billion in 2025 as Price Drops to All-Time Low of $58 Per Ounce
Michigan’s legal marijuana market closed out 2025 with another strong month, according to a new December report from the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency, showing continued high sales volumes, low retail prices and steady growth across the licensed industry.
Utah Bill Would Remove Criminal Penalties for First-Time Marijuana Possession of Up to 14 Grams, Reduce Penalties for Subsequent Offenses
Legislation filed yesterday in the Utah House by State Representative Grant Miller (D) would significantly reduce criminal penalties for people caught using or possessing small amounts of marijuana, continuing a gradual shift away from harsher enforcement for low-level offenses.
Curaleaf Opens 160th U.S. Retail Location With New Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Florida
Curaleaf has expanded its national retail footprint with the opening of a new medical marijuana dispensary in Lauderhill, Florida, marking the company’s 160th retail location in the United States and its 71st in Florida.
Study: Cannabis-Infused Beverages Linked to Reduced Alcohol Use and Fewer Binge Drinking Episodes
A new study published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs finds that marijuana-infused beverages may help some adults cut back on alcohol consumption, adding to a growing body of research on substitution effects between marijuana and alcohol.
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