Legal cannabis markets in the United States generated over $2.3 billion in total sales in March, and nearly $6.6 billion for the first quarter of the year. This is according to an analysis by The Marijuana Herald of state-level cannabis sales figures. The data was provided by state regulatory agencies, and when that wasn’t possible …
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Pennsylvania Poll: Marijuana Legalization Support at 69% Among Voters, Rising to 72% With Safety Measures Included
A new poll conducted by Susquehanna Polling & Research shows that the vast majority of Pennsylvania voters support creating a legal system to regulate and tax marijuana. According to the survey, 69% of likely voters support regulating and taxing marijuana for adults 21 and older. That support rises to 72% when the proposal is paired …
Florida’s 2026 Medical Marijuana Sales Near 6 Billion mg of THC as Dispensary Count Tops 750 for First Time
Florida’s medical marijuana market added another strong week of sales, with new data from the Office of Medical Marijuana Use showing that dispensaries sold 439,815,049 milligrams of THC and 149,389.938 ounces of smokable marijuana during the reporting period covering April 3 through April 9. That brings Florida’s 2026 total to 5,946,524,061 milligrams of THC and …
Missouri Marijuana Sales Reach $131.09 Million in March, With Recreational Purchases Setting a New Monthly Record
Missouri’s legal marijuana market brought in $131.09 million in sales in March, driven by a new monthly record for recreational purchases. According to the latest state figures from the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, adult-use marijuana sales totaled $119.15 million during the month, the highest monthly total since legal sales launched in the …
Virginia Governor Expected to Request Amendments to Bill Legalizing Recreational Cannabis Sales Ahead of Midnight Deadline
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is expected to request multiple amendments today to legislation that would legalize licensed recreational marijuana sales, with the possibility of a sweeping rewrite still on the table as the midnight deadline approaches. Under state law, the governor has until 11:59 p.m. on April 13 to take action on the measure. Her …
Michigan Marijuana Sales Reach $255 Million in March, All-Time Total Tops $15.7 Billion, Industry Supports 40.7k Jobs
Michigan’s marijuana market generated $255,478,220.79 in combined medical and adult-use sales in March, according to a new monthly report from the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency. That total included $255,064,160.51 from the adult-use market and $414,060.28 from medical marijuana sales. Compared to the $276,946,009 sold in March 2025, overall sales were down by about 7.8%. However, …
White House Schedules Two New CBD Policy Meetings for April 16 and 17
The White House has scheduled two new meetings tied to the FDA’s cannabidiol (CBD) enforcement policy, adding to the five stakeholder discussions that already occurred earlier this month. According to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs calendar, Groff North America Inc., a company involved in hemp genetics and botanical operations, is scheduled to meet …
Alabama’s Medical Marijuana Market Set to Launch May 4
After years of delays, court fights and repeated licensing setbacks, Alabama’s medical marijuana industry is now on the verge of opening its first dispensary. State officials say Callie’s Apothecary is expected to begin operations in Montgomery on May 4, making it the first dispensary to launch under Alabama’s medical marijuana law. The opening is expected …
Connecticut Marijuana Sales Top $24 Million in March, $71 Million in Q1, as Prices Fall Nearly 30%
Connecticut’s legal marijuana market brought in $24,123,469 in sales in March, pushing the state’s year-to-date total to $71,014,100, according to new state data released today. That puts the market slightly ahead of the roughly $70 million generated during the first three months of 2025, continuing a trend of steady growth even as retail prices continue …
Maryland Marijuana Sales Top $100 Million in March as 2026 Total Reaches $292 Million
Maryland’s legal marijuana market brought in $100,878,456 in sales in March, pushing the state’s year-to-date total for 2026 to $292 million and continuing a steady upward trend despite a notable drop in prices. Of the March total, roughly $82 million came from the adult-use market, with $18 million coming from medical cannabis sales. The latest …
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