Utah’s medical marijuana generated nearly $17 million in sales in May, according to a new report released by the Department of Health & Human Services. The state’s May 2026 report shows Utah had 114,090 patients with active medical marijuana cards as of the end of the month, up from 113,202 in April. That’s an increase …
Rhode Island Marijuana Sales Top $50 Million Through May, Slightly Ahead of 2025 Pace
Rhode Island marijuana sales reached $10.41 million in May, bringing the state’s 2026 total to just over $50 million through the first five months of the year, topping the about $48 million sold during the same period in 2025. According to data from the Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission and Metrc, licensed marijuana retailers sold …
New South Wales Proposal Would Be First in Australia to Let Medical Marijuana Patients Drive With THC in Their System
Legislation set to be introduced in New South Wales would make it the first state in Australia to create a legal pathway for medical marijuana patients to drive with THC in their system, replacing a strict zero-tolerance approach. The proposal, announced by Premier Chris Minns, would apply only to people with a full, unrestricted driver’s …
Iowa Governor Signs Bill Doubling Number of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries, Allowing Out-of-State Patient Registration
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds (R) has signed legislation that will double the number of medical marijuana dispensaries in the state, a notable expansion for one of the nation’s more restrictive medical marijuana programs. House Bill 990, signed Tuesday, increases Iowa’s dispensary cap from five to 10. The bill was approved by lawmakers with broad bipartisan …
Rhode Island Cannabis Licensing Bill Advances in House and Senate
A bicameral proposal to restart Rhode Island’s cannabis retail licensing process advanced out of committees yesterday, positioning both the House and Senate versions for possible floor votes tomorrow. Senate Bill 3313 and House Bill 8544 were both recommended for passage on June 2, with the Senate version placed on the Senate calendar for Thursday June …
Study: Higher Marijuana Taxes May Reduce Legal Sales and Lower Tax Revenue
A study published online today by the International Journal of Drug Policy found that higher marijuana taxes are associated with lower legal sales, while tax increases may also lead to larger-than-expected price hikes for consumers. Researchers from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center examined state-published marijuana tax revenue and sales data from January 2014 through …
Study: Cannabis-Based Medicines Linked to Reduced Tics in Tourette Syndrome Patients
A new study published in Neuroscience found that cannabis-based medicines were associated with significant reductions in tics and premonitory urges among adults with Tourette syndrome. The study was conducted by researchers from Al-Andalus University for Medical Sciences, Addis Ababa University, the University of Ibadan and other institutions. Researchers reviewed cohort studies and randomized controlled trials …
Empire State Green Standard Alliance Applauds Passage of Landmark Cannabis Inversion Enforcement Bill
The Empire State Green Standard Alliance (ESGSA) today applauded the New York State Legislature for “passing S8951B/A10698B, landmark legislation designed to combat cannabis inversion and provide regulators with powerful new tools to protect consumers and the integrity of New York’s legal cannabis market.” The legislation originated from ESGSA’s first-ever white paper on cannabis inversion, that …
Curaleaf Reverse Stock Split to Take Effect Friday
Curaleaf Holdings confirmed today that its previously announced 1-for-3 reverse stock split will take effect on Friday, reducing the number of outstanding subordinate voting shares by roughly two-thirds while keeping the company’s trading symbols unchanged. The company, one of the largest marijuana operators in the U.S. and international markets, said its subordinate voting shares will …
Minnesota Marijuana Sales Reach New Monthly High in May as Retail Market Nears 300 Licensed Businesses
Minnesota’s legal marijuana market reached a new monthly high in May, with $28 million in combined adult-use and medical sales, according to new data from the state’s Office of Cannabis Management. Adult-use sales accounted for $18 million of the total, while medical marijuana sales reached $10 million. The May total brings Minnesota’s 2026 marijuana sales …
