Vermont’s legal marijuana market generated $10.52 million in sales in February, according to new data released by the state’s Department of Taxes.

February’s figure is nearly identical to the $10.6 million sold during the same month last year.

So far in 2025, licensed marijuana retailers in Vermont have sold $22.06 million worth of product, an uptick from the $21.08 million sold during the same period in 2024. February’s sales brought in an estimated $1.47 million in tax revenue, contributing to a year-to-date total of $2.09 million. The state applies a 14% excise tax on all retail marijuana and marijuana product sales.
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The Montana House of Representatives gave approval today to a resolution urging the federal government to enact the SAFER Banking Act, advancing it through its second reading with one final vote remaining for full passage.

Senate Joint Resolution 5, which received Senate approval last month in a 35 to 14 vote, was given overwhelming approval today by the full House, by a vote of 60 to 40. It now awaits a third and final reading before being officially adopted.

The resolution calls on Congress to pass the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act, a federal proposal that would allow financial institutions to lawfully serve state-licensed marijuana businesses. This would include providing basic banking services such as checking accounts, debit card processing, and access to loans. It would also allow marijuana businesses to take standard IRS deductions currently unavailable due to federal prohibition.
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The New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) held its monthly public meeting at The City University of New York, highlighting significant strides made in the cannabis industry. 

The agenda included the approval of nearly 100 additional adult-use licenses across the marketplace, a robust market analysis from the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), and the announcement of two pivotal education initiatives aimed at fostering a responsible workforce and informed cannabis community: the Responsible Workforce Training program, which provides comprehensive safety education to workers in the cannabis industry, and the Higher Education campaign, which expands access to cannabis educational materials for consumers.

“Education is the foundation of a safe, inclusive, and sustainable cannabis industry,” said Felicia A.B. Reid, OCM’s Acting Executive Director. “With the launch of these two programs—one focused on preparing our workforce and the other empowering consumers—we are making critical investments in the people at the heart of this industry. Whether you’re pursuing a career in cannabis or simply want to make informed decisions as a consumer, these initiatives will provide the tools and knowledge needed to participate responsibly and confidently in New York’s legal market.”

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Legislation that would block police from using the smell of marijuana as the sole reason to search a vehicle is set for a public hearing in the Illinois House of Representatives.

Senate Bill 42, which passed the Senate in a 33 to 20 vote earlier this month, is scheduled for a hearing in the House Judiciary Committee on April 29 at 4:00 p.m. in Room D-1 of the Stratton Building. The measure is designed to prevent law enforcement from stopping, searching, or detaining drivers or passengers based solely on the odor of cannabis, provided they are at least 21 years old.

The proposal also eliminates a current requirement that marijuana must be stored in an odor-proof container when transported in a vehicle.
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Legal marijuana sales in British Columbia reached $72.05 million in March 2025, marking a 15.9% increase compared to the $62 million sold in the same month last year.

This strong performance brings the province’s total marijuana sales for 2025 to $215 million, according to the research firm Headset.

The average price of a gram of dried flower in March was $8.57, while eighths were priced at $25 and concentrates at $38 per gram. These prices reflect a consistent market from recent months.
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The Washington Legislature delivered two cannabis-related measures to Governor Bob Ferguson today.

Washington State’s Capitol Building.

Senate Bill 5403 was given approval by the Senate in a 39 to 9 vote earlier this month, and it passed the House 57 to 37. Today, the measure was officially delivered to Governor Ferguson.  Also sent to Governor Ferguson is Senate Bill 5206, which passed the House 72 to 23, and the Senate 39 to 9.

SB 5403 caps the number of cannabis retail licenses any individual or group of related investors can control at five. It also blocks management or branding agreements that effectively link separate retailers under shared ownership, branding or profit-sharing arrangements.
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North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong (R) today signed House Bill 1203 into law, formally adding regulated edible products to the state’s medical marijuana program.

Cannabis lozenge.

Introduced in January by Representative Jim Vetter (R) with a bipartisan roster of cosponsors, the bill cruised through the Legislature with a 42 to 3 Senate vote on April 4 and a 70 to 21 House vote on April 15.

Under HB 1203, only state-approved manufacturing facilities may produce edibles, and dispensaries must secure written authorization from the Department of Health and Human Services before stocking or marketing them. The law confines edibles to lozenges and square, geometric food items such as bars or chews to discourage products resembling common candies. Each package must be child-resistant, resealable, opaque and limited to 50 milligrams of THC in total, with serving-by-serving potency clearly displayed. Labels must use black Arial font and include THC content per piece, full ingredient lists and manufacturer information.
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