Rhode Island’s legal marijuana market generated $9.32 million in sales in February, marking a roughly 4% increase compared to the $8.98 million recorded during the same month in 2025.
Utah Legislature Approves Wide-Ranging Medical Marijuana Regulatory Bill, Sending it to Governor With Veto-Proof Majority
Utah lawmakers have given final approval to legislation making a wide range of changes to the state’s medical marijuana program, sending the measure to the governor’s desk with a veto-proof majority.
Kentucky Medical Marijuana Program Expands to 19 Operational Businesses as Patient Enrollment Nears 20,000
Kentucky’s medical marijuana program continues to expand, with Governor Andy Beshear announcing that 19 licensed businesses are now operational across the commonwealth as the state prepares for broader patient access.
Tennessee Legislation to Legalize Personal Cannabis Cultivation Scheduled for Potential March 11 Votes in House and Senate Committees
Bipartisan Tennessee legislation that would allow adults to cultivate marijuana for personal recreational use has been scheduled for potential votes next week in both chambers of the state legislature.
Connecticut Bill to Replace THC-Based Marijuana Tax Scheduled for Public Hearing Next Week
A Connecticut proposal that would overhaul how the state taxes marijuana has been scheduled for a public hearing on March 11 in the Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.
Texas Original Opens Five Medical Cannabis Dispensaries in Texas to Expand Access for 14,000 Patients
Texas Original has announced the opening of five new locations across Texas, expanding access to medical marijuana for patients enrolled in the state’s Compassionate Use Program.
Minnesota Marijuana Sales Near $40 Million in First Two Months of 2026, Retail Store Count Reaches Well Over 100
According to new data released by Minnesota’s Cannabis Market Monitor, the state has generated nearly $40 million in sales so far this year, with nearly 200 licensed cannabis businesses (including 127 retailers).
Study: No Significant Driving Impairment Found 12 to 15 Hours After Marijuana Use in Frequent Consumers
A study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research finds that frequent marijuana users did not show measurable driving impairment the morning after use, even when detectable levels of THC remained in their blood and oral fluid.
Virginia Legislature Unanimously Approves Bill Updating Medical Marijuana Labeling and Allowing Home Delivery
Virginia lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that updates labeling standards for medical marijuana products while explicitly authorizing delivery directly to registered patients, sending the proposal to the governor’s desk with unanimous support.
Study Finds Hundreds of Industrial Uses for Marijuana Plant Waste
A review of hundreds of peer-reviewed studies published in the journal Cannabis & Cannabinoid Research finds that leftover material from the marijuana plant—often treated as waste—may have significant value across numerous industries, including textiles, bioplastics, fuels and food products.
