Missouri’s legal marijuana market continues to set milestones, with November breaking the monthly sales record.

According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, $128.07 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products were sold in November, surpassing all previous monthly totals. Of this, $113.03 million came from recreational sales, while medical marijuana sales accounted for $15.04 million.

With November’s figures included, year-to-date sales for 2024 have reached approximately $1.23 billion. Cumulative all-time marijuana sales in Missouri now total $3,150,040,000, underscoring the strong demand in the state since the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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The United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, highlighted the urgent need for a human rights-based approach to drug regulation, saying the war on drugs has been “completely and utterly” a failure.

Volker Türk.

Speaking at the ‘Dealing with Drugs II’ conference in Warsaw on Thursday, Türk said “Criminalisation and prohibition have failed to reduce drug use and failed to deter drug-related crime. These policies are simply not working – and we are failing some of the most vulnerable groups in our societies”.

The High Commissioner’s address comes amid a surge in illicit drug production and distribution.
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Good Day Farm has unveiled the largest medical cannabis dispensary in the Southern United States.

Good Day Farm’s flagship store located in Lake Charles, LA.

Located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the nearly 10,000-square-foot flagship store represents a significant expansion for the company and a milestone for the region’s cannabis industry.

The dispensary, situated at 3005 L’Auberge Boulevard, combines an extensive product selection with a modern shopping experience that the company says is tailored to both first-time users and seasoned consumers. According to a press release, “Good Day Farm is Louisiana’s largest medical cannabis grower and most trusted brand, well known for its award-winning gummies, premium flower, flavorful vapes and convenient, bestselling pre-rolls.”
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Members of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) are exploring the possibility of allowing public marijuana consumption in designated settings, similar to alcohol consumption in bars.

The CCC has been collecting input from local governments and stakeholders on the idea of establishing cannabis cafes.

“This is exciting. This is a massive opportunity in a lot of areas,” said Commissioner Kimberly Roy during today’s meeting, which focused on proposed concepts for marijuana-friendly cafés , tasting rooms, and events.
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Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has announced a sweeping legislative effort to ban all forms of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the state.

Senate Bill 3, introduced in collaboration with State Senator Charles Perry, aims to eliminate the sale of consumable THC products, which Patrick claims pose a significant threat to public health and safety.

Patrick linked the proposal to concerns over unregulated THC products proliferating in Texas communities. “Since 2023, thousands of stores selling hazardous THC products have popped up across the state. These stores not only sold to adults but targeted Texas children and exposed them to dangerous levels of THC”, said Patrick.
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There has been nearly half a billion dollars in marijuana sold legally so far this year in New Mexico.

According to data released today by the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department, recreational marijuana sales in November totaled $36,558,103.49. Combined with $11,244,933.11 in medical marijuana sales, the monthly total is $47,803,036.62 across 1,165,068 transactions. The figure is roughly on par with October’s $48.5 million and marks an increase from September’s $46 million.

Year-to-date sales now stand at approximately $490 million. Since April 2022, total marijuana sales have reached $1,457,412,012.52 across 32,087,262 transactions. Of this, adult-use sales account for $1,017,748,867, while medical marijuana sales make up $439,663,153.

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The NFL and the players’ union have overhauled their substance abuse policy, significantly raising the THC threshold for a positive test and reducing penalties for missed tests.

The changes were detailed in a memo sent to players and agents on Wednesday, according to reports.

The allowable THC level for a positive test has increased from 150 ng/ml to 350 ng/ml. THC, the active compound in marijuana, is known for its psychoactive effects.
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