A bipartisan group of nine Maine lawmakers has introduced a bill that would allow the creation of licensed medical marijuana farmers’ markets.

Filed today, House Bill 1559 was referred to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs. The measure is sponsored by State Representative Chapman of Auburn and cosponsored by Senators Bickford of Androscoggin and Hickman of Kennebec, along with Representatives Bishop of Bucksport, Boyer of Poland, Eder of Waterboro, Fredericks of Sanford, Lance of Paris, and Supica of Bangor.

If passed into law, the bill would authorize the Office of Cannabis Policy to license medical marijuana farmers’ markets, defined as buildings or spaces where registered caregivers and dispensaries can sell cannabis products directly to qualified patients. These markets would also allow onsite consumption by patients who purchase products.
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Satya Therapeutics, a pioneer in Oregon’s psilocybin therapy landscape, today announced significant achievements underscoring its leadership in the state’s growing psychedelic wellness sector.

The company recently conducted its 900th client session, positioning itself as one of Oregon’s most active service centers, according to a press release sent today. With an estimated 8% of all clients served statewide since the program’s 2023 launch, Satya continues to set benchmarks in accessibility and care. In Q1 2025 alone, the center welcomed 129 clients, reflecting sustained demand despite industry and economic uncertainties.

Satya’s $1,000 all-inclusive sessions-among Oregon’s most affordable – are made possible by its vertically integrated model. The company grows its own psilocybin mushrooms, ensuring quality control and cost efficiency. Andreas Met, COO, emphasized: “Our direct cultivation allows us to offer exceptional value while maintaining rigorous safety standards”.
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Missouri saw its highest-ever monthly marijuana sales total in March, reaching $130.88 million, according to data released today by the Department of Health and Senior Services.

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This figure includes $115.76 million in adult-use sales and $15.12 million from the medical marijuana market.

The March numbers surpass the state’s previous monthly record of $130.5 million, set in December 2024. The surge in sales continues a strong start to the year, bringing Missouri’s total marijuana revenue for 2025 to $360.44 million through the first three months. That total includes $113.21 million in January and $116.16 million in February.
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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company today announced the transfer of its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Hawthorne Collective, Inc., to an independent strategic partner, as part of a broader strategy to separate its cannabis-related investments from its core lawn and garden business.

The Company created The Hawthorne Collective in 2021 as a vehicle to invest in areas of the cannabis industry that are not pursued by its Hawthorne Gardening Company subsidiary, a leader in cultivation supplies such as lighting, nutrients and other materials for cannabis growers and hydroponic cultivators. Included within The Hawthorne Collective’s holdings are investments in Fluent, previously Cansortium, a vertically integrated cannabis company with licenses and operations in Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas and New York.

“The Hawthorne Collective transaction is the initial step in our plan to move our cannabis-adjacent subsidiaries into a separate and independent company as we further our strategic focus on our core lawn and garden business,” said Jim Hagedorn, chairman and CEO of ScottsMiracle-Gro. “For our shareholders, this will reduce the impact of the cannabis sector’s volatility on our Company’s stock and provide opportunities to drive meaningful and immediate value creation through increased investments in our consumer business. As we further advance this plan, we next will look to separate The Hawthorne Gardening Company from ScottsMiracle-Gro by the close of fiscal 2025.
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Oklahoma’s medical marijuana patient count has declined for the fourth consecutive month, continuing a trend that began at the start of 2025.

According to new data from the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, there are 336,798 active patients as of April 2, down slightly from 337,253 in March. That figure was already lower than February’s total of 339,529 and January’s 340,258. In December 2024, there were 340,425 patients.

The drop marks a continued cooldown from the state’s 2022 peak, when monthly totals consistently hovered around or above 380,000. For comparison, Oklahoma had 386,561 patients in January 2022—nearly 50,000 more than the most recent count.
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The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on House Bill 198 on April 15 at 1:40 p.m. in Room 100 of the State House.

The hearing follows the New Hampshire House of Representatives approving HB 198 with a 208 to 125 vote last month. The legislation, introduced by State Representatives Jared Sullivan, Jonah Wheeler, and Heath Howard, would legalize marijuana for individuals 21 and older.

Under HB 198, adults would be allowed to possess up to two ounces of marijuana, 10 grams of marijuana concentrate, and products containing up to 2,000 milligrams of THC. The proposal does not include provisions for licensed retail sales, home cultivation, or public consumption.
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The cannabis edibles market, valued at $12.3 billion in 2024, is on track to skyrocket to $54 billion by 2034, according to a new industry report.

This surge—driven by shifting consumer preferences, growing legalization, and rapid product innovation—represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.9% over the next decade.

As more states and countries embrace marijuana reform, cannabis-infused food products are becoming a mainstream choice for consumers seeking medicinal or recreational effects without smoking. Edibles provide a discreet, convenient, and increasingly diverse method of consumption, making them attractive to new and experienced users alike, notes the report.
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Today, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) transferred $5,459,169 in funds generated by Missouri’s adult-use cannabis program to agencies supporting veterans and public offenders, among others.

DHSS transfers funds generated by Missouri’s adult-use cannabis program to the following recipient agencies:
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Connecticut marijuana retailers brought in $24,247,692 in total sales in March, with $17,702,259 coming from adult-use transactions and $6,545,433 from medical marijuana purchases.

In total, 696,424 marijuana products were sold throughout the month, nearly 80,000 more than in February, according to the state’s Department of Consumer Protection. Products were split between 495,889 for recreational customers and 200,535 for medical patients.

The average price per gram of marijuana in March was $10.27, a modest decline from the $10.58 average in February.
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