Senate Bill 5206, introduced last month by Senators Drew MacEwen (R), Chris Gildon (R), and Derek Stanford (D), was approved today by the Senate Committee on Labor and Commerce.

The bill proposes updates to Washington’s regulations on marijuana advertising, expanding allowable signage for licensed retailers while imposing new restrictions on content and placement.

If enacted, SB 5206 would allow marijuana retailers to display up to four signs on the exterior of their licensed premises, up from the current limit of two. These signs must be affixed to the building or displayed in windows, with each limited to a maximum size of 1,600 square inches. Smaller signs under 512 square inches that do not include branding, such as those indicating store hours or ATM availability, would not be classified as advertising.
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Legal marijuana sales in Anchorage, Alaska, surpassed $108 million in 2024, generating over $5.4 million in local tax revenue, according to newly released data from the Anchorage Finance Department’s Treasury Division.

The data shows that total taxable marijuana and marijuana product sales in Anchorage for the year reached $108,484,831. The municipal retail sales tax on these transactions totaled $5,424,144. Monthly sales remained strong throughout the year, with peaks in March ($9.3 million), October ($9.8 million), and July ($9.3 million). Anchorage has a population of around 286,000, meaning that on average, every resident purchased around $380 worth of cannabis in 2024.

Compared to 2023, when total marijuana sales reached approximately $112.8 million, Anchorage saw a slight decline in overall revenue, attributed to a modest drop in pricing. Marijuana remains a key economic driver in the city, contributing millions in tax revenue that supports local government functions.

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Toker’s Guide is seeking cannabis enthusiasts to fill 30 remaining positions for marijuana reviewers across Florida, Maryland, Virginia, New York, and Washington, D.C.

The company, which operates an online dispensary directory, is offering these roles to individuals who can evaluate legal cannabis products, provide detailed reviews, and capture high-quality photos. Initially 35 roles were available in December, with five positions now filled and 30 still open to potential applicants.

Currently, five positions remain open in Florida, 14 in Maryland, four in Virginia, one in New York, and six in Washington, D.C. While most of the work can be done remotely, applicants must be able to travel for product pick-ups. In Florida, where adult-use marijuana remains illegal, applicants must hold a medical marijuana card.
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A bill introduced today in the Minnesota Senate would expand financial support for cannabis microbusinesses by increasing state-backed loan amounts and streamlining approval processes.

Senate File 1449, sponsored by State Senators Aric Putnam and Lindsey Port, was referred to the Senate Jobs and Economic Development Committee upon introduction. The bill proposes raising the maximum state contribution to cannabis microbusiness loans from $50,000 to $75,000, and from $150,000 to $200,000 if matched by private investment. It also mandates that loan applications receive a final decision within 30 days, with applicants notified within 14 days if additional information is needed.

The legislation allows microbusinesses to renew loans annually for up to six years and permits partial or full forgiveness of loan interest or principal for borrowers who meet all requirements and stay current on payments for at least three years. Additionally, nonprofit organizations administering the loan program would be allowed to retain interest payments to cover operational costs, and they must publicly report average interest rates twice a year.
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Maryland’s marijuana industry recorded $94,544,842 in total sales for January 2025, according to newly released data from the Maryland Cannabis Administration.

Of that total, $71 million came from adult-use sales, while the remainder was from medical marijuana purchases.

The average price per gram in January was $9. Dried marijuana flower led product sales, accounting for $54 million in revenue. Concentrates followed with $28.3 million, while edibles brought in $11.8 million. The remaining sales fell into the “other” category.
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Over $144 million worth of marijuana was sold legally in Massachusetts in January 2025, exactly matching the total for January 2024.

According to data released today by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), licensed marijuana stores and dispensaries sold $144.6 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products in January, the same amount as January 2024.

In January 2025, recreational marijuana sales reached $132.9 million, up from $127.4 million the previous January. However, medical marijuana sales declined from $17.2 million in January 2024 to $11.7 million in January 2025. The CCC attributes the shift to more patients opting for the recreational market.
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Senate Bill 558, introduced by State Senator Floyd Prozanski (D) in January, is scheduled for a public hearing today in the Oregon Senate Judiciary Committee.

(Photo credit: John Rosman/OPB).

The bill would expand how marijuana businesses can distribute samples, allowing them to provide products at temporary events and to their workers—giving businesses more flexibility in marketing and employee access to marijuana items.

If passed, the bill would permit licensed marijuana producers, processors, wholesalers, and retailers to share samples with other licensees at trade shows and similar gatherings registered with the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC). Marijuana wholesalers would also be allowed to sell products directly to retailers at these events, a move that could streamline business transactions. Additionally, the legislation would let producers distribute marijuana seeds and immature plants to licensed workers, while producers, wholesalers, and processors could provide limited samples of usable marijuana, concentrates, extracts, and packaged cannabinoid products to their employees.

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