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Pennsylvania House Approves Budget Banking on Unlicensed Cannabis SalesLegislation

Pennsylvania House Approves Budget Banking on Unlicensed Cannabis Sales

Pennsylvania's House approved Governor Shapiro's budget Tuesday that includes revenue from recreational cannabis sales—despite the state not having legalized adult-use marijuana yet.

Apr 16, 2026
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Michigan Cannabis Market Posts 7.8% Year-Over-Year Decline in MarchBusiness

Michigan Cannabis Market Posts 7.8% Year-Over-Year Decline in March

Michigan's cannabis market posted $255.5 million in March sales, down 7.8% year-over-year despite monthly growth, as medical sales collapsed to just $0.4 million amid ongoing market saturation.

Apr 13, 2026
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North Carolina Governor Backs Adult-Use Cannabis LegalizationLegislation

North Carolina Governor Backs Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein endorsed his administration's advisory council recommendation to legalize adult-use cannabis, marking a shift for one of the few states without any cannabis program.

Apr 9, 2026
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Ohio Ballot Campaign Against Hemp, Cannabis Rules Falls ShortLegislation

Ohio Ballot Campaign Against Hemp, Cannabis Rules Falls Short

A ballot campaign to repeal Ohio's Senate Bill 56, which modified voter-approved cannabis policies, failed to gather enough petition signatures to qualify for a public vote.

Mar 22, 2026
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Virginia Lawmakers Approve Adult-Use Cannabis Sales FrameworkLegislation

Virginia Lawmakers Approve Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Framework

Virginia's legislature passed a conference bill establishing adult-use cannabis sales, reconciling House and Senate proposals after weeks of negotiations. The measure now awaits Governor Youngkin's signature.

Mar 17, 2026
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Virginia Legislature Sends Adult-Use Cannabis Bill to GovernorLegislation

Virginia Legislature Sends Adult-Use Cannabis Bill to Governor

Virginia's legislature approved a bill creating regulated adult-use cannabis sales, sending it to Gov. Youngkin after reconciling House and Senate versions. The framework includes local opt-out provisions and prioritizes social equity applicants.

Mar 15, 2026
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Virginia Moves Closer to Legal Cannabis Sales as Bills AdvanceLegislation

Virginia Moves Closer to Legal Cannabis Sales as Bills Advance

Virginia's House and Senate advanced companion bills to legalize cannabis sales, moving the legislation closer to Governor Youngkin's desk despite his previous opposition.

Mar 4, 2026
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Virginia Moves Closer to Legal Cannabis Sales After House, Senate VotesLegislation

Virginia Moves Closer to Legal Cannabis Sales After House, Senate Votes

Virginia's House and Senate passed competing cannabis sales bills, setting up negotiations to reconcile differences on licensing, local control, and social equity before the March 15 deadline.

Mar 2, 2026
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Michigan Cannabis Market Sees Sharp 8.3% Drop in January SalesBusiness

Michigan Cannabis Market Sees Sharp 8.3% Drop in January Sales

Michigan cannabis sales fell 8.3% year-over-year to $226.8 million in January, with medical sales collapsing to just $0.4 million as market oversupply and economic pressures weigh on the industry.

Feb 21, 2026
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Massachusetts Cannabis Sales Cross $9 Billion as Winter Storm Drives SpikeBusiness

Massachusetts Cannabis Sales Cross $9 Billion as Winter Storm Drives Spike

Massachusetts' adult-use cannabis market surpassed $9 billion in total sales since 2018, with the milestone coming as residents stocked up ahead of a major winter storm. The state logged $1.65 billion in sales over the past year.

Feb 18, 2026
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Virginia Lawmakers Advance Competing Cannabis Sales BillsLegislation

Virginia Lawmakers Advance Competing Cannabis Sales Bills

Virginia's House and Senate passed competing marijuana sales bills Monday, setting up final votes and negotiations. A separate resentencing measure for past cannabis convictions also advanced.

Feb 17, 2026
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Washington Senate Panel Advances Adult Home Cultivation BillLegislation

Washington Senate Panel Advances Adult Home Cultivation Bill

Washington's Senate Labor & Commerce Committee approved legislation allowing recreational cannabis home cultivation, moving the state closer to ending its decade-long restriction on personal growing.

Feb 4, 2026
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Virginia Proposes $10M Fee for MSOs Seeking Adult-Use LicensesLegislation

Virginia Proposes $10M Fee for MSOs Seeking Adult-Use Licenses

Virginia regulators propose charging MSOs $10 million to convert medical licenses for adult-use sales, while reserving half of new retail licenses for social equity applicants in the state's delayed recreational market.

Jan 28, 2026
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Ohio Cities Collect First Wave of Cannabis Tax RevenueLegislation

Ohio Cities Collect First Wave of Cannabis Tax Revenue

Ohio cities that allowed recreational marijuana dispensaries are receiving their first tax revenue distributions from the state's 10% cannabis excise tax, with funds available for local programs and services.

Jan 25, 2026
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Montana's Adult-Use Cannabis Market Hits $1 Billion MilestoneBusiness

Montana's Adult-Use Cannabis Market Hits $1 Billion Milestone

Montana's cannabis retailers have sold over $1 billion in adult-use products since January 2022, with 2024 setting a new annual record of $327 million in total sales.

Jan 20, 2026
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Missouri Clarifies Medical Patients Can Shop Adult-Use DispensariesLegislation

Missouri Clarifies Medical Patients Can Shop Adult-Use Dispensaries

Missouri cannabis regulators reversed their guidance on medical patients shopping at adult-use dispensaries, placing compliance responsibility on consumers rather than creating hard restrictions between the two markets.

Jan 20, 2026
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Montana's Cannabis Market Crosses $1 Billion in Four YearsBusiness

Montana's Cannabis Market Crosses $1 Billion in Four Years

Montana's recreational cannabis retailers have sold over $1 billion in product since adult-use sales began in January 2022, generating $217 million in state tax revenue.

Jan 18, 2026
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Virginia Lawmaker Files Bill to Launch Adult-Use Cannabis SalesLegislation

Virginia Lawmaker Files Bill to Launch Adult-Use Cannabis Sales

Virginia Del. Paul Krizek has filed legislation to establish recreational marijuana sales and increase possession limits, three years after the state legalized personal use without creating a retail market.

Jan 16, 2026
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Montana Cannabis Sales Top $327M in 2024, Surpass $1B TotalBusiness

Montana Cannabis Sales Top $327M in 2024, Surpass $1B Total

Montana's adult-use cannabis market hit $327 million in 2024, pushing total state sales past $1 billion since 2022. Medical marijuana sales continue declining as patients shift to recreational dispensaries.

Jan 16, 2026
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Michigan Cannabis Sales Show Modest Growth in DecemberIndustry News

Michigan Cannabis Sales Show Modest Growth in December

Michigan's cannabis sales increased in December, up 3.8% sequentially. However, medical sales plummeted by 50.2%, shifting focus to adult-use markets.

Jan 15, 2026
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