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Louisiana Lawmaker Proposes Task Force to Study Adult-Use Cannabis

Louisiana Rep. C. Denise Marcelle has introduced HCR 111 to create a state task force studying recreational marijuana legalization. The panel would examine policy issues and deliver recommendations to lawmakers.

May 14, 2026

Michigan Cannabis Sales Drop 4.3% Year-Over-Year in April

Michigan cannabis sales totaled $258.6 million in April, down 4.3% year-over-year despite a slight monthly increase. Medical sales plummeted 24.1% annually as the adult-use market dominates.

May 13, 2026

Virginia Legislature Rejects Spanberger's Cannabis Sales Amendments

Virginia lawmakers rejected Gov. Spanberger's amendments to the cannabis sales bill Thursday, returning it unchanged to her desk and risking a veto that could further delay the state's legal retail market.

Apr 25, 2026

Virginia's Cannabis Market Hangs in Balance After Legislative Clash

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger must decide the fate of the state's adult-use cannabis market after lawmakers rejected her amendments to a retail sales bill, potentially delaying the launch indefinitely.

Apr 23, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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