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Licensed cannabis dispensaries in Ohio sold more than $44 million worth of cannabis during the first month of adult-use sales, according to state data.

Past 30-day use of cannabis and hallucinogenic drugs among adults aged 19-50 have remained at “historically high levels” in the U.S. while past-month and daily alcohol use continued a decade-long decline among adults aged 19-30, with binge drinking reaching all-time lows.

California Attorney General Bob Ronta said police officers last week busted a retail burglary ring that targeted cannabis shops, leading to nearly two dozen arrests.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) signed a bill establishing a cannabis research program at the University of Mississippi to investigate the safety, efficacy, and therapeutic benefits of medical cannabis.

The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association and Wisconsin Tribal Task Force on Cannabis this week announced the launch of the Wisconsin Wellness campaign to push for legalizing medical cannabis in the state.

Former President Trump breaks with Governor Ron DeSantis and many Republicans, backing Florida’s adult-use cannabis amendment while urging restrictions on public use to avoid ‘Democrat-run cities’ scenarios.

Legal battles are delaying Alabama’s medical cannabis rollout, leaving thousands of patients in limbo as both regulators and licensees push for court approval to start operations.

A campaign to change medical cannabis laws in Arkansas is pushing forward with additional signatures to expand medical cannabis access, aiming to ease patient certification and allow home cultivation.

A lawsuit filed this week in New York on behalf of three licensed hemp retailers is accusing the state’s cannabis officials of “trampling” on their constitutional rights by conducting “military-style raids” as part of their crackdown on the sale of illegal cannabis products.

Maine individuals can apply to have their criminal histories for some cannabis crimes sealed under a law that took effect this month; the law applies to crimes that are now legal following the state’s adult-use cannabis reforms.

Cannabis regulators in Rhode Island are considering changes to the state’s cannabis packaging rules, including allowing the use of color. Current regulations require only neutral colors to avoid attracting children.

Cannabis sales in New York have exceeded $260 million during the first half of 2024 and third-quarter sales are on track to surpass the previous quarters, according to the Office of Cannabis Management.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) has no immediate plans to grant mass pardons for Ohioans with low-level cannabis offenses, which can negatively impact employment, housing, and higher education opportunities.

North Dakota Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus estimates the state could generate $7.281 million every two years in adult-use cannabis taxes based on a 5% sales tax rate.

The latest Gallup poll found that Americans view cannabis as the least harmful legal drug while cigarettes are seen as the most harmful legal drug.

South Dakota lawmakers this week voted to raise the price of a medical cannabis business license by nearly 70%. Officials say the change will cover the program’s administrative costs.

Mike Tyson’s cannabis brand Tyson 2.0 has started selling boxing glove-shaped gummies in Colorado after the state banned people-shaped edibles, which includes the company’s ear-shaped chews that memorialize the boxer’s infamous 1997 match against Evander Holyfield.

A federal judge in Wyoming recently dismissed the lawsuit challenging a state-wide ban on intoxicating hemp products. The suit was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be brought back to the court.

Minnesota cannabis officials have received 1,817 applications for cannabis industry licenses. The first licenses will go to social equity applicants, and regulators have verified social equity status for 2,307 individuals, mostly veterans and people with cannabis-related convictions.

The Cannabis Marketing Association is partnering with GetCannaFacts to equip cannabis operators with the resources needed to educate, inform, engage, and attract new customers.

Tilray Brands, Inc., announced this week it has agreed to acquire four craft breweries including Hop Valley Brewing Company, Terrapin Beer Co., Revolver Brewing, and Atwater Brewery.

Two organizations linked to North Dakota medical cannabis companies have provided the vast majority of the funds behind New Economic Frontier, the campaign pushing the state’s current adult-use legalization initiative.

The Maine Public Utilities Commission has rejected a proposal to proactively report high electricity consumption to police; the proposal was meant to detect the unlawful cultivation of cannabis.