Massachusetts cannabis dispensaries sold an eye-popping $1.64 billion last year, according to statistics released Thursday by the state Cannabis Control Commission. That’s a new annual record for the state’s marijuana market, which launched recreational cannabis sales in 2018, the commission said in a press release. “We’re looking ahead to continued …

Key Ohio legislator shifts focus from state cannabis laws, puts hemp in his crosshairs
A crucial Republican legislative leader at the Ohio state Capitol this week confirmed that he’s no longer planning to pursue further restrictions on state marijuana laws, after learning more about the nuances of cannabis policy from a colleague. Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman told News 5 Cleveland that changing marijuana …

Colorado cannabis sales continued downward slide in November
The Colorado marijuana market continued to struggle in November, according to the latest sales figures from the state Department of Revenue, which showed yet another monthly decrease, this time to a low unmatched in nearly eight years. In November, Colorado dispensaries sold a grand total of $109.2 million, including $97.3 …

Analysis: Steep Declines in Teen Marijuana Use in States With Regulated Cannabis Markets
“Over a decade into state-level cannabis legalization, the data is unequivocal: Legalization does not increase youth cannabis use.” The post Analysis: Steep Declines in Teen Marijuana Use in States With Regulated Cannabis Markets appeared first […]