Uncle Sam may still drag his feet on full federal legalization, but the U.S. Census Bureau is certainly paying attention to the receipts. A fresh tally from the feds reveals that states have pocketed over $15.8 billion in marijuana tax revenue across the last five years, clearing a cool $3.5 billion in just the past twelve months. As the bureau dryly noted, the numbers simply … [Read more...] about Uncle Sam Likes His Green Cash-Capped: $15.8 Billion Later, the Feds Can’t Stop Counting Weed Money
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Dream Jobs Don’t Pay the Rent: NY Cannabis Workers Demand Fair Pay
New York’s legal cannabis industry is locked in a battle over worker pay. A coalition of marijuana business owners is asking Governor Kathy Hochul to veto a newly passed bill that sets minimum wage standards for dispensary and farm workers. Operators argue that heavy taxes, steep regulatory delays, and illegal market competition have left them financially drained, making … [Read more...] about Dream Jobs Don’t Pay the Rent: NY Cannabis Workers Demand Fair Pay
Ending Marijuana Criminalization Prevents Financial Ruin for Vulnerable Households
States that have legalized recreational marijuana are experiencing a notable decline in personal bankruptcy rates, according to a recent study. The research suggests this economic benefit is closely tied to a significant drop in marijuana-related arrests. The study, published in the journal Finance Research Letters, analyzed state cannabis laws, personal bankruptcy filings, … [Read more...] about Ending Marijuana Criminalization Prevents Financial Ruin for Vulnerable Households
Cash vs. Cannabis: Mystery Money Tries to Turn Back the Weed Clock
A donor-secretive political group is pouring significant money into ballot measures that aim to undo recreational marijuana legalization in multiple states. Campaign finance filings show that SAM Action Inc., a nonprofit not required to reveal its funders, is the only reported financial backer behind repeal efforts in both Massachusetts and Maine.In Massachusetts, the group has … [Read more...] about Cash vs. Cannabis: Mystery Money Tries to Turn Back the Weed Clock
From Empire State to Higher State: New York’s $2.5 Billion Cannabis Glow-Up
New York’s legal cannabis experiment has officially moved from cautious rollout to full-blown economic force. State officials announced that since adult-use marijuana was legalized, total cannabis sales have surpassed $2.5 billion, marking a major milestone for a market that once seemed stuck in slow motion.Much of that momentum arrived recently. In the past year alone, legal … [Read more...] about From Empire State to Higher State: New York’s $2.5 Billion Cannabis Glow-Up
🌿 High Achievers: Connecticut Blazes Through $24.6 Million in Weed Sales—And That’s Not Even the Munchies Talking
Connecticut just got lit—financially, that is. The state’s cannabis market hit a record-sniffing high in October, racking up roughly $24.6 million in total marijuana sales. That makes it the second-highest month on record since the launch of legal adult-use sales, and it’s got regulators and retailers alike grinning like they just discovered gravity bongs again. The … [Read more...] about 🌿 High Achievers: Connecticut Blazes Through $24.6 Million in Weed Sales—And That’s Not Even the Munchies Talking
New York Distributes First Cannabis Tax Grants to Support Youth Programs
New York State has awarded its first round of community reinvestment grants funded by adult-use cannabis tax revenue, directing $5 million to 50 nonprofit organizations statewide. The funding is focused on programs that benefit young people, particularly those in communities historically affected by drug-law enforcement. The grants are administered through the Community … [Read more...] about New York Distributes First Cannabis Tax Grants to Support Youth Programs
Connecticut Cannabis Sales Reach $24.2 Million in March, Totaling $70 Million in 2025
Connecticut’s cannabis industry maintained strong momentum through March 2025, reporting $24.2 million in sales for the month. This brings the state’s total cannabis revenue for the year to approximately $70 million, reflecting steady consumer demand and continued market expansion.March Sales BreakdownOf the $24.2 million in sales, adult-use cannabis accounted for $17.7 … [Read more...] about Connecticut Cannabis Sales Reach $24.2 Million in March, Totaling $70 Million in 2025
Congressional Progressive Caucus Says Dems Can Legalize MJ By Winning House, Senate Majorities This November
It’s a given that Election Season comes with a slew of messages from all sides, and the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) is throwing its hat in the ring with a new legislative agenda, “a vision for Congress to meet everyday Americans’ urgent needs and rebuild the American dream for the poor, working, and middle class,” according to a recent news release from the … [Read more...] about Congressional Progressive Caucus Says Dems Can Legalize MJ By Winning House, Senate Majorities This November
Feds File Charges Against Maine Weed Grower After Probe Spanning 20 States
A Maine man was arrested and held without bail last week for allegedly operating an unlicensed cannabis operation in a rural area about 60 miles north of Bangor, according to law enforcement officials and court records. Police seized 40 pounds of processed marijuana from a house in Passadumkeag, Maine and arrested Xisen Guo, who is accused of drug trafficking and turning the … [Read more...] about Feds File Charges Against Maine Weed Grower After Probe Spanning 20 States
