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Feds highlight cannabis tax revenue earned by states (Newsletter: September 11, 2026)
Congressman: WI can legalize marijuana in 2027; New IL medical cannabis licenses; Study: CBD for athletic recovery; CA marijuana packaging rules op-ed
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
A newly updated report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that states have collected more than $15.8 billion in marijuana tax revenue over the past five years—including more than $3.5 billion in the last year.
- “And the numbers keep growing,” the federal agency said.
Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) told Marijuana Moment that his home state of Wisconsin is poised to legalize marijuana next year—especially if his party wins control of the legislature in the November elections, but perhaps even if Republicans maintain a majority under new leadership for the 2027 session.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation issued new licenses to 37 existing recreational marijuana dispensaries that will now allow them to also sell medical cannabis—which officials called the “biggest expansion of the medical cannabis market in Illinois since 2016.”
A new scientific review of CBD use by athletes found that it “supports post-exercise recovery depending on dosage and delivery but does not directly enhance performance.”
- “Oral or sublingual CBD reduces biochemical markers of muscle damage (creatine kinase, myoglobin) and subjective delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) within 48-72 h post-exercise.”
CannaShark Consulting’s Adrian A. Holguin argues in a new Marijuana Moment op-ed that California cannabis businesses should start taking action now to comply with the state’s new packaging rules, even though they don’t take effect until 2028.
- “Artwork gets locked with the printer weeks or months before the run. Then the boxes sit in a warehouse until they are used.”
/ FEDERAL
President Donald Trump again pledged to institute the death penalty for some people who sell illegal drugs.
Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) tweeted, “Our veterans took an oath to defend this country — making the ultimate sacrifice if necessary. Many bring back the invisible scars of the battlefield, with an estimated 20 to 40 veterans take their own lives every day. Congressional lag on advancing psychedelic therapy treatments cannot be tolerated. This medicine works. This medicine saves veteran lives. The time is NOW to deliver the proper care that our veterans need to heal from the invisible wounds of trauma. It’s the least we can do to thank America’s heroes for their service.”
/ STATES
The Kentucky legislature’s Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee held a hearing on medical cannabis issues.
A federal judge rejected a lawsuit challenging Connecticut hemp restrictions.
A New York appeals court held a hearing on a lawsuit challenging the state’s marijuana social equity business financing policies.
California regulators announced a recall of marijuana products because the cannabis used to make them was produced under unsanitary conditions and that the cultivation practices did not conform with pesticide statutes and regulations.
Missouri regulators posted the results of a random lottery drawing of marijuana microbusiness license applicants.
Maryland regulators issued a request for information from nonprofit organizations interested in managing the state’s Cannabis Incubator Facility.
Oklahoma regulators issued a warning about fraudulent scam emails targeting medical cannabis businesses.
New Jersey regulators took action on marijuana business licensing and disciplinary issues.
The Nevada Cannabis Advisory Commission will meet on Monday.
The Alaska Marijuana Control Board will meet on September 22.
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/ LOCAL
Champaign County, Illinois is using marijuana revenue to fund Flock cameras.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study found that “purified CBD was efficacious in a broad range of pediatric epilepsies, and was well tolerated as an adjunctive antiseizure medication.”
A review concluded that “psilocybin-assisted therapy may reduce heavy alcohol consumption in some individuals with” alcohol use disorder.
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The Global Commission on Drug Policy published a brief advocating that the rights, needs, experiences and voices of children and young people be included in the development of drug policy.
The Hemp Beverage Alliance elected new board of directors members.
/ BUSINESS
Records related to Curaleaf and its investment transactions are reportedly being investigated by the British Columbia, Canada Securities Commission.
Shield Compliance published a survey of cannabis business operators’ views on rescheduling, hemp and banking.
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