Marijuana Sales Hit Record Highs In These 6 US States: Is Marijuana Outpacing Alcohol?
Marijuana sales hit record highs in six U.S. states in August, as surging demand for adult-use cannabis led to unprecedented revenue across several regions. As Marijuana Moment reported, states that broke their sales records include Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri and New York, with each state reporting significant increases in both adult-use and medical marijuana markets.
Record-Breaking Sales Across Six States
Michigan led the way, with retailers generating $295.4 million in total sales, including $1.26 million from medical cannabis, according to the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency. Missouri followed, setting a record $110 million in adult-use purchases, contributing to $126.15 million in total sales for the state.
In Connecticut, combined medical and adult-use marijuana sales reached $25.6 million …