Massachusetts Reaches $10 Billion Milestone in Marijuana Sales, Officials Eye Further Growth
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) has announced that the state has reached a significant milestone in marijuana sales, with over $10 billion in combined medical and recreational cannabis sales since the recreational market launched in 2018. The state’s adult-use sales alone reached $1.65 billion in 2025, with officials predicting an even higher sales record in 2026.
The CCC has also announced plans to launch social consumption lounges, which are expected to further boost the industry. Additionally, the commission is working to remove regulatory hurdles and create a more equitable and effective cannabis industry.
According to CCC Chair Shannon O’Brien, the cannabis industry in Massachusetts has continued to mature, with the number of cannabis businesses reaching an all-time high. The commission is also preparing for potential changes related to social consumption and research opportunities, following President Donald Trump’s directive to federally reschedule cannabis.
In related news, Massachusetts election officials have scheduled a hearing to investigate a complaint challenging the signature gathering process for a proposed ballot initiative to roll back the state’s marijuana legalization law. The initiative, which aims to effectively recriminalize recreational cannabis sales, could imperil tax revenue used to support substance misuse treatment efforts and other public programs.
The Massachusetts legislature has also been considering several bills related to marijuana, including a proposal to double the legal marijuana possession limit for adults and revise the regulatory framework for the state’s adult-use cannabis market. The commission has launched an online platform to help people find jobs and training opportunities in the state’s legal cannabis industry.
Overall, Massachusetts has made significant progress in its marijuana industry, with officials working to create a safe, equitable, and effective market for consumers.
