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Washington State recreational cannabis sales drop 21% amid oversupply, taxes, illicit market

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July 8, 2026

[#item_full_content] Washington state’s licensed recreational cannabis market reports revenue falling from about $1.4 billion in 2021 to roughly $1.1 billion last year, a 21% drop in four years, with industry… Washington State recreational cannabis sales drop 21% amid oversupply, taxes, illicit market Read More

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