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New York Is Hosting a Free Cannabis Job Fair in Albany on August 11

New York's Capital Region Cannabis Job Fair is Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 10am-4pm at Empire State Plaza in Albany. Free direct hiring, workshops, and headshots. Hosted by OCM, NYSDOL, and the BCIA. 21+. Jul 03, 2026Read article →

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Cannabis Jobs Fell for the First Time Ever, but New York Led the Country in Growth

U.S. cannabis jobs fell 2.7 percent to about 412,500 in early 2026, the first decline ever, as revenue dipped. New York led the nation in growth at roughly 209 percent. 21+. Jun 26, 2026Read article →

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New York's Cannabis Equity Bet Is Beating Its Own Targets

About 55 percent of New York adult-use cannabis licenses are held by social and economic equity businesses, roughly half minority-owned and 47 percent women-owned. Why it matters. 21+. Jun 26, 2026Read article →

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The DEA Is Now Inspecting Medical Cannabis Businesses In Person

The DEA has begun on-site inspections of medical cannabis businesses that registered for federal protections under Schedule III rescheduling. What the visits look like, the $794 fee, and what registration means for operators. Jun 20, 2026Read article →

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Trulieve Becomes the First U.S. Cannabis Company to Trade on the NYSE

Trulieve (TRLV) is now trading on the New York Stock Exchange — the first U.S.-based, plant-touching cannabis company on a major U.S. exchange, made possible by federal Schedule III rescheduling. What it means for the industry. Jun 17, 2026Read article →

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Aurora Posts a Record Year as Germany Approves Europe's First Cannabis Back-Pain Drug

Aurora Cannabis reported record fiscal 2026 revenue of C$321 million on an international-medical pivot, while Germany and Austria approved Vertanical's Exilby, Europe's first cannabis prescription medicine for chronic back pain. Jun 13, 2026Read article →

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New York Is on Pace for $2.6 Billion in Cannabis Sales in 2026

New York's legal cannabis market is on pace for roughly $2.6 billion in 2026 sales, up from $1.69 billion in 2025. Why New York is growing while mature markets soften. For adults 21+. Jun 07, 2026Read article →

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Curaleaf to Exit the Hemp-THC Market Ahead of a Federal Ban

Marijuana MSO Curaleaf says it will exit the hemp-THC market ahead of an expected federal ban. What the move signals about the future of intoxicating hemp. For adults 21+. Jun 02, 2026Read article →

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Cannabis Stocks Are Now on Robinhood. Here's What It Means

U.S. cannabis stocks are now trading on Robinhood, opening the sector to millions of retail investors. What the move means for cannabis companies and the market. For adults 21+. Jun 01, 2026Read article →

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Tennessee Bans THCA July 1 as the Hemp Crackdown Spreads

Tennessee bans THCA and intoxicating hemp products starting July 1, 2026. What the crackdown means for the $30 billion hemp-derived THC market and legal cannabis. Jun 01, 2026Read article →

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The State of State Markets: Where Cannabis Stands in Mid-2026

A mid-2026 snapshot of U.S. cannabis state markets — new launches, maturing markets, consolidation, and the federal tailwinds reshaping retail across the country. Jun 01, 2026Read article →

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Does Rescheduling Change Cannabis Advertising? Why Meta and Google Still Say No

Federal marijuana rescheduling raised hopes for cannabis advertising on Meta and Google. Here's why the platform bans persist — and what could change over time. For adults 21+. May 30, 2026Read article →

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California Cannabis Sales Slip Again as the Biggest Market Cools

California cannabis sales dipped again in Q1 2026 to $956.7 million, down year-over-year, as the largest U.S. market continues to soften. What's behind the slide. For adults 21+. May 29, 2026Read article →

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Wyld Acquires Grön in One of Cannabis's Biggest Edibles Deals

Edibles giant Wyld has acquired fellow edibles maker Grön, combining two of the category's biggest brands. What the deal signals about cannabis consolidation. For adults 21+. May 26, 2026Read article →

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Operators Post Record Quarters as the Industry Gets Disciplined

Cannabis operators are posting record quarters as the industry shifts from expansion to discipline. A veteran's read on consolidation, new state markets, and what it means. May 19, 2026Read article →

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Cannabis Stocks in 2026: The First Real Profits Come Into View

Cannabis stocks in 2026: as 280E tax relief lands, major MSOs like Trulieve, Green Thumb, and Curaleaf could post normalized profits for the first time. May 18, 2026Read article →

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Will Rescheduling's Tax Relief Finally Cut Your Dispensary Bill?

Federal rescheduling ends the punishing 280E tax for cannabis operators. Will the savings lower dispensary prices for consumers, or pad margins? A realistic look. May 06, 2026Read article →

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IRS Confirms Cannabis Tax Relief Applies to All of 2026

Treasury and the IRS confirmed cannabis rescheduling applies to the full 2026 taxable year, letting qualifying medical operators escape 280E for all of 2026 — a major financial benefit. May 04, 2026Read article →

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Cannabis Pharma Could Be a $111 Billion Market by 2032

The cannabis pharmaceuticals market, valued at $4.7 billion in 2025, is projected to hit $111.1 billion by 2032. Why rescheduling and research are accelerating medical cannabis. Feb 10, 2026Read article →

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Five States That Could Legalize Cannabis in 2026

Five states could legalize cannabis in 2026: Florida, Hawaii, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. A look at the expanding U.S. cannabis map and what it means. Jan 15, 2026Read article →