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IndustryThe Feds Just Made Cannabis Lab Testing More Accurate

The Feds Just Made Cannabis Lab Testing More Accurate

The National Institute of Standards and Technology added dozens of cannabis compounds to its official reference library of 'chemical fingerprints,' improving lab testing accuracy for rare cannabinoids and contaminants. Why it matters. 21+. Jun 16, 2026Read article → IndustryNew York Passes 600 Dispensaries and $3.3 Billion in Sales

New York Passes 600 Dispensaries and $3.3 Billion in Sales

New York surpassed 600 licensed dispensaries and $3.3 billion in cumulative cannabis sales, growing 73.8% year-over-year. A look at how the market turned around and what's next. Jun 12, 2026Read article → IndustryCan New York's Cannabis Regulator Get the Market Back on Track?

Can New York's Cannabis Regulator Get the Market Back on Track?

New York's Office of Cannabis Management spent years under fire for a slow, messy rollout. Now the market is booming. A look at whether the agency has truly turned the corner. 21+. Jun 06, 2026Read article → IndustryRecord Cannabis Seizures Expose How Far the Illicit Trade Still Reaches

Record Cannabis Seizures Expose How Far the Illicit Trade Still Reaches

A string of large cannabis seizures, including over 1,300 pounds in a single bust and shipments headed to Germany, highlights the scale and global reach of the illicit cannabis trade. 21+. Jun 06, 2026Read article → IndustryNew York Adds 32 More Dispensary Licenses as the Rollout Accelerates

New York Adds 32 More Dispensary Licenses as the Rollout Accelerates

New York's Cannabis Control Board approved 32 new adult-use licenses as the state expands seed-to-sale support and dispensary openings. Inside the accelerating rollout. Jun 05, 2026Read article → IndustryAlabama's Medical Cannabis Market Finally Opens

Alabama's Medical Cannabis Market Finally Opens

Alabama's long-delayed medical cannabis market has opened, starting with one dispensary and 11 more to follow. What it means for patients and the national map. 21+. Jun 04, 2026Read article → IndustryNew York's Medical Cannabis Operators Say They Can't Afford the Millions They Owe

New York's Medical Cannabis Operators Say They Can't Afford the Millions They Owe

New York's registered medical cannabis operators owe the state millions in fees they say they can't afford, exposing the financial strain on the program that started it all. 21+. Jun 02, 2026Read article → IndustryNew York Has Shut 557 Illegal Weed Shops — and It's Working

New York Has Shut 557 Illegal Weed Shops — and It's Working

New York has closed 557 illegal cannabis shops, including 22 in early 2026, as enforcement finally protects the licensed market. What it means for legal dispensaries. May 30, 2026Read article → IndustryA Few Stores Dominate New York's Cannabis Market

A Few Stores Dominate New York's Cannabis Market

New York OCM data shows the top 10 dispensaries account for 29% of statewide cannabis sales and the top half of stores generate 80% of revenue, with Long Island alone at 47% of sales. May 25, 2026Read article → IndustryNew York Bets $6 Million on Its Cannabis Equity Operators

New York Bets $6 Million on Its Cannabis Equity Operators

New York's equity licensees hold 55% of licenses and 77% of adult-use dispensaries. A new $6M Equity Business Development Grant Program offers up to $30,000 per licensee, opening Fall 2026. May 14, 2026Read article → IndustryNew York Plans 200+ Rule Changes and a Gray-Market Crackdown

New York Plans 200+ Rule Changes and a Gray-Market Crackdown

New York's OCM is developing 200+ regulatory amendments and signaling tougher enforcement against the unlicensed market. What the overhaul means for operators and shoppers. May 12, 2026Read article → IndustryTimes Square Is Becoming a Cannabis Destination

Times Square Is Becoming a Cannabis Destination

Dispensary operators say Times Square has become a 'cannabis destination,' drawing tourists and locals to licensed storefronts. What it signals about NYC's legal market. Mar 12, 2026Read article →