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Hochul Signs Cannabis Labor Bill After Deal to Drop the Wage Board

Hochul signed S10643 on Oct. 28, ending New York's mandatory cannabis labor peace agreements. A deal to scrap the wage board still needs a legislative vote. Oct 31, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

DEA Issues Its First Medical Marijuana Registrations. New York Isn't Among the Seven States

DEA registered 900-plus medical dispensaries in seven states, none in New York. Its list shows 73 NY applicant locations and a Nov. 29 supply chain deadline. Oct 31, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

Federal Hemp Limits Are Set for Nov. 12 and Dec. 11. Here's What That Means in New York

Federal hemp limits are set for Nov. 12 (synthetics) and Dec. 11 (most THC). New York's 10 mg package cap far exceeds the federal 0.4 mg. No fix has passed. Oct 31, 2026Read article → Business

New York's Dispensary Openings Slowed Sharply This Summer, State Data Shows

New York reported 712 open cannabis retailers in October, down from 717. State data shows just 41 store openings in Q3 2026, versus 69 and 70 in the prior two quarters. Oct 13, 2026Read article → Business

Deer Park Dispensary Promises 30-Plus Kiosks. Long Island Still Has Only 17 Legal Stores

Hypotency, a licensed CAURD dispensary at 880 Grand Blvd. in Deer Park, plans a fall opening. Suffolk has only 17 open legal stores and Nassau has none. Oct 13, 2026Read article → Policy

Proposed Schedule Would Push Rescheduling Lawsuit Into February 2027

DOJ and 11 challengers proposed D.C. Circuit briefs running to Feb. 2027 in the suit over marijuana's Schedule III move. Here's what it means for New York. Oct 13, 2026Read article → Industry

New York Approves Its First Cannabis Research License for a Clinical Drug Trial

New York approved its first cannabis research license Oct. 1, 2026, letting a Williamsville site test VER-01, an oral THC extract for sciatica, vs. placebo. Oct 09, 2026Read article → Business & Markets

New York Cannabis Growers Face a Busy Fall: Four Dates to Know

NY cannabis growers face Oct. 22 and Oct. 31 OCM deadlines, a nursery license window opening Nov. 5 and an equity growers' working group open to Nov. 6. Oct 09, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

Massachusetts Votes on Ending Legal Weed Sales Nov. 3. Here's What It Means for New York

Massachusetts votes Nov. 3, 2026 on Question 8, which would repeal legal recreational cannabis sales. What it does, the polls and what it means for NY. Oct 09, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

New DOJ Rule Makes It Easier for Cannabis Users to Regain Gun Rights

The DOJ finalized a firearm-rights restoration rule that excludes marijuana use from drug-based disqualifications, following the Supreme Court's 9-0 Hemani decision. What the change means for cannabis consumers, including in New York. 21+. Aug 18, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

Marijuana Rescheduling Hits the Home Stretch: Final Briefs Are In

The DEA's marijuana rescheduling hearing concluded after 11 days of testimony, with final post-hearing briefs due August 17, 2026. Medical and FDA products already moved to Schedule III; the broader decision is pending. What it means for New York. 21+. Aug 18, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

New York Triples Its Cannabis Community Reinvestment Fund to $15 Million

New York's cannabis Community Grants Reinvestment Fund rose to $15M with 423 applicants, plus a $15M grassroots pilot. Who qualifies, status in Oct 2026. Aug 14, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

A Federal Bill Would Regulate Hemp THC Drinks Like Alcohol

A bipartisan bill would let 5 mg hemp THC drinks stay legal for 21+ under alcohol-style rules. The federal deadline is now Dec. 11. What it means in New York. Aug 10, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

New York to Equity Owners: Control Your Business or Lose the License

New York's Gotham Buds ruling explained: what the CCB found, what 'sole control' requires of CAURD owners, and where the case stands in October 2026. Aug 07, 2026Read article → Business & Markets

New York Passes 705 Open Dispensaries as the State Approves 25 More Licenses

NY passed 705 open dispensaries as the Cannabis Control Board approved 25 licenses Aug. 6, 2026. Since then: 717 open in Sept. and 2,351 licenses issued. 21+. Aug 07, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

Can You Be Fired in New York for Legal, Off-Duty Weed?

NY Labor Law 201-d bars most employers from firing workers for legal off-duty cannabis use. What it covers, the exceptions, and the Oct. 2026 status. 21+. Jul 31, 2026Read article → Business & Markets

Cannabist Exits New Jersey: Grow Sites Closing, Dispensaries Sold to Vireo

Cannabist is closing two Vineland, NJ grow sites Oct. 11, cutting 86 jobs, and selling NJ stores to Vireo in a $35M five-state deal. What it means for NY. Jul 30, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

A New Senate Bill Takes Aim at Cannabis's Insurance Problem

The bipartisan CLAIM Act (S.5049), from Sens. Kevin Cramer and Ruben Gallego, would create a federal safe harbor so insurers can cover state-licensed cannabis businesses without fear of federal action. What it means for New York operators. 21+. Jul 29, 2026Read article → Business & Markets

Why Weed Keeps Getting Cheaper, and What It Means for New York

U.S. cannabis sales fell to $29.94B in 2025 as prices slid. New York's average item price is down to $28.62, and state data shows supply rising fast. 21+. Jul 28, 2026Read article → Culture & Lifestyle

Calvin Johnson Jr. and Rob Sims Host a Back 2 School Backpack Drive in Niles on August 14

Calvin Johnson Jr. and Rob Sims host a Back 2 School Backpack Drive on Friday, August 14, 2026 (4-7 PM) at 906 Fort St, Niles, MI. Free backpacks with school supplies, a meet-and-greet, cookout, games, and a DJ. Sign up to reserve. Jul 21, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

Drug-Testing and Pharma Interests Sue to Block Marijuana Rescheduling

The drug-testing industry and a pharmaceutical company are asking a federal court to block moving marijuana to Schedule III, claiming it will increase abuse. Critics point to their financial interests. 21+. Jul 20, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

Big Cannabis Companies Gave $11.5 Million to a Trump-Linked PAC

New FEC records show several of the largest U.S. marijuana companies donated a combined $11.5 million to an agriculture-focused PAC tied to President Trump's super PAC, as the industry lobbies on rescheduling. 21+. Jul 19, 2026Read article → Culture & Lifestyle

A Government-Funded Study Says Music and Cannabis Are Better Together

A government-funded study found combining cannabis and music reduces fear and anger while boosting happiness, relaxation, and nostalgia, and may amplify relief for pain, anxiety, and sleep. 21+. Jul 19, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

New York Keeps Padlocking Illegal Weed Shops as the Legal Market Grows

How New York padlocks illegal cannabis shops: one-year seals, landlord rules, the Rochester raid and a record $17M Greece seizure. Updated October 2026. 21+. Jul 18, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

Federal Judge Pauses Ohio's Hemp-THC Limits for 10 Companies

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking Ohio from enforcing hemp THC product restrictions against 10 companies while litigation proceeds, part of a national wave of hemp disputes. 21+. Jul 17, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

Virginia Clears the Way for Legal Cannabis Sales in 2027

Virginia finalized a plan to launch adult-use cannabis retail sales on July 1, 2027, with about 350 dispensaries, under Governor Abigail Spanberger, five years after legalizing possession. 21+. Jul 16, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

The DEA's Rescheduling Hearing Is Over. Here's What Happens Next.

The DEA's marijuana rescheduling hearing concluded July 15 after two-plus weeks. Judge Derek Julius set an August 17 deadline for post-hearing briefs before a recommendation to the DEA Administrator. What comes next. 21+. Jul 15, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

A Former Trump Official Is Fighting to Keep the Hemp THC Ban

Former acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf urged Congress not to reverse the November hemp-THC recriminalization, arguing it would embolden foreign criminal actors and undermine public health. What it means. 21+. Jul 14, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

Massachusetts Will Vote on Rolling Back Legal Weed Sales in November

A Massachusetts ballot measure to repeal recreational cannabis sales qualified for the November 3, 2026 ballot. It would end commercial sales and home grows but keep possession and medical. Polls show weak support. 21+. Jul 13, 2026Read article → Culture & Lifestyle

What New Research Says About Cannabis for Restless Legs Syndrome

A 2026 Journal of Neurology study found a low-dose THC/CBD product eased restless legs syndrome severity in MS patients, with benefits lasting up to a year. What the research shows, and its limits. 21+. Jul 13, 2026Read article → Business & Markets

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 → Legal & Policy

Federal Marijuana Prosecutions Just Hit a Record Low

Federal marijuana trafficking prosecutions hit a record low in FY2025: 383 people sentenced, down 62 percent since 2021 and just 2 percent of federal drug cases, per U.S. Sentencing Commission data. 21+. Jul 03, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

New York Expands Medical Cannabis: Bigger Limits and Out-of-State Patients

New York's medical cannabis rules took effect July 22, 2026: 3 oz/24 g or a 60-day supply, two-year certifications, QR codes, and out-of-state purchases. Jul 03, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

The DEA Hearing Breaks for July 4 as Cannabis Companies Move to Defend Rescheduling in Court

The DEA cannabis rescheduling hearing recesses for July 4 and resumes July 6 ahead of a July 15 deadline. Two cannabis companies moved to intervene to defend Schedule III in court. 21+. Jul 03, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

Six States Are Rewriting Their Hemp Laws Before the Federal Ban Hits

At least six states have passed new hemp laws in 2026 ahead of the federal intoxicating-hemp ban taking effect November 12, including Illinois, which signed its Hemp Act June 12. What's changing. 21+. Jul 02, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

A New York Appeals Court Just Let the State Resume Warrantless Inspections of Hemp Shops

In Super Smoke N Save v. NYS Cannabis Control Board, a NY appeals court let OCM and the NYC Sheriff resume warrantless hemp shop inspections. What's next. Jul 02, 2026Read article → Culture & Lifestyle

July 4th Has Quietly Become One of Cannabis's Biggest Sales Days

Why July 4th weekend rivals 4/20 for cannabis sales, what NY regulators saw in summer 2026, the rise of THC drinks, and how to shop legally in New York. 21+. Jul 02, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

Texas Hemp Shops Can Keep Selling THC Until a July 27 Showdown

A Texas judge granted a temporary injunction blocking new state hemp rules, letting shops keep selling smokeable hemp THC until a July 27, 2026 trial. What the ruling blocked and why. 21+. Jul 01, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

The DOJ Says 'Pocketbook Interests' Are Behind the Fight to Keep Marijuana in Schedule I

A DOJ filing argues the drug-testing industry and a cannabinoid pharma company opposing marijuana rescheduling have financial motives, not public-health ones. Who's fighting Schedule III and why. 21+. Jul 01, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

Day One: The DEA's Rescheduling Hearing Opens With the Government Backing Schedule III

The DEA's cannabis rescheduling hearing opened June 29, 2026 in Arlington, with the Justice Department backing Schedule III and calling an FDA scientist as its first witness. What happened on day one and what comes next. 21+. Jun 30, 2026Read article → Culture & Lifestyle

The Best Cannabis Products for Your Summer in Queens

Our summer cannabis picks in Queens, a few standout brands worth trying, all at Terp Bros in Astoria and Ozone Park. 21+. Jun 29, 2026Read article → Culture & Lifestyle

Sovereign Rewards: Win $500 Every Week and Earn Cash Back at Sovereign Cannabis Co.

Sovereign Rewards gives a weekly $500 cash drawing at each location, cash back on every visit, and a $25,000 grand prize in October. How to join free in-store at Sovereign Cannabis Co. 21+. Jun 29, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

The White House Asks Congress to Save Hemp CBD, or Delay November's Sweeping Ban

The Trump White House asked Congress to regulate full-spectrum hemp CBD or delay the November 12 ban on consumable hemp THC products. What it means for the market and New York. 21+. Jun 26, 2026Read article → Culture & Lifestyle

World Cup Visitors: What to Know About Buying Legal Cannabis in New York

A World Cup visitor's guide to legal cannabis in New York: buy only at licensed dispensaries, start low, mind the potency, and never cross state lines. 21+. Jun 26, 2026Read article → Business & Markets

Cannabis Sales Fell for the First Time and Jobs Slipped, but New York Led the Country in Growth

U.S. cannabis jobs fell to 412,500 as 2025 sales dropped for the first time, while New York added 16,160 jobs. Data, corrections and an October 2026 update. Jun 26, 2026Read article → Culture & Lifestyle

What the Research Actually Says About Gen Z, Cannabis, and Mental Health

New 2026 studies link Gen Z cannabis use to higher rates of depression and anxiety, while a major review finds little evidence it treats them. What the research means, and doesn't. 21+. Jun 26, 2026Read article → Business & Markets

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

56% of NY adult-use cannabis licenses are equity-owned, above the 50% goal. Updated October 2026 data by license type, store sales and new deadlines. 21+. Jun 26, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

The DEA Names Its Seven June 29 Rescheduling Participants, and All of Them Oppose Cannabis

The DEA named seven participants for its June 29 cannabis rescheduling hearing, all opponents of reform, alongside judge Derek Julius and a July 15 deadline. What it means. 21+. Jun 25, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

The DEA Stacked Its June 29 Rescheduling Hearing With Only Cannabis Opponents

The DEA's June 29 marijuana rescheduling hearing will hear only from anti-cannabis groups — SAM, a drug-testing association, four prohibitionist states, and others — while reform advocates and the industry were excluded. What it means. Jun 22, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

Feds Seize 1,600 Pounds of Cannabis Disguised as Chocolate at Buffalo's Peace Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized more than 1,600 pounds of cannabis — manifested as chocolate — from a commercial truck at the Peace Bridge in Buffalo, NY. The roughly $4 million seizure and what it says about the illicit market. Jun 21, 2026Read article → Business & Markets

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 → Business & Markets

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 → Legal & Policy

A New Federal Bill Would Keep Hemp THC Drinks Legal — Just as a Ban Looms

Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) is circulating a draft bill to keep hemp-derived THC drinks federally legal with new regulations — a carve-out from the broad hemp recriminalization set to take effect in November. What it means. Jun 16, 2026Read article → Industry

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 → Legal & Policy

Cannabis Rescheduling Hits the Courts Days Before the June 29 DEA Hearing

Smart Approaches to Marijuana, a drug-testing trade group, and a pharma developer petitioned the D.C. Circuit to stay the federal Schedule III order ahead of the DEA's June 29 cannabis rescheduling hearing. What the challenge means. Jun 15, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

Virginia Strikes a Deal to Finally Launch Recreational Cannabis Sales in 2027

Virginia's governor and legislature reached a deal to launch recreational cannabis retail on July 1, 2027, with two-ounce purchase limits and an 8% excise tax after two years. What it means for the East Coast market. Jun 14, 2026Read article → Business & Markets

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 → Industry

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 → Legal & Policy

Federal 'Operation Weed Out' Shuts Three Illegal North Country Dispensaries

A DEA-led operation shut three unlicensed Massena dispensaries and a Hogansburg warehouse, seizing 1,000+ lbs of cannabis, suspected meth, and guns. What happened, the tribal response, and where to buy legally in the North Country. 21+. Jun 10, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

New York's Cannabis Pop-Ups Are Here: Showcase Event Applications Open

How New York Cannabis Showcase Event permits work: local approval, 45-day lead time, 14-day limits, distance rules, and the August 2026 microbusiness law. Jun 07, 2026Read article → Business & Markets

Will New York Hit $2.6 Billion in Cannabis Sales in 2026? What the Numbers Show

New York legal cannabis sales reached $1.41 billion through September 2026. Why the $2.6 billion projection now looks out of reach, and what drives growth. Jun 07, 2026Read article → Culture & Lifestyle

New Study: Older Adults Turn to Cannabis Edibles for Therapy, Not Fun

A new study finds older adults primarily use cannabis edibles for therapeutic reasons — managing pain and mood — not recreation. What it means and the safety cautions for seniors. 21+. Jun 07, 2026Read article → Industry

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

How John Kagia came to lead New York's Office of Cannabis Management, what he prioritized, and what OCM has done since his June 2026 confirmation. Jun 06, 2026Read article → Culture & Lifestyle

Cannabis Compounds CBD and CBG May Help Reverse Fatty Liver Disease, Study Finds

A new study finds the non-intoxicating cannabis compounds CBD and CBG may help reverse fatty liver disease. What the research shows — and the important caveats. For adults 21+. Jun 06, 2026Read article → Culture & Lifestyle

Cannabis Shows Promise for MS Symptoms — But the Science Needs to Catch Up

Cannabis-based therapies show promise for easing multiple sclerosis spasticity and pain, but researchers stress the need for larger, standardized studies. What patients should know. 21+. Jun 06, 2026Read article → Industry

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 → Industry

New York Adds 32 More Dispensary Licenses as the Rollout Accelerates

New York's Cannabis Control Board approved 32 adult-use licenses on May 7, 2026. What was approved, the licensed-vs-open gap, and every vote since. Jun 05, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

The June 29 DEA Hearing Will Decide Cannabis's Federal Future

The DEA's marijuana rescheduling hearing begins June 29, 2026. Supporters like NORML and opponents like SAM have filed to participate. Here's what's at stake. Jun 05, 2026Read article → Industry

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 → Legal & Policy

Hochul Signs a Major Expansion of New York's Medical Cannabis Program

Hochul's medical cannabis law S3294A is fully in effect: two-year certifications, higher limits, 18+ caregivers and home grow, and out-of-state access. Jun 04, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

DEA Opens Federal Registration to Cannabis Growers and Labs

The DEA is rolling out federal registration forms for state-licensed cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, and testing labs, with an expedited dispensary window closing June 26, 2026. Jun 04, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

New York Passes the Nation's First Cannabis Anti-Inversion Bill, Now Awaiting Hochul's Signature

New York's anti-inversion cannabis bill passed in June 2026 but is still unsigned. What it does, the $10,000-a-day penalties, and what happens next. Jun 03, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

Inside the 2026 Farm Bill Hemp Fight: The Lawful Hemp Protection Act

The Lawful Hemp Protection Act, an amendment to the 2026 Farm Bill, would redefine hemp and regulate intoxicating hemp-derived products. What it means for cannabis. Jun 03, 2026Read article → Industry

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

New York's medical cannabis operators say they can't pay adult-use fees of up to $15M each. What they owe, the $20K registration fee cut, and October status. Jun 02, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

NORML Demands Cannabis Consumers Get a Seat at the DEA Hearing

NORML filed to participate in the DEA's June 29 rescheduling hearing, arguing cannabis consumers — not just industry and government — must be represented in federal policy decisions. Jun 02, 2026Read article → Business & Markets

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 → Business & Markets

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 → Business & Markets

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 → Business & Markets

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 → Industry

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

What New York's 557 illegal shop closures really count, how the tally grew to 674 padlocked shops by August 2026, and what sales data says. For adults 21+. May 30, 2026Read article → Business & Markets

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 → Business & Markets

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 → Legal & Policy

Minnesota Merges Its Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Markets

Minnesota is merging its medical and adult-use cannabis supply chains and letting hemp operators hold marijuana licenses without abandoning hemp. Why the model matters. For adults 21+. May 28, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

Hawaii's Adult-Use Legalization Could Be a $1 Billion Opportunity

Analysts say adult-use cannabis legalization in Hawaii would be roughly a $1 billion opportunity, building on its long-running medical program and tourism. What's at stake. For adults 21+. May 28, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

Oklahoma's Governor Wants to Recriminalize Its $600 Million Medical Market

Oklahoma's governor wants to recriminalize the state's roughly $600 million medical cannabis industry, a rare reversal as most states expand access. What's behind the push. 21+. May 27, 2026Read article → Business & Markets

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 → Industry

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 → Legal & Policy

The Federal Hemp THC Ban Is Coming — Here's What It Means

A federal ban on intoxicating hemp-derived THC — delta-8, THCA flower, THC-P and more — takes full effect November 12, 2026. What's banned and who it hits. May 22, 2026Read article → Culture & Lifestyle

Why New York's Cannabis Lounges Still Haven't Opened

New York legalized cannabis lounges in 2021 but has no rules or licenses as of Oct 2026. What the law says, why it stalled, and where you can consume. 21+. May 21, 2026Read article → Business & Markets

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 → Business & Markets

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 → Industry

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 → Industry

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 → Legal & Policy

A NY Court Just Saved 150+ Dispensaries From Forced Closure

A New York court granted an injunction blocking OCM directives that threatened 150+ licensed dispensaries over a reinterpreted school-proximity rule. What it means. May 10, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

With Rescheduling Underway, Is Cannabis Banking Reform Next?

With cannabis rescheduling underway, attention turns to banking reform. Why access to banks remains a barrier and how the federal shift could finally move it. May 08, 2026Read article → Business & Markets

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 → Business & Markets

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 → Culture & Lifestyle

Solventless Rosin and the Rise of Craft Concentrates

Craft concentrates are booming in 2026: solventless live rosin, ultra-pure diamonds, and terpene-rich sauces are redefining the high end of the cannabis market. May 02, 2026Read article → Culture & Lifestyle

Pre-Rolls and Flower Lead Cannabis's 2026 Comeback

In 2026, flower and pre-rolls are the cannabis categories gaining dollar sales, as smoking stays the top method and convenience drives the pre-roll boom. Apr 28, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

New York Opens the Door to Cannabis Pop-Ups and Farmers' Markets

New York's OCM opened applications for Cannabis Showcase Events, letting licensed dispensaries sell at pop-ups and farmers' markets. Here's how the rules work and why it matters. Apr 26, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

Rescheduling's Blind Spot: Why Recreational Cannabis Is Still Schedule I

Federal rescheduling placed medical marijuana in Schedule III — but recreational cannabis remains Schedule I. The crucial distinction reshaping the 2026 cannabis debate. Apr 22, 2026Read article → Culture & Lifestyle

Cannabis Drinks Are Quietly Becoming the New Happy Hour

Low-dose THC beverages are among the fastest-growing cannabis products of 2026, with sales up to 112% year-over-year as consumers choose them over alcohol. Here's why. Apr 18, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

Medical Cannabis Moves to Schedule III as DEA Sets June Hearing

The DOJ moved state-licensed medical cannabis to Schedule III and the DEA set a June 29 rescheduling hearing. Here's what it means for taxes, operators, and the market. Apr 15, 2026Read article → Culture & Lifestyle

Five Years In: New York Cannabis Grows Up in the Messy Middle

Five years after legalization, New York cannabis has moved past its chaotic launch into a 'messy middle' — maturing markets, real businesses, and the hard work of normalization. Mar 31, 2026Read article → Industry

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 → Culture & Lifestyle

Women Are Now the Majority of Cannabis Consumers

More than one in three U.S. women now use cannabis, making women the majority of consumers. How the wellness-driven shift is reshaping products and dispensaries. Feb 24, 2026Read article → Legal & Policy

How New York Fixed the Dispensary-Near-Schools Mess

How New York's 500-foot dispensary-school buffer works after the February 2026 door-to-door law, who was grandfathered, and what changed by October 2026. Feb 12, 2026Read article → Business & Markets

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 → Business & Markets

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 →