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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 → 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

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

New York's Third Appellate Department lifted an injunction, letting OCM and the NYC Sheriff resume warrantless inspections of licensed hemp retailers in Super Smoke N Save v. NY Cannabis Control Board. 21+. Jul 02, 2026Read article → Culture & Lifestyle

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

July 4th weekend has become one of cannabis's biggest sales periods, rivaling 420. What's driving it, 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 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 → 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

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 → 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

New York opened applications for Cannabis Showcase Events, letting licensed dispensaries sell at pop-ups and farmers' markets. The rules, limits, and what it means for shoppers. 21+. Jun 07, 2026Read article → Business & Markets

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 → 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?

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 → 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 new adult-use licenses as the state expands seed-to-sale support and dispensary openings. Inside the accelerating rollout. 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

New York Governor Hochul signed a bill expanding the state's medical cannabis program. What the expansion changes for patients, caregivers, and the market. 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 Signs the Nation's First Cannabis Anti-Inversion Law

New York Governor Hochul signed the Anti-Inversion Act, the nation's first law targeting illicit cannabis entering the legal supply chain, with fines up to $10,000 per day. What it means. 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 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 → 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

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 → 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 consumption lounges in 2021, but few have opened by mid-2026. The zoning, ventilation, and insurance hurdles holding them back. 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 → 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 →