New York cannabis founder on entering the industry in 2026: ‘Don’t do it’
Gotham founder Joanne Wilson warns entrepreneurs against entering the New York cannabis retail market in 2026 amid ongoi…
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Kansas Should Legalize Marijuana, Democratic Candidate For Governor Says, Criticizing GOP Opponent For Blocking Medical Access
Kansas Democratic gubernatorial candidate calls for marijuana legalization, criticizing opponents for blocking reform an…
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Missouri Supreme Court Hears Marijuana Business Licensing Case
Missouri Supreme Court hears arguments in Hippos LLC cannabis licensing dispute, testing judicial limits on state applic…
Read more →Virginia cannabis regulators plan license lottery, set cultivation limits
Virginia regulators released draft adult-use cannabis rules featuring 350 retail licenses, a lottery system, and cultiva…
Read more →New Jersey cannabis retailer sells to marijuana MSO for $9 million
TerrAscend expands its New Jersey retail footprint with a $9 million acquisition of five cannabis dispensaries in a cash…
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SCOTUS asked to take up cannabis licensing dispute (Newsletter: September 17, 2026)
SCOTUS faces a cannabis licensing dispute petition while federal lawmakers advance drug policy bills and MI operators en…
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Virginia Releases Draft Rules for Adult-Use Cannabis Market
Virginia releases draft adult-use cannabis rules featuring a 350-dispensary cap, impacting market entry, compliance, and…
Read more →Iowa Democratic Governor Candidate Explains Why Marijuana Should Be Legalized Even If It’s ‘Dangerous’
Iowa Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand backs cannabis legalization to address a $1.3B budget deficit, signaling …
Read more →Alcohol industry backs cannabis drinks legislation (Newsletter: August 12, 2026)
Alcohol industry supports cannabis drink bills as new Senate legislation threatens to restrict digital marketing for can…
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Rhode Island Opens New Cannabis Licensing Window After Residency Requirements Scrapped
Rhode Island reopens cannabis retail licensing after removing residency requirements, opening the market to out-of-state…
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Analysis: Adoption of Medical Cannabis Access Laws Associated with Increased Workplace Productivity, Innovation
New NORML analysis finds medical cannabis access laws correlate with higher workplace productivity and innovation, signa…
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STM Canna Launches RollCraft Pre-Roll Automation Line, to Give Away a Machine at Free Aug. 5 Webinar
STM Canna introduces RollCraft, an affordable pre-roll automation line starting at $3,500 for small-scale cannabis produ…
Read more →Rhode Island to reset cannabis retail licensing, refund applicants and start over
Rhode Island is resetting its cannabis retail licensing process, offering refunds to applicants to address legal issues …
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Survey: Support for Adult-Use Cannabis Reforms Rises in Nebraska
Nebraska support for adult-use cannabis reaches 47%, with medical approval at 84%, signaling a shifting legislative envi…
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Federal Judge Signals Rhode Island Officials Will Soon Be Able To Award New Marijuana Business Licenses
A federal judge is set to lift the freeze on Rhode Island cannabis retail licenses following successful legislative revi…
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It’s Time For South Carolina Lawmakers To Take Medical Marijuana Seriously, Military Veteran Says (Op-Ed)
U.S. Army veteran pushes for South Carolina medical cannabis reform, citing patient needs and veteran healthcare in a ne…
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Second Kansas Democratic Candidate for Governor Announces Support for Broad Cannabis Reforms
Kansas gubernatorial candidate Sen. Ethan Corson backs full cannabis legalization, signaling a potential shift in state …
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Cayman Islands Government Commission Lays Out Options For Marijuana Reform Following Voters’ Passage Of Decriminalization Referendum
Cayman Islands officials release a discussion paper on cannabis decriminalization, signaling potential legislative shift…
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Idaho Judge Rules Cannabis Petition Signatures Delivered 5 Minutes Late Can’t Be Counted
Idaho court blocks medical cannabis signatures filed five minutes late, creating a significant setback for the state's l…
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Virginia Governor Proposes Amendments To Budget Containing Marijuana Legalization—Without Suggesting Cannabis Changes
Virginia Governor declines to amend marijuana provisions in new budget, leaving recreational sales framework and public …
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Geek THCX Now Available in 300+ Licensed Dispensaries Across California
GEEK THCX expands distribution to 300+ licensed California dispensaries, driven by strong reorder activity and long-term…
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Virginia Lawmakers Approve Budget Language Regulating Adult-Use Cannabis Sales in 2027
Virginia lawmakers have set a July 1, 2027, start date for regulated adult-use cannabis sales, providing a clear timelin…
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Virginia Officials Reach Compromise to Launch Legal Cannabis Sales Next July
Virginia officials have set a July 1, 2027, launch date for legal adult-use cannabis sales, with a tiered tax structure …
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Virginia governor announces cannabis plan to pass this month (Newsletter: June 17, 2026)
Virginia moves closer to a regulated cannabis market as Governor Youngkin pushes for a legislative plan to pass by the e…
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Virginia: Governor Agrees to Revised Marijuana Sales Measure
Virginia Governor moves toward a revised recreational cannabis sales measure, signaling progress for the state's long-st…
Read more →Virginia Governor And Lawmakers Unveil Newly Negotiated Bill To Legalize Marijuana Sales That’s Expected To Pass This Month
Virginia officials reach a deal to legalize recreational cannabis sales via budget legislation, marking a significant sh…
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Kentucky Gov. Counters Lawmaker’s Call for Prosecuting Licensees Who Follow Qualifying Conditions Expansion
Kentucky Governor Beshear clashes with lawmakers over the prosecution of medical cannabis licensees following executive …
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Virginia Lawmakers And Governor ‘Have A Deal’ On Bill To Legalize Marijuana Sales This Month
Virginia lawmakers and Governor Youngkin reach a deal to legalize adult-use cannabis sales via the state budget. Key upd…
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Virginia Lawmakers Call for Adding Cannabis Sales Amendment to Budget Proposal
Virginia lawmakers consider adding adult-use cannabis retail regulations to the state budget following recent legislativ…
Read more →Virginia Governor Explains Marijuana Veto, Saying She Worried About ‘Rushed Timeline’ And Too Many Dispensaries
Virginia Governor vetoes recreational cannabis bill over timeline and market density concerns, delaying the state's lega…
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