Aurora Cannabis board rebuffs Curaleaf takeover again, welcomes other bids
Aurora Cannabis rejects Curaleaf takeover bid while remaining open to alternative offers, signaling ongoing consolidatio…
Read more →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…
Read more →Illinois cannabis sales increase to record levels amid price drop
Illinois cannabis sales hit record volumes despite falling prices and annual revenue drops. Learn what this means for di…
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California GOP And Democratic Candidates Agree That Marijuana Law Needs An Overhaul
California GOP and Democratic candidates agree the state's cannabis legalization law needs an overhaul to save the strug…
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Connecticut Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Total $713M Since 2023 Market Launch
Connecticut cannabis sales hit $713M as volume rises and flower prices fall, signaling margin compression for dispensari…
Read more →Struggling New York cannabis operators pay workers better than other employers, survey finds
New York cannabis operators pay higher wages despite financial strain, opposing a proposed 2027 prevailing wage mandate …
Read more →Do extended hours mean extra revenue for cannabis retailers? Data says yes, but it all depends.
Data shows cannabis retailers can boost revenue with extended hours, but labor and security costs demand careful operati…
Read more →Republican gubernatorial candidate courts Michigan cannabis industry, vows to kill new 24% MJ tax
Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate pledges to eliminate the new 24% wholesale cannabis tax, drawing strong inte…
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Massachusetts Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Surpass $10B Mark
Massachusetts adult-use cannabis sales top $10 billion. Market maturity demands strict compliance, sharp branding, and o…
Read more →Marijuana MSO Cresco scoops up PharmaCann Pennsylvania assets
Cresco Labs acquires PharmaCann Pennsylvania assets, becoming the top MMJ retailer and wholesaler in the state's medical…
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Canada Sets Monthly Cannabis Sales Record, Surpasses California as World’s Largest Legal Market
Canada surpasses California in June sales, becoming the world's largest legal cannabis market with $374.5M USD in revenu…
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Michigan Cannabis Company Closes 5 Dispensaries Due to Wholesale Cannabis Tax
Michigan operator Higher Love closes five dispensaries, citing the state's 24% wholesale tax as the primary driver for t…
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Connecticut Cannabis Tax Revenue Up 67% Due to Potency-Based Tax Model
Connecticut cannabis tax revenue surges 67% in Q1 2026 due to its potency-based tax model, despite flat sales growth.
Read more →Are AI data centers coming for cannabis cultivation real estate?
Data center developers are eyeing distressed cannabis grow facilities for their power and HVAC as the industry downturn …
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Ohio Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Top $1.5B Since Market Launch
Ohio adult-use cannabis sales top $1.5B with $55M in tax revenue and average gram prices at $6.54. Key insights for indu…
Read more →Connecticut cannabis sales flat, but state collected more taxes. What happened?
Connecticut cannabis sales stayed flat while tax revenue jumped 67% due to a THC potency tax ending Oct. 1. What B2B ope…
Read more →Michigan lawmaker pushing repeal of ‘deceitful’ new cannabis tax that’s closing stores
A Michigan lawmaker is pushing to repeal a 24% cannabis tax that is forcing store closures and hurting retail profitabil…
Read more →New York legalizes cannabis sales at farmers’ markets, pop-up events
New York authorizes cannabis sales at farmers' markets and pop-up events, offering microbusinesses new retail opportunit…
Read more →Delaware cannabis sales hit $53.4 million in market’s first year
Delaware's adult-use cannabis market reached $53.4 million in first-year sales, generating $8 million in tax revenue for…
Read more →Missouri cannabis retail workers ratify state’s second union contract
Key Cannabis retail workers in Missouri ratify a new union contract, securing wage hikes and scheduling stability in a g…
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CA treasurer wants to overhaul cannabis legalization law (Newsletter: July 31, 2026)
CA Treasurer Fiona Ma proposes an overhaul of state cannabis laws to improve industry stability, tax policy, and regulat…
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California Treasurer Calls Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law A ‘Complete Failure’ That Should Be Replaced With A New Ballot Initiative
California Treasurer Fiona Ma calls for a new ballot initiative to replace the state's failing cannabis legalization law…
Read more →Vireo Is Getting Bigger but Dropping to New Lows
Vireo Health faces a strategic paradox: active operational expansion paired with record-low stock valuation amidst chall…
Read more →Mass layoffs at two California cannabis manufacturers
Major California cannabis manufacturers announce mass layoffs, signaling ongoing operational challenges and potential su…
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San Francisco Considers Letting Cannabis Consumption Lounges Host Music, Serve Food
San Francisco considers new legislation allowing cannabis lounges to serve food and host entertainment, aiming to improv…
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DEA highlights cannabis’s medical benefits & relative safety in rescheduling hearing (Newsletter: June 30, 2026)
The DEA acknowledged cannabis's medical benefits during rescheduling hearings, signaling potential relief from federal 2…
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Dasheeda Dawson Launches Multi-State Cannabis Tour Focused on Policy, Culture, and Community
Dasheeda Dawson launches The State [of] Flower Tour, offering professional workshops on cannabis policy, strategy, and c…
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Tariffs’ Impact On Some Cannabis Businesses May Erase Any Benefits They See From 280E Tax Relief Under Rescheduling (Op-Ed)
Federal rescheduling offers tax relief, but new tariffs may erode gains. Learn how 280E changes will impact dispensary v…
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Vermont House Committee Removes Language to Cut THC Caps from Senate-Approved Cannabis Regulations Bill
Vermont House committee removes proposed THC cap increases and tax cuts from cannabis bill, maintaining current restrict…
Read more →Trump’s Marijuana Rescheduling Move Is A ‘Step Forward,’ But Still ‘Falls Well Short’ Of Needed Changes (Op-Ed)
Industry analysts weigh in on potential cannabis rescheduling, arguing that incremental changes fall short of the total …
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