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Browse our complete collection of cannabis and hemp insights below. This page brings together all published articles covering policy and regulation, business and economy, legal and justice, industry innovation, and culture and community. Each post is created to educate and inform operators and industry stakeholders by breaking down complex topics into clear, practical insights. Scroll down to explore the full library and stay informed on the issues shaping the industry.
Connecticut Cannabis Potency Bill Advances With High Potency Label Plan
Connecticut lawmakers advanced a bill that would require a high potency label for flower over 30 percent THC while adjusting how potency limits are handled in the legal market. Here is what operators should tighten now in labeling, documentation, and staff training.
Rhode Island Weighs Fewer Adult Use Retail Permits And A Phased Rollout
Rhode Island regulators are weighing fewer new adult use retail permits and a phased rollout to limit saturation. Here is what that signals for market entry timing, zoning strategy, and margin planning.
Minnesota Cannabis Tax Delinquency Posting List Creates A No Delivery Rule
Minnesota’s cannabis tax delinquency posting list is a supply chain stop sign. Starting the third business day after posting, suppliers must stop selling or delivering to listed businesses, so buyer checks and proof logs are now mandatory operations.
Missouri Tightens Cannabis Microbusiness Licensing Oversight
Missouri approved new rules to tighten cannabis microbusiness oversight by moving ownership review to pre issuance and strengthening control expectations. Here is what operators should tighten now before the next licensing round.
Virginia Retail Cannabis Sales Are Set For January 1, 2027
Virginia is moving from legal possession to legal sales, with recreational cannabis retail set for January 1, 2027 pending expected signature. Here is what operators should watch on taxes, zoning, and launch readiness.
Minnesota Cannabis Tax Delinquency List Triggers A No Delivery Rule
Minnesota’s cannabis tax delinquency list is a supply chain stop sign. Beginning the third business day after posting, suppliers must stop selling or delivering to listed businesses, so buyer checks and documentation are now operational controls.
How Regulators Publish Inventory Data To Estimate Cannabis Days On Hand
Most regulators do not publish cannabis days on hand, but they do publish the building blocks. Here is how to use state dashboards and monthly reports to estimate supply pressure and plan earlier.
Colorado Cannabis Tax Increase Proposal HB 26 1301 And Operator Lessons
Colorado is weighing a targeted cannabis tax increase under HB 26 1301 to fund mental health services. Here is what it means for pricing, competition, and how operators should plan before the vote.
California Pauses Cannabis Excise Tax Hike Under AB 564
California hit pause on a major excise tax hike. AB 564 keeps the cannabis excise tax at 15 percent through June 2028, and the real operator edge is predictable planning, not panic moves.
Michigan And Alaska Cannabis Tax Cut Bills Signal A Market Survival Trend
Michigan and Alaska lawmakers are pushing cannabis tax cuts as legal sales face pressure from price compression and unregulated competition. Here is what it signals and how operators should plan.
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Story Cannabis will stop accepting products tested by two Arizona cannabis laboratories after regulatory findings involving testing accuracy and potency. The decision shows how laboratory quality can affect retail access, inventory, supplier trust, product liability, and consumer confidence even beyond minimum state testing requirements.