Photo by Wirestock The New York State Cannabis Control Board convened on Dec. 18, 2025, closing out a consequential period for the state’s adult-use cannabis program. The board examined unresolved tensions around licensing pace, equity implementation, regulatory burden, and agency transparency. The meeting, chaired by Jessica Garcia, combined routine approvals with pointed … [Read more...] about Cannabis Control Board Wraps up 2025 in its Final Meeting of the Year
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Trump’s Cannabis Rescheduling Order: What It Signals (and What It Doesn’t)
Featured image via FreePik/jcomp President Trump’s executive order directing federal agencies to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III marks one of the most consequential federal cannabis actions in decades. While the announcement has sparked headlines and strong reactions across the industry, rescheduling is best understood as a shift in posture, not a finish … [Read more...] about Trump’s Cannabis Rescheduling Order: What It Signals (and What It Doesn’t)
Most Hemp-Derived THC Products Could Soon Be Illegal: Here’s What We Know
Photo Credit: Great_bru After weeks of political gridlock and a historic government shutdown, President Donald Trump signed a sweeping federal spending bill that contains a surprise provision: a near-total ban on most consumable hemp products. Businesses have one year to navigate these changes, which aim to close a so-called “loophole” for intoxicating hemp … [Read more...] about Most Hemp-Derived THC Products Could Soon Be Illegal: Here’s What We Know
New York Cannabis Control Board Confronts Litigation and Market Pressures at October Meeting
Photo by Wirestock The New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) convened for one of its longest and most consequential meetings of the year, tackling an overloaded licensing pipeline, new litigation, enforcement challenges, and ongoing efforts to stabilize the adult-use market. Licensing Nears 2,000 Approvals Executive Deputy Director Patrick McKeage opened with … [Read more...] about New York Cannabis Control Board Confronts Litigation and Market Pressures at October Meeting
New York Becomes First State to Launch Panel Focused on Youth and Family Outreach
Photo by LittleIvan On September 9, New York’s Cannabis Control Board approved the creation of the Cannabis Education Advisory Panel (CEAP). It is a first-in-the-nation statewide body dedicated to developing resources for youth and families on cannabis use, health, and safety. The announcement coincides with NYC Health’s publication of a nearly decade-long study on cannabis … [Read more...] about New York Becomes First State to Launch Panel Focused on Youth and Family Outreach