The March 5, 2026 meeting of the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) took stock of the state’s rapidly evolving legal cannabis market. Attendees addressed licensing approvals, regulatory updates, market oversight issues, and long term supply planning. With new leadership at the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and the industry surpassing major milestones, the session … [Read more...] about March CCB Meeting Sees License Approvals, Medical Rule Changes, and More
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Cannabis After Moral Panic
AI generated image The first wave of cannabis legalization in America was driven by a language of liberation. Packaging leaned into lifestyle cues. Brands framed products as natural, plant-based, and socially progressive. That framing is now under pressure. Across multiple legal markets, regulators are recalibrating how cannabis is marketed. Rising public concern … [Read more...] about Cannabis After Moral Panic
Why Most Cannabis Startups Fail Before They Even Launch
Photo by by NaturesCharm Cannabis is often framed as a “green rush,” but the reality is closer to a regulated, capital-intensive consumer packaged goods business with unusually high operational friction. As a result, many founders fail before opening their doors. That’s not because the product is bad. It’s because the business is built on assumptions that collapse under … [Read more...] about Why Most Cannabis Startups Fail Before They Even Launch
Oxalis Integrative Support Services
Empowering the Cannabis Community for Success In the ever-evolving legal cannabis landscape, traditional sun-grown farms, microbusinesses, and traditional outdoor cultivation regions face unique challenges. Navigating the complexities of compliance and regulation can be overwhelming, diverting attention from the very essence of their work - cultivating exceptional … [Read more...] about Oxalis Integrative Support Services
How Dispensaries Get Cannabis
Image by wosunan The Process of Getting Cannabis into the Stores As a consumer, you might be wondering how dispensaries get cannabis into their stores? The answer might surprise you since it’s not as simple as just growing and selling the product. Dispensaries have to go through a rigorous process to ensure that the products they stock on their shelves are safe … [Read more...] about How Dispensaries Get Cannabis