Photo by wirestock The New York State Cannabis Control Board convened for its March 2025 meeting on Tuesday, March 25, approving more than 100 new adult-use cannabis licenses. Additionally, the board advanced several critical regulatory updates aimed at expanding access, ensuring safety, and supporting equity in the state’s emerging cannabis market. The meeting, led by … [Read more...] about New York Cannabis Control Board Approves Over 100 Licenses, Tackles Regulation
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Electraleaf Kush Mints: A Fresh Face in the Empire State
Photo by Philippe Marquis Fresh off the West Coast and ready to shake things up, Electraleaf is bringing their California fire to the Empire State. With three decades of cultivation wisdom, they're not exactly rookies to the game. Leading this is Pedro Sotomayor, breaking barriers as the first Latino CEO and owner of a New York cannabis license. As New York's cannabis … [Read more...] about Electraleaf Kush Mints: A Fresh Face in the Empire State
Millennials Spark the Trend: Why Pre-Rolls are Their Go-To Choice
Photo Credit: Elsa Olofsson Millennials are lighting up the pre-roll scene. According to a report by Custom Cones USA, a company that specializes in pre-rolls, millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) account for a whopping 45% of the $3 billion pre-roll market. This generation is showing the world that convenience, consistency, and some social magic make pre-rolls the go-to … [Read more...] about Millennials Spark the Trend: Why Pre-Rolls are Their Go-To Choice
Lauren Rudick: Pioneering Cannabis Law and Advocacy for Industry Growth
Photo Credit: Lauren Rudick Lauren Rudick, managing principal at Rudick Law Group, is on a mission to support entrepreneurs in the evolving cannabis industry. With a background in commercial litigation and a deep personal connection to the plant, Rudick brings a unique perspective to cannabis law. Her firm has made waves by challenging the misclassification of … [Read more...] about Lauren Rudick: Pioneering Cannabis Law and Advocacy for Industry Growth
New York Adult-use Cannabis Licensing Halted in Court Again
Image courtesy of LightFieldStudios In what feels like a never-ending saga, New York's adult-use cannabis licensing program has once again been halted by the courts. On Thursday, Dec. 14, State Supreme Court Justice Sharon Graf issued a temporary restraining order that prevents the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) from processing thousands of pending business … [Read more...] about New York Adult-use Cannabis Licensing Halted in Court Again