Photo by Wirestock The New York Cannabis Control Board spent much of its May 7, 2026 meeting grappling with the most persistent tensions in New York’s cannabis rollout. The state entity regulating cannabis worked to balance regulatory rigor with social equity goals and manage the growing pains of an industry still struggling with capital shortages, municipal resistance, and … [Read more...] about May CCB Meeting Addresses the Industry’s Tensions
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Cannabis Control Board Wraps up 2025 in its Final Meeting of the Year
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
New York Cannabis Control Board Approves Over 100 Licenses, Tackles Regulation
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