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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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
CCB’s September Meeting: Market Growth, Regulatory Shifts, and Equity Concerns
Photo by Wirestock The New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) gathered on September 9, for a meeting that underscored both the rapid maturation of the state’s legal cannabis market and the challenges that come with scaling a tightly regulated industry. With billions in projected sales, the Board’s agenda focused on licensing, supply management, regulatory modernization, … [Read more...] about CCB’s September Meeting: Market Growth, Regulatory Shifts, and Equity Concerns
A Market in Motion: Inside New York’s Most Recent Cannabis Industry Report
Graphic by Julia Meyer In the two years since adult-use cannabis sales became legal in New York, the industry has evolved rapidly through a carefully structured rollout. Despite challenges, a dynamic and competitive marketplace is emerging. Published in June 2025, the 2024 Market Report from the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) highlights the milestones and growing pains … [Read more...] about A Market in Motion: Inside New York’s Most Recent Cannabis Industry Report
Inside the Watchdog: How New York’s Trade Practice Bureau Polices Cannabis Fairness
Photo credit: Vinnikava In New York's fast-growing legal cannabis market, competition is fierce, the stakes are high, and the rules are still taking shape. Amid this evolving landscape, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has quietly stood up a critical but often overlooked unit: the Trade Practice Bureau (TPB). Tasked with ensuring fair market conduct, the TPB is … [Read more...] about Inside the Watchdog: How New York’s Trade Practice Bureau Polices Cannabis Fairness