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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Chris Alexander: His Work for the Cannabis Industry
Photo via Rootscamp Last month, New York officials started a public health campaign aimed at spreading awareness of current cannabis laws, and paving the way towards legalizing the sale of cannabis in the state. Through this campaign, ads and messages will be put up to educate the public on how to use cannabis responsibly and safely. The Executive Director of … [Read more...] about Chris Alexander: His Work for the Cannabis Industry
New York Lawmakers Agree on Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis
UPDATE* March 31, 2021 - “I just signed legislation legalizing adult-use cannabis,” Governor Cuomo said in a statement. “The bill creates automatic expungement of previous marijuana convictions that would now be legal. This is a historic day. I thank the Leader and Speaker and the tireless advocacy of so many.” Picture Above* Sen. Liz Krueger speaking about … [Read more...] about New York Lawmakers Agree on Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis