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June 2, 2026

Cannabis M&A Is Back, But Not The Way Investors Expected

Cannabis dealmaking is returning in 2026, but not through the massive public-company mergers many investors expected. Instead, consolidation is increasingly...
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June 2, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Virginia Governor Defends Cannabis Veto, Citing Timeline And Licensing Concerns

Spanberger cites concerns about timing and licensing as advocates push for timely implementation to avoid strengthening the illicit market....
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June 1, 2026

Five-Month Hemp Enforcement Grace Period Ends In Oregon, Here’s What Businesses Must Know

Oregon now requires all cannabinoid hemp products to be registered with the OLCC under House Bill 4121. After a five-month...
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New Jersey Cannabis Market Spotlight

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June 2, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Virginia Governor Defends Cannabis Veto, Citing Timeline And Licensing Concerns

Spanberger cites concerns about timing and licensing as advocates push for timely implementation to avoid strengthening the illicit market....
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June 1, 2026

Fireman Entrepreneur Award Builds Momentum Ahead of 2026 Announcement in Chicago

MariMed and IgniteIt bring the Fireman Award back to Chicago, continuing a legacy that highlights leaders advancing access, equity, and...
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June 1, 2026

Thin Legal Challenge from State AGs Could Still Complicate Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Effort

State attorneys general and prohibitionist groups are pressing a policy‑driven challenge that lacks clear legal footing, but the case’s novelty...
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May 28, 2026

ROCA Wants To Be The Infrastructure Behind Cannabis’ Next Product Category

As cannabis brands continue searching for ways to differentiate in an increasingly crowded pre-roll market, Israeli startup ROCA is betting...
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May 27, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Advocates Push To Shape DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing on June 29

A rare federal hearing on June 29 is drawing advocates, reform groups, and prohibitionists as the DEA weighs marijuana’s future...
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May 22, 2026

SOMAÍ CEO Says Europe’s Cannabis MCO Wave Is Accelerating — And U.S. Operators May Be Running Out Of Time

Europe’s cannabis industry is entering a new phase of consolidation, and according to SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals founder and interim CEO Michael...
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Real-Time Cannabis Intelligence That Moves Capital

IGNITE IT delivers institutional-grade cannabis market intelligence in real time. From breaking news and regulatory shifts to capital flows and operator performance, we surface the data that serious investors and decision-makers need before the market reacts.

Built for speed, accuracy, and clarity, our platform cuts through noise and eliminates information gaps in one of the fastest-moving industries in the world.

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Where Industry Expertise Meets Market Momentum

Backed by seasoned financial journalists, cannabis industry veterans, and media leaders, IGNITE IT combines deep sector expertise with real-time analysis. We don’t just report market activity, we contextualize it so decision-makers can act with confidence.

Beyond intelligence, IGNITE IT connects the industry through high-impact events that bring capital, operators, and innovators into the same room.

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IgniteIt Cannabis Market Spotlight Series

A national series of invite-worthy cannabis events designed for executives, investors, and operators driving capital, policy, and growth across the most influential U.S. markets.
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Chicago Capital Cannabis Conference

Margins are shrinking and 280E taxes bite. Rescheduling to Schedule III could finally give cannabis retailers room to breathe.
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Ohio Cannabis Market Spotlight 2026

A one-day, decision-maker–driven event bringing together Ohio’s top operators, regulators, investors, and industry leaders to shape the future of cannabis in a pivotal year for the market.
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New Jersey

NJ Cannabis Market Spotlight 2026

A one-day, decision-maker–driven event connecting operators, investors, and industry leaders shaping the future of New Jersey cannabis.
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