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Top Stories
November 2, 2026
Massachusetts Could Become First State to Repeal Legal Cannabis Sales as Question 8 Goes to Vote
Massachusetts voters will decide Question 8 on November 3, potentially ending the state’s $1.65 billion adult-use cannabis market in 2028. The referendum puts thousands of jobs, tax revenue and the future of licensed recreational sales at stake.
November 2, 2026
Potential U.S. Stock Exchange Listing: Cresco Labs Shareholders Approve Restructuring
Cresco Labs shareholders approved corporate restructuring measures with at least 94% support, positioning the cannabis operator for a potential senior...
November 2, 2026
FireStarter: DEA Registers 900+ Dispensaries, Massachusetts Votes Tomorrow, and MSO Earnings Begin
The first edition of FireStarter, IgniteIt’s daily cannabis business briefing: DEA’s first 900+ registrations, a Nov. 29 supply-chain deadline, Massachusetts...
November 2, 2026
The $60 Ounce Paradox: When Growing More and Spending Less Still Means Earning Less
Michigan cannabis prices have stabilized near $60 an ounce, but profitability remains under pressure. Why can operators produce more, cut...
November 1, 2026
DEA Grants Federal Registration to 900+ Cannabis Dispensaries, Sets November 29 Supply Chain Deadline
The DEA grants federal registration to 900+ medical cannabis dispensaries and sets a November 29 supply chain deadline, raising questions...
October 30, 2026
New Federal Bill Would Legalize Marijuana and Rewrite U.S. Drug Laws Beyond Schedule III
Rep. Steve Cohen introduces a federal marijuana legalization bill that would deschedule cannabis, eliminate mandatory minimums and overhaul U.S. drug...
October 29, 2026
Verano Q3 2026 Results: Cash Flow Hits Four-Year High as Revenue Climbs to $212 Million
Verano reported Q3 2026 revenue of $212.4 million and $49 million in operating cash flow, its highest in four years,...
October 29, 2026
Jushi Q3 2026 Results: Revenue Hits $70.5M as CEO Calls Virginia Its “Most Significant Near-Term Growth Opportunity”
Jushi Holdings reported Q3 2026 revenue of $70.5 million, up 7% year over year, with wholesale sales surging 40% and...
October 28, 2026
Can Cannabis Pay to “Fix the Damn Roads”? Michigan Lawmaker Seeks to Suspend 24% Tax
Michigan Republican Jay DeBoyer proposes suspending the state’s 24% wholesale cannabis tax for 12 months, citing revenue shortfalls and pressure...
October 27, 2026
SNDL Reports Record Cash Flow, Launches Strategic Review of Cannabis Operations After $52 Million Impairment
SNDL reported C$20 million in Q3 free cash flow but recorded a C$52 million cannabis impairment and launched a strategic...
October 27, 2026
Curaleaf Pushes Back After Alberta Regulator Rejects Challenge to Aurora’s Share Sales
Curaleaf challenges Aurora’s interpretation of an Alberta securities ruling, defending its $5-per-share takeover offer and questioning ATM dilution....
Chief Economist’s ColumnThe $60 Ounce Paradox: When Growing More and Spending Less Still Means Earning LessMichigan cannabis prices have stabilized near $60 an ounce, but profitability remains under pressure. Why can operators produce more, cut costs and gain market share yet still earn less on every pound sold?RGRolando GarcíaNov 2, 2026 · 0 MINRead →
IGNITEITIntelligenceThe story behind the story.Vireo grew revenue 265% through acquisitions while its margin fell; Village Farms grew 5% and widened its margin. Rolando García asks which growth leaves shareholders with more…Read this issue →Subscribe freeFree · every Wednesday
Interviews
November 2, 2026
“You Will See Prices Come Down, But It Will Take Time”: Why Ohio Cannabis Has Room to Grow
Standard Wellness CEO Jared Maloof explains why Ohio’s cannabis market still has room to grow, how retail expansion drives investment...
October 30, 2026
Why MariMed Kills Cannabis Products Before They Reach Dispensary Shelves
A gummy can score four out of five and still fail MariMed’s product development test. Ryan Crandall explains why rejecting...
October 29, 2026
“Anything Left in the System Would Be Written Off”: Cheech & Chong Confront the Federal Hemp Deadline
Cheech & Chong president Brandon Harshbarger reveals how the company is managing potential THC beverage write-offs, retailer credits and staffing...
October 28, 2026
Cannabis Isn’t Red or Blue. It’s a Small Business.
Laurie Parfitt Founder of LKP reflects on her conversation with California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton at IgniteIt, exploring cannabis taxes,...
October 28, 2026
Faster Isn’t Enough: TerrAscend on the Tradeoffs Behind Cannabis Edibles
Faster onset is only one part of developing a successful cannabis edible. TerrAscend’s BJ Carretta explains the tradeoffs involving taste,...
October 27, 2026
“I Don’t Think a Lounge Would Be Self-Sustaining”: The Economics Behind Cannabis Hospitality
The Artist Tree cofounder Lauren Fontein explains why cannabis lounges struggle to sustain themselves, how high rents and discounting squeeze...
Announcements
October 19, 2026
Beard Bros and British Cannabis Announce International Cannabinoid Product Partnership
October 5, 2026
Cannabis Attorneys Launch arb420 to Handle Industry Business Disputes
September 22, 2026
Canna Boss Babes and Real Potparazzi Plan 40-State Cannabis Media Tour
July 2, 2026
California Cannabis Awards Announces 2026 Medalists, Including First-Ever Home Grow Winners
July 2, 2026
Root & Rise Cannabis Education Symposium to Debut at Roanoke College July 23-25
June 25, 2026
Botanical Sciences Announcing July 1st Launch of New Medical Cannabis Vaporized Products for Georgia Patients
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October 28, 2026
Cannabis Isn’t Red or Blue. It’s a Small Business.
Laurie Parfitt Founder of LKP reflects on her conversation with California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton at IgniteIt, exploring cannabis taxes,...
October 7, 2026
California Treasurer Fiona Ma Calls Prop 64 a ‘Complete Disaster,’ Wants Cannabis Industry to Organize for Ballot Overhaul
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma wants operators to begin organizing now around an effort to rewrite parts of the legalization...
October 5, 2026
Don’t Grow for the Discount Rack: Colorado Cultivators Put Differentiation, Consistency and Quality First
At IgniteIt Colorado, industry leaders discussed how cultivators can respond to changing consumer expectations, build more consistent operations, and protect...
October 5, 2026
Drop’s Founders on Cannabis Delivery Costs: “Dispensaries Shouldn’t Have to Become Logistics Companies”
Drop co-founders Kat Savoy and Teri LeBlanc explain cannabis delivery fees, dispensary economics and customer relationships following the company’s Denver...
Deals
October 27, 2026
Curaleaf Pushes Back After Alberta Regulator Rejects Challenge to Aurora’s Share Sales
October 26, 2026
Safe Harbor Plans Opifex Combination, Outlines New Ownership Structure and Nasdaq Strategy
October 21, 2026
Canadian Investment Firm Offers $5M for Decibel Cannabis Shares at 16% Premium
October 20, 2026
Curaleaf Accuses Aurora of Blocking Due Diligence While Entertaining Rival Bidders
October 19, 2026
Village Farms Builds, Vireo Buys: Which Cannabis Growth Model Holds Up?
October 15, 2026
