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Daily Briefing
Marijuana Rescheduling Reaches Aug. 17 Deadline: What Cannabis Investors Should Watch Next

Exclusive: Boris Jordan Explains the Economics Behind Curaleaf’s Aurora Bid

Latest Cannabis Earnings Reports Show Signs Of Recovery Amid Persistent Headwinds

Announcements
California Cannabis Awards Announces 2026 Medalists, Including First-Ever Home Grow Winners
Root & Rise Cannabis Education Symposium to Debut at Roanoke College July 23-25
Botanical Sciences Announcing July 1st Launch of New Medical Cannabis Vaporized Products for Georgia Patients
Reklaim Credit Solutions Co-Founders Sam Fensterstock and Bob McCarthy Step Into CRO and CTO Roles Ahead of Q3 2026 Launch
New Jersey Cannabis Market Spotlight
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Interviews
Exclusive: Boris Jordan Explains the Economics Behind Curaleaf’s Aurora Bid

Exclusive: Colorado Cannabis Operators Reveal What It Takes to Survive a Mature Market After the Boom

Boris Jordan Makes the Case for Aurora — and Predicts a Cannabis M&A Wave in 2027

Khalifa Kush CEO: “We’re Not A Celebrity Brand. We’re A Premium Brand Founded By A Celebrity.”

Visibility Is the New Currency: Jessica Ferranti on Why Women Need More Than a Seat at the Table

Running a Better Dispensary: Lessons From Ivy Hall’s Retail Strategy

Deals
Boris Jordan Makes the Case for Aurora — and Predicts a Cannabis M&A Wave in 2027
Aurora Challenges Curaleaf’s Account of $4 Takeover Bid, Forms Special Committee
BREAKING: Curaleaf Moves to Take Over Aurora Cannabis With $4-Per-Share Proposal
Khalifa Kush CEO: “We’re Not A Celebrity Brand. We’re A Premium Brand Founded By A Celebrity.”
LEEF Raises $5.2M to Expand Processing Infrastructure for Future Growth
Vireo to Acquire Planet 13, Building the Largest Cannabis Retail Footprint in the U.S.


“You’re Not Selling the Dream—You’re Selling Repayment”: How Cannabis Lenders Evaluate Borrowers

Leadership Starts On Front Lines, Not In Boardroom According To These Cannabis Experts

Weed Doesn’t Sell Itself Anymore: Why the Dispensary Is Cannabis’ Most Powerful Marketing Channel
Root & Rise Cannabis Education Symposium to Debut at Roanoke College July 23-25
Botanical Sciences Announcing July 1st Launch of New Medical Cannabis Vaporized Products for Georgia Patients
Reklaim Credit Solutions Co-Founders Sam Fensterstock and Bob McCarthy Step Into CRO and CTO Roles Ahead of Q3 2026 Launch
Zen Cannabis Enters Connecticut Market With Fast-Acting Edibles Portfolio

DOJ Defends Authority To Reschedule Cannabis, Rejects Claims Of Industry Harm
Ascend Wellness Files DEA Applications; The Move Covers Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Across Seven States
Study: A 10% Cannabis Tax Increase Cuts Legal Sales By 12.6%
Glass House Brands Lands NYSE Listing, As Cannabis Industry Enters New Era
Lawmakers Revive Virginia Cannabis Legalization Effort In New Budget Compromise
Vireo Growth Extends Cannabis Acquisition Streak With Maryland Deal
How This Company Reinvented Itself After 2021 Cannabis Boom

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