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September 17, 2026

Cannabis Companies Keep Expanding. Deflation Is Changing Where—and How

September 17, 2026

‘The Industry’s Most Attractive, Durable and Profitable Segment’: Aurora Bets on Global Medical Cannabis

Aurora Cannabis reaffirmed expectations for sequential revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth, supported by Safari Flower, European medical cannabis demand and...

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September 17, 2026

Exclusive: Village Farms Targets Brands, Vapes and European M&A to Capture More Cannabis Margin

Village Farms is targeting branded products, vapes, pharmacy relationships and European M&A as it expands beyond wholesale cannabis exports....

Rows of cannabis plants inside a Dutch greenhouse overlooking Amsterdam.

September 16, 2026

Who Can Still Borrow in Cannabis? The Cash Flow Test Separating Bankable Operators From the Rest

AJ Herrington spoke with cannabis banking executive Peter Su about the divide between bankable and unbankable operators, and the key...

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Announcements

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

June 24, 2026

Reklaim Credit Solutions Co-Founders Sam Fensterstock and Bob McCarthy Step Into CRO and CTO Roles Ahead of Q3 2026 Launch

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September 11, 2026

U.S. Cannabis Tax Revenue Climbs 15.7% to $3.55 Billion

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September 10, 2026

Virginia’s Cannabis Lottery Opens the Market, Capital Determines Who Reaches Opening Day

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September 10, 2026

Cannabis Operators Keep Schedule III Tax Relief but Lose a Seat in Court

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September 9, 2026

Cannabis Companies Face 15% Loan Rates While 68.1% of Surveyed Hemp Businesses Expect Closure

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September 9, 2026

Curaleaf Defends Aurora Cannabis Takeover Offer, Challenges Board’s Objections

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September 8, 2026

How Canopy Growth Is Expanding Beyond Flower in Australia’s 81-Tonne Cannabis Import Market

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September 7, 2026

Britain Is Finally Ready to Authorize CBD Foods. Europe Could Rewrite the Rules Again

September 7, 2026

How EDUN Grew Vape Sales 519% in Colorado’s Shrinking Cannabis Market

September 4, 2026

Fatal Oklahoma Cannabis Blast Intensifies Scrutiny Of State Marijuana Regulation

September 4, 2026

Cannabis M&A Enters Its Distressed-Asset Era: What Cresco’s $50 Million Pennsylvania Deal Must Deliver

September 3, 2026

Aurora CEO On Curaleaf Takeover: ‘It’s Clear Why They Want It,’ But Offer Isn’t Adequate

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September 2, 2026

Aurora Urges Shareholders to Reject Curaleaf Offer, Citing Cash, Debt and Voting Rights

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September 2, 2026

Curaleaf Escalates Aurora Takeover Fight, Attacks Dilution, Cash Burn and Six-Year Turnaround

September 2, 2026

Colorado Cannabis Market Nears $19 Billion in Lifetime Revenue, New Report Shows

September 2, 2026

UK Medical Cannabis Prescriptions Surge 165% to 1.77 Million; 25%+ High-THC Products Gain Share

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Interviews

September 17, 2026

Exclusive: Village Farms Targets Brands, Vapes and European M&A to Capture More Cannabis Margin

Village Farms is targeting branded products, vapes, pharmacy relationships and European M&A as it expands beyond wholesale cannabis exports....

September 16, 2026

Who Can Still Borrow in Cannabis? The Cash Flow Test Separating Bankable Operators From the Rest

AJ Herrington spoke with cannabis banking executive Peter Su about the divide between bankable and unbankable operators, and the key...

September 14, 2026

Exclusive: How Village Farms’ 7 Million-Square-Foot Cannabis Bet Is Attracting Wall Street

Village Farms says institutional investors are returning to cannabis as global growth, improving fundamentals and international markets reshape the investment...

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September 11, 2026

Illinois Approves 37 Adult-Use Dispensaries to Sell Medical Cannabis

Illinois approved 37 adult-use dispensaries to serve medical cannabis patients, including all 10 locations operated by Ivy Hall....

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September 10, 2026

How a Veteran-Led Cannabis Company Grew 2,342% to Make the Inc. 5000 Twice

Veterans Holdings has emerged as one of New York’s fastest-scaling cannabis manufacturers, posting steep growth while navigating a tightly regulated...

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September 7, 2026

How EDUN Grew Vape Sales 519% in Colorado’s Shrinking Cannabis Market

As Colorado’s cannabis market continues to contract, EDUN is betting on regenerative cultivation, solventless products and brand differentiation. Co-founder and...

Deals

September 17, 2026

Cannabis Companies Keep Expanding. Deflation Is Changing Where—and How

September 17, 2026

‘The Industry’s Most Attractive, Durable and Profitable Segment’: Aurora Bets on Global Medical Cannabis

September 17, 2026

Exclusive: Village Farms Targets Brands, Vapes and European M&A to Capture More Cannabis Margin

September 16, 2026

Who Can Still Borrow in Cannabis? The Cash Flow Test Separating Bankable Operators From the Rest

September 15, 2026

Curaleaf Asks Alberta Regulator to Halt Aurora Share Sales During Takeover Bid

September 15, 2026

Why Curaleaf Wants Aurora—and Why the Market Still Doubts the Deal

Events

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September 7, 2026

How EDUN Grew Vape Sales 519% in Colorado’s Shrinking Cannabis Market

July 21, 2026

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

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July 17, 2026

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

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Announcements

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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

June 24, 2026

Reklaim Credit Solutions Co-Founders Sam Fensterstock and Bob McCarthy Step Into CRO and CTO Roles Ahead of Q3 2026 Launch

June 22, 2026

Zen Cannabis Enters Connecticut Market With Fast-Acting Edibles Portfolio

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July 24, 2026

Could Congress Require Hemp Products to Be Made in America? The Fine Print May Shut Out Chinese Ingredients

July 6, 2026

DOJ Defends Authority To Reschedule Cannabis, Rejects Claims Of Industry Harm

July 1, 2026

Ascend Wellness Files DEA Applications; The Move Covers Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Across Seven States

June 30, 2026

Vireo Growth Extends Cannabis Acquisition Streak With Maryland Deal

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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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Cannabis Market Intelligence For Executives & Investors

Daily Briefing

Cannabis Companies Keep Expanding. Deflation Is Changing Where—and How

‘The Industry’s Most Attractive, Durable and Profitable Segment’: Aurora Bets on Global Medical Cannabis

Exclusive: Village Farms Targets Brands, Vapes and European M&A to Capture More Cannabis Margin

Who Can Still Borrow in Cannabis? The Cash Flow Test Separating Bankable Operators From the Rest

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

IgniteIt Cannabis

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U.S. Cannabis Tax Revenue Climbs 15.7% to $3.55 Billion

Virginia’s Cannabis Lottery Opens the Market, Capital Determines Who Reaches Opening Day

Cannabis Operators Keep Schedule III Tax Relief but Lose a Seat in Court

Cannabis Companies Face 15% Loan Rates While 68.1% of Surveyed Hemp Businesses Expect Closure

Curaleaf Defends Aurora Cannabis Takeover Offer, Challenges Board’s Objections

How Canopy Growth Is Expanding Beyond Flower in Australia’s 81-Tonne Cannabis Import Market

Britain Is Finally Ready to Authorize CBD Foods. Europe Could Rewrite the Rules Again

How EDUN Grew Vape Sales 519% in Colorado’s Shrinking Cannabis Market

Fatal Oklahoma Cannabis Blast Intensifies Scrutiny Of State Marijuana Regulation

Cannabis M&A Enters Its Distressed-Asset Era: What Cresco’s $50 Million Pennsylvania Deal Must Deliver

Aurora CEO On Curaleaf Takeover: ‘It’s Clear Why They Want It,’ But Offer Isn’t Adequate

Aurora Urges Shareholders to Reject Curaleaf Offer, Citing Cash, Debt and Voting Rights

Curaleaf Escalates Aurora Takeover Fight, Attacks Dilution, Cash Burn and Six-Year Turnaround

Colorado Cannabis Market Nears $19 Billion in Lifetime Revenue, New Report Shows

UK Medical Cannabis Prescriptions Surge 165% to 1.77 Million; 25%+ High-THC Products Gain Share

Video

Interviews

Exclusive: Village Farms Targets Brands, Vapes and European M&A to Capture More Cannabis Margin

Who Can Still Borrow in Cannabis? The Cash Flow Test Separating Bankable Operators From the Rest

Exclusive: How Village Farms’ 7 Million-Square-Foot Cannabis Bet Is Attracting Wall Street

Illinois Approves 37 Adult-Use Dispensaries to Sell Medical Cannabis

How a Veteran-Led Cannabis Company Grew 2,342% to Make the Inc. 5000 Twice

How EDUN Grew Vape Sales 519% in Colorado’s Shrinking Cannabis Market

Deals

Cannabis Companies Keep Expanding. Deflation Is Changing Where—and How

‘The Industry’s Most Attractive, Durable and Profitable Segment’: Aurora Bets on Global Medical Cannabis

Exclusive: Village Farms Targets Brands, Vapes and European M&A to Capture More Cannabis Margin

Who Can Still Borrow in Cannabis? The Cash Flow Test Separating Bankable Operators From the Rest

Curaleaf Asks Alberta Regulator to Halt Aurora Share Sales During Takeover Bid

Why Curaleaf Wants Aurora—and Why the Market Still Doubts the Deal

How EDUN Grew Vape Sales 519% in Colorado’s Shrinking Cannabis Market

“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

As Seen In

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

Zen Cannabis Enters Connecticut Market With Fast-Acting Edibles Portfolio

Could Congress Require Hemp Products to Be Made in America? The Fine Print May Shut Out Chinese Ingredients

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

Real-Time Cannabis Intelligence That Moves Capital

Where Industry Expertise Meets Market Momentum

IgniteIt Cannabis Market Spotlight Series

Chicago Capital Cannabis Conference

Ohio Cannabis Market Spotlight 2026

NJ Cannabis Market Spotlight 2026

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