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Federal Rescheduling Could Free $3B+ Locked in Cannabis Tax Penalties

DEA rescheduling would end IRS 280E tax penalties that forced cannabis companies into 70%+ effective tax rates, potentially unlocking $3B+ in sector-wide profits that were artificially suppressed for years.

May 25, 2026

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Canadian Cannabis Sales Hit C$471M in March, Up 7.4% Monthly

Canadian cannabis sales reached C$471.4 million in March, up 7.4% from February's revised total, though per-day sales dipped 4% when adjusted for calendar differences.

May 25, 2026

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FundCanna Lands $60M Credit Facility for Cannabis Business Loans

Cannabis lender FundCanna secured a $60 million credit line from an institutional investor managing $40 billion in assets, bringing its total capital to $75 million as cannabis operators continue facing limited banking access.

May 24, 2026

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MSO Exec: Cannabis Industry Wasted Billions on Marketing Strategy

An MSO executive argues the cannabis industry wasted a decade funding traditional marketing when it should have focused on converting existing consumers from illicit to legal channels.

May 23, 2026

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Tariffs Could Wipe Out 280E Relief for Cannabis Cultivators

New analysis warns that Trump-era tariffs on imported cultivation equipment could offset tax savings from cannabis rescheduling, creating winners and losers across different license types.

May 22, 2026

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Colombian Cannabis Producer Launches 147-Panel Solar Farm

Cannabis Medical Company activated a 147-panel solar farm at its Colombian facility, generating 178,670 kWh annually as producers seek cost advantages in competitive export markets.

May 21, 2026

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Former Coast Guard Officer's Texas Hemp Empire Faces Federal Crackdown

Former Coast Guard officer Lukas Gilkey built one of Texas' largest hemp companies after leaving drug interdiction. Now federal agencies threaten to ban the hemp-derived products his business depends on.

May 20, 2026

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Rob Van Dam Enters CBD Market With Vertically Integrated Brand

WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam has launched a CBD wellness brand from California, leveraging decades of cannabis advocacy with a vertically integrated business structure.

May 19, 2026

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Ascend Wellness Beats Q1 Guidance as Multi-State Operator Eyes Growth

Ascend Wellness Holdings exceeded Q1 2026 guidance, offering a positive signal for the mid-tier MSO as it competes in an increasingly consolidated cannabis market.

May 18, 2026

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Q1 Earnings Take Backseat to Banking Reform Hopes in Cannabis Markets

Cannabis stock investors focused on federal banking reform and rescheduling prospects during Q1 earnings season, largely ignoring company financial results despite solid operational performance across major MSOs.

May 18, 2026

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New York Microbusiness Model Offers Alternative to Corporate Cannabis

New York's vertically integrated microbusiness licenses let small operators control cultivation through retail, offering a structural alternative to corporate-dominated markets—but high startup costs remain a barrier.

May 16, 2026

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Federal Judge Approves Chapter 15 Bankruptcy for Cannabis MSO

A U.S. bankruptcy judge approved The Cannabist Co.'s Chapter 15 filing, potentially creating a new path for cannabis companies to access federal bankruptcy protections through Canadian proceedings.

May 15, 2026

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Fluent Shutters New York Cultivation Facility, 37 Jobs Cut

Fluent Cannabis is closing Etain's Chestertown cultivation facility in New York, cutting 37 jobs as it prepares to merge with Vireo Health amid ongoing market consolidation and oversupply challenges.

May 14, 2026

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Medical Cannabis Operators Rush to Register with DEA Post-Rescheduling

Medical cannabis operators are rushing to register with the DEA following marijuana rescheduling, hoping to secure 280E tax relief despite unclear federal guidance on whether registration will be mandatory.

May 14, 2026

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Michigan Cannabis Sales Drop 4.3% Year-Over-Year in April

Michigan cannabis sales totaled $258.6 million in April, down 4.3% year-over-year despite a slight monthly increase. Medical sales plummeted 24.1% annually as the adult-use market dominates.

May 13, 2026

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Revelry Buyers Club Expands to Hudson, New York

Revelry Buyers Club hosted a cannabis industry networking event in Hudson, New York, connecting operators and retailers in the state's developing legal market.

May 12, 2026

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Medical Cannabis Market Projects $130B Valuation Amid Policy Shifts

The global medical marijuana market approaches $130 billion valuation as clinical adoption accelerates and institutional capital flows into cannabis-based healthcare.

May 11, 2026

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Curaleaf Arizona Workers Ratify First Union Contract After Years

Budtenders at an Arizona Curaleaf dispensary ratified their first union contract after years of organizing, securing guaranteed wage increases and protections against benefit cuts during the agreement's term.

May 9, 2026

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Three Major Cannabis MSOs Face Federal Class Action Over Medical Claims

A federal class action lawsuit filed Monday accuses Cresco Labs, Green Thumb Industries, and Verano Holdings of making false medical claims about their cannabis products, with 42 customers from 12 states joining the complaint.

May 8, 2026

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Target Expands Hemp THC Drinks to 300+ Stores Ahead of Federal Ban

Target is expanding hemp THC beverages to 300+ stores in Florida, Texas, and Illinois despite a federal ban potentially taking effect within six months—a move that raises questions about the retail giant's regulatory outlook.

May 8, 2026

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Cannabis Equity Markets Stall as Investor Confidence Wanes

Public cannabis stocks remain stuck in a trading range despite operational improvements at major operators, as regulatory uncertainty and limited institutional interest keep valuations depressed.

May 7, 2026

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Mary Jane Berlin Marks Decade With 75,000 Expected Attendees

Mary Jane Berlin returns June 11-14, 2026 for its 10th anniversary, expecting 75,000+ attendees and 500 exhibitors. RAW founder Josh Kesselman headlines opening day programming.

May 7, 2026

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NLRB Rules Against Missouri Cannabis Company in Labor Dispute

The NLRB ruled that producing pre-rolls and processing dried marijuana constitutes manufacturing work, not agricultural labor, dealing a blow to a Missouri cannabis operator seeking agricultural exemptions from union organizing rules.

May 6, 2026

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Women-Led Cannabis Brands Target Mother's Day Market Segment

Three women-owned cannabis brands are marketing Mother's Day products, targeting a demographic that now represents 45% of legal market consumers and drove a 34% sales spike last Mother's Day weekend.

May 2, 2026

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