Category Archives: Licensing

Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Is Here: What It Means for Cannabis Operators For years, cannabis operators have been running businesses under some of the most punishing tax conditions of any industry i [more]

Texas Just Awarded Its Most Valuable Cannabis Licenses — Here’s What You Need to Know The Texas cannabis market just reached a defining moment. In a state of 30 million people the second-largest in th [more]

Key Municipal Opportunities and Policy Shifts (Spring 2026) California’s cannabis licensing landscape continues to evolve at the local level, creating new opportunities in some cities while closing do [more]

Cathedral City is reopening to new cannabis businesses after nearly a year on pause, pairing the restart with tighter odor-control and siting standards. The City first adopted a 45-day moratorium on J [more]

At the Benzinga Cannabis Conference, Jason Piazza delivered an insightful session on how crucial real estate decisions can unlock better financing opportunities for cannabis businesses. In an industry [more]

Over the past year, Kentucky has made significant progress in its medical cannabis program, particularly with the approval of retail dispensary licenses. This development is crucial for stakeholders a [more]

We’re excited to spotlight a major moment for the WeCann team – our CEO, Meilad Rafiei, was invited to speak on a featured panel at the Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight: New Jersey, one of the [more]

A recent article in SF Gate really hit home for me. There’s a lot that needs to be done to correct the wrongs inflicted on the cannabis industry for over a century, and California’s current legal fram [more]

Applications are now open for the Type 3 Processor Branding Licenses! The New York State Adult-Use Processor Type 3 – Branding license is the newest license type available in the state and the o [more]

The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS), NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), and Cannabis NYC have launched the Cannabis NYC Loan Fund, offering $2 million in funding [more]