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Kentucky’s medical cannabis market is open. But patients are slow to arrive.

Aug 23, 2026

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Kentucky’s medical cannabis market is open. But patients are slow to arrive.

Kentucky’s fledgling medical cannabis industry is contending with limited supply, steep prices, restrictive regulations and a thriving hemp market as it works to attract patients.

Chris Casacchia

The New York Times cannabis coverage has a numbers problem ➗

Aug 21, 2026

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4 min read

The New York Times cannabis coverage has a numbers problem ➗

Plus, Tilray flexes EU capacity

Jeremy Berke

Aug 20, 2026

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4 min read

Aurora fires back at Curaleaf 🥊

Plus, Congress demands rescheduling answers

Jeremy Berke

It’s official: Curaleaf is taking its bid directly to shareholders 🗳️

Aug 19, 2026

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2 min read

It’s official: Curaleaf is taking its bid directly to shareholders 🗳️

Plus, DEA admits cannabis is mostly safe

Jeremy Berke

Curaleaf’s hostile bid for Aurora is official

Aug 18, 2026

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2 min read

Curaleaf’s hostile bid for Aurora is official

Curaleaf is bringing its hostile bid for Aurora directly to shareholders. The prize? Medical cannabis exports to the EU.

Jeremy Berke

Yale study: Federal legalization could raise $57.9 billion over a decade

Aug 18, 2026

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4 min read

Yale study: Federal legalization could raise $57.9 billion over a decade

Plus, Challenger Brands in Pennsylvania

Jeremy Berke

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The Latest

Kentucky’s medical cannabis market is open. But patients are slow to arrive.

The New York Times cannabis coverage has a numbers problem ➗

Aurora fires back at Curaleaf 🥊

It’s official: Curaleaf is taking its bid directly to shareholders 🗳️

Curaleaf’s hostile bid for Aurora is official

Yale study: Federal legalization could raise $57.9 billion over a decade

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