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From 2026 forecasts to rescheduling takeaways, here's what's defining today's cannabis headlines.

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• Cannabis hiring has shifted from aggressive scaling to disciplined, role-specific staffing, with demand strongest for compliance, QA, regulatory, supply-chain and operations talent.

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F E A T U R E D  S T O R Y

Can the cannabis industry send one of its own to Congress?

Wanda James, a longtime cannabis entrepreneur, veteran and social justice advocate, is running for Congress in Colorado with a clear goal: push federal legalization beyond rescheduling and put real industry experience in Washington. But taking on a decades-long incumbent won't be easy, even with growing industry backing. Is this a long shot or a turning point for cannabis politics? Read story >

What This Means For You

• Operators: A cannabis insider in Congress could mean more informed lawmaking on 280E, banking and access to capital, but real change would still depend on broader political momentum.
• Consumers: James' candidacy signals a push to normalize cannabis at the federal level, potentially leading to clearer laws, safer access and less confusion about what's actually legal.
• Investors: If industry experience reaches Capitol Hill, it could reduce policy blind spots and regulatory risk over time, but markets shouldn't price in sweeping reform anytime soon.
• Policymakers: A candidate like Wanda James highlights the growing pressure for lawmakers to engage with cannabis policy through real-world business and equity lenses, not just ideology.

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