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From MJBizCon to the hemp ban, here's what's defining today's cannabis headlines.

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Your MJBiz Factbook stat of the day:

• U.S. cannabis retail sales are projected to rise to $39.2 billion in 2026, with total economic impact reaching $137.2 billion.

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The power of flower and how to prepare for reform – MJBizCon takeaways

For cannabis operators, investors and ancillary businesses, major change has long seemed just around the corner. At MJBizCon 2025, the difference was that a potentially game-changing shift had just happened, with more likely ahead as President Donald Trump weighs marijuana rescheduling after signing a ban on hemp THC into law. Even so, as attendees heard in Las Vegas, certain fundamentals remain reform-proof. Here are five key takeaways from our editorial team that will shape success in 2026 and beyond. Read story >

What This Means For You

• Operators: Build reform-ready businesses by mastering today's fundamentals – from flower quality and cultivation to consumer segmentation and compliant marketing – rather than waiting on federal policy to save weak models.
• Consumers: Expect flower to remain central to retail shelves, with products, pricing and experiences increasingly tailored to specific needs like wellness, convenience and value.
• Investors: Back companies that can perform under current regulations, understand their customers deeply and maintain operational discipline, not those betting solely on rescheduling or federal reform timelines.
• Policymakers: Industry leaders are preparing for change but cannot depend on it, underscoring how regulatory clarity and consistency, not just reform headlines, will shape sustainable market growth.

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More Headlines

• Report: Hemp THC ban may be unenforceable. Read story >
• Are consumption lounges the 'next frontier' for legal cannabis? Read story >
• Nebraska Supreme Court hears argument to cancel medical marijuana legalization. Read story >
• The logistics crisis plaguing the Minnesota marijuana market launch. Read story >
• How much should marijuana operators risk? Read story >

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