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Alex Lipnik
🌿 Weedmaps delists from Nasdaq, Vireo Growth advances acquisition strategy, and Whitney Economics highlights 280E tax burden

🌿 Weedmaps delists from Nasdaq, Vireo Growth advances acquisition strategy, and Whitney Economics highlights 280E tax burden

Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know. Here’s what we’re rolling up this week: Weedmaps delists from Nasdaq, Vireo Growth advances acquisition strategy, Whitney Economics highlights 280E tax burden, and more. Let’s get to it.

Alex Lipnik
Alex Lipnik
Apr 10, 2026
🌿 Medicare makes way for hemp‐derived products, Vireo secures select assets from Schwazze, and Nebraska hits historic medical cannabis milestone

🌿 Medicare makes way for hemp‐derived products, Vireo secures select assets from Schwazze, and Nebraska hits historic medical cannabis milestone

Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know. Here’s what we’re rolling up this week: Medicare makes way for hemp‐derived products, Vireo secures select assets from Schwazze, Nebraska hits historic medical cannabis milestone, and more. Let’s get to it.

Alex Lipnik
Alex Lipnik
Apr 3, 2026
🌿 The Cannabist Company initiates multi-state exit plan, Army adjusts policy for cannabis convictions, and PharmaCann shuts down production plants

🌿 The Cannabist Company initiates multi-state exit plan, Army adjusts policy for cannabis convictions, and PharmaCann shuts down production plants

Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know. Here’s what we’re rolling up this week: The Cannabist Company initiates multi-state exit plan, Army adjusts policy for cannabis convictions, PharmaCann shuts down production plants, and more. Let’s get to it.

Alex Lipnik
Alex Lipnik
Mar 27, 2026
🌿 Virginia nears regulated recreational retail market, bipartisan bill seeks broader access to exchanges, and Kiva Sales & Service and Petalfast plan merger

🌿 Virginia nears regulated recreational retail market, bipartisan bill seeks broader access to exchanges, and Kiva Sales & Service and Petalfast plan merger

Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know. Here’s what we’re rolling up this week: Virginia nears regulated recreational retail market, bipartisan bill seeks broader access to exchanges, Kiva Sales & Service and Petalfast plan merger, and more. Let’s get to it.

Alex Lipnik
Alex Lipnik
Mar 20, 2026
🌿 Aurora Cannabis moves to medical-only, Alabama looks toward launch, and additional companies announce 2025 results

🌿 Aurora Cannabis moves to medical-only, Alabama looks toward launch, and additional companies announce 2025 results

Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know. Here’s what we’re rolling up this week: Aurora Cannabis moves to medical-only, Alabama looks toward launch, additional companies announce 2025 results, and more. Let’s get to it.

Alex Lipnik
Alex Lipnik
Mar 13, 2026
🌿 Farm Bill moves forward with hemp ban intact, Tilray Brand acquires BrewDog assets, and cannabis companies report 2025 results

🌿 Farm Bill moves forward with hemp ban intact, Tilray Brand acquires BrewDog assets, and cannabis companies report 2025 results

Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know. Here’s what we’re rolling up this week: Farm Bill moves forward with hemp ban intact, Tilray Brand acquires BrewDog assets, cannabis companies report 2025 results, and more. Let’s get to it.

Alex Lipnik
Alex Lipnik
Mar 6, 2026
🌿 NCIA names new board members, New York targets THC beverages in liquor stores, and Sunderstorm scales KANHA products globally

🌿 NCIA names new board members, New York targets THC beverages in liquor stores, and Sunderstorm scales KANHA products globally

Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know. Here’s what we’re rolling up this week: NCIA names new board members, New York targets THC beverages in liquor stores, Sunderstorm scales KANHA products globally, and more. Let’s get to it.

Alex Lipnik
Alex Lipnik
Feb 27, 2026
🌿 Organigram outlines European expansion plan, Virginia vets recreational regulatory frameworks, and iAnthus initiates Arizona asset sale

🌿 Organigram outlines European expansion plan, Virginia vets recreational regulatory frameworks, and iAnthus initiates Arizona asset sale

Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know. Here’s what we’re rolling up this week: Organigram outlines European expansion plan, Virginia vets recreational regulatory frameworks, iAnthus initiates Arizona asset sale, and more. Let’s get to it.

Alex Lipnik
Alex Lipnik
Feb 20, 2026
🌿 New York Times reverses course on cannabis, Florida funds diverted to defeat legalization, and Planet 13 pulls back pursuits in California

🌿 New York Times reverses course on cannabis, Florida funds diverted to defeat legalization, and Planet 13 pulls back pursuits in California

Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know. Here’s what we’re rolling up this week: New York Times reverses course on cannabis, Florida funds diverted to defeat legalization, Planet 13 pulls back pursuits in California, and more. Let’s get to it.

Alex Lipnik
Alex Lipnik
Feb 13, 2026
🌿 Pennsylvania Governor proposes adult-use legalization, Willie Nelson’s THC beverage brand raises Series A, and cannabis ballot measures meet mixed results

🌿 Pennsylvania Governor proposes adult-use legalization, Willie Nelson’s THC beverage brand raises Series A, and cannabis ballot measures meet mixed results

Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know. Here’s what we’re rolling up this week: Pennsylvania Governor proposes adult-use legalization, Willie Nelson’s THC beverage brand raises Series A, cannabis ballot measures meet mixed results, and more. Let’s get to it.

Alex Lipnik
Alex Lipnik
Feb 6, 2026
🌿 Canix acquires competitor Trym, United Center to debut hemp drinks, and Scotts Miracle-Gro exits cannabis market

🌿 Canix acquires competitor Trym, United Center to debut hemp drinks, and Scotts Miracle-Gro exits cannabis market

Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know. Here’s what we’re rolling up this week: Canix acquires competitor Trym, United Center to debut hemp drinks, Scotts Miracle-Gro exits cannabis market, and more. Let’s get to it.

Alex Lipnik
Alex Lipnik
Jan 30, 2026
🌿 Virginia aims for adult-use market, researchers propose standard THC units, and alcohol alliance pushes for pause on hemp ban

🌿 Virginia aims for adult-use market, researchers propose standard THC units, and alcohol alliance pushes for pause on hemp ban

Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know. Here’s what we’re rolling up this week: Virginia aims for adult-use market, researchers propose standard THC units, alcohol alliance pushes for pause on hemp ban, and more. Let’s get to it.

Alex Lipnik
Alex Lipnik
Jan 23, 2026
🌿 Illicit Brand becomes employee-owned, lawmakers push to postpone hemp ban, and Sunderstorm expands house of brands

🌿 Illicit Brand becomes employee-owned, lawmakers push to postpone hemp ban, and Sunderstorm expands house of brands

Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know. Here’s what we’re rolling up this week: Illicit Brand becomes employee-owned, lawmakers push to postpone hemp ban, Sunderstorm expands house of brands, and more. Let’s get to it.

Alex Lipnik
Alex Lipnik
Jan 16, 2026
🌿 Grön goes Wyld, celebs step into legal ring, and rescheduling remains pending

🌿 Grön goes Wyld, celebs step into legal ring, and rescheduling remains pending

Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know. Here’s what we’re rolling up this week: Grön goes Wyld, celebs step into legal ring, rescheduling remains pending, and more. Let’s get to it.

Alex Lipnik
Alex Lipnik
Jan 9, 2026
🌿 DOJ reigns over rescheduling, Americans support cannabis legalization, and UAE regulates medical hemp

🌿 DOJ reigns over rescheduling, Americans support cannabis legalization, and UAE regulates medical hemp

Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know. Here’s what we’re rolling up this week: DOJ reigns over rescheduling, Americans support cannabis legalization, UAE regulates medical hemp, and more. Let’s get to it.

Alex Lipnik
Alex Lipnik
Jan 2, 2026
🌿 Industry reacts to rescheduling news, Vireo Growth expands via Eaze acquisition, and states consider reversing adult-use legalization

🌿 Industry reacts to rescheduling news, Vireo Growth expands via Eaze acquisition, and states consider reversing adult-use legalization

Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know. Here’s what we’re rolling up this week: Industry reacts to rescheduling news, Vireo Growth expands via Eaze acquisition, states consider reversing adult-use legalization, and more. Let’s get to it.

Alex Lipnik
Alex Lipnik
Dec 26, 2025
🌿 Trump fast-tracks rescheduling under executive order, Vireo Growth buys PharmaCann assets in Colorado, and Canopy Growth boosts Canadian presence

🌿 Trump fast-tracks rescheduling under executive order, Vireo Growth buys PharmaCann assets in Colorado, and Canopy Growth boosts Canadian presence

Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know. Here’s what we’re rolling up this week: Trump fast-tracks rescheduling under executive order, Vireo Growth buys PharmaCann assets in Colorado, Canopy Growth boosts Canadian presence, and more. Let’s get to it.

Alex Lipnik
Alex Lipnik
Dec 19, 2025
🌿 Trump reportedly rethinking cannabis reclassification, cannabis companies eye European expansion, and STIIIZY continues to conquer California

🌿 Trump reportedly rethinking cannabis reclassification, cannabis companies eye European expansion, and STIIIZY continues to conquer California

Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know. Here’s what we’re rolling up this week: Trump reportedly rethinking cannabis reclassification, cannabis companies eye European expansion, STIIIZY continues to conquer California, and more. Let’s get to it.

Alex Lipnik
Alex Lipnik
Dec 12, 2025
🌿 Curaleaf acquires assets in Virginia, Medicare considers covering CBD treatments, and Canada cashes in on cannabis taxes

🌿 Curaleaf acquires assets in Virginia, Medicare considers covering CBD treatments, and Canada cashes in on cannabis taxes

Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know. Here’s what we’re rolling up this week: Curaleaf acquires assets in Virginia, Medicare considers covering CBD treatments, Canada cashes in on cannabis taxes, and more. Let’s get to it.

Alex Lipnik
Alex Lipnik
Dec 5, 2025
🌿 New York reaches 500 cannabis retailers, PharmaCann closes cultivation facility, and Organigram names new CEO

🌿 New York reaches 500 cannabis retailers, PharmaCann closes cultivation facility, and Organigram names new CEO

Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know. Here’s what we’re rolling up this week: New York reaches 500 cannabis retailers, PharmaCann closes cultivation facility, Organigram names new CEO, and more. Let’s get to it.

Alex Lipnik
Alex Lipnik
Nov 28, 2025
🌿 Glass House faces ICE fallout, Joe Rogan blasts hemp ban, and Cookies caught in financial crisis

🌿 Glass House faces ICE fallout, Joe Rogan blasts hemp ban, and Cookies caught in financial crisis

Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know. Here’s what we’re rolling up this week: Glass House faces ICE fallout, Joe Rogan blasts hemp ban, Cookies caught in financial crisis, and more. Let’s get to it.

Alex Lipnik
Alex Lipnik
Nov 21, 2025
🌿 Federal bill hits hemp market hard, cannabis companies relay Q3 results, and High Tide steps up store count

🌿 Federal bill hits hemp market hard, cannabis companies relay Q3 results, and High Tide steps up store count

Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know. Here’s what we’re rolling up this week: Federal bill hits hemp market hard, cannabis companies relay Q3 results, High Tide steps up store count, and more. Let’s get to it.

Alex Lipnik
Alex Lipnik
Nov 14, 2025
🌿 Shopify cannabis policy controversy, Virginia elects pro-cannabis governor, and American support for cannabis declines

🌿 Shopify cannabis policy controversy, Virginia elects pro-cannabis governor, and American support for cannabis declines

Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know. Here’s what we’re rolling up this week: Shopify cannabis policy controversy, Virginia elects pro-cannabis governor, American support for cannabis declines, and more. Let’s get to it.

Alex Lipnik
Alex Lipnik
Nov 7, 2025
🌿 Attorneys general call for clarification on hemp, Vireo and Verano resolve lengthy litigation, and Jushi sues DoorDash and Total Wine & More

🌿 Attorneys general call for clarification on hemp, Vireo and Verano resolve lengthy litigation, and Jushi sues DoorDash and Total Wine & More

Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know. Here’s what we’re rolling up this week: Attorneys general call for clarification on hemp, Vireo and Verano resolve lengthy litigation, Jushi sues DoorDash and Total Wine & More, and more. Let’s get to it.

Alex Lipnik
Alex Lipnik
Oct 31, 2025
🌿 Circle K readies for hemp rollout, SCOTUS considers cannabis gun case, and Rick Ross betting on THC beverages

🌿 Circle K readies for hemp rollout, SCOTUS considers cannabis gun case, and Rick Ross betting on THC beverages

Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know. Here’s what we’re rolling up this week: Circle K readies for hemp rollout, SCOTUS considers cannabis gun case, Rick Ross betting on THC beverages, and more. Let’s get to it.

Alex Lipnik
Alex Lipnik
Oct 24, 2025
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