Excise tax faulted for hindering medical marijuana program
State Sen. Jeremy Cooney wants to repeal an excise tax on medical marijuana to boost participation in the program.
New York’s marijuana marketplace ‘disaster’
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently voiced the frustration of stakeholders in New York's marijuana industry.
Assembly cannabis champion talks marijuana rollout
Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes talks about the recreational marijuana landscape in New York.
State addresses legal obstacles to new marijuana dispensaries
A legal log jam blocking the rollout of hundreds of marijuana dispensaries appears to have been resolve by the state.
Senator Cooney discusses marijuana retail landscape
Sen. Jeremy Cooney discusses a recent hearing on adult-use marijuana and future legislative action.
New York’s marijuana marketplace begins new phase
The state's cannabis czar discusses the latest round of licenses for marijuana growers, processors, and retailers.
Marijuana farmers markets launched to move unsold products
Cannabis Association of New York's Joann Kudrewicz talks about the launch of open-air marijuana retail opportunities.
State commits half of its investment in marijuana retailers
The state has committed about $25 million to build out New York's marijuana retail industry.
New York secures private investment for marijuana retailers
The state has finally secured a promised $150 million investment to facilitate the first wave of marijuana dispensaries.
Health benefits of marijuana at center of lawsuit
Regulations governing medical marijuana and recreational marijuana labeling are facing a new lawsuit in state court.
