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Beyond Rescheduling: Inside NCIA’s 14th Annual National Cannabis Industry Lobby Days

Wed, May 27, 2026, 01:45 PM

Momentum matters. So does showing up. From May 12–14, 2026, cannabis business owners, operators, and advocates from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C. for the National Cannabis Industry Association’s 14th Annual National Cannabis Industry Lobby Days. Over a day and a half, NCIA members brought the realities of running a state-legal cannabis business directly […]

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DOJ Reschedules Medical Cannabis to Schedule III & Announces June 2026 Hearing on Broader Rescheduling

Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 12:13 PM

The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) applauds the Trump administration and the Department of Justice for finalizing the decision to move medical cannabis to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act while urging immediate action to complete rescheduling of cannabis and emphasizing the need for comprehensive reform. This action represents a significant and long-overdue first […]

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Member Blog: Solutions to Pre-Roll Cone Loading at Scale

Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 02:46 PM

By Harrison Bard, CEO and Co-Founder Custom Cones USA and DaySavers The two slowest parts of the pre-roll production process are the beginning and the end. Closing pre-rolls is always the top pain point for manufacturers, which makers of the Fill N’ Fold cone-filling machine addressed with the creation of the tamping and folding tool […]

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Committee Blog: The Cannabis Beverage Industry’s Credibility Gap And How Real-World Research Can Close It

Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 01:59 PM

By Leah Kollross, Founder at 23rd State and NCIA Human Resources Committee Member Cannabis beverages are one of the fastest-growing segments in the broader cannabis and hemp marketplace. Consumers are reaching for infused seltzers, tonics, and drink enhancers at an accelerating pace, driven by curiosity about alcohol alternatives, shifting wellness norms, and the cultural momentum […]

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Member Blog: Operational Change as an EHS Risk Signal

Wed, Apr 08, 2026, 12:10 PM

In cannabis operations, risk does not always show up where people expect to find it. It does not always present as an incident, a regulatory issue, or a failed inspection. More often, it appears during periods of change—when something in the operation shifts, even if everything still seems to be working as intended. A new […]

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Member Blog: The Untapped Opportunity in Pre-Rolled Blunts

Wed, Apr 08, 2026, 12:10 PM

What if I told you there was a huge opportunity in the pre-roll category, a mostly untapped segment with a built-in customer base and an instantly recognizable product that drives millions of dollars in sales? For years, the pre-roll category has been one of the fastest-growing segments in legal cannabis, totaling nearly $3.6 billion in […]

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Committee Blog: Where Medical Cannabis Meets Employer Benefits

Wed, Apr 01, 2026, 11:45 AM

The Cannabis Industry at a Crossroads The legal cannabis industry in the United States was born from a movement rooted in compassion — a movement to provide safe access to a plant that patients had relied upon for decades to treat serious medical conditions. Medical cannabis programs were the catalyst that launched today’s adult-use market, […]

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Member Blog: What Consumers Really Want in a Pre-Roll

Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 02:48 PM

The cannabis pre-roll market has exploded into a $3.6 billion per year industry – and still growing. It’s the fastest-growing category in the industry and one of the top add-ons at dispensaries around the country, with 82% of cannabis smokers buying pre-rolls. That’s why it’s never been more critical for manufacturers to understand what drives […]

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Member Blog: The Evolving Cannabis Legal & Regulatory Landscape in 2026

Wed, Mar 04, 2026, 02:37 PM

What Every Cannabis Operator, Bank, and Entrepreneur Must Understand About Rescheduling Before It Happens We have all watched this moment build for years. The December 2025 executive order directing movement on cannabis rescheduling felt, to many of us, like the signal we had been waiting for. But between legal practice, business operations, and cannabis banking, we […]

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How THCa Vapes Are Changing Consumer

Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 03:27 PM

According to industry reports, the cannabis vaporizer market was valued at an estimated $6.6 billion in 2024. By 2035, it is expected to exceed $25 billion, growing at an annual rate of more than 14 percent. These numbers indicate a clear shift. Consumers are moving away from traditional smoking and looking for cleaner, more controlled […]

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