January 29, 2026

regulatory

Regulatory Roadblocks Stymie New Zealand’s Medicinal Cannabis Market as Exports Boom

Leif Zimmerman09 mins

The promise of a thriving medicinal cannabis sector in New Zealand faces significant headwinds, according to reports from RNZ News. The industry, poised for growth and leveraging the country’s favourable conditions, is instead grappling with a complex and stringent regulatory framework that industry leaders warn is stifling domestic potential and pushing companies towards international markets….

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Regulatory Roadblocks, Tax Hike Threaten New Jersey’s Struggling Cannabis Industry

Hank Thompson06 mins

Nearly five years after New Jersey voters overwhelmingly approved the legalization of adult-use cannabis, the state’s licensed marijuana operators find themselves grappling with significant challenges, many struggling simply to survive. Despite early optimism and inherent market advantages, New Jersey’s cannabis industry remains notably underdeveloped and underperforming, particularly when compared to states like Missouri, which launched…

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