MI Monthly Puff: 24% Wholesale Tax Triggers Closures and Repeal Push
MI Monthly Puff: 24% Wholesale Tax Triggers Closures and Repeal Push Michigan’s cannabis market is feeling the weight of the Michigan cannabis wholesale tax 2026, with dispensary closures climbing, active retail licenses ticking down, and a fresh repeal bill on the table. This month also brought a permanent license surrender, a multi-city beverage recall, and […]
August Cannabis M&A: Curaleaf, Vireo, and a Foreclosure Wave
August 2026 cannabis M&A moved into a different weight class. Curaleaf announced a US$4 per share takeover bid for Aurora Cannabis on August 10 and formally commenced the offer on August 18, a 45% premium, $1.5 billion plus in pro forma combined revenue, and a clear signal that major multi state cannabis companies (MSOs) are […]