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iAnthus opens new dispensary in Jupiter

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April 21, 2026

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iAnthus Capital Holdings updated its news release dated February 17, 2026, marking the Company’s dispensary location in Tequesta-Jupiter, Florida as its 26th dispensary in Florida. The dispensary began serving patients on April 14, 2026 and expands access to iAnthus’ portfolio of premium cannabis products, including The Vault, Sunshine State and MPX.

“The GrowHealthy dispensary in Tequesta-Jupiter expands patient access in a region that has had limited options in the area,” said Kelly Heinichen, Vice President of Retail Operations at iAnthus. “We are committed to providing the best experience for patients in Palm Beach County: fast service, knowledgeable teams and the best flower genetics.”

The dispensary is strategically located along the US-1 corridor to serve patients in northern Palm Beach County, including Tequesta and surrounding communities, providing one of the most convenient access to medical cannabis in the area. The dispensary offers a full range of cannabis products, including flowers, vapors, concentrates and edibles, supported by a retail model designed for efficiency, education and repeat engagement.

The opening of the Tequesta-Jupiter dispensary is part of a broader effort to enhance iAnthus’ retail presence throughout Florida with an eye toward expanding access in underserved markets. The company continues to invest in its retail platform to provide high service and top quality products. The store is accepting patients before the 4/20 holiday and will have a grand opening celebration on May 15th.

The Tequesta-Jupiter Dispensary, located at 19510 US HWY 1, Jupiter, FL 33469, will be open from 9:00 am to 8:30 pm Monday through Saturday and from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm on Sunday.

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Pennsylvania Governor Pushes Lawmakers To Legalize Marijuana On 4/20

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Pennsylvania Governor Pushes Lawmakers To Legalize Marijuana On 4/20

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April 21, 2026

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Pennsylvania’s governor is using the unofficial cannabis holiday of 4/20 to once again send a bill to lawmakers to legalize marijuana.

Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers held a hearing on the impact of cannabis convictions and the need for legalization.

“Pennsylvanians looking to buy recreational marijuana are crossing the border into one of our neighboring states that has legalized it,” Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said in a social media post Monday. “That’s hundreds of millions in revenue being taken out of state instead of being spent here in Pennsylvania.”

“It’s time to finally catch up, and get the legislature to send a bill to my desk and get this done,” he said.

Pennsylvanians looking to buy recreational marijuana are crossing the border into one of our neighboring states that have legalized it.

That’s hundreds of millions in revenue being taken out of state, instead of being spent here in Pennsylvania.

Finally for us… pic.twitter.com/ftYLZSpWvD

— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) April 20, 2026

The push comes days after the House of Representatives approved Shapiro’s proposed budget legislation it is based on the revenue that would be generated from the sale of recreational marijuanawhich is not yet legalized in the state.

Governor at the beginning of the year included the legalization of cannabis and the resulting revenue in his budget request. The $53.2 billion budget legislation, which itself does not include provisions to actually legalize marijuana, although it does provide for the resulting money, now goes to the Senate for consideration.

Meanwhile, on Monday, the House Majority Policy Committee held a hearing on the “clean slate” issues of cannabis to examine how criminal records affect people’s lives.

Members heard from representatives of the Last Prisoner Project, Law Enforcement Action Partnership and Community Legal Services.

Rep. Andre Carroll (D) said passing cannabis reform would be “truly transformational” and have a “direct impact” on people across the state.

“States with seemingly nothing else in common, like Mississippi and North Dakota, have already decriminalized cannabis,” he said. “However, Pennsylvania remains one of 19 states in the country where possession of cannabis is a criminal offense, which carries a prison sentence in our commonwealth.”

The Democrat-controlled House of Representatives last year passed a to legalize marijuana and put sales in state dispensariesbut the Republican majority of the Senate has criticized that plan, at the same time not advancing their own cannabis legalization model.

Rep. Darisha Parker (D) said at Monday’s event that “we did our part here in the House, but the Senate is still working.”

Pennsylvania House Democrats also promoted a network demand On Monday, people have the opportunity to contact their state senators to support the legalization of marijuana.

Earlier this month, the House Health Committee approved a bill allowing terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in hospitals and other health facilities

The legislative developments come as news The poll shows that seven out of ten Pennsylvania voters support the legalization of marijuana for adults—including the support of the majority, across party lines in favor of reform.

When asked “whether they support or oppose the regulation and taxation of legal cannabis for use by adults 21 and older in Pennsylvania,” 69% of respondents said yes. Democratic support was strongest at 72 percent, but also includes 67 percent of Republicans and 64 percent of independents.

Meanwhile, Shapiro continues to pressure lawmakers to pass a bill to legalize marijuana in the state, saying doing so would generate new revenue that could be invested in key programs.

“While some in Harrisburg say we can’t make greater investments in our children, public safety and our economy, know this: If we legalized and regulated adult-use cannabis, we would generate $1.3 billion in revenue for our Commonwealth in the first five years,” the governor said in a recent social media post.

“These are dollars that can be invested in our town and our communities,” he said. “Stop with the excuses. Let’s do this.”

The Independent State Fiscal Office (IFO) announced this in February Legalizing cannabis in Pennsylvania would generate nearly half a billion dollars in annual revenue By 2028, compared to Shapiro’s office projections, revenue is significantly higher.

With a 20 percent excise tax on wholesale cannabis, a 6 percent state sales tax on retail and license fees, the IFO said the governor’s legalization plan would generate $140 million in tax revenue in 2027-2028 and rise to $432 million in 2030-2031.

That’s much higher than what the governor’s office presented in the last executive budget. According to his office’s analysis, legalization would generate about $36.9 billion in tax dollars in the first year from a 20 percent wholesale tax on marijuana, rising gradually to $223.8 million in 2030-2031.

In February, a coalition of drug policy and civil liberties organizations called on Shapiro to play a leadership role bringing together legislative leaders to work on cannabis legalization this session.

Last month, the Senate Law and Justice Committee amended and approved a bill The Cannabis Control Board (CCB) oversees the state’s medical marijuana program and intoxicating hemp products which may eventually regulate adult consumption if legalized in the state.

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New CFO announced for TerrAscend

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April 20, 2026

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TerrAscend Corp. has announced the appointment of Eric Jackson as Chief Financial Officer, effective April 27, 2026.

“On behalf of the entire TerrAscend team, we are pleased to welcome Eric as our Chief Financial Officer,” said Ziad Ghanem, President and CEO of TerrAscend. “Eric brings a proven track record of financial and operational leadership in complex and competitive retail and consumer businesses. His experience in driving efficiencies, expanding margins and navigating dynamic operating environments will be invaluable as we continue to scale and execute our strategy.”

Mr. Jackson brings more than two decades of financial and operational leadership experience in the retail, consumer and manufacturing sectors. Most recently, he served for more than eight years as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of American Signature, Inc., a multi-location, omnichannel retailer, where Mr. Jackson oversaw finance, accounting, treasury, analytics, IT, real estate and supply chain functions.

Prior to American Signature, Mr. Jackson spent more than 14 years at L Brands, a publicly traded specialty retailer whose portfolio included Victoria’s Secret, PINK, Bath & Body Works, La Senza and Henri Bendel. He held senior management roles in finance and operations, supporting its large-scale retail and merchandising businesses. Throughout his career, Mr. Jackson has driven operational transformation, optimized cost structures, strengthened liquidity management, improved capital efficiency, and streamlined financial and operational processes to create long-term value.

“I’m excited for TerrAscend to enter an important phase of its growth,” said Eric Jackson. “The company has built a strong foundation in attractive markets, and I look forward to working with the team to improve financial performance, increase operating leverage and drive sustainable long-term value for our shareholders.”

Mr. Jackson holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Miami and a Master of Business Administration from The Ohio State University.

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Massachusetts Governor Signs Bill Doubling Legal Marijuana Possession Limit And Revising Industry Rules

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April 19, 2026

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The governor of Massachusetts has signed a bill double the legal limit for adult marijuana possession and revise the regulatory framework for the state’s adult cannabis market.

Gov. Maura Healey (D) approved the legislation Sunday, about a week and a half after lawmakers sent it to her desk in unanimous House and Senate votes.

“The cannabis industry is an important part of the Massachusetts economy: it supports jobs and local businesses and generates revenue for cities and towns,” Healey said in a press release. “It is important that we are doing everything we can to ensure that this industry is set up to succeed and remain competitive in this growing market. I am grateful to the Legislature for their leadership on this critical reform project.”

A bicameral conference committee spent months working on provisions of the legislation after the two chambers passed different versions last year, and the committee approved the compromise approach on Monday.

“With the governor’s signature today, our legislature takes an important step toward making the cannabis industry here in Massachusetts more profitable, profitable and competitive for business owners and consumers,” said Sen. Adam Gómez (D), who chaired the bicameral panel. “This legislation strengthens the Cannabis Regulatory Commission’s oversight by making smart updates that help small businesses, improve accountability, and ensure consumers can safely and legally access cannabis.”

“By clarifying shipping and advertising rules, increasing accounts receivable transparency, increasing purchase amounts and modernizing licensing limits, we’re building a more stable and fairer cannabis market for our state and I’m proud of our body for prioritizing reform this session,” he said.

Rep. Daniel M. Donahue (D), who also chaired the conference committee and co-chairs the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy with Gómez, said he is “delighted” that the legislation became law.

“These reforms represent a new commitment to ensuring a safe, equitable and prosperous future for the Commonwealth’s legalized cannabis industry,” he said. “I look forward to working with the administration through their implementation.”

Among the revisions to the state’s cannabis law is a section that increases the personal possession limit of marijuana from one ounce to two. Colorado enacted the same reform in 2021 after the state’s cannabis market matured.

H.5350 reduces the size of the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) and overhauls the organization, while also updating the limits on marijuana business licenses.

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According to the versions of both chambers invoiceThe CCC would consist of three members instead of the current five. Conference committee the report it takes provisions of the House measure that has now become law that would allow the governor to make all appointments, with the Senate approach giving the attorney general one of the appointments. According to the previous law, the treasurer also had a role in appointing committee members, but this will no longer be the case.

The proposal calls for one member of the CCC to have a background in social justice, while the other two commissioners have a background in public health, public safety, social justice, consumer regulation or the production and distribution of cannabis.

The new law also increases the number of licenses a single entity can hold from three to six, and also raises from 10 percent to 20 percent the threshold for how much of a company’s equity is considered property to count toward the license cap. It also removes a current requirement that medical cannabis operators be vertically integrated to simultaneously cultivate, manufacture and sell marijuana.

It also empowers regulators to choose dispensaries to advertise sales, discounts and customer loyalty programs at retail locations and via email, and specifies that marijuana dispensary operators can deliver to any municipality unless local officials proactively ban cannabis businesses and stop delivery.

The measure creates a new portal for reporting illegal behavior and directs regulators to create a list of cannabis companies that have not paid their debts to other operators for more than 60 days and prevents regulators from doing business with other operators until the debts are settled.

The legislation also requires regulators to study and report on hemp-derived products, the public health impacts of cannabis, tax policy and workplace safety regulations.

Before the governor signed the bill, the CCC published guidance on the immediate effect of the new law.

Attention licensees: The commission has released a bulletin on the immediate effects of new cannabis legislation on the Governor’s desk, slated to become law this Sunday. Learn more: https://t.co/rvLWIp4LkR

— Massachusetts Cannabis Control Board (@MA_Cannabis) April 17, 2026

After signing the bill on Sunday, CCC Executive Director Travis Ahern he said “During this transition, the organization will remain focused on its primary mission of regulating a safe and fair cannabis industry for Massachusetts consumers, patients, employers and taxpayers.”

Cannabis regulation reform has come into effect after state marijuana businesses filed a lawsuit aimed at blocking it. initiative to roll back the legalization law approved by state voters from reaching the November vote.

If approved, the state would not return to general prohibition; rather, it would repeal the commercial recreational sales and home cultivation components of the law, while allowing adults 21 and older to possess one ounce of cannabis for personal use.

Possession of more than one ounce but less than two ounces would effectively be decriminalized, with violators facing a $100 fine. Adults can also continue to gift cannabis to each other without payment. The sale of medical marijuana would be legal.

The measure is before the legislature after supporters provided an initial round of signatures last year, and lawmakers have until May 5 to act on the proposal. If they decide not to pass it in the legislature, the campaign would have to go through another round of petitions and get at least 12,429 certified signatures by July 1 to get on the November ballot.

The promoters faced skeptical questions from lawmakers at a hearing of the Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions last month, with several. raising concerns about the motivations behind the anti-marijuana measure and the consequences for consumers and companies.

A Bay State Poll by the University of Hampshire State Opinion Project found that A majority of Massachusetts adults oppose the initiative to repeal the sale and cultivation of marijuana.

Meanwhile, in November, the legislature’s Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy advanced a bill that would have required a study. legal barriers facing first responders who want to use marijuana in compliance with state law.

Regulators should also examine marijuana’s effectiveness in the treatment of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In addition, police and first responders in other jurisdictions will review laws and policies regarding the use of cannabis and “any other matter deemed relevant by the commission.”

The bill was reported when lawmakers in another committee passed separate legislation employment protection for people who use marijuana. Another panel advanced a a bill similar to the employment protections for cannabis in September

Meanwhile, the head of Massachusetts’ marijuana regulatory agency recently suggested measures to effectively recriminalize the sale of recreational cannabis. dangerous tax revenues being used to support substance abuse treatment efforts and other public programs.

To that point, Massachusetts recently achieved another marijuana milestone, officials announced in February that the state has. Over $9 billion in adult cannabis purchases since market launch in 2018.

A report by the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) found that legalization is achieving one of its main goals: stopping the illegal sale of cannabis as adults move into the regulated market. It shows that among adults who used marijuana in the past year, a staggering 84 percent said they got their cannabis from a licensed source.

Massachusetts lawmakers recently joined a bicameral conference committee to hammer out a deal. double the legal limit for possession of marijuana for adults and reviewing the regulatory framework for the state’s adult cannabis market.

In December, state regulators, too established rules for the halls of social consumption of marijuana.

CCC has recently launched a targeted online platform helping people find work, on-the-job training and networking opportunities in the state’s legal cannabis industry.

Separately, members of parliament are advancing the legislation establishing pilot programs for the regulated therapeutic use of psychedelics.

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