Original reporting
Evidence-backed reporting drawn from public regulatory records, market data, and the Cannabis & Capital industry index.
Regulator data shows 15,741 license records in the index; 11,413 are in statuses called active or issued, and 1,169 have expirations within 60 days — but status labels and cross‑state comparability are limited.
Cannabis & Capital's index shows 15,718 records and 11,408 classified as active or issued, yet 1,162 records expire in the next 60 days — a tension between apparent scale and near-term license churn.
Cannabis & Capital’s regulator-backed index lists 15,714 license records across nine states; 11,407 are recorded as active or issued and 1,161 show expirations in the next 60 days (Oregon largest share).
A one-day rise in the Cannabis & Capital NY license index could be a real surge in permits or a bookkeeping/update effect—editorial verification is required.
Cannabis & Capital's regulator-backed index lists 15,694 license records; 11,409 are in statuses classified as active or issued, and 1,133 show an expiration date within the next 60 days (Oregon has the largest count).
A +15 change in the Cannabis & Capital index between 2026-11-04 and 2026-11-05 creates a narrow but important editorial decision: is this new regulatory activity or a data correction/coverage update?
New Jersey’s cannabis license landscape presents a potential near-term challenge: nearly 40% of currently active or issued licenses are set to expire within the next 60 days. This raises questions about renewal rates and potential market consolidation.
A significant number of cannabis licenses are nearing expiration, raising questions about renewal rates and potential market consolidation. Cannabis & Capital's latest index reveals a snapshot of activity and potential disruption.
A significant number of cannabis licenses across key states are nearing expiration, potentially creating operational and investment uncertainty. This Cannabis & Capital analysis of public data highlights the scale of this upcoming renewal cycle.
New Jersey’s cannabis license landscape presents a potential near-term challenge: nearly 32% of currently active or issued licenses face expiration within the next 60 days. This Cannabis & Capital analysis of publicly available data raises questions about operator preparedness and potential market disruption.
A significant number of cannabis licenses are nearing expiration, raising questions about renewal rates and potential market consolidation. Cannabis & Capital's analysis of regulator data reveals a snapshot of operational activity and impending changes.
A significant cohort of cannabis licenses – 914 – are set to expire within the next 60 days, raising questions about renewal rates and potential market consolidation. This Cannabis & Capital analysis of public data explores the implications of this near-term expiration wave.
A snapshot of the regulated cannabis landscape reveals a substantial number of licenses nearing expiration, potentially creating operational and investment uncertainty.
A snapshot of license activity reveals a substantial number of permits nearing expiration, potentially impacting market stability and requiring operators to prioritize renewal processes.
A snapshot of the current licensing landscape reveals a significant number of licenses nearing expiration, potentially creating operational and investment uncertainty.
The Cannabis & Capital index tracking New York cannabis licenses rose by 18 between October 26th and October 27th, 2026. While seemingly small, this uptick warrants careful examination to determine its origin and implications.
Cannabis & Capital’s regulator-backed index contains 15,545 license records from nine states; 11,409 are labeled active or issued and 890 show an expiration date within 60 days (OR has the largest count in the index).
A snapshot of the licensed cannabis landscape reveals a significant number of licenses nearing expiration, raising questions about renewal rates and potential market shifts.
A snapshot of regulator data reveals a substantial number of cannabis licenses nearing expiration, raising questions about renewal rates and potential market shifts.
A snapshot of regulator data reveals a substantial number of licenses nearing expiration, potentially creating operational and investment uncertainty.
The Cannabis & Capital index rose by 100 licenses between October 21st and October 22nd, 2026, prompting a need to verify the source of this increase.
A snapshot of license activity reveals a significant number nearing expiration, potentially creating operational and investment uncertainty.
A snapshot of regulator data reveals a substantial number of licenses nearing expiration, potentially impacting supply and competition. This Cannabis & Capital analysis explores the implications of this dynamic.
A snapshot of license activity reveals a significant number approaching expiration, raising questions about renewal rates and potential market consolidation.
A snapshot of regulator data reveals a substantial number of cannabis licenses nearing expiration, potentially creating operational and investment uncertainty.
The Cannabis & Capital index tracking New York cannabis licenses rose by 18 between October 16th and 17th, 2026, raising questions about the nature of this increase and its implications for the state’s rollout.
A snapshot of active and expiring cannabis licenses reveals potential churn and operational risk, particularly in Oregon. This Cannabis & Capital analysis of public data highlights the need for operators and investors to monitor renewal timelines closely.
A significant number of cannabis licenses—913—are set to expire within the next 60 days, raising questions about renewal rates and potential market shifts. This Cannabis & Capital analysis of public data examines the current landscape of licensed cannabis businesses.
A significant number of cannabis licenses are nearing expiration, raising questions about renewal rates and potential market shifts. This Cannabis & Capital analysis of public data reveals a snapshot of the current licensing landscape.
A snapshot of the licensed cannabis landscape reveals a substantial number of licenses nearing expiration, potentially creating operational and investment uncertainty.
A snapshot of regulatory data reveals a significant number of licenses nearing expiration, raising questions about renewal rates and potential market shifts. This Cannabis & Capital analysis examines the current landscape of cannabis licenses across nine states.
A snapshot of the current licensing landscape reveals a substantial number of licenses nearing expiration, potentially creating operational and investment uncertainty.
The Cannabis & Capital index added 20 between consecutive October 2026 snapshots. Whether that reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage remains unresolved.
Cannabis & Capital’s regulator-backed index shows a wide record inventory, but uneven state terminology and 876 upcoming expirations limit what the totals say about operating capacity.
The normalized New York license index added 18 records in one day, but the data does not establish whether the change reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage.
The daily snapshot increased from 2,714 to 2,739. That is a reporting lead—not yet evidence of 25 newly active licenses or broader market expansion.
The normalized Cannabis & Capital index moved from 2,714 to 2,739 in one day. The increase is a reporting lead—not yet evidence of 25 net new licenses—until regulator timing and importer effects are checked.
The index counts 11,373 active or issued records, but 907 carry expiration dates within 60 days—raising questions about how durable the headline status count is.
Cannabis & Capital's current regulator-backed index includes 11,374 records in statuses classified as active or issued. 907 records show an expiration date within the next 60 days.
The Cannabis & Capital index moved from 2,511 to 2,526 between the 2026-10-03 and 2026-10-04 snapshots. Editorial review should confirm whether the change reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage.
The Cannabis & Capital index moved from 2,478 to 2,511 between the 2026-10-02 and 2026-10-03 snapshots. Editorial review should confirm whether the change reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage.
The Cannabis & Capital index moved from 3,740 to 3,772 between the 2026-10-02 and 2026-10-03 snapshots. Editorial review should confirm whether the change reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage.
Cannabis & Capital's current regulator-backed index includes 11,325 records in statuses classified as active or issued. 898 records show an expiration date within the next 60 days.
Cannabis & Capital's current regulator-backed index includes 11,322 records in statuses classified as active or issued. 893 records show an expiration date within the next 60 days.
Cannabis & Capital's current regulator-backed index includes 11,325 records in statuses classified as active or issued. 907 records show an expiration date within the next 60 days.
Cannabis & Capital's current regulator-backed index includes 11,326 records in statuses classified as active or issued. 906 records show an expiration date within the next 60 days.
Cannabis & Capital's current regulator-backed index includes 11,330 records in statuses classified as active or issued. 916 records show an expiration date within the next 60 days.
Cannabis & Capital's current regulator-backed index includes 11,330 records in statuses classified as active or issued. 905 records show an expiration date within the next 60 days.
The Cannabis & Capital index moved from 3,658 to 3,672 between the 2026-09-24 and 2026-09-25 snapshots. Editorial review should confirm whether the change reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage.
The Cannabis & Capital index moved from 3,642 to 3,658 between the 2026-09-23 and 2026-09-24 snapshots. Editorial review should confirm whether the change reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage.
The Cannabis & Capital index moved from 2,304 to 2,258 between the 2026-09-22 and 2026-09-23 snapshots. Editorial review should confirm whether the change reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage.
The Cannabis & Capital index moved from 3,596 to 3,642 between the 2026-09-22 and 2026-09-23 snapshots. Editorial review should confirm whether the change reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage.
Cannabis & Capital's current regulator-backed index includes 11,373 records in statuses classified as active or issued. 963 records show an expiration date within the next 60 days.
Cannabis & Capital's current regulator-backed index includes 11,371 records in statuses classified as active or issued. 961 records show an expiration date within the next 60 days.
Cannabis & Capital's current regulator-backed index includes 11,371 records in statuses classified as active or issued. 966 records show an expiration date within the next 60 days.
Cannabis & Capital's current regulator-backed index includes 11,375 records in statuses classified as active or issued. 961 records show an expiration date within the next 60 days.
Cannabis & Capital's current regulator-backed index includes 11,374 records in statuses classified as active or issued. 960 records show an expiration date within the next 60 days.
Cannabis & Capital's recall monitor found regulator notices dated within the trailing 30-day window. Each notice should be read directly before making product, brand, or operator conclusions.
Cannabis & Capital’s recall monitor found 10 Department of Cannabis Control recall notices dated within the trailing 30-day window — read each notice before drawing product, brand, or operator conclusions.
Cannabis & Capital’s recall monitor shows eight DCC recall notices dated in the trailing 30-day window — each notice should be read before drawing conclusions about products, brands, or operators.
Cannabis & Capital’s regulator-backed index lists 14,972 license records across nine states; 11,357 are classified as active or issued and 890 show expirations within 60 days (Oregon largest).
Regulator feeds show 14,970 license records in our index, 11,357 of which are classified as active or issued—and 887 of those listed record expirations within 60 days, creating a near-term operational and diligence inflection point.
The Cannabis & Capital index moved from 3,569 to 3,585 between the 2026-09-11 and 2026-09-12 snapshots. Editorial review should confirm whether the change reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage.
California's Department of Cannabis Control posted six recall notices dated within the trailing 30-day window; each notice should be read directly before making product, brand, or operator conclusions.
Regulators’ public files list 14,947 license records; 11,353 are classified active/issued and 943 expire within 60 days — but status labels vary across states.
Regulators list nearly 15,000 license records, but a smaller subset is classified active/issued and almost 1,000 face expiration in the next 60 days—forcing near-term decisions about continuity and capital allocation.
Cannabis & Capital index fell from 2,505 to 2,491 between the 2026-09-07 and 2026-09-08 snapshots; editorial review should confirm whether this reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage.
The Cannabis & Capital index moved from 2,492 to 2,509 between the 2026-09-05 and 2026-09-06 snapshots. Editorial review should confirm whether the change reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage.
The Cannabis & Capital index moved from 2,464 to 2,492 between the 2026-09-04 and 2026-09-05 snapshots. Editorial review should confirm whether the change reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage.
The Cannabis & Capital index moved from 3,515 to 3,544 between the 2026-09-04 and 2026-09-05 snapshots. Editorial review should confirm whether the change reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage.
The Cannabis & Capital index moved from 3,482 to 3,515 between the 2026-09-03 and 2026-09-04 snapshots. Editorial review should confirm whether the change reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage.
Cannabis & Capital's current regulator-backed index includes 11,342 records in statuses classified as active or issued. 930 records show an expiration date within the next 60 days.
The Cannabis & Capital index moved from 357 to 376 between the 2026-08-31 and 2026-09-01 snapshots. Editorial review should confirm whether the change reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage.
The Cannabis & Capital index moved from 357 to 376 between the 2026-08-31 and 2026-09-01 snapshots. Editorial review should confirm whether the change reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage.
Cannabis & Capital's current regulator-backed index includes 11,314 records in statuses classified as active or issued. 920 records show an expiration date within the next 60 days.
Cannabis & Capital's current regulator-backed index includes 11,314 records in statuses classified as active or issued. 900 records show an expiration date within the next 60 days.
Retailers reported $1.0B in cannabis sales and $261.7M in total cannabis tax revenue. Sales changed +5.1% from the previous quarter. CDTFA notes that reported amounts are subject to revision.
The Cannabis & Capital index moved from 1,715 to 1,814 between the 2026-08-26 and 2026-08-27 snapshots. Editorial review should confirm whether the change reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage.
A one-day jump in the Cannabis & Capital index forces a verification decision: regulator action or data artifact?
A one-day 14-point jump in Cannabis & Capital’s MN index raises a simple editorial decision: regulator action or a data-source correction/coverage change?
The Cannabis & Capital index moved from 343 to 357 between the 2026-08-24 and 2026-08-25 snapshots; editorial review should confirm whether the change reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage.
Cannabis & Capital's regulator-backed index lists 14,663 license records; 11,212 are classified active or issued and 957 show expirations within 60 days — a near‑term operational and capital-timing decision point, with cross‑state comparability limited.
Regulator data in Cannabis & Capital’s index shows 11,213 records classed as active or issued and 966 licenses expiring within 60 days — but differing state status labels limit direct comparisons of operating capacity.
A one‑day jump in Cannabis & Capital’s NY license index—+16 between 2026‑08‑21 and 2026‑08‑22—raises a choice point: regulator activity, a source correction, or expanded importer coverage.
Four DCC recall notices were dated within the trailing 30-day window; read each notice directly before drawing product, brand, or operator conclusions.
The Cannabis & Capital index rose from 319 to 343 between the 2026-08-18 and 2026-08-19 snapshots; editorial review should confirm whether this is regulator activity or a data correction.
The Cannabis & Capital index rose from 319 to 343 between the 2026-08-18 and 2026-08-19 snapshots; editorial review should confirm whether this is regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage change.
The Cannabis & Capital index moved from 2,495 to 2,480 between the 2026-08-17 and 2026-08-18 snapshots. Editorial review should confirm whether the change reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage.
Regulator-imported index contains 14,582 license records across nine states; 11,193 are recorded as active or issued and 891 show an expiration date within 60 days (CA holds the largest share of those expirations).
Regulator data show 14,578 license records in our nine-state index, 11,194 of which are recorded as active or issued, and 856 with an expiration date in the next 60 days.
The Cannabis & Capital index moved from 3,367 to 3,381 between the 2026-08-14 and 2026-08-15 snapshots. Editorial review should confirm whether the change reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage.
Cannabis & Capital’s regulator-backed index lists 14,544 license records across nine states; 11,182 are in statuses classified as active or issued, and 847 show expirations within 60 days (Oregon largest).
Regulator-backed index lists 14,533 records; 11,179 are classed as active/issued and 854 show expirations in the next 60 days — but state status labels are not uniform.
The Cannabis & Capital index moved from 3,336 to 3,352 between the 2026-08-11 and 2026-08-12 snapshots; editorial review should confirm whether the change reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage.
Index moved from 2,452 to 2,468 between 2026-08-07 and 2026-08-08. Editorial review should confirm whether the change reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage.
The Cannabis & Capital index ticked up 17 records between the 2026-08-08 and 2026-08-09 snapshots; editorial verification is required to determine whether this is regulator activity or a data correction.
An overnight bump in the Cannabis & Capital index prompts a binary editorial question: regulator action or data correction?
The Cannabis & Capital index moved from 3,285 to 3,310 between the 2026-08-07 and 2026-08-08 snapshots. Editorial review should confirm whether the gain reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage.
Cannabis & Capital index moved from 305 to 319 between 2026-08-05 and 2026-08-06; editorial review should confirm the source of the change.
A one-day rise in the Cannabis & Capital index could reflect new regulator activity, a source correction, or expanded importer coverage; editorial review is needed before treating it as evidence of market change.
A one-day jump in Cannabis & Capital’s Minnesota count raises a choice: regulator action, a source correction, or a change in importer coverage.
A one-day change in our index—up 14 licenses—poses a simple editorial decision: does this reflect regulator approvals, a source correction, or a change in importer coverage?
Cannabis & Capital's current regulator-backed index includes 11,118 records in statuses classified as active or issued. 957 records show an expiration date within the next 60 days.
Regulator data across nine states show 14,391 license records in the index; 11,115 are in statuses classified as active or issued and 958 have expiration dates within 60 days — but state status language is not uniform, so the numbers describe index records, not directly comparable operating capacity.
A one‑day rise in the Cannabis & Capital index—from 3,219 to 3,238—poses a simple editorial question: regulator action, source correction, or importer coverage change?
The Cannabis & Capital index rose from 3,196 to 3,211 between the 2026-07-30 and 2026-07-31 snapshots; editorial review should confirm whether this is regulator action, a source correction, or an importer-coverage change.
Local control is the gatekeeper: 257 of 540 tracked California jurisdictions permit at least one commercial cannabis activity while 283 prohibit all.
A one-day, +21 move in the Cannabis & Capital index forces a simple decision: did the regulator issue licenses, or is this a data correction or importer update that changes the modelers’ baseline?
The Cannabis & Capital index moved from 3,161 to 3,184 between the 2026-07-28 and 2026-07-29 snapshots; editorial review should confirm whether the +23 reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage.
The Cannabis & Capital index moved from 3,124 to 3,161 between the 2026-07-27 and 2026-07-28 snapshots. Editorial review should confirm whether the change reflects regulator activity, a source correction, or importer coverage.
Five DCC recall notices were dated within the trailing 30-day window — a small count that nonetheless forces operational and reputational choices for market participants.
Cannabis & Capital’s recall monitor shows two Department of Cannabis Control notices dated in the trailing 30‑day window. Each notice should be read directly before making product, brand, or operator conclusions.
Cannabis & Capital’s recall monitor found one California DCC recall notice dated inside the trailing 30-day window. Each notice should be read directly before making product, brand, or operator conclusions.
Cannabis & Capital snapshots tracked three consecutive increases in New York's public license dataset, moving from 2,997 records on July 21 to 3,103 on July 24.
California retailers reported $956.7 million in Q1 cannabis sales, down from both Q1 2025 and Q4 2025. The modest decline matters because it narrows the margin for optimistic growth assumptions.
