Green Insights Daily - 12/05/2023

Here are five stories we're discussing in the Cannabis Professional newsroom.

New York City is intensifying its regulatory efforts. Mayor Adams vows to crack down on landlords who rent to illegal dispensaries, coinciding with the state's push to issue new licenses for legal outlets. This move signifies the city's commitment to a regulated market. In Missouri, a significant labor movement is emerging as dispensary workers initiate unionization efforts, contrasting with the uncertainties faced by marijuana manufacturing employees. Ohio is considering major legislative changes proposed by state Senate Republicans, which include eliminating home cultivation options and increasing taxes on marijuana. This proposal could drastically alter the landscape for recreational marijuana in the state. New York City's recreational cannabis legalization has sparked a debate over dispensary design, focusing on identity and equity in retail. Lastly, Michigan's thriving cannabis market is making a substantial impact on small towns along the Michigan-Wisconsin border, creating a competitive market dynamic and cross-border issues with Wisconsin, where marijuana remains illegal.