🌿 Cannabis Industry Weekly Roundup: April 2025 – The Good, The Bad, and The Hilarious Delivery

itscjgreen
Apr 16
2 min read

Welcome back, fellow cannabis enthusiasts and accidental edibles over-consumers. It's time to dive into the latest happenings in the cannabis industry, where progress is as slow as a stoned sloth, but at least it's progress. This week, we've got three stories that will make you laugh, cry, and question your life choices. Let's get into it.

1. DEA's Rescheduling Saga: Will Anything Good Ever Happen?

Remember when the DEA announced plans to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III? That was back in April 2024. Fast forward to April 2025, and we're still waiting. The process has been delayed multiple times, and now experts predict it won't be finalized until late 2025. This delay means cannabis businesses are still stuck with the burdensome Section 280E tax code, which prevents them from deducting standard business expenses. As a result, many operators are paying an effective tax rate of 70%, compared to the 21% corporate tax rate for mainstream businesses.

Impact on Consumers: Until rescheduling happens, cannabis prices remain inflated due to high taxes. So, if you're wondering why your favorite strain costs more than a dinner at a fancy restaurant, now you know.

2. Connecticut's Cannabis Expansion: More Dispensaries, More Problems

Connecticut is jumping on the cannabis bandwagon with new dispensaries opening in 2025. While this sounds like a win for consumers, it's not all sunshine and rainbows. The influx of new dispensaries is leading to increased competition, which means price wars. And as we've seen in other markets, price wars often lead to compromised product quality.

Impact on Consumers: You might save a few bucks, but don't be surprised if your "premium" flower turns out to be more stems than buds.

3. Long Island's Cannabis Dispensary Drama: Residents Say 'Not In My Backyard' : Delivery Takes a Leap

Plans to open a legal marijuana dispensary in Islip, Long Island, have been met with fierce opposition from locals. Residents fear it will increase teen drug use and crime. Despite the town council's decision to opt out of allowing legal cannabis sales in 2021, the dispensary proposal has reignited the debate. So will delivery lead the way and help mitigate both parties? Theres both good and bad but the cannabis industry will eventually take shape.

Impact on Consumers: If the dispensary doesn't open, you'll have to continue relying on the black market or traveling to other areas for your cannabis needs.

🎯 Poll Time: Your Thoughts on Cannabis Industry Developments: Good, Bad, and Delivery?

Now that we've covered the latest news, it's time to hear from you. Take our poll and let us know how you feel about these developments.

Poll Question: Which cannabis industry development do you think will have the most significant impact on consumers in 2025?

A) Delayed DEA rescheduling
B) Connecticut's dispensary expansion
C) Long Island's dispensary drama
D) All of the above

💡 Final Thoughts: Education First, Sarcasm Always

As we wrap up this week's roundup, remember that while the cannabis industry may be full of delays, drama, and questionable decisions, it's still evolving. Stay informed, stay skeptical, and most importantly, stay high—responsibly, of course.

Until next time, keep blazing the trail (or at least the trail mix). 🌿💨