UNLV Cannabis Policy Institute to Host Taping of Q3 2026 High Marks Sept. 22

The Cannabis Policy Institute will welcome special guest, Chief of Staff at Jardín Las Vegas and General Counsel for Khalifa Kush, attorney Marc Hauser to the September 22 taping of High Marks: Dr. Robin Goldstein's State Weed Rankings podcast. The quarterly podcast dives deep into the evolving national market for legal cannabis and THC hemp in the most recent quarter.

Cannabis Economics Group at U.C. Davis Director Robin Goldstein, Ph.D.; CPI Director Riana Durrett; and special guest Marc Hauser will discuss:

  • Which U.S. states are leading the pack in cannabis revenue, retail pricing, and production efficiency according to Dr. Goldstein's research and subjective opinions
  • Key regulatory models and how state-level policy is shaping future competitiveness
  • Market levers and cost drivers in an evolving interstate trade landscape
  • The rise of THC hemp products and their role in states without traditional cannabis legalization
  • Future federal scenarios and what they mean for interstate commerce

Designed to encourage discussion by entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, researchers, and advocates, High Marks offers a view into the evolving future of U.S. cannabis. To register to attend the virtual taping via Zoom, click here.

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