Hollywood Herb Daily — Thursday, November 5, 2026

There’s plenty to watch across cannabis policy and business, from voters protecting legal sales to a major proposed acquisition. Here are five standout stories and why they matter. 1. Historic election victory as Massachusetts rejects cannabis sales ban, $1.65 billion industry safe More than 75% of Massachusetts voters rejected a proposal to repeal adult-use cannabis sales. The result preserves the state’s legal sales market and protects an industry valued at $1.65 billion. Read more at MJBizDaily: https://mjbizdaily.com/news/historic-night-for-cannabis-as-massachusetts-rejects-effort-to-ban-1-65-billion-industry/619051/ 2. Pennsylvania Flips Senate, Secures Cannabis Legalization Trifecta Pennsylvania Democrats gained control of the state Senate for the first time in more than three decades, securing a government trifecta. That creates an opening for adult-use cannabis legalization, though the election result itself does not change the law. Read more at Cannabis Business Times: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/us-states/pennsylvania/news/16424242/pennsylvania-flips-senate-secures-cannabis-legalization-trifecta 3. Organigram to Acquire Aurora, Establish a Global Cannabis Leader Organigram agreed to acquire Aurora Cannabis for C$7.80 per common share, a 93% premium to Aurora’s unaffected share price. The offer also stands 21% above Curaleaf’s hostile bid, making this a significant contest over Aurora’s future. Read more at Cannabis Business Times: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/business-issues-benchmarks/mergers-and-acquisitions/news/16424371/organigram-to-acquire-aurora-establish-a-global-cannabis-leader 4. Planet 13 Receives DEA Registrations for All 34 Florida Dispensaries Planet 13 received DEA registrations for all 34 of its Florida dispensaries under the agency’s initial Schedule III approvals. The announcement is a notable development for readers tracking how federal cannabis scheduling changes reach retail operators. Read more at Cannabis Business Times: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/us-states/florida/news/16424369/planet-13-receives-dea-registrations-for-all-34-florida-dispensaries 5. Nepal’s Supreme Court Orders Cannabis Regulation: Could Adult Use Be Next? Nepal’s Supreme Court gave the government three months to establish a framework for cannabis cultivation and production for medical, scientific and industrial purposes. The ruling sets a concrete regulatory deadline, while adult-use reform remains a subject for discussion rather than an approved change. Read more at High Times: https://hightimes.com/news/nepals-supreme-court-orders-cannabis-regulation-could-adult-use-be-next/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nepals-supreme-court-orders-cannabis-regulation-could-adult-use-be-next That's today's Hollywood Herb Daily. Check back tomorrow morning, and share your thoughts in the community blog.