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January 13, 2026
Built by a former cannabis regulator, Policy, Decoded helps operators read the policy terrain before it shifts beneath their feet.
Today’s edition is brought to you by Wispr Flow and Beehiiv. We break down the forensic shift in Connecticut, where regulators are using antitrust settlements to police the messy interim period of acquisitions. From Governor Hochul’s push for a tax overhaul in New York to the administrative shutdown looming in Texas, regulators are increasingly using procedural tools to enforce market stability. We also dive into the new Medicare lane for clinical counseling and the rising petition wars threatening mature markets across New England.
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⚖️ M&A Under The Microscope
🍎 New York Tax Overhaul
🩺 The Medicare Lane
Check your interim covenants before the state checks them for you.
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