Joint Session: Diverse Voices in NYS Cannabis

In our premiere episode Herb speaks to NYS Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes. The Majority Leader was the prime sponsor of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which created the adult-use market, the Office of Cannabis Management, the Cannabis Control Board, as well as the Cannabis Advisory Board. In our second segment, Herb speaks to Beatrice Stein, founder of Hospitality Pathways, which is conducting a training course for “budtenders” to work...

Show Notes

In our premiere episode Herb speaks to NYS Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes.  The Majority Leader was the prime sponsor of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which created the adult-use market, the Office of Cannabis Management, the Cannabis Control Board, as well as the Cannabis Advisory Board. 

In our second segment, Herb speaks to Beatrice Stein, founder of Hospitality Pathways, which is conducting a training course for “budtenders” to work in dispensaries. 

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What is Joint Session: Diverse Voices in NYS Cannabis?

Joint Session is your go-to source for the latest cannabis news shaping the New York market. Hosted by Herb Barbot, Esq., the first Director of Operations at the NYS Office of Cannabis Management, this podcast delivers expert insights, breaking developments, and in-depth conversations with the industry’s most influential voices.

From policymakers and legislators to business leaders, licensees, and advocates, Joint Session brings you exclusive interviews with those shaping the future of cannabis in New York and beyond. Plus, we keep you informed with key national and international cannabis updates.
Whether you're an industry professional, an advocate, or just curious about the evolving landscape, Joint Session delivers factual, insightful, and digestible information to help you stay ahead of the curve. Tune in for high-level discussions, straight talk, and expert perspectives you won’t find anywhere else.