Green Thumb opens RISE dispensary in Hanover, Pennsylvania

Multi-state operator expands Pennsylvania footprint as state's medical program reaches 181 open retail locations.

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Machine-written from our data · source: Cannabis Business Times

July 31, 2026 · 4:57 PM ET

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Green Thumb Industries has opened a RISE-branded dispensary in Hanover, Pennsylvania, extending the multi-state operator's presence in a state where medical cannabis retail continues to grow. Pennsylvania now has 181 open retail locations, according to state license data current as of August 1.

The opening occurs amid legislative flux in Pennsylvania. While lawmakers have advanced legalization proposals with clean-slate provisions, recent budget cycles have passed without full adult-use legalization, and a June oversight proposal was rejected. Separately, regulatory proposals aimed at awarding licenses to small and diverse cannabis businesses have been under consideration.

Watch whether Green Thumb's expansion signals confidence in Pennsylvania's medical-only market stability or foreshadows positioning ahead of potential legalization shifts. The state's retail count and any changes to licensing or eligibility rules will indicate whether the current 181-location framework remains the regulatory ceiling.

Original report: Cannabis Business Times ↗

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