Argent BioPharma Secures AU$11M Facility to Finalize AusCann Assets Purchase
SYDNEY – Argent BioPharma Ltd., a developer of cannabinoid-based treatments for neurological disorders, has arranged an AU$11 million convertible debt facility to close its pending acquisition of key assets from the defunct AusCann Group Holdings ...
West Virginia Medical Cannabis Costs Drive Patients Across State Lines for Lower-Priced Options
CHARLESTON – Elevated prices in West Virginia's medical Cannabis system continue to steer registered patients toward recreational outlets in Ohio, Maryland, and Michigan, where products sell at fractions of the cost despite legal barriers to ...
Florida Takes Action to Advance Adult-Use Cannabis Ballot Measure, Lawsuit Ends Delay
TALLAHASSEE – Florida election officials cleared a procedural roadblock for a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational Cannabis, submitting the measure to the state attorney general's office just weeks after advocates sued over perceived delays ...
Trulieve Redeems $368M in Notes, Signaling Debt Reduction Push
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. has announced its decision to redeem its entire $368 million portfolio of 8.0% senior secured notes, due in 2026. The company issued the redemption notice, setting an early payoff date ...
Jushi Holdings Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES – Jushi Holdings Inc., a vertically integrated Cannabis operator with footprints in six states, disclosed third-quarter 2025 financials that showed revenue climbing 6.6% year-over-year to $65.7 million, driven by higher wholesales and customer ...
Compass Pathways Advances Psilocybin Therapy Timeline for Depression Treatment
LONDON & NEW YORK – Compass Pathways reported Q3 2025 financial results and signaled a faster path to market for its lead psilocybin-based therapy in treatment-resistant depression (TRD). The biotechnology firm now targets commercialization readiness ...
Missouri Trade Group Report Finds 96% of Tested Hemp Products Exceed THC Thresholds
KANSAS CITY – A new investigation by the Missouri Cannabis Trade Association (MoCannTrade) has concluded that nearly all hemp-derived products sold at unregulated retailers in the state contain illegal levels of THC, raising questions about ...
Argent BioPharma Secures AU$11M Facility to Finalize AusCann Assets Purchase
SYDNEY – Argent BioPharma Ltd., a developer of cannabinoid-based treatments for neurological disorders, has arranged an AU$11 million convertible debt facility to close its pending acquisition of key assets from the defunct AusCann Group Holdings ...
West Virginia Medical Cannabis Costs Drive Patients Across State Lines for Lower-Priced Options
CHARLESTON – Elevated prices in West Virginia's medical Cannabis system continue to steer registered patients toward recreational outlets in Ohio, Maryland, and Michigan, where products sell at fractions of the cost despite legal barriers to ...
Florida Takes Action to Advance Adult-Use Cannabis Ballot Measure, Lawsuit Ends Delay
TALLAHASSEE – Florida election officials cleared a procedural roadblock for a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational Cannabis, submitting the measure to the state attorney general's office just weeks after advocates sued over perceived delays ...
Tennessee Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Legalize Recreational and Medical Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- Tennessee legislators have introduced two separate bills aimed at legalizing both recreational and medical cannabis use within the state. Recreational Use Legislation: Senate Bill 0809, known as the Tennessee Cannabis Act, was introduced ...
Awakn Life Sciences Advances Therapeutics for Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders
LOS ANGELES- Awakn Life Sciences Corp. a biotechnology company, has reported progress in its research and development programs targeting Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). AWKN-001: This investigational therapy combines intravenous ketamine ...
Cannabis Brands Leverage for Marketing Amid Advertising Restrictions
LOS ANGELES- The Super Bowl presents a significant opportunity for cannabis businesses to enhance brand and product awareness, despite existing advertising limitations. While traditional advertising channels during the Super Bowl remain inaccessible to cannabis companies ...
Aurora Cannabis Reports Record-Breaking Q3 2025 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- Aurora Cannabis Inc. announced its fiscal third-quarter 2025 results, highlighting significant growth in revenue and profitability. Financial Highlights: Net Revenue: The company reported net revenue of C$88.2 million for the quarter ending December ...
Enveric Biosciences Executes Reverse Stock Split and Announces Patent Milestone
LOS ANGELES- Enveric Biosciences, Inc. recently implemented a 1-for-15 reverse stock split, effective January 29, 2025, to comply with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement. Following the split, the company conducted a public offering, raising $5 ...
Kentucky Issues Initial Medical Cannabis Patient Identification Cards
LOS ANGELES- Kentucky commenced the distribution of its first medical cannabis patient identification cards. Governor Andy Beshear awarded the inaugural cards to Dr. Ryan Grell, an anesthesiologist and owner of the Kentucky Medical Marijuana Center, ...
Paraguay Considers Legalizing Recreational Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- Paraguay is evaluating the legalization of recreational cannabis, with the Senate scheduled to vote on a proposal in March 2025. The initiative aims to permit the sale of cannabis in regulated dispensaries, under ...
Prospects of Executive Action on Cannabis Under the Trump Administration
LOS ANGELES- As of early February 2025, there is no indication that President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order directly impacting the cannabis industry. While President Trump has previously expressed support for reclassifying ...
Frontier Risk Group Secures $3 Million in Seed+ Funding
LOS ANGELES- Frontier Risk Group, a company specializing in insurance solutions for the cannabis industry, has announced the successful completion of a $3 million Seed+ funding round. This round was led by Casa Verde, a ...
Nanotechnology-Enhanced CBD Demonstrates Neuroprotective Effects in Retinal Study
LOS ANGELES- A study published in the European Journal of Pharmacology investigated the neuroprotective properties of cannabidiol (CBD) delivered via nanotechnology in an animal model of retinal excitotoxicity. Researchers from the University of Catania, University ...
Texas Lieutenant Governor Prioritizes THC Ban in 2025 Legislative Agenda
LOS ANGELES- Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has designated the prohibition of all consumable tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products as a primary objective for Texas' 2025 legislative session. Senate Bill 3, introduced on January 29, 2025, aims to ...
Maine Proposes Mandatory Testing for Medical Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- A new bill introduced in the Maine Legislature seeks to implement mandatory testing for medical cannabis products, aligning them with the state's existing standards for recreational cannabis. Sponsored by Representative Marc Malon and ...
What You Need to Know About Mergers, Acquisitions, and Consolidation
LOS ANGELES—Every CFO needs to know that navigating mergers, acquisitions, and consolidation in cannabis and psychedelics industries requires a deep understanding of business valuation complexities and strategic deal-making. Effective M&A strategies are crucial to driving ...
A Celebration of Cannabis Culture and Commerce: Hall of Flowers Returns to Ventura
LOS ANGELES-Hall of Flowers, one of America’s premier cannabis trade shows, founded in 2018, is poised to make a grand return to the Ventura County Fairgrounds on March 19-20, 2025. This event has become a ...
What You Need to Know About Capital Investment Strategies
LOS ANGELES—Every CFO needs to know that strategic capital investment in the cannabis and psychedelic industries requires a nuanced approach that balances innovation, risk management, and potential. As the market continues to transform and unfold, ...
Indiana House Blocks Cannabis Reclassification
LOS ANGELES- On January 27, 2025, the Indiana House of Representatives voted down an amendment to House Bill 1056 that sought to remove cannabis from the state's list of Schedule I controlled substances. The amendment, ...
Rastafarians Lead Caribbean Cannabis Boom
LOS ANGELES- In recent years, St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has witnessed a transformative shift in its cannabis industry, particularly benefiting Rastafarian farmers who have long regarded the plant as sacred. Historically, these cultivators ...
Florida’s Cannabis Market Sees Shift as Smaller Operators Capture Market Share
LOS ANGELES- In Florida's evolving medical cannabis landscape, smaller operators are making significant inroads, challenging the dominance of established multi-state operators (MSOs). Despite the state's stringent vertical integration requirements—which mandate that Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers ...
Hawaii Lawmakers Renew Push to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis with Constitutional Amendment Proposal
LOS ANGELES- Hawaii lawmakers introduced House Bill 519, proposing a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational cannabis for adults aged 21 and over. The bill seeks to amend Article IX of the Hawaii State Constitution, allowing ...
Tacoma City Council Decriminalizes Natural Psychedelics
LOS ANGELES- The Tacoma City Council in Washington State unanimously approved a resolution to decriminalize natural psychedelics, including substances containing tryptamines, phenethylamines, and indolamines. This legislative action designates the enforcement of laws against these entheogenic ...
Rhode Island Proposes Psilocybin Legalization and State-Regulated Therapy Program Pending Federal Rescheduling
LOS ANGELES- In January 2025, Rhode Island lawmakers introduced House Bill 5186, aiming to legalize psilocybin possession and cultivation for personal use. The bill proposes that individuals be allowed to cultivate psilocybin within their residences ...
Cannabis Legalization Measures Face Challenges in 2024 Elections
LOS ANGELES- In the 2024 elections, marijuana legalization measures faced significant challenges across multiple states. Notably, only Nebraska succeeded in relaxing restrictions by approving two ballot measures that legalized medical cannabis and established a regulatory ...
PharmaCann Defaults on Innovative Industrial Properties Leases
LOS ANGELES- On December 19, 2024, PharmaCann Inc., a privately held and vertically integrated cannabis company, defaulted on its December rent obligations for six of the eleven properties leased from Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (IIP). ...
Awakn Life Sciences Secures $535,000 Credit Facility to Advance Addiction Treatment Programs
LOS ANGELES - Awakn Life Sciences Corp. a clinical-stage biotechnology company focusing on treatments for substance use and mental health disorders, has secured an unsecured credit facility of up to US$535,000 from an arm's length ...
Massachusetts Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Reach Record $1.64 Billion in 2024
LOS ANGELES- In 2024, Massachusetts' adult-use cannabis industry achieved a record $1.64 billion in gross sales, marking a significant milestone since the state's first recreational dispensaries opened in November 2018. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission ...
