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Why the Endocannabinoid System Is the Future of Cannabis Medicine
NEW YORK- Cannabis medicine is entering a more serious phase. ...
Louisiana Bill Would Tap Opioid Settlement Funds for Psychedelic Therapy Studies
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana lawmakers have advanced legislation that would ...
India Awards First Public Funding for Cannabis Research in More Than 50 Years
NEW DELHI – The Indian government has awarded public funding ...
Curaleaf Locks In $500M Refinancing for Maturing Notes
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. announced that it has obtained commitments for a $500 million private placement of senior secured notes with an interest rate of 11.5%, maturing on February 1, 2029. The company plans ...
Ohio AG Sues Nine Cannabis MSOs for Anti-Competitive Conduct
COLUMBUS - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed an antitrust lawsuit against nine major multistate Cannabis operators, accusing them of coordinated anti-competitive practices that limit product variety and sustain higher prices in the state's ...
Cannabist Closes $130M Sale of Virginia Assets
CHELMSFORD – The Cannabist Co. Holdings Inc. completed the sale of its Virginia Cannabis business to an affiliate of Millstreet Credit Fund LP, generating total consideration of $130 million. The deal involves the transfer of ...
CRS Reveals Hemp Ban Enforcement Hurdles
WASHINGTON – The Congressional Research Service (CRS) has highlighted gaps in the federal government's plans to enforce the upcoming ban on intoxicating hemp products, raising questions about the practical reach of the law amid the ...
Federal Hemp Overhaul Threatens Cannabis Seed Trade, Sparking Breeder Backlash
LOS ANGELES – A tucked-away clause in last month's federal spending package has upended the rules for Cannabis seeds, thrusting the U.S. genetics sector into uncertainty and prompting warnings from cultivators that prized strains could ...
CMI Projects Double-Digit Expansion for Cannabis Testing Market
LOS ANGELES – A recent analysis from Custom Market Insights (CMI) forecasts the global Cannabis testing market to climb from $2.13 billion in 2025 to $11.15 billion by 2034, powered by a CAGR of 18%. ...
Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – The past fortnight delivered a surge of momentum across the U.S. Cannabis and Psychedelics sectors, where federal signals on coverage and equity met bold state actions on access and licensing. Operators navigated ...
Aurora Cannabis Reports Q3 FY 2026 Financial Results
EDMONTON, AB – Aurora Cannabis Inc. posted total net revenue of $94.2 million for its fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2025, a 7% increase from $88.2 million in the comparable period a year earlier. ...
Clearmind Featured in Bipartisan Veterans Therapy Bill
WASHINGTON D.C. – The recent introduction of bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives has drawn attention to Clearmind Medicine Inc.'s proprietary compound MEAI as part of efforts to broaden veterans' access to certain ...
Beverage Emulsion Market Projected to Reach $3.3B by 2035
LOS ANGELES – The beverage emulsion market, a key ingredient sector for flavor stability and cloud effects in drinks, continues to show steady expansion according to recent industry data. Towards FnB, a market research firm ...
Week In Review: Virginia Judge Upholds State Law on Hemp Products; Las Vegas to Welcome New Cannabis Consumption Lounges; Rhode Island Sets New Monthly Record with $7.11M in Adult-Use Cannabis Sales; Kanabo Partners with British Cannabis to Enhance Digital Health Services:
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: Bipartisan Cannabis Reform Back in Congress; Oregon Cannabis Associations Merge; Cybin Inc. and Small Pharma Join Forces in a Milestone for Sector’s M&A
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: Cresco Labs Finalizes Sale of Arizona Ops & Mortgages NY Properties; 4Front Ventures Secures $10 Million Credit Facility; Germany Contemplates Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: U.S. Senate Banking Committee Advances SAFER Banking Act; Arizona’s Cannabis Social Equity Licenses; MediPharm Settles $9 Million Dispute with HEXO Following Tilray’s Acquisition:
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: New York Cannabis Licensing Resumes Amid Legal Controversies: Medical Cannabis Push Gains Momentum in Idaho: Cannabis Stocks Show Resurgence Amid Regulatory Optimism:
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: Benzinga was Buzzing; Senate Banking Committee Advances Cannabis Banking; Detroit’s “Psychedelic Church” Raided by Police Amid Legal Controversies; Congress Considers Bill to Limit Federal Overreach in Psilocybin-Permitting States
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: Curaleaf Employees in Phoenix Stage Strike Demanding Fair Contract Negotiations; Columbia Care Advances Financial Strategy with $25 Million Private Placement; California Moves to Broaden Cannabis Consumer Rights with New Bills: Senate Bill 58 Holds the Potential to Usher in a New Era of Psychedelic Medicine and Policy Reform:
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: New York Opens Door for MSOs to Enter Adult-Use Market; Verano Challenges Alabama; Maine’s Recreational Cannabis Sector Flourishes
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Green Thumb Industries Initiates Stock Buy-Back Program to Bolster Share Value
LOS ANGELES-- In a bid to amplify the value of its shares, Chicago-based Green Thumb Industries Inc. has unveiled a year-long share repurchase initiative which will potentially see a reacquisition of up to 10.4 million ...
Ensuring Safety in the Cannabis Industry: The Alarming Disparity in Pesticide Residues Between Legal and Illicit Products in Canada
LOS ANGELES-- A recent study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research highlighted alarming levels of pesticides in illegal cannabis samples compared to legal ones in Canada. The researchers scrutinized 36 legal cannabis samples from ...
Illinois Sees Slight Dip in August Cannabis Sales but Maintains Yearly Growth
LOS ANGELES-- In the latest data released, the adult-use cannabis sales in Illinois for the month of August have experienced a minor contraction, falling sequentially to $139.2 million. This marks a slight decrease of 0.6% ...
Biden Administration Initiates Evidence-Based Review of Cannabis Classification
WASHINGTON, D.C.- In a recent press briefing, White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre underscored President Joe Biden's longstanding support for the legalization of cannabis for medicinal purposes, signaling a potentially significant shift in the federal ...
Week In Review: Stocks Soar: Biden Administration Initiates Cannabis Scheduling Review; California Says Yes to Psychedelic Medicines; Green Thumb Initiates Stock Buy-Back Program to Bolster Share Value
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Phoenix-Based Tilt Holdings Divests Stake in Shinnecock Nation Cannabis Partnership
LOS ANGELES-- In a strategic shift indicative of changing market dynamics, Tilt Holdings, a prominent Phoenix-based cannabis operator, has resolved to sever its ties with a cannabis partnership initiated with the Shinnecock Nation. A mere ...
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Set to Acquire Mindset Pharma in C$80 Million Deal
TORONTO — Mindset Pharma Inc. based in Toronto, is set to be acquired by the Japan-based Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. via its American subsidiary. This all-cash deal, announced Thursday, is valued at about C$80 million ($59.15 ...
Medical Cannabis Offers Significant Relief for Neuropathic Pain, German Study Suggests
LOS ANGELES — Chronic neuropathic pain sufferers might find a beacon of hope in the medicinal properties of cannabis. A recent study out of Hamburg, Germany, indicates that cannabis inhalation can lead to notable improvements ...
Georgia Approves Three More Dispensaries for Medical Cannabis Program
ATLANTA — Georgia's Access to Medical Cannabis Commission (GMCC) has given the nod to three additional dispensary locations, augmenting the availability of low-THC oil products for patients across the state. During the public meeting on ...
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Faces Licensing Delays Amid Legal Complications
LOS ANGELES-- The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) hit another roadblock in its licensing process as it announced an administrative stay on Thursday, according to AL.com. This suspension follows two unsuccessful attempts by the AMCC ...
Cannabis Insurance Firm Gains Momentum with $3.1M Seed Funding amid Regulatory Optimism
LOS ANGELES-- Connecticut-based Frontier Risk Group, an insurance firm specializing in the cannabis sector, recently secured a notable $3.1 million in seed funding, drawing significant attention from industry stakeholders. This substantial financial boost, facilitated by ...
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Targets Illicit Cannabis Farms to Protect Legitimate Medical Businesses
LOS ANGELES — Over the past two years, the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) has initiated aggressive enforcement actions, resulting in the shutdown of over 800 illegitimate cannabis farms that were operating under the pretense ...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Shares Views on Cannabis Legalization Amid Presidential Aspirations
LOS ANGELES— Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, perceived by many as a strong GOP contender against Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential nomination, voiced strong concerns about the legalization of cannabis during an Iowa campaign stop ...
UK’s Home Office Delay in CBD Regulatory Framework Draws Criticism from Industry Trade Group
LONDON — The Association of the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI), a key trade group in the United Kingdom, has voiced its concerns over the prolonged delay by the country's Home Office in establishing a clear regulatory ...
Detroit Businessman Pleads Guilty in Cannabis Licensing Bribery Case
DETROIT — John Dawood Dalaly, a prominent businessman from the Detroit area, has pleaded guilty to bribing a leading state cannabis regulator, seeking approval for dispensary licenses. Federal prosecutors have recommended that Dalaly face a ...
New York’s Cannabis Licensing Controversy: A Deeper Look
NEW YORK-- In a surprise turn of events, New York's journey to cannabis legalization faced a significant speed bump. A recent decision by a New York Supreme Court Judge has thrown the state's budding cannabis ...
Major Shift in U.S. Cannabis Policy on the Horizon
LOS ANGELES-- On Monday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the Joe Biden administration formally recommended to its counterparts at the Department of Justice that cannabis be moved lower on the list ...
