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Trulieve Completes Redomicile to Delaware
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. completed its redomiciliation from British ...
Seed Junky Genetics Enters European Medical Cannabis Markets
LOS ANGELES – Seed Junky Genetics, the Cannabis genetics and ...
Trulieve Announces Share Buyback Program
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. announced that its Board of ...
Why NECANN Boston Is Becoming a Strategic Growth Engine for Cannabis Brands
BOSTON- If you want to understand where the U.S. Cannabis industry is heading next, look east—and more specifically, look at NECANN Boston. Returning April 24–25 at the Hynes Convention Center, the New England Cannabis Convention ...
Minnesota OCM Opens New Window for Hemp Edible Licenses
ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) began accepting applications again on April 1 for three types of lower-potency hemp edible (LPHE) business licenses: retailer, manufacturer and wholesaler. OCM Executive Director Eric ...
Stündenglass Partners with Be$os for Culture-Driven Collaboration
LOS ANGELES – Stündenglass, known for its gravity-powered infusion technology, has joined forces with Be$os, a Latino-rooted Cannabis lifestyle brand, centered on shared cultural values and heritage. The alliance pairs Be$os’ focus on Latino identity ...
Cannabis-Infused Products Market to Reach $41B Billion in 2026, Research and Markets Reports
LOS ANGELES – Research and Markets has published its latest report on the Cannabis-infused products sector, forecasting the global market to grow from $33.62 billion in 2025 to $41.44 billion this year, a compound annual ...
Curaleaf Completes $500M Debt Refinancing, Extends Maturity to 2029
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings Inc. has finalized a $500 million private placement of 11.5% senior secured notes maturing on February 18, 2029. The company announced the closing, marking what it describes as the largest bond ...
Virginia Medical Cannabis Generated Over $15M in January
RICHMOND – Virginia's medical Cannabis market reaped $15.1 million in sales during January, according to a report published by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. The figure, drawn from 126,706 transactions across the state's licensed pharmaceutical ...
New Study: Medical Cannabis Linked to Measurable Sleep Improvements
NEW YORK- A newly published observational study in PLOS Mental Health adds real-world data to the ongoing discussion around Cannabis and sleep therapeutics. Researchers analyzed outcomes from 124 patients enrolled in the UK Medical Cannabis ...
3WIN Corp Acquires Alchemist Filling Machines
TEMPE - 3WIN Corp., a distributor of CCELL vape hardware and a provider of services to the Cannabis industry, announced it has acquired Alchemist Filling Machines, an Arizona company known for its patent-protected equipment used ...
High Tide Subsidiary Targets Supplier Role in Medicare CBD Pilot
CALGARY – High Tide Inc. has announced that its U.S.-based CBD subsidiary, NuLeaf Naturals, started negotiations with healthcare institutions to supply products for a new federal pilot program that lets certain Medicare beneficiaries receive up ...
Missouri Senate Approves Bill to Ban Intoxicating Hemp Products
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Senate approved the legislation, clearing a measure that would bar the sale of most intoxicating hemp-derived products outside the state’s licensed Cannabis dispensaries. House Bill 2641, known as the Intoxicating ...
Ohioans Show Strong Support for Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Ahead of Upcoming Ballot Initiative
OHIO– A recent poll conducted by Fallon Research has revealed that a significant majority of Ohio residents are in favor of the forthcoming ballot initiative to legalize adult-use cannabis. The survey, which underscores the shifting ...
A Groundbreaking Confluence of Music and Cannabis in Illinois
LOS ANGELES– In a groundbreaking development for both the music and cannabis industries, the inaugural Miracle in Mundelein music festival is set to become Illinois' first state-approved cannabis consumption event. Scheduled for September 9-10, the ...
Colorado’s Path to Psychedelic Regulation: Community Listening Sessions Announced
LOS ANGELES-- In a proactive move to foster community engagement and inclusivity, the Colorado Natural Medicine Division has announced a series of "listening sessions" scheduled throughout September and October. These sessions are designed to involve ...
Cannabis Sector Faces Unsettled Future: Key Stock Indices Discontinued Amid Industry Turbulence
LOS ANGELES-- In a telling sign of the shifting tides in the cannabis sector, two prominent indices tracking the performance of cannabis businesses on North America's largest stock exchanges have been discontinued. This development comes ...
South Africa’s SAPS Issues New Directive; A Step Towards Clarifying the Legal Landscape of Personal Cannabis Use
LOS ANGELES-- In a significant move towards clarifying the legal landscape surrounding cannabis use in South Africa, the South African Police Services (SAPS) has recently issued a directive urging its officers to refrain from arresting ...
Alabama’s Medical Cannabis Rollout Faces Delays Amid Licensing Controversies
LOS ANGELES– The path to legal medical cannabis in Alabama, once paved with optimism, has been marred by legal controversies and procedural missteps, leaving patients and businesses in a state of limbo. Last week, officials ...
Week In Review: Curaleaf Uplists; Ohio Senate Passes Bill Expanding Voter-Approved Cannabis Initiative; New York Intensifies Efforts to Combat Illicit Cannabis Shops with Increased Inspections & Seizures; Democratic Governors Urge President Biden to Expedite Cannabis Rescheduling by DEA
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: RIV Capital’s Ambitious Transition to Adult-Use Cannabis Sales in New York;. California and Michigan Boost Social Equity in Cannabis Industry with New Funding Initiatives
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 and Missouri’s Contrasting Cannabis Market Progress in 2023; Clearmind Medicine Inc. Announces Reverse Share Split to Comply with Nasdaq; Cybin Inc. Secures $30 Million in Funding to Advance Psychedelic Treatment Research
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: Georgia Expands Its Medical Cannabis Industry; Ohio Governor Seeks Amendments to Cannabis Legalization; Maryland Launches Social Equity-Focused Adult-Use Cannabis Licensing; Cybin Inc. Secures $30 Million in Funding
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: Ohio Says Yes! To Adult Use; Cannabis Sugar Daddy BAT Doubles Down on Organigram; Could Florida Follow Ohio? Cybin’s Clinical Trial Indicates Promising Results
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: 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 ...
