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Trulieve Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. entered 2026 with a first ...
The ROI Investors Are Ignoring Within the Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES- Industrial hemp has more ROI potential than the ...
Trulieve Raises $60M in Senior Secured Notes
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. announced the completion of the second tranche of its private placement of 10.5% senior secured notes due in 2030, generating $60 million in principal. The closing follows the initial issuance ...
Canix Acquires Trym, Fits into Larger Consolidation Pattern in Cannabis
LOS ANGELES – San Francisco-based Canix, a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for Cannabis businesses, has acquired Trym, a specialized cultivation management platform. The deal combines Canix's comprehensive ERP system [which handles cultivation ...
Cannabis Cultivation Market Forecast to Reach $465B by 2030
LOS ANGELES – A recent report from Research and Markets projects the global Cannabis cultivation market to reach $464.91 billion by 2030, up from $207.46 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) ...
OPINION: Industrial hemp just got ‘future proofed.’
NEW YORK- Industrial hemp just received the clearest signal yet that it's not a fad, not a loophole, and not going away. It was effectively declared “future proof.” When Congress passed the funding bill to ...
EU Cannabis Imports Explained: Rules, Regulations, Safety & Quality Control
LOS ANGELES – Germany's medical Cannabis imports reached 56.9 tons in Q3 2025, a 19% jump from the prior period and a fresh record that highlights the market's relentless pull. With an estimated 900k prescriptions ...
Gallup Reveals First Dip in Years for Cannabis Legalization Public Support
LOS ANGELES – A fresh Gallup survey reveals that 64% of American adults now back making Cannabis use legal, a figure that marks the first decline in overall support since 2019 and pulls back from ...
New York Updates Cannabis Packaging, Labeling, and Advertising Regulations
NEW YORK – The New York State Cannabis Control Board finalized amendments to its packaging, labeling, marketing, and advertising regulations, marking a significant step in refining the state's adult-use Cannabis market. The changes aim to ...
Florida Cannabis Initiative Nears Signature Goal
TALLAHASSEE – Organizers of a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational Cannabis in Florida reported a sharp increase in verified voter signatures, bringing their total to 760,002 and narrowing the gap to the threshold needed ...
The Bipartisan HEMP Act Targets Federal Rules for Hemp-Derived CBD
WASHINGTON – Representatives Morgan Griffith, a Republican from Virginia, and Marc Veasey, a Democrat from Texas, introduced a bill on Friday to set the first national standards for hemp-derived CBD products, placing oversight with the ...
High Times Brings Back Cannabis Cup to New York
LOS ANGELES – Josh Kesselman, the entrepreneur behind RAW® Rolling Papers and recent steward of High Times magazine, has revived the storied Cannabis Cup competition in New York, setting it up to be the first ...
Canopy Growth Plans Share Consolidation Amid Nasdaq Listing Noncompliance
LOS ANGELES-- Canadian cannabis producer Canopy Growth has revealed its intention to seek approval for the consolidation of its shares after receiving a notification from the Nasdaq indicating its failure to meet the stock exchange's ...
ACT LAB Expands Operations with Acquisition of Florida Lab Assets from Green Scientific
LOS ANGELES-- ACT LAB, a lab testing company in the legal cannabis and hemp markets, has recently announced its successful regulatory approval and completion of the acquisition of Florida lab operations and associated assets from ...
Cannabis Companies Confront Operational Challenges Amidst Severe Weather
LOS ANGELES-- As severe weather conditions persist, cannabis companies spanning from Northern California to South Florida are grappling with new operational obstacles. The strain on power grids and the aftermath of historic flooding in parts ...
Aleafia Health and Red White & Bloom Brands Terminate Merger Amid Debenture Dispute
TORONTO — The anticipated merger between Canadian cannabis company Aleafia Health and U.S. multistate cannabis operator Red White & Bloom Brands has been called off, according to an announcement made by the companies. The proposed ...
Compass Pathways’ Psilocybin Treatment Shows Promise for Depression
LONDON-- London-based mental health care company, Compass Pathways (Nasdaq: CMPS), announced encouraging outcomes from a phase 2 clinical trial investigating the efficacy of its synthetic psilocybin treatment, COMP360, in combination with daily SSRI antidepressants for ...
Study: Cannabis Use Enhances ‘Runner’s High’ During Exercise
LOS ANGELES-Recent research published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research has shed light on an intriguing association between cannabis use and an enhanced running experience. According to the study's data, individuals who used cannabis ...
Canadian Cannabis Entrepreneurs Turn to Micro-Cultivation to Tackle Oversupply
TORONTO-- In response to a surplus of cannabis and declining prices within the Canadian cannabis industry, cannabis entrepreneurs are increasingly embracing smaller micro-cultivation facilities as a means to reduce costs and produce higher-quality cannabis. This ...
Week In Review: Cannabis & Psychedelic Sectors Diverge: TerrAscend Leads Cannabis Stocks, Canopy Growth Struggles, Awakn & Cybin Forge Ahead
LOS ANGELES- In the fast-paced world of cannabis and psychedelics, last week's developments & ''liquidity events'' have left investors and industry experts alike eagerly observing the unfolding landscape. These events have showcased both encouraging victories ...
Ohio Adds Irritable Bowel Syndrome to Medical Cannabis Qualifying Conditions
LOS ANGELES-- On July 12, the State Medical Board of Ohio announced its decision to include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in the state's list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis. However, the board rejected the ...
Red Lake Nation to Open Minnesota’s First Native American Adult-Use Cannabis Store
LOS ANGELES --In a significant development for Minnesota's cannabis industry, the Red Lake Nation has voted to allow NativeCare Dispensary, an existing tribal medical cannabis dispensary, to commence sales to individuals aged 21 and older ...
Cannabis Industry Seeks Relief from Unfair Tax Burden of 280E
In a nod to the historic Boston Tea Party of 1773, cannabis company MariMed recently held the 'Boston 280E THC Party' in Boston Harbor, a unique event designed to protest Tax Code 280E. CEO and ...
North Carolina Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill Faces Republican Opposition
LOS ANGELES-- Efforts to legalize medical cannabis in North Carolina have hit a roadblock, as the bill that gained bipartisan support in the state Senate earlier this year has been deemed unlikely to pass in ...
Michigan Civil Service Commission Votes to Lift Cannabis Drug Test Ban for Most State Employees
LOS ANGELES-- In a unanimous decision, the Michigan Civil Service Commission has voted to eliminate the prohibition on hiring most state employees who fail pre-employment drug tests for cannabis, as reported by MLive. This move ...
TerrAscend Secures $25 Million Commercial Loan to Reduce Debt and Lower Interest Expenses
LOS ANGELES-- TerrAscend Corp., a cannabis operator in North America, has successfully closed a commercial loan of $25 million with Stearns Bank. The loan proceeds will primarily be used to pay down existing debt with ...
Ukraine Parliament Gives Initial Approval to Medical Cannabis Legalization Proposal
KYIV-- The Ukraine Parliament has taken a significant step towards the legalization of medical cannabis by granting initial approval to a proposed legislation. The bill, which still requires potential amendments and a second reading, must ...
Record-Breaking Cannabis Sales in Massachusetts Reach $151.8 Million in June
BOSTON-- Massachusetts witnessed an extraordinary surge in cannabis sales during the month of June, with total transactions reaching a remarkable $151.8 million, as reported by state figures. This impressive figure consists of $132.8 million in ...
States Collaborate with Federal Regulators in Sharing Cannabis Data for Rescheduling Review
LOS ANGELES-- In a significant development, several states with medical cannabis programs have collaborated with U.S. health regulators to provide crucial data regarding cannabis use and its impact on patients. This information, including details about ...
Virginia’s Cannabis and Hemp Markets Face Regulatory Uncertainty
LOS ANGELES-- The cannabis and hemp markets in Virginia are facing significant turmoil due to regulatory uncertainty perpetuated by the state's Republican leadership. The previously anticipated launch of recreational cannabis sales in January 2024 is ...
Illinois Social Equity License Winners Face Challenges in Opening Cannabis Shops
ILLINOIS-- The 55 winners of the upcoming Illinois social equity license lottery, set to be announced on Thursday, may encounter difficulties in successfully launching their cannabis businesses. Historical data indicates that only a fraction of ...
Maryland’s First Week of Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Tops $20 Million
LOS ANGELES-- Maryland's cannabis retailers reported a remarkable achievement, with nearly $21 million in combined sales of medical and recreational cannabis products during the state's inaugural week of adult-use sales. Andrew Garrison, Chief of Policy ...
FDA and FTC Warn Companies Selling Delta-8 THC Foods for Safety Violations
LOS ANGELES-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have jointly taken action against six companies for illegally selling food products containing delta-8 THC, a hemp-derived compound. Warning letters ...
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Advances Proposal for Expanded Medical Cannabis Access
HARRISBURG-- The Pennsylvania Senate Law & Justice Committee has taken a significant step forward by approving a proposal that would grant physicians the authority to certify patients for the state's medical cannabis program based on ...
Wholesale Cannabis Prices in Michigan Show Signs of Stability
MICHIGAN - Wholesale prices for cannabis flower in Michigan have recently shown signs of leveling off and even a slight uptick, providing a glimmer of hope for producers who have endured a significant decline in ...
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Office Delays Plans for Cannabis Farmers Markets
NEW YORK - Plans for cannabis farmers markets in New York State have hit an impasse as Gov. Kathy Hochul's office puts the idea on hold indefinitely. The proposal, initially introduced by state regulators in ...
Massachusetts Strip Club Ditches Controversial “Topless Cannabis” Plans
WHATELY, Mass. — In a surprising turn of events, the owners of Club Castaway in Whately have announced their plans to reopen the strip club next month. The establishment, Franklin County's sole strip club, ...
