Consumer Research
Seed Junky Genetics Announces MINNTZ Return
LOS ANGELES – JBeezy, the founder of Seed Junky Genetics, ...
Kentucky House Approves Unified Regulations for Alcohol and THC-Infused Products
FRANKFORT – The Kentucky House of Representatives has approved House ...
Minnesota House Panel Passes Bill for Psilocybin Therapy Pilot
SAINT PAUL – A Minnesota House committee has cleared a ...
Alabama Tightens Hemp Laws, Moves Medical Cannabis Licenses Forward
MONTGOMERY – Alabama regulators ushered in 2026 with a crackdown on unregulated hemp products containing THC, while inching closer to launching a long-delayed medical Cannabis program that could serve thousands of patients by spring. The ...
Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Federal rescheduling under President Trump’s Executive Order sparked widespread state reactions and investor outlooks into early 2026, blending consolidations and expansions with regulatory friction, outright manipulation, and overtures to public opinion. Psychedelics ...
NY Cannabis Retailers Double in Number, Push Total Sales Past $2.5B Mark
NEW YORK – New York state's licensed Cannabis dispensaries grew to 556 outlets by the end of 2025, more than twice the 261 operating a year earlier, as adult-use sales crossed the $2.5 billion threshold ...
Manitoba Cannabis Sales Accelerate, Leaving Liquor in the Rearview
WINNIPEG – Cannabis revenues in Manitoba posted double-digit gains, handily surpassing liquor sales and underscoring the steady climb of the province's legal Cannabis trade. Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, the corporation charged with distributing both products, ...
FLUENT Consolidates NY Retail Presence
NEW YORK – FLUENT Corp., a Cannabis operator with roots in Florida and Pennsylvania, has completed the rebranding of two key dispensaries in New York, bringing its retail operations in the state under a single ...
Australian Policy Group Cautions TGA on Medicinal Cannabis Restrictions, Fearing Shift to Illicit Sources
SYDNEY – A prominent drug policy organization in Australia has urged federal regulators to avoid curtailing access to prescription medicinal Cannabis, arguing that such steps could drive patients toward unregulated street supplies and erode the ...
Revolving Credit Lines Break New Ground in Cannabis Debt Markets
LOS ANGELES – Two leading multistate Cannabis operators, Verano Holdings Corp. and Curaleaf Holdings Inc., have closed pioneering revolving credit agreements in recent weeks, marking a quiet but telling step forward for the sector's access ...
Cannabis Market’s Hidden Scale: New Estimates Point to $90B U.S. Potential
LOS ANGELES – Viridian Capital Advisors' latest Chart of the Week dives into recreational Cannabis sales across nine mature markets (Michigan, Montana, Alaska, New Mexico, Massachusetts, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada) to gauge true consumer ...
Republican State AGs Challenge Trump’s Cannabis Rescheduling Directive
LOS ANGELES – A coalition of Republican attorneys general from eight states has publicly rejected President Donald Trump's recent Executive Order to reschedule Cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act, citing persistent risks to public safety ...
Banks Still Hesitant on Expanding Services for Cannabis Businesses Post-Trump Rescheduling Order
LOS ANGELES – President Donald Trump's Executive Order fast-tracked the move to reschedule Cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act, aiming to ease research barriers and tax deductions for state-legal operators. Yet even as this policy ...
Acreage Holdings Optimizes Board of Directors as it Prepares for Acquisition by Canopy USA
LOS ANGELES-- Acreage Holdings, a New York-based cannabis multistate operator, has taken steps to streamline its board of directors in preparation for its impending acquisition by Canopy USA, the American subsidiary of Canadian producer Canopy ...
Nevada Enacts Comprehensive Cannabis Reform, Expanding Possession Limits and Easing Industry Restrictions
NEVADA-- In a significant development for the cannabis industry, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo, a Republican, signed an omnibus cannabis bill into law last week. The new legislation, which was sponsored by state Senator Dallas Harris, ...
California Department of Cannabis Control Grants $4.145 Million to Expand Access to Licensed Retail Cannabis
LOS ANGELES -- The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has announced the allocation of $4.145 million in grants to 18 municipalities aimed at enhancing access to licensed retail cannabis. Among the recipients, 14 jurisdictions ...
State-Level Tax Relief Provides Boost to U.S. Cannabis Industry Amidst Federal Uncertainty
LOS ANGELES-- In a much-needed respite for the U.S. cannabis industry, a growing number of states—20 in total—have passed legislation to exempt businesses from the burdensome Section 280E of the federal tax code. This move ...
TerrAscend Receives Regulatory Approval for Acquisition of Peninsula Alternative Health, Expanding Maryland Footprint
LOS ANGELES-TerrAscend Corp. North American cannabis operator, announced today that it has obtained regulatory approval from the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) for its planned acquisition of Peninsula Alternative Health, a well-established medical dispensary in Maryland. ...
Cannabis Legalization in the United States: A Look at Recent Developments and Future Prospects
LOS ANGELES-- Last fall, President Joe Biden made headlines when he issued pardons for federal offenders charged and convicted of cannabis possession. However, despite this gesture, cannabis still remains federally illegal, classified as a Schedule ...
Ascend Wellness Plans to Raise $7 Million in Private Placement Offering
LOS ANGELES --Cannabis multistate operator Ascend Wellness Holdings Inc. has announced its intention to raise $7 million through a private placement offering. The New York-based MSO plans to sell 9,859,155 shares of Class A common ...
Australian Study Reveals Increase in Medicinal Cannabis Prescriptions for Psychiatric Disorders
LOS ANGELES-- Recent study conducted by the Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics at the University of Sydney has shed light on the growing utilization of medicinal cannabis (MC) prescriptions for the treatment of psychiatric disorders ...
Alabama Medical Cannabis Program Awards Business Licenses, Paving the Way for Patient Access
LOS ANGELES-- Alabama has achieved a significant milestone in its medical cannabis journey as the state's medical cannabis program moves forward with the awarding of business licenses. Limited access to medicinal cannabis had been permitted ...
Body and Mind Inc. Divests Michigan Dispensary, Shifts Focus to Illinois and New Jersey Cannabis Markets
LOS ANGELES-- Body and Mind Inc has successfully obtained all required regulatory approvals to divest its Muskegon, Michigan, dispensary, the company announced on Friday. The transaction, originally outlined in a stock purchase agreement on April ...
Green Acre Capital Distribution Corp. Increases Stake in US Distribution Joint Venture, Humble & Fume Provides Additional Information on Private Placement
Humble & Fume Inc. a distributor of cannabis and cannabis accessories in North America, has announced that Green Acre Capital Distribution Corp. has made an additional investment of US$1.99 million in HC Solutions Holdings Inc. ...
RIV Capital Expresses Optimism for New York Cannabis Market Amid Regulatory Developments
LOS ANGELES-- RIV Capital remains optimistic about its position in the New York cannabis market, as highlighted during the company's fourth-quarter and fiscal year-end 2023 earnings call. Interim CEO Mike Totzke expressed confidence in RIV's ...
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Vetoes Legislation Restricting Medical Cannabis Access
OKLAHOMA -- In a recent development, Republican Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma has vetoed Senate Bill 437, a piece of legislation that aimed to impose new rules limiting patients' access to medical cannabis. The proposed ...
Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Revokes Candid Labs’ Licenses for Violations
LOS ANGELES-- In a recent development, the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (MRA) has permanently revoked the business licenses of Candid Labs, operating as Layercake Farms 2, located near Owosso. Owned by Ramon Hana, Candid Labs ...
Louisiana Moves Towards Expungement Reform, Allowing Clear Path for Cannabis Offenders
LOS ANGELES-- In a significant step towards criminal justice reform, lawmakers in Louisiana's House and Senate have approved legislation that paves the way for the expungement of marijuana possession convictions. House Bill 286, now on ...
Antigua & Barbuda Support Religious Freedom by Legalizing Cannabis for Rastafarians
LIBERTA, Antigua — In a momentous stride toward religious freedom and cultural recognition, the government of Antigua and Barbuda has granted Rastafari adherents the authority to cultivate and utilize their sacred plant. This historic decision ...
New York Cannabis Control Board Faces Challenges in Retail Market Rollout
NEW YORK-- The New York Cannabis Control Board recently convened a meeting filled with action and key decisions, including the approval of 36 new retail permits. However, the board faced challenges related to the slow ...
Hexo’s Acquisition by Tilray Hangs in the Balance, Putting Hexo at Risk of Default
LOS ANGELES-- Canadian licensed cannabis producer Hexo Corp. faces a critical juncture as its acquisition by Tilray Brands hangs in the balance. In a near-unanimous vote, Hexo shareholders approved the acquisition on Wednesday. However, the ...
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Grants Licenses to Cannabis Businesses
LOS ANGELES -- In a momentous development for the medical cannabis industry in Alabama, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (MCC) announced the recipients of its highly anticipated first round of business licenses. The MCC, responsible ...
PharmAla Biotech and Psyched Wellness Secure Funding for Research and Development
LOS ANGELES-- In the ever-evolving landscape of psychedelic drug companies, securing funding has become increasingly challenging. However, two firms, PharmAla Biotech Holdings Inc. and Psyched Wellness Ltd., have recently announced successful rounds of funding, allowing ...
Dispensaries Drive New Mexico’s Cannabis Industry Employment, Reveals Workforce Report
LOS ANGELES-- According to a recent report released by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, the cannabis industry in the state employed more than 4,600 workers by the end of last year, with a ...
Numinus Wellness Inc. Appoints Nikhil Handa as Chief Financial Officer
LOS ANGELES-- Numinus Wellness Inc. a mental health care company focusing on innovative treatments and evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapies, has announced the appointment of Nikhil Handa as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective June 2023. The ...
RIV Capital Inc. Announces Fiscal Year 2023 Results and Updates on New York Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES-- RIV Capital Inc., an acquisition and investment firm focused on building a leading multistate cannabis platform, released its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. Despite the ...
Licensed Pharmacies in Georgia Set to Begin Cannabis Oil Sales by Late August
LOS ANGELES-- The legal cannabis market in Georgia is poised to expand significantly as the state Board of Pharmacy recently introduced regulations enabling independent pharmacies to distribute cannabis oil. This development, following the legalization of ...
Leafly Faces Scrutiny After Removing Investigative Articles on Trulieve Worker’s Death
LOS ANGELES–Leafly, a previously well-regarded online cannabis platform, has come under fire for removing two crucial articles that delved into the tragic death of Lorna McMurrey, a 27-year-old cannabis worker. McMurrey collapsed during her ...
