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LEEF Brands Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
VANCOUVER – LEEF Brands Inc. reported its strongest financial quarter ...
Legal Cannabis Sales Are on Track to Rebound in 2026, Whitney Economics Forecasts
NEW YORK – After a year that delivered the first ...
Rubicon Organics Reports Q4 and FY 2025 Financial Results
VANCOUVER – In a Canadian Cannabis market that continues 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 ...
Flower by Edie Parker Teams Up with Verano for Florida Cannabis Debut, Spotlights Rapper JT in Promo Campaign
MIAMI – Flower by Edie Parker, a female-founded, premium Cannabis brand known for its vibrant designs, has struck an exclusive deal with Verano Holdings Corp. to roll out its products across the Sunshine State's medical ...
AbbVie Reveals $900M Upfront Payment in Psychedelic Deal, Signaling Strong Bet on Bretisilocin
CHICAGO – AbbVie Inc. disclosed in a recent securities filing that it handed over $900 million in cash at the outset of its acquisition of bretisilocin, the experimental psychedelic compound acquired from Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals aimed ...
Rubicon Organics Secures $4M Financing for Facility Upgrades
VANCOUVER, BC – Rubicon Organics Inc. closed a $4 million credit package with Community Savings Credit Union to finance upgrades at its production sites. The deal breaks down into a $3 million term loan carrying ...
The Intoxicating Hemp Ban Is About to Become Law — and It’s a Pyrrhic Victory for Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- The federal government just erased a $20-billion industry under the guise of “closing a loophole.” But rather than protecting consumers, Washington has dealt a crippling blow to both hemp and legal Cannabis — ...
Americans Are Open to Learn More About Psychedelics, Ipsos Poll Finds
WASHINGTON – A fresh survey reveals that a majority of Americans express interest in gaining more knowledge about psychedelics as potential tools for mental healthcare, even as public familiarity remains spotty and opinions split along ...
Hawaii Lawmakers Advance Voter Measure on Rec Cannabis Legalization
HONOLULU – A group of 15 Hawaii state lawmakers introduced companion bills in the House and Senate, seeking to amend the state constitution and send the question of recreational Cannabis legalization to voters in the ...
Aurora Cannabis Secures EU-Wide Rights for Two Proprietary Strains
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. has won rights from the European Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) for two homegrown strains, Farm Gas and Sourdough. The decision hands the company sole authority to produce and distribute ...
TerrAscend Boosts Equity and Debenture Offering to $20 Million, Accelerating Expansion Plans
LOS ANGELES-- North American cannabis multistate operator, TerrAscend, has announced an increase in its previously announced equity and debenture offering from $15 million to $20 million. According to a news release issued on Monday, the ...
Cannabis Industry Faces Legal Challenge as Anti-Cannabis Activists File Lawsuit in New York
NEW YORK-- A coalition comprising anti-marijuana activists and nonprofits has recently taken legal action against the state of New York, aiming to reinstate cannabis prohibition and roll back the legalization law enacted in 2021. The ...
Los Angeles Law Enforcement Prioritizes Magic Mushroom Seizure Over More Dangerous Substances
Los Angeles-In a recent display of law enforcement priorities, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has made headlines for the confiscation of a substantial quantity of magic mushrooms. This seizure comes amid growing concerns about ...
California’s Leading Cannabis Distributor HERBL Faces Spectacular Collapse, Leaving Brands Unpaid
Los Angeles-In a stunning turn of events, HERBL, California's largest cannabis distributor, has collapsed, leaving a trail of unpaid brands and an uncertain future for the state's thriving cannabis industry. The sudden demise of HERBL, ...
FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Psychedelic Research, Paving the Way for Future Clinical Trials
LOS ANGELES-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken a groundbreaking step in the field of psychedelic research by releasing a draft guidance document aimed at providing recommendations to researchers exploring the potential ...
Colorado Governor Jared Polis Announces Plans to Pardon Convictions Related to Psychedelics
DENVER - In a groundbreaking move, Governor Jared Polis of Colorado (D) unveiled his intention to issue pardons for all criminal convictions in the state pertaining to psychedelic drugs. The announcement came during his speech ...
Minnesota Embraces Cannabis Legalization, Paving the Way for Lucrative Business Ventures
MINNEAPOLIS - In a significant development, Minnesota has joined the ranks of adult-use cannabis states, creating a promising landscape for potential business opportunities. After months of legislative deliberation, the state became the 23rd in the ...
Canopy Growth Corporation Reports Declining Revenue
TORONTO — Canopy Growth Corporation, a leading player in the Canadian cannabis industry, announced steep losses exceeding C$3 billion in its recent financial report. Despite a 14% decline in revenue for the fourth quarter ending ...
Canopy Growth Corporation Reports Declining Revenue
TORONTO — Canopy Growth Corporation, a leading player in the Canadian cannabis industry, announced steep losses exceeding C$3 billion in its recent financial report. Despite a 14% decline in revenue for the fourth quarter ending ...
TerrAscend Receives Conditional Approval for TSX Listing, Announces Private Placements in Strategic Move for Cannabis Industry Expansion
TerrAscend Corp., a cannabis operator in North America, has received conditional approval to list its common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), according to an announcement made by the company on Wednesday. This development, ...
New York’s Adult-Use Cannabis Program Falls Short of Tax Revenue Targets, Report Reveals
NEW YORK-- New York's nascent adult-use cannabis program has faced significant challenges in meeting its projected tax revenue targets, according to a recent report released by the Coalition for Access to Regulated & Safe Cannabis ...
Minnesota Craft Brewers Embrace New Cannabis Law, Expanding Opportunities for Low-Dose THC Beverages
LOS ANGELES-- Minnesota's craft brewing industry is abuzz with excitement following the enactment of a new cannabis law in the state. Industry leaders actively sought further regulations regarding THC-infused beverages and expressed their satisfaction with ...
California Department of Cannabis Control Awards $4.145 Million in Grants to Expand Access to Regulated Cannabis Retail
LOS ANGELES-- In an effort to bolster access to licensed retail cannabis, the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) announced on Tuesday that it has granted a total of $4.145 million to 18 municipalities across ...
Canada House Cannabis Group Announces Restatement of Financial Statements to Rectify Accounting Errors
LOS ANGELES-- Canada House Cannabis Group Inc. announced today the filing of a restatement of its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended January 31, 2023, and 2022. The restatement, referred to ...
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. ...
