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What’s it Like Being a Black Entrepreneur in Cannabis?
COLUMBUS, OHIO- Although I was born and raised in Cleveland, ...
Republican State AGs Challenge Trump’s Cannabis Rescheduling Directive
LOS ANGELES – A coalition of Republican attorneys general from ...
Banks Still Hesitant on Expanding Services for Cannabis Businesses Post-Trump Rescheduling Order
LOS ANGELES – President Donald Trump's Executive Order fast-tracked the ...
California Reaps $259.7M in Cannabis Tax Revenue for Q2 2025
LOS ANGELES – California's legal Cannabis sector delivered $259.7 million in tax revenue during the second quarter of 2025, based on data released by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). The figure ...
Verano Adds Crystal River Location, Reaching 82 Dispensaries in Florida
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp. has expanded its presence in Florida by opening a new MÜV dispensary in Crystal River, bringing its total to 82 stores statewide and 152 nationwide. This move bolsters Verano's network ...
Verano Announces Redomicile from British Columbia to Nevada
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp. has put forward a plan to shift its parent company's incorporation from British Columbia to Nevada. The board gave its nod to the proposal on September 15, and the company ...
Senate Panel Flags Misleading Cannabis Marketing, Backs Psychedelics Research
LOS ANGELES- The Senate Appropriations Committee released a report accompanying the 2026 agriculture and FDA spending bill that raises concerns over deceptive marketing in the cannabis sector while endorsing expanded federal support for psychedelics research. ...
McConnell Seeks to Close 2018 Hemp “Loophole” in Senate Funding Bill
LOS ANGELES- Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is advancing a provision in the FY 2026 agriculture appropriations bill aimed at revising the federal hemp definition to bar products containing any “quantifiable” amount of THC. The action ...
Psilocybin Study Suggests Potential for Longevity Benefits
LOS ANGELES- New preclinical research indicates that psilocybin the active psychoactive compound in psychedelic mushrooms—may significantly extend lifespan in both human cells and aged mice. Published July 8, 2025, in npj Aging, the study found ...
Challenges Emerge Over Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis License Lottery
LOS ANGELES- A coalition of Kentucky-based businesses has filed legal proceedings challenging the fairness and constitutionality of the state’s April 2024 medical cannabis license lottery. The lawsuit, lodged in Jefferson Circuit Court on June 27, ...
Former Arizona Senator Sinema Advocates Ibogaine Research Post-Treatment
LOS ANGELES – Former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona shared details of her personal encounter with ibogaine during a recent appearance on CNN. Speaking with Jake Tapper, Sinema highlighted her push for expanded research into ...
Europe’s Medical Cannabis Sector Shows Steady Expansion
LOS ANGELES – Prohibition Partners’ report indicates that Europe's medical Cannabis market could hit approximately €1.4 billion this year, driven by demand in key countries like Germany and the United Kingdom. Analysts point to a ...
California Lawmakers Back Pause on Recent Cannabis Tax Hike
LOS ANGELES – The California Senate approved Assembly Bill 564, a measure that would roll back a recent jump in the state's Cannabis excise tax for five years, sending it back to the Assembly for ...
Leafythings launches Retailer Support Program to help struggling Ontario Cannabis Store businesses.
TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2022 Unfortunately due to the rise of cannabis store closures on the horizon in the Ontario cannabis marketplace, Leafythings has discovered the lack of an efficient orderly closure program existing for struggling ...
Notiphy Announces Key Leadership Appointments
CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2022 Notiphy, a cloud-based work execution and intelligence software for the cannabis and manufacturing sectors, announced two key leadership appointments. Notiphy has added Laurie Parfitt as Chief Marketing Officer and Kerry Jordan ...
Halo Collective Completes Acquisition of Premium Indoor Grow and Distribution Hub in Portland, Oregon
TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2022 Halo Collective Inc. today announced, further to its press release dated August 27, 2021, that it has completed the acquisition of all of the substantial assets of three operating entities doing ...
Canada: Nearly One-in-Ten Cannabis Consumers Engage in Home Cultivation
TORONTO– According to statistics from the journal Addictive Behavior Reports, 10% of Canadian cannabis consumers say they grow their own cannabis at home. Prior to and after adult-use marijuana was legalized in 2018, Canadian researchers ...
Analysis: Incidences of Acute Cannabis-Induced Psychosis Are Uncommon
LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND: According to research published in the journal Translational Psychiatry, acute psychotic episodes are only sporadically brought on by cannabis use in patients who do not already have a psychiatric disorder. A multidisciplinary group ...
Study: Artisanal CBD-Rich Extracts Show Long-Term Efficacy in Children with Epilepsy
TEL AVIV–(NORML) According to findings published in Pediatric Neurology, long-term treatment with plant-derived CBD extracts is effective for children with refractory epilepsy. Israeli researchers evaluated the efficacy and safety of artisanal CBD-rich extracts in a ...
Aurora Cannabis Delisted From Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO: According to the most recent quarterly review made public by S&P Dow Jones Indices, Aurora Cannabis, based in Edmonton, Alberta, has been eliminated from the S&P/TSX Composite Index. The main indicator for Canadian firms ...
New York State Regulators Finalize Cannabis Home Cultivation Rules
NEW YORK – Following the implementation of regulations by state officials, qualified patients and their designated caregivers can start growing cannabis at home the following month. The state now permits registered patients and caregivers to ...
Government of Canada Launches Legislative Review of the Cannabis Act
OTTAWA, ON - Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced the launch of the legislative review of ...
Global Cannabis Extract Market Report 2022: Elimination of the Black Market Through the Legalization of Medical Cannabis Drives Growth
Dublin - The global cannabis extract market size is expected to reach USD 15.5 billion by 2030. according to this report, it is expected to expand at a CAGR of 20.6% over the forecast period. ...
Tilray Medical Receives Approval to Extend Market Authorization in Italy
LEAMINGTON, Ontario and CANTANHEDE, Portugal - Tilray Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), a global cannabis company inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life, today announced that FL Group S.R.L., ...
Ayr Wellness Introduces Cannabis Brand Lost in Translation (LIT) Across Four Additional States
MIAMI - Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF), a U.S. multi-state cannabis operator (“MSO”), announced the launch of Lost in Translation (LIT), a cannabis brand known for sought after genetics and terpene profiles, across four ...
Hemp Fiber Global Market Report 2022
New York - The global hemp fiber market is expected to grow from $5.66 billion in 2021 to $7.91 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 39.7%. The hemp fiber market ...
Medical Cannabis Operator INSA Announces Its First Tampa Florida Dispensary
TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 22, 2022 Insa, Inc., an independent, Massachusetts-based medical and adult-use cannabis company opened its first medical cannabis dispensary in Tampa, Florida. Committed to offering the highest-quality and broadest selection of crafted, premium ...
Cannabidiol Market Worth $22.05 Billion by 2030 at CAGR of 16.8%: Grand View Research, Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 21, 2022 The global cannabidiol market size is expected to reach USD 22.05 billion by 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 16.8% ...
Glass Pharms announces partners in UK cultivation facility: KUBO to build a state-of-the-art greenhouse
LONDON, Sept. 21, 2022 Having secured up to £26.7M of funding from a FTSE-250 listed investment fund, Glass Pharms, the UK-based medical cannabis cultivation company, are delighted to announce a team of best-of-breed partners to ...
The Green Organic Dutchman launches exciting new products Fall 2022 in British Columbia, Alberta & Ontario
TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2022 The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. a sustainable cannabis company, announces new Fall 2022 SKU launches. With record yields and increased growing capacity, the organization will now offer products in additional ...
Revolution Cannabis Continues as the People’s Favorite in Illinois for Third Year in a Row
CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2022 Revolution Cannabis, a leading Chicago-based, multi-state operator, added to its 14 prior wins, to remain the unrivaled champion of the High Times Illinois Cannabis Cup: People's Choice Edition. Revolution placed in all three flower categories, ...
Global Medicinal Cannabis Market Report 2022: Featuring BOL Pharma, Tilray, Medreleaf, Canopy Growth & Others
Dublin - Medicinal cannabis, also known as medical marijuana, is used either for the treatment of diseases or to improve their symptoms. The two cannabinoids - delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD) are used in treatment ...
Clever Leaves Partners With House of Kush for International Expansion
TOCANCIPÁ, Colombia - Clever Leaves Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CLVR, CLVRW), a leading multinational operator and licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoids, announced a partnership today with U.S. cannabis-branded genetic innovation company, House of Kush, to be ...
Cannabidiol Market Worth $22.05 Billion by 2030 at CAGR of 16.8%
SAN FRANCISCO - The global cannabidiol market size is expected to reach USD 22.05 billion by 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to expand at a ...
Cannabis Compliance and Risk Management Education
VENTURA, Calif., Sept. 20, 2022 Green Flower is bringing a new, comprehensive Cannabis Compliance and Risk Management Certificate Program to top schools across the country to prepare students to become an in-demand compliance professional within this ...
Cannabis Conference Success Can Be Waiting In The Fringe
NEW YORK– Years sans-conference and you miss the energy to reconnect, session, and hang with peers, so it’s time to jump back in! The revery and positive vibes, seeing old friends, industry peers, the experience ...
Cannabis Conference Success Can Be Waiting In The Fringe
NEW YORK– Years sans-conference and you miss the energy to reconnect, session, and hang with peers, so it’s time to jump back in! The revery and positive vibes, seeing old friends, industry peers, the experience ...
California Governor Newsom Signs Off On Cannabis Laws Including: Interstate Commerce, Employment Protections & Expungement
SACRAMENTO – California's Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed several measures to strengthen California’s cannabis laws, expand the legal cannabis market and redress the harms of cannabis prohibition. Though the state has ...
