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Ibogaine Gains Spotlight as Former House Speaker Calls for Wider Access
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Newt Gingrich, a Former House Speaker, has ...
Colombian President Pushing Congress for Swift Action on Full Cannabis Legalization
BOGOTÁ – Colombia's House of Representatives First Committee has passed ...
Cresco Labs Reschedules Q1 2025 Earnings
LOS ANGELES- Cresco Labs Inc. has announced an updated schedule for its first quarter 2025 financial disclosures. The company will file its interim financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) on Friday, May 30, ...
London Mayor Advocates for Decriminalization of Cannabis Possession
LOS ANGELES- London Mayor Sadiq Khan has endorsed recommendations from the London Drugs Commission (LDC) to decriminalize the possession of small quantities of natural cannabis for personal use. The LDC, established by Khan in 2022 ...
New Zealand Medicinal Cannabis Firms Propose Merger to Form Helius Health
LOS ANGELES- Three of New Zealand's medicinal cannabis companies—Helius Therapeutics, Green Leaf Group, and Elysian Group—have announced plans to merge into a single entity named Helius Health. The proposed consolidation aims to integrate the full ...
New Mexico Senate Committee Advances Medical Psilocybin Legislation
LOS ANGELES- The New Mexico Senate Judiciary Committee has approved Senate Bill 219, known as the Medical Psilocybin Act, which proposes the establishment of a regulated program for the therapeutic use of psilocybin. This approval ...
Idaho Legislature Advances Constitutional Amendment on Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- The Idaho Senate has approved a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would grant the legislature exclusive authority over the legalization of cannabis and other substances. This measure, known as House Joint ...
Analysis: Cannabis Capital on the Rise: A Resilient Industry Continues To Grow
NEW YORK–Despite persistent regulatory frustrations, wholesale price compression, slowing growth, and historically low stock prices, the cannabis capital markets are showing unexpected strength. According to Viridian Capital Advisors, global cannabis capital raises surged to $2.3 ...
California Seizes $534 Million in Illegal Cannabis in 2024
LOS ANGELES- In 2024, California enforcement officials seized illegal cannabis valued at approximately $534 million, underscoring the state's commitment to regulating its cannabis industry. Enforcement Actions and Seizures The Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force ...
Pennsylvania Senator Introduces ‘Keystone Cannabis Act’ to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- Pennsylvania State Senator Marty Flynn (D-22) has announced plans to introduce the "Keystone Cannabis Act," a legislative proposal aimed at legalizing adult-use cannabis in the Commonwealth. The announcement follows the recent rejection of ...
Rubicon Organics Finalizes Conditions for Hope Facility Acquisition
LOS ANGELES- Rubicon Organics Inc. has announced the fulfillment of all conditions precedent related to its agreement with MediPharm Labs Inc. for the acquisition of a 47,500-square-foot indoor cultivation facility located in Hope, British Columbia. ...
Argentina Overhauls Medical Cannabis Program with Stricter Regulations
LOS ANGELES- In 2025, Argentina implemented significant reforms to its medical cannabis program, REPROCANN, introducing stricter regulations for cultivators, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and medical professionals. These changes aim to enhance oversight and ensure the program's ...
Holistic Health Expert Disrupting Hemp Industry
CHICAGO - Thousands of people in search of alternative therapies have recently discovered the therapeutic benefits of Nesas Hemp, the full-spectrum CBDa hemp extract. Created by Inesa Ponomariovaite, Nesas Hemp is one of the few ...
The Much-Anticipated Green Street Cannabis Festival Suffers Major Setback
LOS ANGELES- Green Street is a marketing agency in LA focussed on cannabis. They had high hopes of their Green Street Festival becoming the “SXSW of weed,” but the city of Los Angeles has interrupted ...
Pelorus Equity Group Closes Second and Final Tranche of US$77.3M Debt Financing with Harborside
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - Pelorus Equity Group, the provider of value-add bridge commercial real estate loans to cannabis businesses and owners with cannabis-related real estate, announced the completion of its second and final tranche of ...
Green Thumb to Open RISE Mankato, Its 77th Retail Location in the Nation
CHICAGO and VANCOUVER - Green Thumb Industries Inc. (Green Thumb) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of RISE dispensaries, announced it will open RISE Mankato on April 14. ...
Verano Founder and Chief Executive Officer Share Celebratory Comments on New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission’s Approval of Personal Use Cannabis Sales
CHICAGO - Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF), a multi-state cannabis company, today shared executive commentary applauding the New Jersey Cannabis Commission’s approval of personal use cannabis sales in the state. Verano is the ...
Monday: Cannabis Capital Markets: Roundup
NEW YORK- Many cannabis investors are waiting for legalization in the United States to act as a catalyst. The stock market is volatile as progress toward that aim ebbs and flows, and investors keep an ...
New Report: 66% of Americans Would Purchase Cannabis in Germany
FRANKFURT, Germany - The "green rush" in Europe has commenced, and Americans are ready to invest their time, travel plans and money into the cannabis market across the pond, according to a new study. Today, Bloomwell ...
Hoodie Delivers Cannabis Industry’s First Next-Day Market Insights, Closes Inaugural Funding
CHICAGO—Hoodie Analytics (Hoodie), a U.S. based cannabis data and technology firm delivering insights into market performance and competitive intelligence, announced today the close of its inaugural round of fundraising at an undisclosed amount, along with ...
DEA Acknowledged Cannabis Seeds, Tissue Cultures, and Genetic Material Do Not Fall Under the Controlled Substances Act
LOS ANGLES–The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has agreed that cannabis seeds are considered hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill if they don't exceed the 0.3 percent THC standard. This came from a response to a ...
First Phase-Dependent Water-Soluble Powders Set to Disrupt the Commercial Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES - Advanced Nutrients' innovation enables commercial growers to maximize economies of scale while improving the ROI of every run. It's called the Sensi Professional Series, the only water-soluble powder base nutrient system that ...
TerrAscend & Cookies Partner to Open Third Cookies Dispensary in Michigan
TORONTO - TerrAscend Corp. (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF), a North American cannabis operator, announced that its subsidiary, Gage Cannabis Co., will open a Cookies dispensary in Ann Arbor and host a grand opening celebration on ...
After Officials Relaxed Laws 6 Canadian Terminal Cancer Patients Received Psilocybin
TORONTO - Under new guidelines governing access to psilocybin, the hallucinogenic component found in "magic" mushrooms, six terminally ill cancer patients in Canada got the country's first legally produced psilocybin. Over the weekend, the patients ...
MariMed Files Preliminary Non-Offering Prospectus And Applies For Dual Listing on Canadian Securities Exchange
NORWOOD, Mass. - MariMed, Inc. (OTCQX: MRMD), a multi-state cannabis operator focused on improving lives every day, today announced that it has filed a preliminary non-offering long form prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities in ...
Charlotte’s Web Celebrates CBD Industry’s 1st Decade With its New “Charlotte Figi Family Grant Program”
DENVER - This week represents one decade since the seven Stanley brothers helped launch the CBD industry from Colorado. Per proclamation by Governor Jared Polis in 2020, following the unfortunate passing of Charlotte Figi, today ...
Akerna’s MJ Freeway Consulting Team Adds New Jersey to Its List of Clean Sweep States
Akerna's consulting team has a 100% success track record in assisting clients on licensing applications in four states, with additional wins in more than a dozen other states DENVER, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Akerna ...
Enveric Biosciences Reports Full-Year 2021 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
NAPLES, Fla.,- Enveric Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: ENVB) a neuroscience-focused biotechnology company developing next-generation, psychedelic-inspired mental health medicines, today reported its financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2021, and provided a business update. "2021 was a foundational ...
Open Book Extracts Raises Series C Funding Round
ROXBORO, N.C. -- Open Book Extracts (OBX), providing high quality cannabinoid ingredients, concept-to-market formulation services, and finished goods manufacturing for the industry's leading brands, announced the first close of a Series C equity financing round. This ...
Tilray Brands, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results
LEAMINGTON, Ontario and NEW YORK - Tilray Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), a global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life, today reported ...
Akerna Corp. Issues Letter to Shareholders
DENVER- Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN), a cannabis enterprise software company and developer of one of the most comprehensive technology infrastructures, ecosystems, and compliance engine powering the global cannabis industry, today announced the following letter from its ...
Canopy Growth Unveils Behind the Scenes Look at 7ACRES’ Premium Flower Production
SMITHS FALLS, ON - Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ:CGC), a hemp, and cannabis device company, is unveiling its 7ACRES Know the Grow content series, providing Canadians with an inside look at the talent, genetics ...
4Front Brings Interactive Art Exhibition to Chicagoans Ahead of 4/20, Cannabis’ Cultural Holiday
PHOENIX - 4Front Ventures Corp. (CSE: FFNT) (OTCQX: FFNTF), a multi-state cannabis operator and retailer, announced it will bring a new interactive art exhibition to Chicagoans ahead of 4/20, cannabis' cultural holiday. The Company collaborated ...
Cresco Announces Filing of Early Warning Report Regarding Harborside INC.
DALLAS, Texas - Capital Partners II, LLC announced that he has filed an early warning report under National Instrument 62-103 – The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues for the ...
A Psychedelics Deep Dive: Capital Flow in the Psychedelics Industry: Part 4 of 4
TORONTO– Some people are surprised to learn about the very existence of a publicly traded psychedelics market. We’ve been conditioned for generations, after all, to conflate benign psychedelic substances with dangerous narcotic drugs. Regardless of ...
The global laboratory proficiency testing market is projected to reach USD 1.4 billion by 2026 from USD 1.0 billion in 2021
New York - Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Laboratory Proficiency Testing Market by Industry, by Technology - Global Forecast to 2026" - PT forms an essential precondition for operational excellence and accreditation in ...
Harborside Inc. Completes Acquisition of Loudpack to Form One of Cannabis Enterprises in California
OAKLAND, Calif., and TORONTO - Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR), (OTCQX: HBORF), a California-focused, cannabis enterprise, announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of LPF JV Corporation, a leading manufacturer, cultivator and distributor of ...
