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Charlotte’s Web Reaches Deal with BAT Unit to Convert Debt into Equity
LOUISVILLE – Charlotte’s Web Holdings Inc., the Colorado-based maker of ...
Florida Cannabis Initiative Nears Signature Goal
TALLAHASSEE – Organizers of a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize ...
The Bipartisan HEMP Act Targets Federal Rules for Hemp-Derived CBD
WASHINGTON – Representatives Morgan Griffith, a Republican from Virginia, and ...
Trump’s CBD Endorsement for Medicare Sparks Rally in Cannabis Equities
LOS ANGELES – Shares in Cannabis companies climbed more than 20% on Monday, propelled by President Donald Trump's weekend social media post backing the inclusion of cannabidiol in Medicare coverage for older Americans. The AdvisorShares ...
Michigan House Approves 24% Tax on Wholesale Cannabis Sales for Road Repairs
LANSING – In a swift move to head off a potential state government shutdown, the Michigan House of Representatives passed legislation imposing a 24% excise tax on wholesale Cannabis transactions, directing the proceeds toward long-overdue ...
Starmer Rules Out Cannabis Legalization in UK
LIVERPOOL – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made clear during a question-and-answer session with high school students this week that his government has no plans to legalize Cannabis, a position that stands in contrast to ...
Verano Elevates James Leventis to Chief Strategy & Compliance Officer
LOS ANGELES- Verano Holdings Corp. Announced the promotion of James Leventis to Chief Strategy and Compliance Officer. Leventis, a licensed attorney with nearly 15 years of experience across the healthcare, pharmaceutical, consulting, and cannabis sectors, has ...
Red Light Holland Taps Scott Melker to Lead Bitcoin Strategy Following Banking Setback
LOS ANGELES- Red Light Holland Corp. an Ontario-based psychedelics company known for its psilocybin truffles, announced a strategic pivot on July 14, 2025: appointing crypto influencer Scott Melker—known as “The Wolf of All Streets”—as Senior Advisor and ...
HYTN Secures Health Canada Drug Licence to Propel Cannabinoid Prescription Drug Pathway
LOS ANGELES- Vancouver-based HYTN Innovations Inc. (CSE: HYTN; OTC Pink: HYTNF) announced on July 14, 2025, that it has been granted a Cannabis Drug Licence (CDL) by Health Canada, effective July 2. This licence enhances HYTN’s existing Drug Establishment Licence ...
AYR Wellness Secures Extension of Debt Waiver Ahead of Financial Deadline
LOS ANGELES- AYR Wellness Inc. a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator, announced on July 11, 2025, that it has secured an additional amendment to its Limited Waiver Agreement with holders of a majority of its senior ...
Colorado Wholesale Cannabis Prices Hit Record Low
DENVER – Wholesale prices for Cannabis flower in Colorado have sunk to $649 per pound, matching the state's lowest level on record, even as the number of licensed growers has shrunk by a quarter over ...
Washington State Regulators Plan to Label Cannabis with Harvest & Processing Dates
OLYMPIA – State regulators in Washington are advancing a proposal to reinstate harvest and processing dates on labels for recreational Cannabis products, a requirement that could equip buyers with clearer indicators of freshness amid concerns ...
FinCEN Reveals Steady Banking Access for Cannabis Businesses Despite Persistent Federal Barriers
WASHINGTON – A recent report from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network shows that 816 banks and 182 credit unions filed suspicious activity reports (SARs) related to Cannabis businesses through the end of 2024, signaling stable ...
Akerna Announces Financial Results for First Quarter 2022
DENVER - Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN), an enterprise software company and developer of one of the most comprehensive technology infrastructures, ecosystems, and compliance engines powering the global cannabis industry, today reported its unaudited financial results for ...
Curaleaf Expands Retail Presence in Florida with Three New Dispensaries
WAKEFIELD - Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA / OTCQX: CURLF), an international provider of consumer products in cannabis, announced plans to open three new dispensaries in Florida over the coming weeks. Curaleaf's latest expansion will ...
California Needs to Eliminate Cultivation Tax So Legal Cannabis Can Compete With the Illicit Market
California could increase legal cannabis sales and bring in 123% more in total monthly cannabis-related tax revenue by 2024 by eliminating its cultivation tax, according to a new study by Reason Foundation, Good Farmers Great ...
Verano Opens MÜV Fort Myers Beach, Company’s 46th Florida Location
CHICAGO - Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF), a multi-state cannabis company, announced the opening of MÜV Fort Myers Beach, the Company’s 46th Florida location and 97th nationwide, on Friday, May 6. MÜV Fort ...
Cannabis Products Global Market Report 2022
Dublin - The "Cannabis Products Global Market Report 2022: By Product, By Usage, By Compound, By Route" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global cannabis products market is expected to grow from $28.0 ...
Acreage Holdings Reports First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
NEW YORK - Acreage Holdings, Inc. (CSE:ACRG.A.U, ACRG.B.U), (OTCQX: ACRHF, ACRDF), a multi-state operator of cannabis cultivation and retailing facilities in the U.S., today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, ...
Cannabis-Related Tax Revenue Surpasses Alcohol in Legal Cannabis States
Washington, DC: Legal cannabis states generated more revenue from retail cannabis sales than they did from alcohol sales, according to data provided by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP). According to ITEP’s analysis, legal states in ...
Calexo Launches Watercolors, a New Line of Cannabis-Infused Sparkling Waters
LOS ANGELES - California lifestyle brand Calexo is delighted to announce the launch of Watercolors, a new collection of cannabis-infused sparkling waters and an accompanying streetwear apparel line. Made with sparkling water, natural flavors, and ...
MariMed Closes Acquisition of Illinois Craft Cannabis License
NORWOOD, Mass. - MariMed, Inc. (OTCQX: MRMD), a multi-state cannabis operator focused on improving lives every day, today announced it has closed its acquisition of Green Growth Group, Inc. The close of this transaction enables ...
Green Thumb Industries Reports First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Green Thumb Industries Inc. (Green Thumb) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of RISE dispensaries, today reported its financial results for the ...
Legal Cannabis Market to Hit USD 48.3 Billion by 2028
WASHINGTON - Vantage Market Research’s recent analysis of the Global Legal Cannabis Market finds that Growing adoption of cannabis for treatment of chronic pain, increasing awareness about the positive effects of CBD for the treatment ...
Ayr Wellness Announces Brand Launches in Massachusetts and Ohio
MIAMI - Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF), a U.S. multi-state cannabis operator (MSO), announced it has expanded its extensive product portfolio available in Massachusetts with the addition of its premium flower brand, Kynd, ...
Industrial Hemp Market To Hit Record Revenue of $60,682.8 Million by 2030
NEW YORK - The global industrial hemp market was found to be valued at $4,452.0 million in 2021, which is projected to reach a huge $60,682.8 million by 2030, increasing at a massive CAGR of ...
Why Are Consumer Insights So Important in Marketing Cannabis?
Why do you need consumer insights?...One reason is because with consumer insights, you can shoot down your competition. Understanding your consumer’s needs and wants is essential to ensure your cannabis company is future-proof. Listening empowers ...
New Jersey Cannabis Market: Off To A Strong Start
TRENTON- The unofficial holiday for pot smokers is April 20, but April 21 will be the official day of celebration for New Jersey's legal cannabis sector. Adult-use cannabis sales are now legal in New Jersey ...
Acreage Expands Adult-Use Retail Operations in Maine and Closes Sale of Cultivation and Processing Facility in Oregon
NEW YORK - Acreage Holdings, Inc. (CSE: ACRG.A.U, ACRG.B.U), (OTC: ACRHF, ACRDF), a multi-state operator of cannabis cultivation and retailing facilities in the U.S., announced it has completed the sale of its cultivation and processing ...
HEXO Launches New At-the-Market Offering
GATINEAU, Quebec - HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO; NASDAQ: HEXO) announced that it has established an at-the-market equity program that allows the Company to issue and sell up to US$40,000,000 (or its CAD dollar equivalent) of ...
Verano Receives Permission to File U.S. GAAP Financials on SEDAR and Withdraws MCTO Application
CHICAGO - Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF), a multi-state cannabis company, announced it has received a decision from the Alberta Securities Commission and Ontario Securities Commission permitting the Company to file on the ...
Green Thumb Industries Announces Internet Availability of Proxy Materials for its 2022 Meeting of Shareholders
Green Thumb Industries Inc. (Green Thumb) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of RISE dispensaries, today announced the internet availability of proxy materials for its 2022 Annual General ...
Curaleaf’s Select Brand Expands CBD Offerings With Launch of Select CBD Bites
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA / OTCQX: CURLF), an international provider of consumer products in cannabis, today announced the expansion of Select's CBD line with the launch of Select CBD Bites. Available across the U.S. ...
Curaleaf Opens Two New Florida Dispensaries in Pembroke Park and Englewood
WAKEFIELD, Mass. - Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA / OTCQX: CURLF), an international provider of consumer products in cannabis, announced plans to open two new dispensaries in Florida. Curaleaf Pembroke Park (2900 Country Club Ln.) ...
Harborside Inc. Announces Conversion of US$5.87 Million Promissory Note to Equity
OAKLAND, Calif. and TORONTO - Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR) (OTCQX: HBORF), a California-focused, cannabis enterprise, announced that a promissory note in the amount of US$6.23 million, which includes principal, interest and fees, has been repaid ...
Verano Announces Opening of MÜV Hobe Sound
CHICAGO - Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF), a multi-state cannabis company, announced the opening of MÜV Hobe Sound, the Company’s 45th Florida location and 96th nationwide. MÜV Hobe Sound, located at 10455 SE ...
HEXO Announces Leadership Transition, Appoints Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
GATINEAU, Quebec - HEXO Corp (TSX: HEXO; NASDAQ: HEXO) today that Charlie Bowman has been appointed the Company’s acting President and Chief Executive Officer, effective today. Mr. Bowman will move into a permanent role upon ...
Ayr Wellness Opens 46th Florida Dispensary in Tampa
MIAMI - Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF), a U.S. multi-state cannabis operator (MSO), announced the opening of its 46th Florida dispensary, located in southern Tampa. The new dispensary encompasses ~3,000 square feet of ...
