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Virginia Panel Outlines Path to Regulated Cannabis Sales in 2026
RICHMOND – Members of Virginia's Joint Commission to Oversee the ...
High Tide Expands Canna Cabana Footprint in Ontario and Alberta
CALGARY – High Tide, Inc. announced plans to open three ...
Trump’s Tariffs Drive Up Costs for U.S. Cannabis Businesses
LOS ANGELES – President Donald Trump's expanded tariff regime, rolled ...
Planet 13 Reports Shareholder Decisions at Annual Meeting
LOS ANGELES- Planet 13 Holdings Inc. multi-state cannabis company headquartered in Las Vegas, disclosed the results of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on June 10, 2025. The meeting addressed key matters related to corporate ...
German Court Rules Prison Cells Qualify for Cannabis Possession Rules
LOS ANGELES- A Berlin appellate court (Kammergericht) has ruled that prisoners are legally permitted to possess up to 50 grams of cannabis in their cells for personal use, classifying prison quarters as the inmates’ “habitual residence.” ...
Hawaii Governor Vetoes Medical Cannabis Expansion Bill Over Privacy Concerns
LOS ANGELES– Hawaii Governor Josh Green has vetoed House Bill 302 (HB 302), a measure aimed at expanding the state’s medical cannabis program, due to concerns over patient privacy provisions, his office confirmed on June 9, ...
Maryland Generates $72 Million in 2024 Recreational Cannabis Tax Revenue
LOS ANGELES- In 2024, Maryland collected over $72 million in sales tax revenue from recreational cannabis, as reported by state Comptroller Brooke Lierman. The state imposes a 9% sales tax on adult-use cannabis products, aligning ...
Netherlands Initiates Regulated Cannabis Sales Trial
LOS ANGELES- The Netherlands is advancing its regulated cannabis sales experiment, aiming to control the production, distribution, and sale of cannabis through a state-monitored supply chain. This initiative seeks to address issues arising from the ...
Israel Faces Mental Health Crisis Post-October 7 Attacks: Evaluating Medical Cannabis for PTSD Treatment
LOS ANGELES- In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, attacks, Israel confronts a significant mental health crisis, with an estimated 580,000 citizens exhibiting severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. This surge has intensified discussions ...
Texas Senate Passes Bill to Ban Hemp THC
DALLAS–The Texas Senate has taken a major step toward banning consumable hemp products that contain THC or other intoxicating cannabinoids, a move that could severely impact an $8 billion industry employing approximately 50,000 workers. On ...
U.S. Whiskey Consumption Slows as Cannabis and Wellness Trends Gain Traction
LOS ANGELES- Brown‑Forman Corp., producer of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, cites three primary factors contributing to reduced whiskey consumption in the U.S.: increasing cannabis use, the popularity of GLP‑1 weight‑loss medications, and softer demand among ...
Trump Administration Supports Psychedelic Research in Mental‑Health Efforts
LOS ANGELES- The Trump administration is showing growing support for research into psychedelics such as MDMA, psilocybin, and ibogaine as potential treatments for mental health conditions. Led by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert ...
ProStar SEO Identifies Key Google Ranking Factors for Cannabis Businesses
LOS ANGELES- ProStar SEO, a Canadian firm specializing in search engine optimization, has released new insights identifying the most influential Google ranking factors specific to cannabis industry websites. The report, based on a large-scale analysis ...
Lemonhaze Introduces Its Latest Crop of Elite Experiences for the Cannabis Industry
NEW YORK - It's time to get back to the green for more ways than one! Lemonhaze, architects of experiences connecting the cannabis space, have returned with a jam-packed 2022 roster of exclusively inclusive gatherings ...
Leafreport Launches a New Set Of CBD Calculators To Assist Consumers In Improving Purchase Decisions
TEL AVIV, Israel - Leafreport.com, the CBD industry's peer-reviewed watchdog website, announced the launch of four calculators designed to help consumers determine whether their CBD products' content matches their labels, discover their individualized dosage of ...
Saucey Farms & Extracts Partners With Higher Life CBD to Launch THC Products in the Metaverse
LOS ANGELES - This week, luxury cannabis brand Saucey Farms & Extracts and Higher Life CBD Dispensary have launched the first THC products available for purchase in the metaverse. The product offering expansion falls on ...
Global Legal Marijuana Market Size Projected to Rack Up USD 70.7 Billion By 2028
NEW YORK - Zion Market Research study, Legal Marijuana industry accrued revenue of about US$ 10.1 billion in 2020 and is anticipated to garner earnings of approximately US$ 70.7 billion by 2028. Moreover, Legal Marijuana ...
Analysis: New California Bill Seeking Cannabis Tax Breaks Opposed by Youth Groups Who Fear Losing Funding
SACREMENTO- While California Senator Mike McGuire introduced a tax relief bill on Tuesday aimed at helping the cannabis industry survive a potential market collapse, youth and social justice organizations across the state responded with a ...
Pocket-sized, Cannabis Beverage Drink Loud Launches in CA
LOS ANGELES - Cannabis beverage Drink Loud launches its tiny-but-mighty cannabis potion into dispensaries throughout California. Made with 100 milligrams of THC packed into a 1.8 ounce bottle using proprietary nanotechnology, Drink Loud is both ...
South America’s Cannabis Extraction Equipment to be installed outside Bogota, Colombia
BOGOTA, Colombia - CannabCo Pharmaceutical Corp. Colombia S.A.S. (CannabCo Colombia), a Colombia-based cannabis cultivator and manufacturer of medical cannabis products, is pleased to announce the procurement of an enhanced integrated extraction platform to be deployed ...
New York Bill Will Authorize Hemp Farmers and Processors to Cultivate and Process Cannabis
NEW YORK–On February 11, 2022, the New York Senate and Assembly put forth mirror image bills (A9283/S8084A) supporting legislation for conditional adult-use cultivator and processor licenses. This legislation is heading to Governor Hochul's desk for signature ...
Canadian Cannabis Entrepreneur Raises $1,500,000 for Ukraine With Saint Javelin
CHRISTIAN BORYS is a former journalist who spent half a decade in Ukraine before founding the creative agency Black Hawk. He is the creator a Saint Javelin, a viral fundraising initiative for victims of ...
Cannabis Products Global Market Report 2021
Dublin - Major players in the cannabis products market are Canopy Growth Corporation, Aphria Inc., Aurora Cannabis, Cara Therapeutics and GW Pharmaceuticals PLC. The global cannabis products market is expected to grow from $16.51 billion ...
Icanic Brands Announces Issuance of Cease Trade Order
VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Icanic Brands Company Inc. (TSXV: ICAN) is announcing today that it has been issued a Cease Trade Order by the British Columbia Securities Commission under National Policy 11-207. On November 30, ...
17 Organizations Issue Joint Open Letter to State Agriculture Leaders
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - On February 9, 2022, 17 industry and regulatory organizations issued a joint open letter to state agriculture leadership, calling on them to support greater education and scientific research to ensure the safety ...
Schwazze Closes $6.7 Million Acquisition of Colorado Cultivation Grower Brow 2, LLC
DENVER - Schwazze, (OTCQX: SHWZ), announced that it has closed the transaction to acquire the assets of Brow 2, LLC, located in Denver, Colorado. The planned transaction includes a 37,000 square foot building and equipment ...
Cansativa Group Closes $15M Series B to Become the ‘Amazon’ of Cannabis for Europe
FRANKFURT, Germany - Cansativa Group today it has closed a $15M Series B investment. The funding round was led by Casa Verde with participation by Argonautic Ventures and Munich-based family office Alluti. This represents Casa ...
Cannabis Study Reveals Optimal Canopy Density for Highest Yield
PORTLAND, Ore. - Phylos® alongside its research and cultivation partner, Progressive Plant Research (PPR) have announced the results of their day-neutral cannabis density trial. The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of ...
Psyched Wellness Announces Key Findings from the 90-Day Oral Toxicity Study
TORONTO - Psyched Wellness Ltd. (CSE: PSYC) (OTCQB: PSYCF) (FSE: 5U9) a life sciences company focused on the production and distribution of artisanal functional and psychedelic mushrooms, is pleased to announce the key results from the ...
Item 9 Labs Corp. Announces First Quarter FY 2022 Financial Results
PHOENIX-- Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB)—a vertically integrated cannabis dispensary franchisor and operator that produces premium, award-winning products—today reported operating and financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2021, the Company's first ...
Enveric Biosciences Announces Closing of $10 Million Public Offering
NAPLES, Fla. - Enveric Biosciences (NASDAQ: ENVB), a neuroscience company developing next-generation, psychedelic-inspired mental health and oncology treatments, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 20,000,000 shares of its common ...
Microdose Psychedelic Insights Announces the Launch Of Microdose X – A Network of Locally Organized In-person Events
TORONTO - Microdose Psychedelic Insights, the leading guide to the business of psychedelics, is proud to announce the launch of Microdose X with the purpose of shifting the world's perception of psychedelic medicine, one city ...
Enveric Biosciences Announces Closing of $10 Million Public Offering
NAPLES, Fla.-- Enveric Biosciences (NASDAQ: ENVB), a neuroscience company developing next-generation, psychedelic-inspired mental health and oncology treatments, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 20,000,000 shares of its common stock ...
Treez Continues Aggressive Growth Track with Announcement of Robust 2021 Results
SAN FRANCISCO -- Treez (www.treez.io), a private company and leading enterprise cloud commerce platform that streamlines retail and supply chain operations in the cannabis market, today announced highlights of its 2021 results, reflecting aggressive revenue ...
Ayr Wellness Closes Acquisition of Levia Cannabis Infused Seltzer
MIAMI - Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF), a U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, announced that it has closed the acquisition of Cultivauna, LLC, the owner of Levia branded cannabis infused seltzers and water-soluble tinctures. ...
Aleafia Health Reports Q4 2021 Financial Results with $11.5 Million Revenue
TORONTO - Aleafia Health Inc. (TSX: AH, OTCQX: ALEAF) report its financial results for the three and 12 months ended December 31, 2021. The Company’s 2021 unaudited, consolidated financial statements and management discussion and analysis ...
Cann, Raises $27M Series a to Fuel International Expansion
LOS ANGELES - Cann, cannabis-infused beverage company, announced a $27M Series A funding round coming from fresh institutional capital, existing investors like Imaginary Ventures doubling down, and a roster of new celebrity investors including Nina ...
Charlotte’s Web Exploring New CBD Beverage
DENVER - (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF) Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc., is exploring the entry into the CBD wellness beverage market with new CBD social elixirs currently under development with an expected launch date later in ...
