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Michigan Senate Tightens Controls on Intoxicating Hemp Derivatives
LANSING – In a bipartisan push to close regulatory gaps, ...
Trulieve Clears $368M Debt with Full Redemption of Senior Notes
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. wrapped up the buyback of ...
OPINION: MJBizCon25 Review: The Race To Be Second
LAS VEGAS- Gosh… the MJBizCon I attended was awesome — ...
Florida Takes Action to Advance Adult-Use Cannabis Ballot Measure, Lawsuit Ends Delay
TALLAHASSEE – Florida election officials cleared a procedural roadblock for a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational Cannabis, submitting the measure to the state attorney general's office just weeks after advocates sued over perceived delays ...
Viridian Capital Advisors Reports Valuation Metrics for U.S. MSOs with Market Caps >$100M
LOS ANGELES – Multi-state cannabis operators in the United States are carrying valuation multiples that signal caution among investors, even as growth prospects brighten for the coming year. According to a fresh Weekly Valuation Report ...
OPINION: Industrial hemp just got ‘future proofed.’
NEW YORK- Industrial hemp just received the clearest signal yet that it's not a fad, not a loophole, and not going away. It was effectively declared “future proof.” When Congress passed the funding bill to ...
Planet 13 Exits California, Focusing on Nevada and Florida
LAS VEGAS – Planet 13 Holdings Inc., the vertically integrated Cannabis operator known for its expansive Las Vegas flagship, disclosed plans this week to sell off its sole California retail outlet and shutter its cultivation ...
Green Thumb Industries Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
CHICAGO – Green Thumb Industries released third-quarter earnings that reflected a narrow sales increase alongside deepening price cuts in established markets. The company posted $291.4 million in revenue for the period, a 1.6% rise from ...
Curaleaf Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings Inc. unveiled its third-quarter financials, revealing a revenue figure that edged past analyst forecasts while underscoring the company's deepening reliance on global markets to counter domestic challenges. The Cannabis MSO recorded ...
Mamdani’s Mayoral Win: Is It a Sign of Equity in NY’s Cannabis Field?
LOS ANGELES – New York City's mayoral race concluded with Zohran Mamdani's clear mandate on November 4, 2025, as the 34-year-old assemblyman secured 50.4% of the vote against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 41.6% and Curtis ...
Glass House Brands Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
LONG BEACH – Glass House Brands Inc. disclosed third-quarter 2025 earnings that showed a marked slowdown in sales and profitability, chalked up to deliberate shifts in its labor strategy. The company posted revenue of $38.4 ...
ANTG Inks Deal with Curaleaf to Supply Medical Cannabis for UK Patients
LONDON – Australian Natural Therapeutics Group, a leading cultivator of pharmaceutical-grade Cannabis, has reached an agreement with Curaleaf Laboratories to bring its products to British patients, marking a cross-continental push into Europe's second-largest medical Cannabis ...
Trump Signs Funding Measure Ending Historic 43-Day Government Shutdown, Bans Hemp-Derived THC Products
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan spending package that reopens the federal government after a 43-day impasse, marking the longest such closure in American history. Tucked into the legislation, however, are new limits ...
Thailand Moves to Restrict Cannabis Use to Medical Purposes Within 40 Days
LOS ANGELES- Thailand's Public Health Minister, Somsak Thepsutin, has announced plans to implement regulations within 40 days that will restrict cannabis use to medical purposes only. Under the forthcoming rules, both Thai nationals and foreigners ...
The Cannabist Company Receives Court Approval for Corporate Restructuring Plan
LOS ANGELES- The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. a U.S.-based cannabis cultivator, manufacturer, and retailer, has obtained final approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) for its previously announced Plan of Arrangement under ...
Canada’s Legal Cannabis Market Forecasted to Reach $5.79 Billion by 2030
LOS ANGELES- Canada's legal cannabis industry is projected to expand significantly over the next five years, with market size estimates reaching USD 5.79 billion by 2030, up from USD 3.25 billion in 2024. This growth ...
Humboldt Family Farms: Terroir and Cannabis
The concept of terroir, traditionally rooted in French viticulture, refers to the unique set of environmental factors that influence the growth and characteristics of a crop. While usually associated with wine, the application of terroir ...
Texas Republicans Approve Total Ban on Hemp-Derived THC Products
DALLAS-In a sweeping move that could reshape Texas' booming hemp industry, the state House of Representatives has passed an amended version of Senate Bill 3 that bans all hemp products containing any form or amount ...
Analysis: Germany Legalized Cannabis. Now the Real Work Begins.
BERLIN-On April 1, 2024, Germany made history by legalizing adult-use cannabis. But legalization was only the first step. More than a year later, the rollout has exposed the complexities of implementing cannabis reform in a ...
Silo Pharma’s SP-26 Ketamine Implant Meets All Endpoints in Preclinical Fibromyalgia Study
LOS ANGELES- Silo Pharma Inc. a developmental-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced that its investigational ketamine implant, SP-26, met all primary endpoints in a preclinical study targeting fibromyalgia. The study, conducted in minipigs, assessed the implant's safety, ...
Tilray Medical Introduces Good Supply Cannabis Brand to German Market
LOS ANGELES- Tilray Medical, a division of Tilray Brands Inc has launched its Canadian cannabis brand, Good Supply, in Germany. This expansion aims to provide German medical cannabis patients with access to a range of ...
MariMed Reports Q1 2025 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- MariMed Inc. a multi-state cannabis operator, reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Financial Overview Revenue: $38.0 million, a slight increase from $37.9 million in Q1 2024. Gross ...
Why Bob Hoban Is Defending Steve DeAngelo—And What It Reveals About Cannabis Policy
LOS ANGELES- In cannabis industry discourse, facts can be overshadowed by simplified narratives. One such claim—widely circulated in trade circles—is that Steve DeAngelo, founder of Harborside and a prominent figure in the legalization movement, was ...
DEA Grants Import Permit for Psilocybin Truffles to Red Light Holland and Irvine Labs
LOS ANGELES- Red Light Holland Corp, an Ontario-based producer of psilocybin truffles, announced that its U.S. partner, Irvine Labs, has received a Controlled Substances Import Permit from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). This authorization allows ...
Glass House Brands Proposes Long-Term Incentive Plan Tied to Share Price Performance
LOS ANGELES- Glass House Brands Inc. a vertically integrated cannabis company, has announced the mailing of its management information circular to shareholders ahead of its annual and special meeting scheduled for June 20, 2025. At ...
Minnesota Legislature Advances Cannabis Market Framework to Governor
LOS ANGELES- Minnesota lawmakers have passed a comprehensive bill aimed at refining the state's adult-use cannabis program, forwarding it to Governor Tim Walz for approval. The legislation, known as SF 2370, seeks to address regulatory ...
Cannabis in Psychedelic Therapy: Potential and Precautions
LOS ANGELES- The integration of cannabis into psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy is gaining attention as a potential treatment for various mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety. This approach involves administering cannabis in ...
Cybin Partners with Thermo Fisher for U.S. Manufacturing
LOS ANGELES- Cybin Inc. a neuropsychiatry company, has announced a collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific to support the Phase 3 clinical supply and potential commercial manufacturing of CYB003, its proprietary deuterated psilocin analog, for the ...
Rubicon Organics Appoints Glen Ibbott as Interim CFO
LOS ANGELES- Rubicon Organics Inc. a Canadian producer of certified organic cannabis products, has appointed Glen Ibbott as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective May 15, 2025. This leadership change follows the departure of Janis Risbin ...
TILT Holdings Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- TILT Holdings Inc. announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, reflecting a year-over-year revenue decline and continued strategic realignment towards its Jupiter inhalation technology business. Financial Performance The ...
High-Paying Roles in the Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES- As the cannabis industry continues its expansion across the United States, it presents a variety of high-paying career opportunities. Positions such as cultivation directors, compliance officers, and extraction technicians are in demand, offering ...
German Medical Cannabis Market Sees Significant Growth
LOS ANGELES- Germany's medical cannabis industry is experiencing substantial growth, driven by recent regulatory reforms and increasing patient demand. Companies such as Cantourage are at the forefront of this expansion, capitalizing on the evolving legal ...
Canopy Growth Introduces Targeted Product Expansion for Canadian Market
LOS ANGELES- Canopy Growth Corporation has announced a strategic expansion of its product portfolio, focusing on four high-demand segments within Canada's adult-use cannabis market: vapes, high-THC flower, pre-rolls, and edibles. This initiative is part of ...
U.S. Legal Cannabis Sales Surpass $30 Billion in 2024
LOS ANGELES- In 2024, legal cannabis sales in the United States reached $30.1 billion, marking a 4.5% increase from the previous year. This growth occurred despite a 3.4% reduction in industry employment, equating to approximately ...
iAnthus Capital Holdings Reports Q1 2025 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. a multi-state operator in the U.S. regulated cannabis industry, released its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Financial Highlights Revenue: $38.1 million, a decrease from ...
Silo Pharma Initiates Safety Study for PTSD Drug SPC-15
LOS ANGELES- Silo Pharma Inc. a developmental-stage biopharmaceutical company, has commenced a 7-day safety and toxicology study for its lead candidate, SPC-15, an intranasal treatment targeting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study is being conducted ...
Glass House Brands to Manage The Leaf El Paseo Dispensary
LOS ANGELES- Glass House Brands Inc. and LEEF Brands Inc. have entered into a Management Services Agreement (MSA), under which Glass House will oversee operations of The Leaf El Paseo dispensary in Palm Desert, California. ...
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Rejects Cannabis Legalization Bill
LOS ANGELES- In a recent development, the Pennsylvania Senate Law and Justice Committee voted 7-3 against House Bill 1200, a proposal aimed at legalizing adult-use cannabis in the state. This decision follows the bill's narrow ...
