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Michigan Cannabis Wholesale Tax Falls Short of Early Expectations
LANSING – State officials hoped the 24% wholesale tax on ...
Hawaii Moves Forward on Psychedelic Therapy Research Framework
HONOLULU – The Hawaii Senate approved legislation that would set ...
Texas Restricts Sales of Smokable Hemp Products Effective March 31
AUSTIN – Texas retailers must pull smokable hemp products from ...
Target Quietly Enters the THC Beverage Market — As Republicans Push to Recriminalize Hemp
LOS ANGELES- Target — one of America’s largest retailers — has quietly begun stocking THC-infused beverages at select stores in Minnesota, signaling one of the most significant steps yet in the mainstreaming of Cannabis consumer ...
Thai PM Renews Drug Crackdown Vow as Cannabis Sector Awaits Policy Clarity
BANGKOK – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who once spearheaded Thailand's shift toward Cannabis tolerance, has recommitted his administration to aggressive narcotics enforcement, promising to "win the war on drugs" in a move that underscores the ...
Ohio Governor Enacts Halt on Sales of Hemp-Derived THC Products
COLUMBUS – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued an executive order on October 8, 2025, directing retailers to pull intoxicating hemp products from shelves by next Tuesday, marking a sharp intervention in the state's unregulated market ...
Colorado Legal Cannabis Market Sees Sustained Growth Through 2030
LOS ANGELES- A recent industry report estimates that Colorado’s legal cannabis market, valued at approximately USD 2.59 billion in 2024, is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9% between 2025 and 2030—reaching ...
Curaleaf Takes Full Control of European Arm in Bold Strategic Move
LOS ANGELES - In a major development out of the cannabis industry, Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA, OTCQX: CURLF) has just announced it’s taken full ownership of Curaleaf International, buying out its minority partner’s stake ...
Cannabis Reform Stalls, Former Republican Calls for Action
LOS ANGELES - Former Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), renowned for his decades-long advocacy for cannabis reform, is sounding the alarm over the Trump administration’s failure to advance federal cannabis policy. The retired congressman, who co-founded ...
Rolling into Wellness 4 in 10 Californians Choose Cannabis, Study Reveals
LOS ANGELES - A comprehensive study conducted by the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) reveals that 37% of California adults are current marijuana users, with the vast majority reporting significant health benefits. Published in ...
Canopy Growth Shifts DOJA Site to Medical-Only Production in Canada
SMITHS FALLS, ON – Canopy Growth Corporation has repurposed its DOJA cultivation facility in Kelowna, British Columbia, to focus solely on medical Cannabis. The change positions the site as a dedicated supplier for its Spectrum ...
Spain Cabinet Greenlights Medical Cannabis Framework
MADRID – Spain's Council of Ministers on Tuesday approved a royal decree that sets rules for prescribing Cannabis-based medicines through the public health system, marking the first formal step toward regulated access for patients facing ...
Michigan Cannabis Trade Group Challenges New 24% Wholesale Tax in Court
LANSING – Yesterday, hours after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer put her signature on Michigan's latest state budget, the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association moved swiftly to court, filing suit to block a fresh 24% excise tax on ...
Kona Gold Beverage, Inc. Announces Gold Leaf Distribution Expansion
MELBOURNE, Fla. - Kona Gold Beverage, Inc. (OTCQB: KGKG), a holding company focused on product development in the better-for-you and hemp and CBD functional beverage sector, announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Gold Leaf Distribution, and ...
LEVEL SELECT CBD Gummies Announce They Are Now Available Nationwide
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- LEVEL SELECT, the performance-based CBD products line backed by CBD company Kadenwood LLC, announced the rollout of LEVEL SELECT Gummies. Launching with three unique benefit and flavor blends, LEVEL SELECT Gummies ...
The Valens Company Gets Access to GMP Manufacturing in Australia
KELOWNA, BC - The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (OTCQX: VLNCF), a manufacturer of cannabis products, announced an exclusive partnership with Epsilon Healthcare Limited (ASX:EPN) (Epsilon), a global healthcare and pharmaceuticals company, for access to ...
AMP Launches its CBD Brand, CANAVEX® at YES!CON
ERFURT, Germany and BERLIN - AMP Alternative Medical Products Inc. (Frankfurt: C4TA), ISIN: CA0318961038 (CSE: XCX), a pharmaceutical supplier of cosmetic CBD cannabis products to German pharmacies, announced the launch of its newly developed CBD ...
SciSparc Awarded Three Patents For Its Novel Compounds and Methods
TEL AVIV, Israel -- SciSparc Ltd. (OTC Pink: SPRCF), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of therapies to treat disorders of the central nervous system, announced it has been awarded two patents from ...
Pathway Health Corp. Announces Acquisition of Certain Assets of O Cannabis We Stand on Guard for Thee Corporation
TORONTO - Pathway Health Corp. (TSXV: PHC) announced that it has entered into an an asset purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of O Cannabis We Stand on Guard for Thee Corporation. Pathway reported ...
Nova Mentis Expands Psilocybin Research Program Targets Obesity and Diabetes
VANCOUVER, BC–Nova Mentis Life Science Corp. (CSE: NOVA) (FSE: HN3Q) (OTCQB: NMLSF), a biotechnology company and global leader in first-in-class psilocybin-based therapeutics and complementary diagnostics for neuroinflammatory disorders, announced that it is expanding its psilocybin research and ...
Harborside Completes Acquisition of its Desert Hot Springs Retail Location
OAKLAND, Calif.- Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR), (OTCQX: HBORF) announced, it has purchased 100% of the issued and outstanding equity interest of Accucanna LLC, the license holder of the Company's Desert Hot Springs retail dispensary location, ...
TerrAscend to Acquire Gage Cannabis
NEW YORK, DETROIT and TORONTO–TerrAscend Corp. (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF), a North American cannabis multi-state operator, and Gage Growth Corp. (CSE: GAGE), a premium cannabis brand and operator, today announced that they have entered into ...
AUDACIOUS and Professional Bull Riders Announce CBD Product Partnership
LAS VEGAS - CEO Terry Booth announced: Australis Capital Inc., operating as AUDACIOUS (CSE: AUSA) (OTC: AUSAF), and PBR (Professional Bull Riders), today announced a multi-year agreement for AUDACIOUS to be the "Official CBD of ...
Adastra Launches Phyto Extractions Full Spectrum Shatter Vape Cartridge Line
LANGLEY, BC - Adastra Holdings Ltd. (formerly Phyto Extractions Inc.) (CSE: XTRX) (Frankfurt: D2EP), pleased to announce the acceptance of, its first Shatter vaporizer cartridge, under the Phyto Extractions brand. This product line represents a ...
