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Virginia Lawmakers Approve Bill to Establish Regulated Cannabis Sales
RICHMOND – The Virginia House General Laws Committee voted 19-2 ...
Indiana Residents Voice Strong Support for Medical and Recreational Cannabis Legalization
INDIANAPOLIS – A recent survey of Hoosier voters indicates broad ...
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Push Back Hemp Ban for Two Years
WASHINGTON – A group of lawmakers from both parties filed ...
Czech Republic Approves Psilocybin Therapy Guidelines for 2026
PRAGUE – The Czech Republic has taken a measured step toward integrating psychedelic-assisted therapy into its healthcare system, approving detailed rules that will permit the controlled use of psilocybin for select patients beginning in January ...
MSOS ETF Rally Hints at Bigger Gains Ahead, Zuanic Report Finds
LOS ANGELES – A recent report from equity research firm Zuanic & Associates outlines substantial financial gains for U.S. MSOs if federal regulators shift Cannabis to Schedule III status, with savings potentially exceeding hundreds of ...
Organigram Reports Q4 2025 Financial and Full Fiscal Year Results
TORONTO – Organigram Global Inc. released its record Q4 and fiscal 2025 results, showing substantial gains in revenue and profitability metrics despite a quarterly net loss tied to one-time charges. For the fourth quarter, gross ...
Conservative Think Tank Advocates Federal Cannabis Labeling Standards to Address State Disparities
WASHINGTON – A prominent conservative policy group has called for federal guidance on Cannabis product warnings, pointing to stark differences in state regulations that leave consumers with inconsistent information on health risks. The American Enterprise ...
Psyence BioMed Ventures into Psilocybin’s Role in Aging Research
NEW YORK – Psyence BioMedical Ltd. disclosed its entry into longevity science with a new program probing psilocybin's influence on key aging indicators. The initiative, conducted alongside South African academics, marks the company's first foray ...
Kenyan MP Advocates for Regulated Cannabis Framework
NAIROBI – Peter Kalerwa Salasya, the outspoken member of Parliament for Kenya's Mumias East constituency, has ignited fresh debate on Сannabis policy by urging the government to pursue legalization under strict controls. Salasya highlighted the ...
OPINION: The Looming Federal Clampdown on THC Drinks and Hemp-Derived Edibles: What It Means for the Industry
NEW YORK- The quiet addition of a single paragraph in November’s federal shutdown bill has sent shockwaves through one of the fastest-growing segments of U.S. Cannabis: hemp-derived THC beverages and edibles. Unless Congress intervenes, a ...
Ascend Wellness Partners with Cannabis Advocate for New Dispensary in New Jersey
NEW YORK – Ascend Wellness Holdings Inc. disclosed a partnership with Mister Jones LLC and industry advocate Lerone Jones to launch a retail dispensary in Little Falls, NJ. The arrangement, one of the initial deals ...
Grown Rogue Claims Ground in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS – Grown Rogue International Inc., a Сannabis MSO focused on premium flower, has signed a long-term lease for a 109,000-square-foot facility in Fridley, just north of Minneapolis, positioning the company to produce for the ...
New Mexico Speeds Up Psilocybin Therapy Access
SANTA FE – State health leaders in New Mexico outlined plans this week to open a regulated psilocybin therapy program by the close of 2026, advancing the timeline a full year from the original statutory ...
San Diego Evaluates Cannabis Business Tax Increase
LOS ANGELES- The San Diego City Council is considering a proposal to raise the tax rate on cannabis businesses from 8% to 10%, aiming to address a projected $258 million budget deficit for the upcoming ...
MindMed Reports 2024 Financial Results and Advances in Clinical Trials
LOS ANGELES- of December 31, 2024, MindMed reported cash and cash equivalents totaling $273.7 million, up from $99.7 million at the end of 2023. This increase is attributed to equity financings totaling approximately $250 million ...
States Propose Cannabis Tax Hikes Amid Industry Pushback
LOS ANGELES- In Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer's recent $3 billion infrastructure plan includes a proposal to close a cannabis tax loophole, potentially generating an additional $470 million for road repairs. This move has alarmed local ...
British American Tobacco Invests $86.8 Million in Organigram
LOS ANGELES- British American Tobacco (BAT), one of the world's largest tobacco companies, has finalized a strategic investment of approximately $86.8 million (C$124.6 million) in Organigram Holdings Inc., a prominent Canadian cannabis producer. This investment, ...
Arizona Advances Psilocybin Research Initiatives
LOS ANGELES- Arizona legislators have approved measures to promote research into the medical applications of psilocybin, the active compound in certain mushrooms, and to establish a Psilocybin Research Advisory Council. The House Military Affairs & ...
Andy Kovtun Joins Highly Capitalized Network-HCN to Drive Engaging Content Creation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOS ANGELES – Highly Capitalized Network-HCN, a leading source of financial news and market insights for the cannabis and psychedelics industries, proudly welcomes Andy Kovtun to its team. With a strong background ...
Canopy Growth’s Stock Declines Amid Share Sale Plans
LOS ANGELES- Canopy Growth Corporation's stock declined by 9% to a historic low of $1.26 per share following the company's announcement to issue up to $200 million in new shares. This move aims to bolster ...
Massachusetts Cannabis Sales Surpass $8 Billion
LOS ANGELES- Massachusetts' legal cannabis industry has achieved significant milestones since the commencement of adult-use sales in November 2018. As of December 2024, adult-use marijuana establishments have reported cumulative gross sales exceeding $7 billion. When ...
Colombian President Renews Call for Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES-Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called on Congress to legalize cannabis cultivation as part of an effort to reduce the violence associated with drug trafficking in the country. Petro argues that the prohibition of ...
Nebraska Lawmakers Deliberate Implementation of Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Measures
LOS ANGELES- Following the November 2024 approval of Initiatives 437 and 438, which legalized medical cannabis in Nebraska, state legislators are now working to establish a regulatory framework to implement these measures. The approved initiatives ...
Denver Moves Toward Licensing Psychedelic Wellness Centers and Social Clubs
LOS ANGELES- Denver's Department of Excise and Licenses has proposed regulations to oversee psilocybin-based wellness facilities, including yoga studios and social clubs, following Colorado's 2022 voter-approved measure legalizing natural medicines like psilocybin. The proposed regulations ...
Former NBA Player Iman Shumpert Introduces ‘TSA APPROVED’ Cannabis Brand in New York
LOS ANGELES- Former NBA player Iman Shumpert has launched a cannabis brand, TSA APPROVED, in partnership with Glenmere Farms, a licensed cannabis producer in New York. The brand aims to offer high-quality cannabis products while ...
Trump’s Tariffs & Social Program Cuts: Potential Impacts On The Cannabis Industry
NEW YORK--Economic policies don’t just shape government budgets; they create ripple effects across industries, shifting market dynamics, consumer behavior, and business strategies. As the cannabis industry continues to grow and normalize, policies under President Trump ...
The Unregulated Illicit Cannabis Market Is Booming in California
LOS ANGELES-In 2024, California's legal cannabis production experienced an 11.8% increase, reaching 1.4 million pounds, according to a study commissioned by the state's Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Despite this growth, the illicit cannabis market ...
Glass House Brands Secures $50 Million Senior Secured Loan
LOS ANGELES- Glass House Brands Inc., a vertically integrated cannabis company, has secured a new $50 million senior secured loan maturing on January 31, 2030. This facility replaces the previous loan set to mature in ...
Cannabis Edibles and Emergency Department Visits
LOS ANGELES- The consumption of cannabis edibles has been linked to a notable increase in emergency department (ED) visits, particularly among younger populations. Unlike inhaled cannabis, edibles have a delayed onset of effects, often leading ...
Canopy Growth Initiates $200 Million At-The-Market Equity Program
LOS ANGELES- Canopy Growth Corporation has established a new at-the-market (ATM) equity program, enabling the company to issue and sell up to $200 million in common shares across U.S. and Canadian markets. The company intends ...
GTI Q4 2024: Strong Leadership, But Can It Sustain Momentum?
NEW YORK–Green Thumb Industries (GTI) has once again demonstrated why it remains a leader in the U.S. cannabis industry. With a steady growth trajectory and disciplined financial management, the company continues to post strong results ...
Analysis: Movers and Shakers: Cannabis Quarterly Earnings
NEW YORK - Cannabis companies are reporting earnings from Q4 2024 and full year results. Here are just some of the results from the companies we are covering at HCN, in both cannabis and psychedelics: ...
Verano Holdings Reports 2024 Financial Results and Outlines 2025
LOS ANGELES- Verano Holdings Corp., a multi-state cannabis operator, has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2024, highlighting a decrease in revenue and an increase in net ...
Trulieve Reports Strong Fourth Quarter Performance
LOS ANGELES- Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a multi-state cannabis operator, has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2024, showcasing notable growth and operational efficiency. Financial Highlights Revenue: The ...
Solvonis Therapeutics to Acquire Awakn Life Sciences in Strategic Biotech Merger
LOS ANGELES- Solvonis Therapeutics PLC, a UK-based biotechnology firm specializing in treatments for mental health and substance use disorders, has entered into an agreement to acquire Awakn Life Sciences Corp., a Toronto-based company developing therapeutics ...
Compass Pathways Projects FY2025 Net Cash Use of $120M-$145M
LOS ANGELES- Compass Pathways plc a mental health care company specializing in psilocybin therapy, has announced an expected net cash utilization of $120 million to $145 million for the fiscal year 2025. As of February ...
Cronos Group Reports $8.7 Million in Operating Expense Savings for FY2024
LOS ANGELES- Cronos Group Inc. has announced operating expense savings of $8.7 million for the fiscal year 2024, aligning with its previously stated target range of $5 million to $10 million. These savings were primarily ...
Minnesota Considers Allowing Liquor Wholesalers to Distribute Low-Potency Hemp Edibles
LOS ANGELES -A bipartisan bill introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives seeks to permit licensed liquor wholesalers to distribute low-potency hemp edibles. Sponsored by Representatives Zack Stephenson (D) and Nolan West (R), House File ...
