Snoop Dogg’s Venture Firm Boosts UK Cannabis Clinic with £4.5M Investment
LONDON – Casa Verde Capital, co-founded by rapper Snoop Dogg, has pumped £4.5 million [$6 million] into Mamedica, the United Kingdom's dominant online provider of medical Cannabis prescriptions, in what stands as the biggest funding ...
Ohio Cannabis Sales Hit $3B Mark at Steady Pace of Recreational Expansion
COLUMBUS – New York may command the spotlight in East Coast Cannabis discussions, with its market posting $1 billion in sales through August of this year alone, but Ohio's program has methodically built a formidable ...
GTI Launches $50M Share Buyback Program
CHICAGO – Green Thumb Industries announced that its board has approved a program to repurchase up to $50 million of its subordinate voting shares over the next year. The initiative, set to begin on September ...
Germany’s Medical Cannabis Imports Hit Record in Q2 2025, Sparking Debate Over Misuse
BERLIN – Germany’s medical Cannabis market continues to set records, with imports reaching 43.3 tons in the second quarter of 2025, according to data from the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM). This ...
Cresco Labs Strengthens Financial Position with $325 Million Senior Secured Term Loan Refinancing
CHICAGO – Cresco Labs Inc. announced the closing of a significant refinancing transaction, marking a strategic move towards long-term balance sheet stability. The company successfully replaced its previous $360 million senior secured credit facility with ...
Planet 13 Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
LAS VEGAS – Planet 13 Holdings Inc., a vertically integrated multi-state Cannabis operator, released its Q2 2025 financial results, reflecting a challenging quarter marked by market pressures and strategic adjustments. The company reported revenue of ...
Organigram Reports Q3 FY2025 Financial Results
TORONTO – Organigram Global Inc. announced record financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2025, ending June 30, 2025. The company achieved significant growth in revenue and adjusted EBITDA, driven by strategic acquisitions and ...
Verano Adds Crystal River Location, Reaching 82 Dispensaries in Florida
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp. has expanded its presence in Florida by opening a new MÜV dispensary in Crystal River, bringing its total to 82 stores statewide and 152 nationwide. This move bolsters Verano's network ...
Verano Announces Redomicile from British Columbia to Nevada
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp. has put forward a plan to shift its parent company's incorporation from British Columbia to Nevada. The board gave its nod to the proposal on September 15, and the company ...
Rad Recruitment Launches “AIRS – AI Recruitment Systems” to Help Cannabis Operators Hire Faster, Smarter, and at Lower Cost
LOS ANGELES - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Rad Recruitment Launches “AIRS – AI Recruitment Systems” to Help Cannabis Operators Hire Faster, Smarter, and at Lower Cost Embedded, AI-powered talent system greatly reduces time-to-hire and talent ...
Colorado Voter Initiative Challenges Federal Law on Cannabis Users’ Gun Rights
LOS ANGELES- A new voter initiative in Colorado is stirring up a significant debate over the intersection of cannabis legalization and gun rights. The proposal, spearheaded by the pro-gun advocacy group Guns for Everyone, aims ...
Controversy Arises Over Ohio’s New Cannabis Control Superintendent Appointment
LOS ANGELES- Ohio's recent strides towards cannabis legalization have been met with a mix of anticipation and concern, particularly following the appointment of James V. Canepa as the first Superintendent of the Division of Cannabis Control. ...
Minnesota Health Officials Caution Against Illegal High-Potency Hemp Products
LOS ANGELES- The Minnesota Department of Health has issued an urgent warning to consumers regarding the sale of unregulated and illegal cannabis products that exceed the state's THC potency limits. Despite legalizing recreational cannabis earlier ...
California Attorney General Warns of Federal Risks in Interstate Cannabis Commerce
LOS ANGELES- California Attorney General Rob Bonta has recently raised significant concerns over the potential federal legal risks involved in initiating interstate cannabis commerce. This issue has become a pivotal point of discussion following the ...
Italian Cannabis Reform Campaign Nears Signature Milestone in Record Time
ROME — In an unprecedented surge of public support, a campaign for cannabis reform in Italy has achieved nearly half the required signatures in just one week to bring the issue before the Parliament. This ...
Psychedelics Regulatory Maze: Navigating the State-Federal Conundrum
The expanding legalization of psychedelics for medical and therapeutic uses across various states in the United States is stepping into a complex regulatory terrain, one previously charted by the cannabis industry. This emerging scenario raises ...
MedMen Reduces Operations to Four States with Sale of Arizona and Nevada Assets
LOS ANGELES- MedMen Enterprises Inc., a Florida-based cannabis company known for its extensive operational struggles, has taken a significant step in restructuring its business. On Wednesday, the company announced its decision to divest its cannabis ...
New York Officials Shut Down Unlicensed Cannabis Shop Amid Brooklyn’s Legal Market Expansion
NEW YORK- In a decisive move by New York state authorities, Big Chief Smoke Shop, an unlicensed cannabis retailer operating in Brooklyn, has been forcibly shut down. This action, led by Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney ...
Numinus and Cedar Clinical Research Join Beckley Psytech’s Phase 2b Psychedelic Trial for Depression
Numinus Wellness Inc. recognized for approach to mental health care, has announced a significant milestone in psychedelic-assisted therapies. Its research arm, Cedar Clinical Research (CCR), has been selected as a pivotal site for a groundbreaking ...
Regulatory Hurdles Challenge Social Equity Cannabis Licensing in Missouri
LOS ANGELES- In a significant development impacting Missouri's cannabis industry, nearly one-quarter of the 48 social equity cannabis microbusiness permits awarded in October have been declared ineligible by the Department of Health and Senior Services ...
California to Implement New Employment Protections for Cannabis Users in 2024
LOS ANGELES- California is set to enact groundbreaking laws that provide new protections for employees who consume cannabis, marking a significant shift in workplace policies since the state's major cannabis reforms. Starting January 1, 2024, ...
Organigram Reports Q3 Fiscal 2023
LOS ANGELES- Organigram Holdings Inc. a licensed producer of cannabis, today unveiled its financial outcomes for the third quarter ending May 31, 2023. The period was marked by remarkable resilience and growth in the company’s ...
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Initiative Gains Momentum Amid Opposition
LOS ANGELES- In Nebraska, a significant movement is underway as the group Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana (NMM) intensifies its efforts to gather signatures for two pivotal medical cannabis legalization initiatives aimed for the 2024 ballot. ...
MindMed Announces Promising Results from Phase 2b Trial of MM-120 for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
LOS ANGELES- Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc, a biotech company focusing on psychedelic-inspired therapies, recently revealed encouraging topline results from its Phase 2b clinical trial of MM-120 (lysergide d-tartrate) in treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). The ...
Sunstone Therapies Reports Breakthrough in Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Cancer Patients with Depression
LOS ANGELES- Sunstone Therapies, a organization in psychedelic-assisted therapy, recently announced notable findings from its phase 2 clinical trial, published in the journal Cancer. This trial marks a significant step in understanding the potential of ...
CSU’s Institute of Cannabis Research Invests $800,000 in Groundbreaking Studies
LOS ANGELES- The Institute of Cannabis Research (ICR) at Colorado State University (CSU), Pueblo, has announced a significant investment in cannabis research, earmarking $800,000 for six pioneering studies. This initiative, funded through the Colorado Marijuana ...
Federal Cannabis Legalization: A Path to $8.5 Billion in Tax Revenue
LOS ANGELES- In a groundbreaking analysis, the Tax Foundation, a Washington D.C.-based think tank renowned for its insights on taxation, has released a report that casts new light on the potential fiscal benefits of federal ...
Clearmind Medicine Inc. Regains Nasdaq Compliance with Enhanced Bid Price Stability
LOS ANGELES- Clearmind Medicine Inc. has recently achieved a significant financial milestone. The biotech company, known for its innovative approach in developing psychedelic-derived therapeutics, announced its regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement. This ...
Colorado’s MED Prepares for Future of Cannabis Inventory Tracking
LOS ANGELES- The Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) is at a pivotal juncture in its oversight of the state's cannabis industry. Since the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2012, the MED has played a crucial ...
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Officials’ Suspension
LOS ANGELES- In a recent development that has sent ripples through Massachusetts' cannabis sector, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission is grappling with internal instability following the suspension of two senior executives. This turmoil, underscoring potential ...
Algernon Pharmaceuticals Announces $150,000 Private Placement for Working Capital
LOS ANGELES- Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Canadian clinical stage pharmaceutical development company, has announced a non-brokered private placement aiming to raise $150,000. The offering comprises units priced at $0.075 each, with each unit consisting of ...
MindMed Announces Breakthrough in GAD Treatment with MM-120 in Clinical Trial
LOS ANGELES- Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, has reported promising results from its Phase 2b clinical trial of MM-120 (lysergide d-tartrate) in treating generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The trial achieved its ...
Trulieve Alabama Recognized as Minority-Owned Business
LOS ANGELES- The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) has recently taken a significant step forward in the development of the state's medical cannabis industry. In a pivotal move, the AMCC awarded integrated licenses to five ...
Cannabis Bioscience International Holdings (CBIH) Announces SEC Approval for Common Stock Sale
LOS ANGELES- Cannabis Bioscience International Holdings (CBIH), a prominent player in the cannabis bioscience sector, announced on Friday a significant milestone in its financial journey. The company's registration statement on Form S-1, under the Securities ...
Beckley Academy Strengthens Psychedelic Therapy Training Team with New Facilitators
LOS ANGELES- Beckley Academy, a prominent training organization specializing in the preparation of mental health professionals for psychedelic therapies, has announced the addition of two new facilitators to their team, Sara Gael Beauregard and Mary ...
