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Tilray Medical Expands Australian Medical Cannabis Offerings
NEW YORK – Tilray Medical, an internal division of Tilray ...
Former Navy SEAL Teams Up with THC-Infused Beverage Company
NEW YORK – Robert J. O'Neill, the retired Navy SEAL ...
Cannabis Tax Deduction Ban Bill Gains 15th Sponsor in Congress
WASHINGTON – A federal proposal to preserve strict tax restrictions ...
Bipartisan Measure Targets Barriers to Psychedelic Therapies for Terminal Patients
WASHINGTON – A group of House and Senate lawmakers from both parties unveiled legislation to permit physicians to deliver Schedule I substances, including MDMA and psilocybin, to individuals grappling with terminal illnesses or severe mental ...
Curaleaf Opens 70th Dispensary in Florida
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings Inc. added its 70th medical Cannabis dispensary in Florida, targeting patients along the Space Coast with a new location in Cape Canaveral. The store, set for a grand opening on December ...
Aurora Partners with Leafio to Expand Medical Cannabis Reach in Australia
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. disclosed a new wholesale distribution agreement with Leafio, the supply chain arm of Montu Australia, positioning the Canadian producer to channel more of its medical Cannabis lineup into clinics and ...
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 ...
Germany’s Cabinet Advanced Restrictions Balancing Access and Control in Medical Cannabis
BERLIN – Germany's federal cabinet cleared a draft bill that would require in-person doctor consultations before issuing medical Cannabis prescriptions and prohibit mail-order shipments, addressing a fourfold jump in imports over the past year. The ...
Tilray Brands Reports Fiscal Q1 2026 Earnings
NEW YORK – Tilray Brands Inc. swung to a profit in its fiscal first quarter, fueled by record revenue and sharper cost management, as the Cannabis company builds on a multiyear turnaround. For the period ...
High Tide Launches Europe’s First Canna Cabana Store in Berlin
BERLIN – High Tide Inc., the Calgary-based Cannabis retailer known for its discount club model, has cut the ribbon on its inaugural European outpost, a Canna Cabana store in central Berlin that sells accessories and ...
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 ...
Week In Review: Virginia Judge Upholds State Law on Hemp Products; Las Vegas to Welcome New Cannabis Consumption Lounges; Rhode Island Sets New Monthly Record with $7.11M in Adult-Use Cannabis Sales; Kanabo Partners with British Cannabis to Enhance Digital Health Services:
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: Bipartisan Cannabis Reform Back in Congress; Oregon Cannabis Associations Merge; Cybin Inc. and Small Pharma Join Forces in a Milestone for Sector’s M&A
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: Cresco Labs Finalizes Sale of Arizona Ops & Mortgages NY Properties; 4Front Ventures Secures $10 Million Credit Facility; Germany Contemplates Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: U.S. Senate Banking Committee Advances SAFER Banking Act; Arizona’s Cannabis Social Equity Licenses; MediPharm Settles $9 Million Dispute with HEXO Following Tilray’s Acquisition:
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: New York Cannabis Licensing Resumes Amid Legal Controversies: Medical Cannabis Push Gains Momentum in Idaho: Cannabis Stocks Show Resurgence Amid Regulatory Optimism:
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: Benzinga was Buzzing; Senate Banking Committee Advances Cannabis Banking; Detroit’s “Psychedelic Church” Raided by Police Amid Legal Controversies; Congress Considers Bill to Limit Federal Overreach in Psilocybin-Permitting States
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: Curaleaf Employees in Phoenix Stage Strike Demanding Fair Contract Negotiations; Columbia Care Advances Financial Strategy with $25 Million Private Placement; California Moves to Broaden Cannabis Consumer Rights with New Bills: Senate Bill 58 Holds the Potential to Usher in a New Era of Psychedelic Medicine and Policy Reform:
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: New York Opens Door for MSOs to Enter Adult-Use Market; Verano Challenges Alabama; Maine’s Recreational Cannabis Sector Flourishes
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Green Thumb Industries Initiates Stock Buy-Back Program to Bolster Share Value
LOS ANGELES-- In a bid to amplify the value of its shares, Chicago-based Green Thumb Industries Inc. has unveiled a year-long share repurchase initiative which will potentially see a reacquisition of up to 10.4 million ...
Ensuring Safety in the Cannabis Industry: The Alarming Disparity in Pesticide Residues Between Legal and Illicit Products in Canada
LOS ANGELES-- A recent study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research highlighted alarming levels of pesticides in illegal cannabis samples compared to legal ones in Canada. The researchers scrutinized 36 legal cannabis samples from ...
Illinois Sees Slight Dip in August Cannabis Sales but Maintains Yearly Growth
LOS ANGELES-- In the latest data released, the adult-use cannabis sales in Illinois for the month of August have experienced a minor contraction, falling sequentially to $139.2 million. This marks a slight decrease of 0.6% ...
Biden Administration Initiates Evidence-Based Review of Cannabis Classification
WASHINGTON, D.C.- In a recent press briefing, White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre underscored President Joe Biden's longstanding support for the legalization of cannabis for medicinal purposes, signaling a potentially significant shift in the federal ...
Week In Review: Stocks Soar: Biden Administration Initiates Cannabis Scheduling Review; California Says Yes to Psychedelic Medicines; Green Thumb Initiates Stock Buy-Back Program to Bolster Share Value
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Phoenix-Based Tilt Holdings Divests Stake in Shinnecock Nation Cannabis Partnership
LOS ANGELES-- In a strategic shift indicative of changing market dynamics, Tilt Holdings, a prominent Phoenix-based cannabis operator, has resolved to sever its ties with a cannabis partnership initiated with the Shinnecock Nation. A mere ...
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Set to Acquire Mindset Pharma in C$80 Million Deal
TORONTO — Mindset Pharma Inc. based in Toronto, is set to be acquired by the Japan-based Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. via its American subsidiary. This all-cash deal, announced Thursday, is valued at about C$80 million ($59.15 ...
Medical Cannabis Offers Significant Relief for Neuropathic Pain, German Study Suggests
LOS ANGELES — Chronic neuropathic pain sufferers might find a beacon of hope in the medicinal properties of cannabis. A recent study out of Hamburg, Germany, indicates that cannabis inhalation can lead to notable improvements ...
Georgia Approves Three More Dispensaries for Medical Cannabis Program
ATLANTA — Georgia's Access to Medical Cannabis Commission (GMCC) has given the nod to three additional dispensary locations, augmenting the availability of low-THC oil products for patients across the state. During the public meeting on ...
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Faces Licensing Delays Amid Legal Complications
LOS ANGELES-- The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) hit another roadblock in its licensing process as it announced an administrative stay on Thursday, according to AL.com. This suspension follows two unsuccessful attempts by the AMCC ...
Cannabis Insurance Firm Gains Momentum with $3.1M Seed Funding amid Regulatory Optimism
LOS ANGELES-- Connecticut-based Frontier Risk Group, an insurance firm specializing in the cannabis sector, recently secured a notable $3.1 million in seed funding, drawing significant attention from industry stakeholders. This substantial financial boost, facilitated by ...
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Targets Illicit Cannabis Farms to Protect Legitimate Medical Businesses
LOS ANGELES — Over the past two years, the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) has initiated aggressive enforcement actions, resulting in the shutdown of over 800 illegitimate cannabis farms that were operating under the pretense ...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Shares Views on Cannabis Legalization Amid Presidential Aspirations
LOS ANGELES— Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, perceived by many as a strong GOP contender against Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential nomination, voiced strong concerns about the legalization of cannabis during an Iowa campaign stop ...
UK’s Home Office Delay in CBD Regulatory Framework Draws Criticism from Industry Trade Group
LONDON — The Association of the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI), a key trade group in the United Kingdom, has voiced its concerns over the prolonged delay by the country's Home Office in establishing a clear regulatory ...
Detroit Businessman Pleads Guilty in Cannabis Licensing Bribery Case
DETROIT — John Dawood Dalaly, a prominent businessman from the Detroit area, has pleaded guilty to bribing a leading state cannabis regulator, seeking approval for dispensary licenses. Federal prosecutors have recommended that Dalaly face a ...
New York’s Cannabis Licensing Controversy: A Deeper Look
NEW YORK-- In a surprise turn of events, New York's journey to cannabis legalization faced a significant speed bump. A recent decision by a New York Supreme Court Judge has thrown the state's budding cannabis ...
Major Shift in U.S. Cannabis Policy on the Horizon
LOS ANGELES-- On Monday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the Joe Biden administration formally recommended to its counterparts at the Department of Justice that cannabis be moved lower on the list ...
