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New York Senate Health Committee Advances Bill for Out-of-State Medical Cannabis Access
ALBANY – The New York State Senate Health Committee approved ...
Cultural Fluency Is Cannabis’ New Growth Lever—How Brands Like Spiritual Plants Speak the Language
The Rise of the Meaning-Led Buyer Consumers aren’t just choosing ...
Enter the Garden: Inside Spiritual Plants’ Routine-Friendly Path to Plant Medicine
Cannabis marketing has settled into two scripts: clinical wellness copy ...
Sensi Brands Secures Major Cultivation Site in Bid for Overseas Expansion
RICHMOND HILL – Sensi Brands Inc. completed its purchase of Maricann Inc., gaining control of a sprawling production facility tailored for export markets. The deal, the company's biggest to date, centers on a 100-acre campus ...
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 ...
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 ...
NY Cannabis Market Posts Record August Sales, OCM Reports
NEW YORK – New York dispensaries rang up $214.4 million in legal Cannabis sales in August, the highest total since the program's start nearly three years ago, according to the state's Office of Cannabis Management. ...
New National Survey Highlights Cannabis Engagement Rise, Backing Broader Access and Uniform Legal Framework
LOS ANGELES – A fresh national survey underscores Cannabis's deepening foothold in American life, with 31% of adults reporting use within the last six months. Released last month, the MRI-Simmons 2025 National Cannabis Study also ...
Case Study: Better Data, Better Decisions: How Clean Inputs Strengthen Cannabis Strategy
NEW YORK- In a highly regulated and competitive industry like Cannabis, data isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet — it’s the foundation of effective decision-making. Yet many operators still struggle with messy, inconsistent, or incomplete ...
New York State OCM Updates Medical Cannabis Program, Expands Access for Out-of-State Patients
ALBANY – Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law that extends New York's medical Cannabis program to patients certified in other states, marking the most substantial revision to the initiative since its 2016 launch. ...
New Brunswick Government Bets on Organigram with $2M Grant
MONCTON – Organigram Global Inc. has secured $2 million in provincial funding to support a $9.3 million project aimed at revamping its flagship cultivation site here. The upgrade, which targets lighting systems across 75 grow ...
Jazz Pharmaceuticals: The Medical Cannabis Insider Nearing $1B Milestone
DUBLIN – Jazz Pharmaceuticals reported a 20% jump in Q3 2025 sales for its cannabidiol-based epilepsy drug Epidiolex®, pushing the product's YTD revenue past $772 million and underscoring the company's steady position in the medical ...
South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program Sees Exponential Growth, Outpacing Projections
LOS ANGELES — South Dakota's medical cannabis program has issued nearly twice as many patient cards as initially projected, according to the state official responsible for overseeing the initiative. Jennifer Seale, the administrator for the ...
Maryland Town and Trulieve Cannabis in Dispute Over Equity Deal
LOS ANGELES — An unfolding financial dispute between the small Maryland town of Hancock and the Florida-based cannabis giant, Trulieve Cannabis, highlights the intricate dynamics of municipal investments in the rapidly evolving cannabis industry. Dating ...
Canadian Cannabis Sales Set New Monthly Record, Rising to C$426.6 Million in June
TORONTO— Statistics Canada's recent report reveals a burgeoning cannabis market, with June retail sales reaching a record C$426.6 million, marking a 2.6% uptick from May's slightly revised C$415.7 million. The surge, which equates to 6.0% ...
Psilera Gains U.S. Patent Approval for Next-Gen Mental Health Treatment Solutions
LOS ANGELES-- In a move that underscores the shifting landscape of mental health therapy, Tampa-based biopharmaceutical company Psilera announced on Wednesday that it has received a notice of allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark ...
U.S. Cannabis Industry: Growth and Puzzles Across States
LOS ANGELES— The cannabis landscape in the U.S. is rapidly shifting, with each state crafting its narrative. From Maryland's remarkable entry to Michigan's booming market, Illinois's unique challenges, and Colorado's stellar tax earnings, the industry's ...
Maryland’s Recreational Cannabis Sales Surge Amid Varied Growth Across U.S. States
LOS ANGELES – Maryland's newly launched recreational cannabis market is already generating waves in the industry, boasting sales of $87.3 million in its inaugural month of July 2023. Despite the robust figures, a report from ...
Idaho Pushes to Introduce Medical Cannabis Amid Broader Regional Shift
LOS ANGELES— As the broader Pacific Northwest embraces cannabis legalization, Idaho remains a notable holdout. But Kind Idaho, an advocacy group, is undeterred, seeking to introduce medical cannabis in the state. In Idaho, where no ...
Ohio Governor and Health Officials Voice Opposition to Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES — As Ohio inches closer to a potential shift in its stance on adult-use cannabis, significant opposition emerges from top state officials. Last week, Governor Mike DeWine (R) expressed his dissent, stating to ...
Quebec’s Cannabis Retail Landscape: The Struggles and Future Possibilities
TORONTO — While corner shops selling recreational cannabis have become a familiar sight in most major Canadian cities since its legalization five years ago, the landscape appears significantly different in Quebec. Toronto, Canada’s largest city, ...
New Mexico Appoints Colorado Cannabis Expert to Lead Regulatory Division
LOS ANGELES—In a move reflecting the growing significance of the cannabis industry in the Southwest, New Mexico's Cannabis Control Division has named Todd Stevens, a seasoned professional from Colorado's expansive cannabis market, as its next ...
Tilray Brands Expands into Alcoholic and Cannabis Beverages with Major Acquisitions
NEW YORK-- In a strategic move to diversify its portfolio, Tilray Brands, one of the world's largest cannabis companies, is broadening its reach into the alcoholic and cannabis beverage sectors. The company has recently announced ...
Filament Health Refiles Q2 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES-- Filament Health Corp. has refiled its second-quarter financial results for the period ending June 30, 2023, following an initial filing on May 12, 2023. The revision was necessitated by changes in the accounting ...
Greenlight Expands Cannabis Operations with New Acquisitions
LOS ANGELES-- In a significant move within the burgeoning cannabis industry, multistate operator Greenlight announced on Monday its acquisition of an operating recreational and medical dispensary in Las Vegas and an 18,000-square-foot cultivation facility in ...
Women Leaders In Cannabis Gather in San Diego for BLUNT BRUNCH
SAN DIEGO-Women leaders in cannabis recently gathered for the Blunt Brunch networking series, held this time in sunny San Diego. The event showcased attendees seen here preparing for a group photo in this short video ...
COMPASS Pathways Secures $285 Million in Private Funding
LONDON, England–COMPASS Pathways plc, (Nasdaq: CMPS) a London-based company listed on Nasdaq under the ticker CMPS, announced it has successfully secured $285 million in private funding. This funding is intended to advance the company's efforts ...
Organigram Holdings Secures Supply Agreement for UK Medical Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES — Organigram Holdings, a Canadian licensed producer, has entered into a supply agreement with 4C Labs, a UK-based medical cannabis cultivator and digital healthcare provider. The partnership aims to provide dried medical cannabis ...
Missouri’s Cannabis Programs Under Audit for Accountability and Transparency
LOS ANGELES-- Missouri's Auditor, Scott Fitzpatrick, has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the state's medical and adult-use cannabis programs. The probe, as reported by KCTV, aims to ensure that these programs are operating within legal ...
COMPASS Pathways Announces Up to $285 Million Private Placement Financing
LONDON, UK-- COMPASS Pathways plc (CMPS), a biotechnology company dedicated to accelerating patient access to evidence-based innovation in mental health, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with a select group ...
COMPASS Pathways Q2 2023 Financial Analysis
LOS ANGELES-- COMPASS Pathways, a biotech firm in the psychedelic medicine sector, has been under the spotlight since its inception. This year, the company's trajectory remains robust, as evidenced by its recent financial report and ...
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Reports Q2 2023 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES— Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. an independent manufacturer and distributor of hydroponics equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture, unveiled its financial results for the second quarter Key Takeaways from Q2 2023: Net Sales: ...
US Cannabis Operator Tilt Holdings Delists Social Equity Brands
NEW YORK- Black Buddha Cannabis, a brand founded by Roz McCarthy, who also serves as the CEO of Minorities for Medical Marijuana Inc., has unexpectedly found itself severed from its partnership with Tilt Holdings (NEO: ...
CBD, Hemp, Medical Cannabis? Navigating Texas’ Evolving Cannabis Landscape
AUSTIN-Cannabis and hemp, derived from the same plant, can be hard to tell apart by sight or smell. But their legal paths are quite different: hemp is legal, while cannabis is still illegal. In 2019, ...
Florida Lawmakers Consider Revisiting THC Limits in Hemp Products in 2024
LOS ANGELES — Florida's hemp industry, which was previously alarmed by a proposal to set limits on THC in hemp-derived products, may need to brace itself again. Lawmakers behind the shelved proposal indicated Wednesday they might ...
WM Technology Announces Q2 2023 Financial Results and Projects Q3 Performance
NEW YORK — WM Technology, Inc., a technology and software infrastructure provider for the cannabis industry, released its Q2 2023 financial results, showing certain key shifts in their business performance. Doug Francis, Executive Chair of ...
Missouri Auditor Launches Probe into State’s Cannabis Programs
NEW YORK-- Scott Fitzpatrick, the Missouri State Auditor, has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the state’s adult-use and medical cannabis programs. This move aims to ensure the adherence of these programs to legal standards, KCTV ...
