Legal Affairs
Kentucky Governor Urges Trump to Honor Campaign Promise on Cannabis Rescheduling
FRANKFORT – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) has stepped into the national spotlight, urging President Donald Trump to oppose congressional efforts that would halt the federal rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III ...
The DEA’s Time‑Warp Appointment: Terrance Cole and the Revival of “Reefer Madness”
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Terrance Cole, the newly confirmed Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator, brings a worldview rooted in 1980s-era drug hysteria—one that dismisses decades of research, economic gains from cannabis legalization, and evolving public opinion. ...
Texas Governor Backs Regulation Over Ban in Hemp THC Showdown
DALLAS —Texas Governor Greg Abbott has drawn a firm line in the sand when it comes to the future of the hemp industry in the Lone Star State. In a public statement on July 22, ...
Cannabis Prices Decline in New York Amid Market Expansion
LOS ANGELES- The legal cannabis market in New York is experiencing a notable decrease in product prices, coinciding with rapid industry growth and increased consumer access. Price Reductions Across Product Categories Recent data indicates a ...
Psilocybin Use Rises Amid Shifting Public Perception and Regulatory Changes
LOS ANGELES- Recent studies indicate a significant increase in psilocybin use across the United States, correlating with evolving public attitudes and regulatory developments. Data from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Rocky Mountain ...
$10M Medicaid Settlement Raises Alarms Over Political Spending Tied to DeSantis’ Anti-Cannabis Push
LOS ANGELES- Florida’s medical settlement funds are under scrutiny after a $10 million payment intended for charitable use was channeled to two organizations that later fueled a high-dollar campaign against adult-use cannabis in the state. ...
Village Farms International Granted 180-Day Extension to Meet NASDAQ
LOS ANGELES- Village Farms International Inc.has received a 180-day extension from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC to regain compliance with the exchange's minimum bid price requirement. This extension follows the expiration of the initial compliance ...
Kentucky Governor Urges Trump to Honor Campaign Promise on Cannabis Rescheduling
FRANKFORT – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) has stepped into the national spotlight, urging President Donald Trump to oppose congressional efforts that would halt the federal rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III ...
The DEA’s Time‑Warp Appointment: Terrance Cole and the Revival of “Reefer Madness”
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Terrance Cole, the newly confirmed Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator, brings a worldview rooted in 1980s-era drug hysteria—one that dismisses decades of research, economic gains from cannabis legalization, and evolving public opinion. ...
Texas Governor Backs Regulation Over Ban in Hemp THC Showdown
DALLAS —Texas Governor Greg Abbott has drawn a firm line in the sand when it comes to the future of the hemp industry in the Lone Star State. In a public statement on July 22, ...
Kiva Sales and Service Announces Strategic Partnership With CLSICS
ALAMEDA, Calif. - Kiva Sales and Service (KSS), the industry-leading sales and distribution platform offering dispensaries a complete suite of best in class brands, formally announced today its partnership with CLSICS. Carefully crafted and perfectly ...
TOQi to Unveil New White Wireless Charging Cannabis 510 Vaporizer Battery in First-of-its-Kind Augmented Reality Booth at Hall of Flowers
TORONTO - TOQi Technologies (mytoqi.com), creators of cannabis technology products, will showcase its new white TOQi 510 Wireless Vaporizer and white TOQi 510 Dab Cartridge during Hall of Flowers in Santa Rosa, Calif. September 22-23, ...
GrowGeneration Corp. Appoints Eula Adams to Board of Directors
DENVER - GrowGeneration Corp. (NASDAQ: GRWG), the chain with specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers, announced that Eula Adams has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Adams served most recently as ...
Extract Labs Analytics Services Certified by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
BOULDER, Colo.- Extract Labs Analytics Services is now certified by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to conduct hemp compliance testing. An established leader in the cannabis industry, the lab is only ...
The Highly endorsed CBD Science Group announced EIS investment opportunity, helping advance Cannabis based treatments for cancer pain.
LONDON - CBD Science Group PLC announced an EIS Approved Series A funding round, on the Crowd for Angels platform. The Series A Funding is a raise of £2 million at £0.50 per share on ...
Harvest of Ohio Opens Medical Dispensary in Athens
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Harvest of Ohio, LLC, the female minority-led, vertically-integrated cannabis operator in Ohio, announced the opening of a new medical dispensary in Athens, Ohio. The dispensary began serving patients on a limited basis ...
High Tide Announced Opening of Canna Cabana Retail Cannabis Store in Guelph
CALGARY, AB - High Tide Inc. (TSXV: HITI) (Nasdaq: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), a retail-focused cannabis company enhanced by the manufacturing of proprietary and licensed consumption accessories, announced that its Canna Cabana retail cannabis store located ...
Cannabis for a Higher Purpose
SACRAMENTO, Calif., - Patrick Wlaznak, President of Soulshine Development Group, Inc (dba Soulshine Cannabis), a privately held company, announced a new partnership with California cannabis processor, Khemia Manufacturing Group, Inc. Soulshine Cannabis is launching its ...
PHCO2 Ingredients Available through Distribution Partnership with Open Book Extracts
SACO, Maine - PHCO2, announced a distribution partnership with Open Book Extracts (OBX). The agreement includes distribution of all of PHCO2's USDA-Certified Organic ingredients with all natural minor cannabinoids. "We see this partnership as a ...
Fluent by Cansortium Opens New Dispensary in Fruitland Park, Florida
MIAMI - Fluent by Cansortium Inc. (CSE: TIUM.U) (OTCQX: CNTMF) , a vertically-integrated cannabis company operating under the Fluent™ brand, announced the opening of Fluent Fruitland Park, the Company's 27th retail location in Florida. The ...
Flourish Software Receives SOC 2 Type II Report Setting the Standard for Enterprise Grade Software for Cannabis, CBD and Hemp Industry Clients Nationwide
ATLANTA - Flourish Software, a seed-to-sale tracking and supply chain management software solution enterprise built for regulated cannabis, CBD, and hemp cultivators, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, is pleased to announce it has now received its ...
Restorative Botanicals Awarded USDA Organic Certification for CBD-Rich Hemp Oil Products
BOULDER, Colo. - Restorative Botanicals, company in the cannabinoid-rich hemp product category, is pleased to announced that it has added the USDA Organic certification to its long list of independent, third-party certifications that include cGMP ...
Harvest Opens Thirteenth Florida Dispensary In Kissimmee
PHOENIX - Harvest Health & Recreation Inc. (CSE: HARV, OTCQX: HRVSF), a vertically integrated cannabis company and multi-state operator in the U.S., announced the opening of a new medical dispensary in Kissimmee, Florida. Harvest of ...
Sundial Launches First Canadian Caviar Cone Under Top Leaf Brand
CALGARY, AB - Sundial Growers Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL), a Canadian licensed producer that crafts premium cannabis, has launched Caviar Cones, its newest product innovation, under the award-winning Top Leaf brand. The Forbidden Lemon Caviar Cones ...
CBD Coffee Pioneer Ready to Shake Up the Category with $2 Million Series A Round
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. - Flower Power Coffee Company is poised to seize leadership in the explosive CBD coffee category, announcing plans to raise USD $2M in Series A Capital for expanding sales operations, marketing and channel ...
Audacious Expands California Footprint with Retail Acquisition and EAZE Distribution Partnership
LAS VEGAS - CEO Terry Booth announced: Australis Capital Inc., operating as AUDACIOUS (CSE: AUSA) (OTC: AUSAF) today announced the Company entered into a binding terms sheet on September 14, 2021 to acquire 100% of ...
Thompson Duke Industrial Adds Supply Chain and Production Director to Growing Leadership Team
PORTLAND, Ore. - Thompson Duke Industrial, has promoted Carson Hoffman to Supply Chain and Production Director. Thompson Duke created this new leadership position in response to company growth and increased demand for equipment. In his ...
Cannabidiol Market Size Passed $7 Billion In 2020, Estimated To Grow At Over 35% CAGR Between 2021 And 2027
PALM BEACH, Fla. - FinancialNewsMedia.com News Commentary - The CBD isolate market has been growing even before the pandemic appeared. While some areas of the healthcare sector remain to be impacted, the CBD sales have ...
Poda Announces Proposed Name Change and Proposed New Corporate Structure
VANCOUVER, BC- PODA LIFESTYLE AND WELLNESS LTD. (CSE: PODA)(FSE: 99L)(OTC: PODAF) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a change of the Company's name from "Poda Lifestyle & Wellness Ltd." to "Poda Holdings, Inc." ...
MXXN Launches Industry’s First Cannabis-Infused, Alcohol-Free Spirits
MILL VALLEY, Calif. - MXXN, a non-alcoholic, cannabis-infused spirits brand, enters the cannabis and spirits industries with the launch of three expressions: London Dry, Jalisco Agave and Kentucky Oak. Founded by spirits industry veteran Darnell ...
DEEP DIVE: USA & Global Hemp Market Updates: September 2021
LOS ANGELES - This is a round up of the latest news developments in the business of Hemp. Hemp is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, and this update covers North America ...
California Department of Cannabis Control Files Emergency Rules
LOS ANGELES–On September 8, 2021, California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) gave notice of new emergency rules intended to eliminate duplicative language, clear up areas of industry confusion, and make consistent licensing and enforcement requirements ...
GrowGeneration Announces Opening of the Largest Hydroponic Garden Centers in Los Angeles County
DENVER, -- GrowGeneration Corp. (NASDAQ: GRWG), the nation's largest chain of specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers, today announced the opening of two new hydroponic garden centers to serve the largest hydroponic market in the country, ...
Halo Collective’s Bophelo Bioscience & Wellness Signs Distribution Agreement with Cantourage GmbH for Europe
TORONTO, -- Halo Collective Inc. ("Halo") (NEO: HALO) (OTCQX: HCANF) (Germany: A9KN) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bophelo Bioscience & Wellness (Pty) Ltd. , has signed a processing and distribution agreement with Cantourage GmbH, one ...
Portland Based CBD Company, Better Conditions, Launches USDA Certified Organic CBD Oils
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. -- Better Conditions is an up and coming Portland-based CBD company with one mission - to help people feel better inside and out. In 2020, Better Conditions set out to create a premium quality ...
