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Florida Cannabis Initiative Nears Signature Goal
TALLAHASSEE – Organizers of a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational Cannabis in Florida reported a sharp increase in verified voter signatures, bringing their total to 760,002 and narrowing the gap to the threshold needed ...
The Bipartisan HEMP Act Targets Federal Rules for Hemp-Derived CBD
WASHINGTON – Representatives Morgan Griffith, a Republican from Virginia, and Marc Veasey, a Democrat from Texas, introduced a bill on Friday to set the first national standards for hemp-derived CBD products, placing oversight with the ...
High Times Brings Back Cannabis Cup to New York
LOS ANGELES – Josh Kesselman, the entrepreneur behind RAW® Rolling Papers and recent steward of High Times magazine, has revived the storied Cannabis Cup competition in New York, setting it up to be the first ...
New York Updates Cannabis Packaging, Labeling, and Advertising Regulations
NEW YORK – The New York State Cannabis Control Board finalized amendments to its packaging, labeling, marketing, and advertising regulations, marking a significant step in refining the state's adult-use Cannabis market. The changes aim to ...
Planet 13 Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
LAS VEGAS – Planet 13 Holdings Inc., a multistate Cannabis operator with flagship operations in Nevada and Florida, disclosed a $44 million net loss for the third quarter, reflecting the toll of compressed prices, softening ...
Glass House Brands Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
LONG BEACH – Glass House Brands Inc. disclosed third-quarter 2025 earnings that showed a marked slowdown in sales and profitability, chalked up to deliberate shifts in its labor strategy. The company posted revenue of $38.4 ...
ANTG Inks Deal with Curaleaf to Supply Medical Cannabis for UK Patients
LONDON – Australian Natural Therapeutics Group, a leading cultivator of pharmaceutical-grade Cannabis, has reached an agreement with Curaleaf Laboratories to bring its products to British patients, marking a cross-continental push into Europe's second-largest medical Cannabis ...
Florida Cannabis Initiative Nears Signature Goal
TALLAHASSEE – Organizers of a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational Cannabis in Florida reported a sharp increase in verified voter signatures, bringing their total to 760,002 and narrowing the gap to the threshold needed ...
The Bipartisan HEMP Act Targets Federal Rules for Hemp-Derived CBD
WASHINGTON – Representatives Morgan Griffith, a Republican from Virginia, and Marc Veasey, a Democrat from Texas, introduced a bill on Friday to set the first national standards for hemp-derived CBD products, placing oversight with the ...
High Times Brings Back Cannabis Cup to New York
LOS ANGELES – Josh Kesselman, the entrepreneur behind RAW® Rolling Papers and recent steward of High Times magazine, has revived the storied Cannabis Cup competition in New York, setting it up to be the first ...
House Approves Amendments to Authorize Medical Cannabis Recommendations for Veterans and Support Psychedelics Research
LOS ANGELES- The U.S. House of Representatives has approved amendments to a significant spending bill, enabling Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors to issue medical cannabis recommendations to military veterans and support research into psychedelics. ...
DEA Proposal to Reclassify Cannabis Generates Strong Public Response
LOS ANGELES- Following the submission of a proposal by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on May 21, a 60-day public comment period was initiated, set to conclude on July 22. In the first 15 days, ...
Beckley Psytech Launches Study on Neurophysiological Effects of Synthetic 5-MeO-DMT
LOS ANGELES- Beckley Psytech, a private psychedelics medicine company, announced on Monday the commencement of a new research study investigating the neurophysiological effects of BPL-003, its novel synthetic intranasal formulation of 5-MeO-DMT, on the human ...
CannMed24 Event Review: 12 Things You Missed at CannMed 24
NEW YORK-CannMed 24 has set a new benchmark in the cannabis industry, offering unparalleled insights, networking opportunities, and a unique experience. Here are a dozen highlights certain to stir up a whole bunch of FOMO ...
Filament Health Receives Authorization for Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Psilocybin for MAUD Treatment
LOS ANGELES- Filament Health, a psychedelic drug development company, has received authorization from Health Canada and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct a Phase 2 clinical trial of its botanical psilocybin ...
Japan to Accept Public Comments on Cannabis Reform Bill
WORLD- The Japanese government announced on May 30 that it will begin accepting public comments on its cannabis reform bill, which includes potential measures to loosen restrictions on processing CBD in food products. This move ...
Few Pardons Issued for Cannabis Crimes in Canada Since 2019 Reforms
LOS ANGELES- Despite the federal government’s estimate that 10,000 Canadians would be eligible for conviction relief following the legalization of cannabis in 2018, only 845 pardons have been granted since 2019. Data from the Parole ...
South Africa Legalizes Cannabis for Personal Use
LOS ANGELES- South Africa has become the first country in Africa to legalize cannabis for personal use. The Cannabis for Private Purposes Act was signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa on May 28, just ...
Red Light Holland Completes Initial Phase of Psilocybin Extraction
LOS ANGELES- Red Light Holland Corp. a company specializing in the production and sale of functional mushrooms and psilocybin truffles, announced the successful completion of the first phase of psilocybin extraction. This milestone was achieved ...
Optimi Health to Export MDMA and Psilocybin Capsules to Australia
LOS ANGELES- a Health Canada licensed GMP psychedelics pharmaceutical manufacturer, announced it has received an import permit from Mind Medicine Australia (MMA) to supply its GMP MDMA and psilocybin capsules to approved psychiatrists under Australia’s ...
DeSantis Expected to Veto Hemp Bill Limiting THC Levels
LOS ANGELES- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is anticipated to veto Senate Bill 1698, which aims to restrict the sale of hemp-derived products containing delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, and delta-10 THC. The bill has faced significant ...
FDA Advisory Panel to Review MDMA for PTSD Treatment
LOS ANGELES- Earlier today, staff from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressed concerns regarding the interpretation of data from trials on the psychedelic drug MDMA for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These concerns ...
10th Annual CWCBExpo Returns to New York, June 5 & 6 with Expanded Show Experiences, Education, and Networking Opportunities
NEW YORK—The leading East Coast cannabis conference and trade show, CWCBExpo, returns to the Javits Convention Center, June 5-6, 2024 with immersive exhibit floor experiences, top education as well as plenty of business building opportunities ...
Cansortium and RIV Capital to Merge, Expanding Cannabis Footprint Across Four States
LOS ANGELES- Cansortium, a Florida-based vertically integrated cannabis operator, is set to merge with RIV Capital, operator of the Etain Health cannabis brand in New York. Under the merger terms, Cansortium will acquire all issued ...
Missouri Allocates $19 Million in Cannabis Tax Revenue to Veterans, Treatment Programs, and Public Defense
LOS ANGELES- Missouri's cannabis tax revenue has generated over $19 million, which has been allocated to support military veterans, expand substance use treatment programs, and fund the state's Public Defenders System, according to the Missouri ...
