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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 ...
Trump Signs Funding Measure Ending Historic 43-Day Government Shutdown, Bans Hemp-Derived THC Products
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan spending package that reopens the federal government after a 43-day impasse, marking the longest such closure in American history. Tucked into the legislation, however, are new limits ...
Opinion: Lean In? Sometimes You Have To Lean Out
LOS ANGELES- For years, women have been told that if we want to succeed, we need to “lean in.” Work twice as hard to get half as much. Push through. Prove ourselves. Be unstoppable. And ...
Porter’s Five Forces Unpack Cannabis Sector Pressures: Insights for 2025 Investors
LOS ANGELES – The boards of multi-state operators and decision-makers orchestrating Cannabis deals, investors and analysts, the experts behind cultivation ops in emerging markets and the multilevel executives in our industry often turn to a ...
Trump’s Tariffs Drive Up Costs for U.S. Cannabis Businesses
LOS ANGELES – President Donald Trump's expanded tariff regime, rolled out in stages since February, is delivering a sharp cost increase to the U.S. Cannabis sector, which depends heavily on imported components for cultivation, packaging, ...
Jushi Secures $4M in Revised FVCBank Loan
BOCA RATON – Jushi Holdings Inc. has adjusted the terms of its secured loan with FVCBank, gaining an extra $4 million in funding while pushing back the repayment deadline and trimming interest costs. The changes, ...
Grown Rogue Takes Full Ownership of Illinois Cultivation Project
MEDFORD – Grown Rogue International Inc. has acquired the remaining 30% stake in its Illinois subsidiary, Rogue EBC LLC, for $1.5 million. The transaction, announced Sunday, brings the company's ownership to 100% and clears the ...
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 ...
Trump Signs Funding Measure Ending Historic 43-Day Government Shutdown, Bans Hemp-Derived THC Products
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan spending package that reopens the federal government after a 43-day impasse, marking the longest such closure in American history. Tucked into the legislation, however, are new limits ...
Opinion: Lean In? Sometimes You Have To Lean Out
LOS ANGELES- For years, women have been told that if we want to succeed, we need to “lean in.” Work twice as hard to get half as much. Push through. Prove ourselves. Be unstoppable. And ...
North Dakota Seeks to Revive Adult-Use Cannabis Initiative for November Ballot
LOS ANGELES- In North Dakota, cannabis advocates are rallying to place an adult-use cannabis question on the ballot for the upcoming November general election. The initiative, led by former Bismarck mayor and current Burleigh County ...
Cannabis Legalization in North Carolina
LOS ANGELES- In North Carolina, the path to legalizing recreational cannabis remains uncertain, with recent legislative efforts failing to achieve the necessary bipartisan support. The state's cautious approach, especially the lack of Republican backing, highlights ...
California Advances Regulated Psychedelic Therapy Bill
LOS ANGELES- California's legislative body has taken a significant step towards the formal integration of psychedelic therapy into medical practice with the Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee's recent approval of Senate Bill 1012. ...
U.S. House Committee Advances Cannabis and Psychedelics Research Bills for Veterans
NEW YORK- The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs has recently passed two significant bills concerning the use of cannabis and psychedelics for veterans, gaining unanimous support among the committee members. The proposals, reported by Marijuana ...
Missouri Records $125M in Cannabis Sales for March
LOS ANGELES- Missouri has achieved a new milestone in cannabis sales, registering a record-breaking $124.7 million in combined medical and adult-use cannabis sales for March, as reported by the Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR). This ...
Cybin Inc. Secures Patent for Psychedelic-Based Depression Treatment
LOS ANGELES- Cybin Inc., a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving mental healthcare through psychedelic-based therapies, has announced the granting of a new U.S. patent for its CYB003 program, aimed at treating Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). ...
New York Accelerates Cannabis Licensing
NEW YORK- New York has issued over 400 adult-use cannabis licenses this year, a significant step as the state addresses the slow initial rollout that led to widespread unlicensed dispensaries. The state Cannabis Control Board ...
Congressional Hearing Spotlights Need for Cannabis Rescheduling and Regulation Clarity
LOS ANGELES- At a recent House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing, FDA Commissioner Robert Califf was rigorously questioned about the potential rescheduling of cannabis and the regulation of CBD products. The hearing underscored the growing ...
Numinus Wellness Announces Strategic Shift in Canadian Operations
LOS ANGELES- Numinus Wellness Inc. , has completed its strategic review and announced plans to reshape its Canadian clinical operations. This reorganization, referred to as the "Canadian Reorganization," aims to refocus the company's efforts on ...
Canopy Growth Shareholders Greenlight Exchangeable Shares for U.S. Expansion
LOS ANGELES- In a significant step towards penetrating the U.S. market, Canopy Growth Corporation announced that its shareholders have approved the creation of a new class of exchangeable shares. This strategic move is a key ...
Proposed Amendment Aims to Toughen Penalties for Kansas Hemp Farmers with High THC Levels
LOS ANGELES- In a recent development within Kansas legislative circles, a contentious amendment has been introduced that seeks to impose stricter penalties on hemp farmers whose crops test above a 1% THC threshold. This amendment, ...
New Hampshire House Approves Cannabis Legalization Bill
NEW YORK- The New Hampshire House of Representatives has passed a bill to legalize adult-use cannabis, with a vote of 239 to 136, moving the proposal forward to the Senate where its outcome is less ...
IRS Guidance Eases Cash Transaction Concerns for Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES- The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued a memo that clarifies handling cash transactions within the cannabis industry, providing a potential shift in federal treatment of the sector. This guidance focuses on the ...
PharmaCielo Amplifies Presence in Asian Markets with Strategic Acquisition
LOS ANGELES- PharmaCielo, an international cannabis production, announced plans to broaden its footprint in Asian markets through a strategic acquisition aimed at leveraging its established product quality and unique genetic and formulation expertise. This expansion ...
M&A News: Staffing Firm Vangst Acquires CannabizTemp
DENVER-Vangst, the cannabis industry's leading hiring platform, has officially acquired CannabizTemp, the temporary staffing division of CannabizTeam. The acquisition was 50% cash, 50% stock, and is the first acquisition in the cannabis HR space. Vangst ...
