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PharmaCann to Shut Down its Denver Cannabis Grow Facility
DENVER – Chicago-based PharmaCann Inc., one of the largest privately held and vertically integrated Cannabis companies in the United States, has notified Colorado officials that it will permanently [?] close its major cultivation site in ...
South Carolina Senate Approves Bill to Keep Hemp THC Drinks and Gummies Legal
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Senate voted 35-4 to advance a bill that would maintain legal access to hemp-derived THC beverages and gummies for adults while setting strict caps on potency and sales channels. The ...
Massachusetts Lawmakers Push Forward Psychedelic Therapy Programs
BOSTON – Massachusetts lawmakers have advanced legislation that would set up pilot programs for regulated psychedelic therapy, with one measure clearing a key committee in September 2025 and related proposals still under review. The Senate ...
The Garden Returns: Spiritual Plants Launches a New Category of Plant Medicine Rooted in Ritual, Not Recreation
LOS ANGELES, CA — Spiritual Plants today announced its formal market entry as a belief-driven plant medicine platform built around ritual, intention, and repeatable practice—not recreational hype or potency escalation. Founded by cultural strategist and ...
Cronos Introduces Premium Brand to Israeli Medical Cannabis Market
TORONTO – Cronos Group Inc. has launched its premium Cannabis brand in Israel, making five indoor-grown strains available to medical patients through pharmacies across the country. The announcement represents the latest step in Cronos' strategy ...
Washington Senate Committee Advances Home Cannabis Cultivation Bill
WASHINGTON – The Washington State Senate Labor & Commerce Committee has approved Senate Bill 6204, advancing legislation that would permit adults 21-plus to grow limited amounts of Cannabis at home for personal use. Introduced in ...
West Virginia and Mississippi Advance Ibogaine Research Bills
CHARLESTON–JACKSON – Lawmakers in West Virginia and Mississippi have advanced legislation to support research into ibogaine, a psychedelic compound derived from the iboga plant, with the goal of pursuing FDA approval for its use in ...
PharmaCann to Shut Down its Denver Cannabis Grow Facility
DENVER – Chicago-based PharmaCann Inc., one of the largest privately held and vertically integrated Cannabis companies in the United States, has notified Colorado officials that it will permanently [?] close its major cultivation site in ...
South Carolina Senate Approves Bill to Keep Hemp THC Drinks and Gummies Legal
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Senate voted 35-4 to advance a bill that would maintain legal access to hemp-derived THC beverages and gummies for adults while setting strict caps on potency and sales channels. The ...
Massachusetts Lawmakers Push Forward Psychedelic Therapy Programs
BOSTON – Massachusetts lawmakers have advanced legislation that would set up pilot programs for regulated psychedelic therapy, with one measure clearing a key committee in September 2025 and related proposals still under review. The Senate ...
Minnesota Receives Over 700 Social Equity Cannabis License Applications in 24 Hours
LOS ANGELES- Officials from the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management reported receiving more than 700 applications for social equity licenses within the first 24 hours of the application window opening. This surge in applications underscores ...
Cybin Inc. Reports Financial Results and Prepares for Phase 3 Study of Lead Drug CYB003
LOS ANGELES- Cybin Inc. announced its audited financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. The company, which currently has no revenue, reported cash holdings of C$209 million at the end of the ...
New Hampshire Residents Support Cannabis Legalization Despite Legislative Setback
LOS ANGELES- A recent poll by the University of New Hampshire Granite State Poll reveals that 65% of New Hampshire residents support legalizing cannabis for adult use, reflecting strong public backing. This contrasts sharply with ...
Brazil’s Supreme Court Decriminalizes Cannabis Possession for Personal Use
LOS ANGELES- Brazil's Supreme Court has voted to decriminalize the possession of cannabis for personal use, marking a significant change in the country's drug policy. This decision, reached after deliberations that began in 2015, reflects ...
Organigram Invests €14 Million in German Cannabis Firm Sanity Group
LOS ANGELES- Organigram Holdings Inc. has invested €14 million (~C$21 million) in Sanity Group, a German cannabis company. The investment comprises an €11.5 million unsecured convertible note and a €2.5 million equity stake, positioning Organigram ...
Ohio Approves First Provisional Dual Licenses, Paving the Way for Dispensary Rollout
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As Ohio inches closer to opening its doors to recreational cannabis sales, the state has taken a significant step forward by issuing the first provisional dual licenses to medical marijuana dispensaries. This ...
U.S. Cannabis Reforms Lead to 2.5 Million Pardons or Expungements
LOS ANGELES- Recent cannabis policy reforms in the United States have resulted in approximately 2.5 million pardons or expungements for cannabis-related convictions, according to a tally by the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana ...
Arizona Governor Signs Bill Allowing MDMA Therapy for First Responders with PTSD
LOS ANGELES- Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed a bill into law that enables firefighters and peace officers with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to receive workers' compensation coverage for MDMA therapy, contingent upon federal legalization. ...
Dutch Government Extends Cannabis Regulation Trial to Eight Additional Cities
LOS ANGELES- The Dutch government's ongoing trial to regulate the adult-use cannabis industry has been expanded to include eight more cities, bringing the total number involved to ten. Initially launched in Breda and Tilburg in ...
The True Cost of Cheap Nutrients: Why Premium Products Matter in Cannabis Cultivation
LOS ANGELES — In the competitive world of cannabis cultivation, maximizing yield per plant is paramount. However, the choice of nutrients remains a divisive issue, with many growers opting for cheaper options, mistakenly believing they ...
Ohio Approves Initial Dispensary Applications for Recreational Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES- The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) has approved applications for 20 dispensaries, marking the initial step toward commencing recreational cannabis sales in the state. The DCC has received a total of 235 ...
Brazilian Supreme Court Votes to Decriminalize Cannabis Possession
SAO PAOLO- In a landmark decision, Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) has voted to decriminalize the possession of cannabis for personal use, marking a significant departure in the country's approach to drug policy. The ruling, ...
North Carolina Senate Advances Medical Cannabis Legislation
LOS ANGELES- For the second consecutive year, the North Carolina Senate has approved language to legalize medical cannabis, the Associated Press reports. Despite the Senate's approval, the bill's future in the House remains uncertain, as ...
MindBio Therapeutics Releases Positive Results from Phase 2A LSD Microdose Trial
LOS ANGELES- Canadian psychedelics firm MindBio Therapeutics Corp. on Friday released durability results from its Phase 2A trial for its patented take-home microdose version of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), designed to treat depression with "sub-hallucinogenic" ...
Verano Holdings Corp. Announces $50 Million Share Repurchase Program
LOS ANGELES- Verano Holdings Corp., a player in the U.S. cannabis industry, has announced its first-ever share repurchase program, committing up to $50 million to buy back its publicly traded Class A subordinate voting shares. ...
