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BREAKING: Trump Signals Possible Cannabis Reclassification Within Weeks
LOS ANGELES- President Donald Trump said Monday that his administration is actively considering shifting Cannabis to a lower-risk category under federal law — a move that could have sweeping implications for the industry. Speaking at ...
Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Cannabis Enters Ohio Market
COLUMBUS – Death Row Records Cannabis, the Cannabis brand launched by rapper and entrepreneur Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., commonly known as Snoop Dogg, has expanded into Ohio through a partnership with Pure Ohio Wellness. This ...
Trump Considers Shift in Federal Cannabis Rescheduling
LOS ANGELES – President Donald Trump is exploring a move to reclassify Cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal law, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The potential policy shift, ...
Maryland Governor Expands Cannabis Pardons
LOS ANGELES- Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced an additional round of approximately 6,938 pardons for individuals previously convicted of simple cannabis possession, following a 2024 executive order that granted clemency to over 175,000 convictions ...
Verano Taps Arizona Partner to Introduce Grow Sciences’ Cannabis Line in Illinois
LOS ANGELES- Verano Holdings Corp. a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator, entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with Arizona-based Grow Sciences to launch a curated selection of premium cannabis flower and solventless extracts in Illinois. Starting ...
Court Reverses Health Canada’s Ban on Psilocybin Training for Clinicians
LOS ANGELES- A recent decision by the Federal Court of Appeal ruled that Health Canada’s 2022 refusal to grant exemptions allowing health-care professionals to participate in experiential psilocybin training was unreasonable. The court determined that ...
Minnesota Enacts Law Enhancing Employment Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients
LOS ANGELES— A new Minnesota law, Senate File 2370 (SF 2370), which took effect on May 24, 2025, introduces expanded employment protections for registered medical cannabis patients. Under the law, employers must now provide a ...
BREAKING: Trump Signals Possible Cannabis Reclassification Within Weeks
LOS ANGELES- President Donald Trump said Monday that his administration is actively considering shifting Cannabis to a lower-risk category under federal law — a move that could have sweeping implications for the industry. Speaking at ...
Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Cannabis Enters Ohio Market
COLUMBUS – Death Row Records Cannabis, the Cannabis brand launched by rapper and entrepreneur Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., commonly known as Snoop Dogg, has expanded into Ohio through a partnership with Pure Ohio Wellness. This ...
Trump Considers Shift in Federal Cannabis Rescheduling
LOS ANGELES – President Donald Trump is exploring a move to reclassify Cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal law, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The potential policy shift, ...
Revive Therapeutics Ltd. Announces Key Decisions and Appointments at Annual Shareholders Meeting
LOS ANGELES- Revive Therapeutics Ltd., a specialty life sciences company, held its annual general and special meeting of shareholders on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, in Toronto, Ontario. The meeting concluded with significant decisions affecting the ...
Wisconsin Edges Closer to Medical Cannabis Legalization Amid Regional Shifts
LOS ANGELES- Wisconsin’s path to legalizing medical cannabis appears increasingly likely, as key Republican leaders, including Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, show a renewed interest in the initiative. A bill, mirroring the medical program approach of ...
Decade of Discovery, Cannabis Studies Amid Legalization
NEW YORK— A significant surge in scientific research related to cannabis has been noted in the past ten years, coinciding with widespread legalization movements across the United States. This trend was highlighted by NORML, a ...
Incannex’s Subsidiary Clarion Clinics Gains Ethics Endorsement for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies
LOS ANGELES- Incannex Healthcare Ltd a clinical stage pharmaceutical development company, has announced a significant advancement in the field of psychedelic-assisted therapies. Its subsidiary, Clarion Clinics, received Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) endorsement for administering ...
Rhode Island Exceeds $100 Million in First Year of Adult-Use Cannabis Sales
LOS ANGELES- In a remarkable economic achievement, Rhode Island has reported over $100 million in combined medical and adult-use cannabis sales during its inaugural year of legalized adult-use cannabis operations. This significant milestone underscores the ...
Ukraine Moves to Legalize Medical Cannabis
KIEV- In a landmark decision, Ukrainian lawmakers have passed a bill to legalize medical cannabis, marking a significant step in providing relief for patients suffering from cancer and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The bill, which ...
Mydecine Innovations Group Announces Major Patent Progress for Novel Psilocin Analog
LOS ANGELES- Mydecine Innovations Group Inc, a biotechnology company in mental health and addiction treatment, has recently announced a significant breakthrough. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a Notice of Allowance ...
Biden’s Groundbreaking Pardons Signal a Paradigm Shift in Cannabis Policy and Justice Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In a groundbreaking move addressing the historical injustices wrought by the nation's approach to cannabis, President Joe Biden has wielded his executive powers to grant pardons to thousands ensnared in the web ...
OPINION: How the CDTFA Bilked Millions from CA Cannabis Consumers and How We Stop Them
LOS ANGELES- The voter approved Prop 64 law granted California excise taxing authority on cannabis & cannabis products. The rate of 15% was originally to be collected by retailers. The statutory definition of this taxing ...
Colorado Voter Initiative Challenges Federal Law on Cannabis Users’ Gun Rights
LOS ANGELES- A new voter initiative in Colorado is stirring up a significant debate over the intersection of cannabis legalization and gun rights. The proposal, spearheaded by the pro-gun advocacy group Guns for Everyone, aims ...
Controversy Arises Over Ohio’s New Cannabis Control Superintendent Appointment
LOS ANGELES- Ohio's recent strides towards cannabis legalization have been met with a mix of anticipation and concern, particularly following the appointment of James V. Canepa as the first Superintendent of the Division of Cannabis Control. ...
Minnesota Health Officials Caution Against Illegal High-Potency Hemp Products
LOS ANGELES- The Minnesota Department of Health has issued an urgent warning to consumers regarding the sale of unregulated and illegal cannabis products that exceed the state's THC potency limits. Despite legalizing recreational cannabis earlier ...
California Attorney General Warns of Federal Risks in Interstate Cannabis Commerce
LOS ANGELES- California Attorney General Rob Bonta has recently raised significant concerns over the potential federal legal risks involved in initiating interstate cannabis commerce. This issue has become a pivotal point of discussion following the ...
Italian Cannabis Reform Campaign Nears Signature Milestone in Record Time
ROME — In an unprecedented surge of public support, a campaign for cannabis reform in Italy has achieved nearly half the required signatures in just one week to bring the issue before the Parliament. This ...
Psychedelics Regulatory Maze: Navigating the State-Federal Conundrum
The expanding legalization of psychedelics for medical and therapeutic uses across various states in the United States is stepping into a complex regulatory terrain, one previously charted by the cannabis industry. This emerging scenario raises ...
