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Minnesota House Panel Passes Bill for Psilocybin Therapy Pilot
SAINT PAUL – A Minnesota House committee has cleared a measure to set up a limited program for psilocybin-assisted therapy, marking a significant step toward regulated access for adults facing certain mental health issues. Yesterday, ...
Vapes Outsell Flower in California Cannabis as Gen Z Drives Change, Again
SAN FRANCISCO – Vape pens have overtaken traditional flower as the top-selling Cannabis format in California for the first time, with Generation Z consumers leading the decisive shift. Once again, their preferences have reshaped spending ...
Colorado Lawmakers Weigh Options for Cannabis Tax Bump
DENVER – Colorado legislators have introduced a bill that would put a small increase in Cannabis taxes before voters this November, aiming to generate funds for mental health programs even as the state's Cannabis market ...
Tilray Brands Reports Q2 Fiscal 2026 Financial Results
NEW YORK – Tilray Brands Inc. posted net revenue of $217.5 million for its fiscal second quarter ended November 30, 2025, marking the company's highest quarterly figure to date and edging up 3% from $211 ...
Helus Pharma Rings Nasdaq Bell Post-Cybin Rebrand
TORONTO – Helus Pharma Inc., rebranded from Cybin Inc., opened trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol $HELP, marking a shift from the NYSE American where it previously traded as $CYBN. The ...
Who Will Decide Cannabis Legalization? The Math Will.
LOS ANGELES -For decades, Cannabis reform in the United States has moved unevenly—state by state, ballot by ballot, crisis by crisis. On paper, federal prohibition still stands, and national politics remain polarized. But economically and ...
Canopy Growth Locks in Debt Overhaul, Gears Up for Expansion
TORONTO – Canopy Growth Corp. detailed a pair of financial maneuvers aimed at shoring up its books and clearing a path for expansion. The deals, which include a new $150 million U.S. term loan and ...
Minnesota House Panel Passes Bill for Psilocybin Therapy Pilot
SAINT PAUL – A Minnesota House committee has cleared a measure to set up a limited program for psilocybin-assisted therapy, marking a significant step toward regulated access for adults facing certain mental health issues. Yesterday, ...
Vapes Outsell Flower in California Cannabis as Gen Z Drives Change, Again
SAN FRANCISCO – Vape pens have overtaken traditional flower as the top-selling Cannabis format in California for the first time, with Generation Z consumers leading the decisive shift. Once again, their preferences have reshaped spending ...
Colorado Lawmakers Weigh Options for Cannabis Tax Bump
DENVER – Colorado legislators have introduced a bill that would put a small increase in Cannabis taxes before voters this November, aiming to generate funds for mental health programs even as the state's Cannabis market ...
Cannabis Industry on Track to Deliver 800,000 American Jobs by 2028
SAN DIEGO — In a recent report, CannabizTeam, a leading cannabis staffing and executive search firm, detailed optimistic projections for the U.S. job market within the legal cannabis industry, forecasting substantial growth and compensation boosts ...
Study Reveals High THC Levels in Smokable Hemp Products
LOS ANGELES- A recent study conducted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has revealed that a significant majority of smokable hemp products contain THC levels that exceed federal legal limits, classifying them ...
Cresco Labs Workers Vote to Leave Union
LOS ANGELES- In a notable development in the cannabis industry, employees at Cresco Labs' cultivation facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, have opted to de-unionize. The decision, made ahead of the expiration of their current contract ...
Louisiana Legislators Clash Over THC Consumables Regulation
LOS ANGELES- Louisiana's legislative bodies are currently entangled in a debate over the future of hemp-derived THC consumables, with contrasting bills passed by the House and Senate. According to NOLA.com, the Louisiana House has passed ...
Expansion of Japan’s Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES- The cannabis market in Japan has shown remarkable growth from $26.3 million in 2019 to $173.8 million in 2023. This growth, detailed in a report by Euromonitor International, reflects a burgeoning demand for ...
Heritage Cannabis Seeks Creditor Protection
LOS ANGELES-Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp. has sought creditor protection, reflecting broader financial distress within Canada’s adult-use cannabis market. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved the creditor protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), ...
Minnesota House Advances Social Equity in Cannabis Licensing
LOS ANGELES- The Minnesota House of Representatives has passed significant amendments to the state's adult-use cannabis program, focusing on enhancing social equity in cannabis licensing. The changes were detailed in a recent MinnPost report and ...
Adjustments to Federal Drug Testing Guidelines Proposed
NEW YORK- The Department of Health & Human Services is considering revisions to the federal drug testing panels, as detailed in a recent Federal Register publication. The proposed adjustments include the addition of fentanyl to ...
Canopy Growth Corp Expands into U.S. Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES- Canopy Growth Corp, a Canada-based cannabis company, has secured approval from its shareholders to venture into the American cannabis market via its newly established subsidiary, Canopy USA. This strategic move involves a novel ...
Strategic Merger: Nature’s Miracle and Agrify Unite in Controlled Environment Agriculture
LOS ANGELES- Nature's Miracle Holding Inc., a vertical farming technology, has successfully completed its acquisition of Agrify Corporation, a provider of advanced cultivation and extraction solutions. This merger positions the combined entity at the forefront ...
North Carolina’s First Medical Cannabis Dispensary Opens
NEW YORK- North Carolina witnessed the opening of its first medical cannabis dispensary on April 20, a significant event as it marks the only legal, regulated, and safe sale of cannabis within the state. Located ...
Governor Pritzker Campaigns for Biden, Highlighting Cannabis Policy and Political Strategy
LOS ANGELES- Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker campaigned for President Joe Biden in Grand Rapids, Michigan, using the occasion of the 420 cannabis holiday to discuss the economic benefits of cannabis legalization. Pritzker highlighted the positive ...
U.S. and State Legislators Address Diverse Cannabis-Related Issues
LOS ANGELES- Recent legislative developments across the United States reflect a broad spectrum of approaches to cannabis-related issues, from medical use and public safety to regulatory and expungement processes. These actions signify ongoing, nuanced dialogues ...
Kentucky to Initiate Medical Cannabis License Lottery
LOS ANGELES- In a significant step towards the establishment of its medical cannabis program, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced plans for a lottery to allocate the state's initial medical cannabis business licenses. Scheduled for October, ...
New York to Strengthen Enforcement Against Illicit Cannabis Sales
LOS ANGELES- Governor Kathy Hochul, alongside New York City Mayor Eric Adams and other state officials, announced a comprehensive five-point plan to address the unlicensed cannabis market in New York. This announcement, made on Friday, ...
