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Opinion: Rolling Toward a Greener Future: The Case for Industrial Hemp Toilet Paper
LOS ANGELES–When most people think about sustainability, they imagine renewable energy, electric cars, or organic farming. I don’t know many who stop to consider the humble roll of toilet paper. But TP production has a ...
Trulieve Opens Dispensary in Cincinnati, Strengthening Ohio Market Position
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a major multi-state Cannabis operator, has launched its first dispensary in Cincinnati, marking the company's 7th location in Ohio and its 238th nationwide. The facility stocks a range of Trulieve's ...
Jushi Sues Pennsylvania Retailers Over Unregulated Hemp-Derived THC Products
PHILADELPHIA – Jushi Holdings Inc. has initiated legal action against 10 hemp companies in Pennsylvania, alleging they sell intoxicating products disguised as legal hemp that violate state laws and erode profits for licensed operators. The complaint, ...
Organigram Expands U.S. Market Through Collective Project Direct to Consumer Launch and THC Beverage Portfolio Expansion
LOS ANGELES- Organigram Global Inc. Canada’s largest cannabis producer by market share, has entered a significant new phase in its U.S. strategy. Through its recently acquired subsidiary, Collective Project, the company has launched a direct-to-consumer ...
Clampdown on Australian Medicinal Cannabis Prescribing Raises Questions on Effectiveness
LOS ANGELES- Health regulators in Australia recently issued reinforced guidance aimed at improving prescribing standards for medicinal cannabis, reflecting growing concerns over patient safety and industry conduct. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), along ...
The Senator Who Legalized Consumable Hemp Now Wants to Ban It
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), once hailed as the architect of federal hemp legalization under the 2018 Farm Bill, is now backing efforts that could dismantle the very market he helped create. Industry insiders say ...
Canadian Court Sides with Psychedelic Therapy Advocates in Psilocybin Exemption Case
LOS ANGELES- A Canadian federal court has ordered Health Canada to revisit its denial of psilocybin exemptions for health-care professionals, marking a significant development in the country’s evolving drug policy landscape. The ruling stems from ...
Opinion: Rolling Toward a Greener Future: The Case for Industrial Hemp Toilet Paper
LOS ANGELES–When most people think about sustainability, they imagine renewable energy, electric cars, or organic farming. I don’t know many who stop to consider the humble roll of toilet paper. But TP production has a ...
Trulieve Opens Dispensary in Cincinnati, Strengthening Ohio Market Position
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a major multi-state Cannabis operator, has launched its first dispensary in Cincinnati, marking the company's 7th location in Ohio and its 238th nationwide. The facility stocks a range of Trulieve's ...
Jushi Sues Pennsylvania Retailers Over Unregulated Hemp-Derived THC Products
PHILADELPHIA – Jushi Holdings Inc. has initiated legal action against 10 hemp companies in Pennsylvania, alleging they sell intoxicating products disguised as legal hemp that violate state laws and erode profits for licensed operators. The complaint, ...
Pennsylvania Advances Fair Competition in Medical Cannabis with SB 773
NEW YORK- Governor Josh Shapiro has signed into law SB 773, a bill poised to revolutionize Pennsylvania's medical cannabis market by promoting fair competition and challenging the dominance of major multistate operators (MSOs). This legislation ...
Alabama’s Medical Cannabis Licensing Faces Legal Challenges
NEW YORK- The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) finds itself at the center of a legal storm today as several companies challenge the process and decisions made in awarding medical cannabis licenses in the state. ...
Arizona Launches First Cannabis Justice Reinvestment Grants
NEW YORK- In a landmark move, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has announced the inaugural recipients of the Justice Reinvestment Grants, funded by the state's cannabis sales tax revenue. This initiative, stemming from ...
Missouri’s Cannabis Microbusiness License Program Under Scrutiny Amid Ineligibility and Exploitation Concerns
NEW YORK– Missouri's well-intentioned microbusiness license program, designed to foster diversity and inclusion in the burgeoning cannabis industry, is now facing significant scrutiny. Recent findings have revealed a disturbing trend of ineligible applicants receiving licenses, ...
Florida Medical Cannabis Home Grow Initiative Withdrawn Amid Signature Shortfall
NEW YORK– A grassroots effort to legalize home cultivation of cannabis for medical patients in Florida has come to a halt. The initiative, spearheaded by cannabis activist Moriah Barnhart and her group Wise and Free, ...
Filament Health and Jupiter Acquisition Corp. Call Off Merger
NEW YORK- – In a significant shift in the business landscape, Filament Health Corp. (OTCQB: FLHLF) (NEO: FH) and Jupiter Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: JAQC) have mutually decided to terminate their business combination agreement. This decision was ...
Ghana Joins Growing List of African Nations Legalizing Cannabis for Medical and Industrial Use
WORLD- Ghana has recently taken a significant step in cannabis reform by legalizing its cultivation for medical and industrial purposes. This decision, made by the Parliament earlier this month, positions Ghana in line with a ...
Ontario’s Cannabis Wholesaler Under Scrutiny for Large Cash Reserves
NEW YORK- Ontario's government-owned cannabis wholesaler, the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS), has recently garnered attention for its substantial cash reserves, raising questions about financial transparency and operational efficiency within the burgeoning industry. As of March ...
Massachusetts Eases ‘Two Agent Rule’ for Cannabis Deliveries, Boosting Industry Efficiency
LOS ANGELES- In a significant development for the cannabis industry in Massachusetts, the state's Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) has voted to amend the longstanding "Two Agent Rule" for cannabis deliveries. This decision marks a pivotal ...
Global Recreational Cannabis Market on Track to Reach $50 Billion by 2027, Report Finds
LOS ANGELES- In a significant development for the global cannabis industry, a recent report from Prohibition Partners, a leading U.K.-based cannabis data, media, and technology firm, projects a dramatic expansion in the worldwide market for ...
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 ...
