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Canopy Growth Acquires MTL Cannabis in Bid to Ramp Up Medical Sales
SMITHS FALLS – Canopy Growth Corp., a major player in the Canadian Cannabis sector, has signed a definitive agreement to purchase MTL Cannabis Corp. in a cash-and-stock transaction worth about $125 million on a fully ...
Trump Sets Plans for Cannabis Reclassification Executive Order
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is set to direct federal agencies to reclassify Cannabis from its current Schedule I status to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, a step that would align federal oversight ...
Mid-Cap Cannabis Operators Face Liquidity Pressures Despite Solid Leverage, Viridian Report Finds
LOS ANGELES – Public Cannabis companies with $25-100 million market values are navigating a patchwork of financial strengths and vulnerabilities, according to the latest Weekly Credit Report from Viridian Capital Advisors. It tracks eight U.S.-based ...
Michigan Senate Approved 24% Wholesale Cannabis Tax
LANSING – In a late-night session that stretched into the early hours of Friday, October 3, 2025, the Michigan Senate gave final approval to a sweeping state budget that includes a new 24% wholesale tax ...
Verano Pushes Digital Voting as Postal Strike Disrupts Shareholder Materials
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp. is telling investors to submit votes electronically for its special meeting next month, citing delays from Canada's postal workers strike. The company released a statement warning that physical copies of ...
Psilocybin Review Points to Rapid Relief for Treatment-Resistant Depression
LOS ANGELES – A new systematic review of clinical studies underscores psilocybin's potential to deliver quick and lasting reductions in depressive symptoms, offering a targeted option for patients who see little benefit from standard medications. ...
Vireo Takes 86% Stake in Schwazze’s Convertible Notes in $62M Deal
DENVER – Vireo Growth Inc., a multistate Cannabis operator, has entered into definitive agreements to purchase about 86% of the senior secured convertible notes held by Medicine Man Technologies Inc., which operates as Schwazze, for ...
Canopy Growth Acquires MTL Cannabis in Bid to Ramp Up Medical Sales
SMITHS FALLS – Canopy Growth Corp., a major player in the Canadian Cannabis sector, has signed a definitive agreement to purchase MTL Cannabis Corp. in a cash-and-stock transaction worth about $125 million on a fully ...
Trump Sets Plans for Cannabis Reclassification Executive Order
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is set to direct federal agencies to reclassify Cannabis from its current Schedule I status to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, a step that would align federal oversight ...
Mid-Cap Cannabis Operators Face Liquidity Pressures Despite Solid Leverage, Viridian Report Finds
LOS ANGELES – Public Cannabis companies with $25-100 million market values are navigating a patchwork of financial strengths and vulnerabilities, according to the latest Weekly Credit Report from Viridian Capital Advisors. It tracks eight U.S.-based ...
New York Cannabis Control Board Advances with Adult-Use Licenses and Research Initiatives
NEW YORK- In a pivotal move to advance the state’s cannabis industry, the New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved the first round of adult-use cannabis business licenses and introduced draft rules for home cultivation. ...
South Carolina Advances on Medical Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- In a significant legislative development, South Carolina's Senate has passed the Compassionate Care Act of 2024, propelling the state towards potentially establishing a medical cannabis program. However, this move, marked by stringent regulations, ...
DEA Misses Deadline to Respond to Senators on Cannabis Rescheduling
NEW YORK- In a notable lapse, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Attorney General Merrick Garland did not meet the February 12 deadline to answer critical inquiries from a group of 12 U.S. senators concerning ...
Illinois Takes Bold Step Towards Psilocybin Therapy Legalization with the CURE Act
LOS ANGELES- In an ambitious move to address the growing mental health crisis, Illinois State Senator Rachel Ventura has introduced the Compassionate Use and Research of Entheogens (CURE) Act, a legislative proposal aimed at legalizing ...
Clearmind Medicine Inc. Advances Psychedelic Therapeutics with New Patent Applications
NEW YORK– Clearmind Medicine Inc. a biotech firm dedicated to the discovery and development of novel psychedelic-derived therapeutics, has taken significant steps to enhance its intellectual property (IP) portfolio through the submission of three patent ...
Ohio’s Recreational Cannabis Rollout Mired in Political and Legislative Hurdles
NEW YORK- Ohio's journey towards implementing a recreational cannabis program is encountering significant obstacles, as the state grapples with legislative standstills and political disagreements. Despite the recent legalization, the path to operationalizing the program remains ...
New York State Advances Cannabis Market with New Licenses Amid Regulatory Challenges
NEW YORK- In a pivotal move aimed at bolstering the burgeoning adult-use cannabis market in New York, the state’s Cannabis Control Board (CCB) granted approval for 109 business licenses during its latest meeting. This new ...
Filament Health Achieves Milestone with Botanical Psilocybin Export to Israel
LOS ANGELES- In a significant development for psychedelic medicine, Filament Health Corp. (OTCQB: FLHLF) announced it has successfully exported PEX010, its botanical psilocybin drug candidate, to Israel, marking a first for the country. This shipment ...
New Mexico Senate Endorses Study on Therapeutic Use of Psilocybin
LOS ANGELES- In a remarkable show of bipartisan unity, the New Mexico Senate has unanimously passed a non-binding resolution urging the state's Department of Health to consider the potential therapeutic benefits of psilocybin mushrooms. The ...
Virginia Legislators Propose Divergent Paths for Adult-Use Cannabis Sales
LOS ANGELES- In a notable move toward the commercialization of adult-use cannabis, Virginia's legislative bodies are progressing with distinct proposals aimed at kickstarting regulated sales by the upcoming year. This initiative comes after the legalization ...
Israel Probes Canadian Cannabis Imports
NEW YORK- In a significant development within the global cannabis sector, Israel has initiated an investigation into the importation of Canadian medical cannabis. This move comes against a backdrop of allegations suggesting that Canadian firms ...
Montana’s Cannabis Industry Flourishes
LOS ANGELES- In 2023, Montana's cannabis market experienced substantial growth, with sales reaching millions of dollars across various counties, demonstrating the burgeoning business of cannabis in the state. Yellowstone, Gallatin, Missoula, Flathead, and Lewis and ...
Florida Senate Advances Legislation to Ban Delta-8 THC
LOS ANGELES— In a decisive move, the Florida Senate on Tuesday passed legislation aimed at banning delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products while introducing new, stringent regulations on the state's burgeoning hemp industry. This unanimous decision reflects ...
New York Cannabis Control Board Awards 109 New Licenses Amidst Regulatory Debates
NEW YORK — The New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) took a significant step forward in the state's cannabis industry development by formally awarding 109 new cannabis business licenses on Friday. This move, unanimous and ...
MindBio Therapeutics Announces Completion of Groundbreaking Phase 2a LSD Microdose Trial
LOS ANGELES- In a significant advancement for psychiatric medicine, MindBio Therapeutics Corp., a pioneering biopharmaceutical company, has announced the successful completion of its Phase 2a clinical trial, marking a pivotal moment in the development of ...
