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Colombian President Pushing Congress for Swift Action on Full Cannabis Legalization
BOGOTÁ – Colombia's House of Representatives First Committee has passed a bill to legalize adult-use Cannabis, marking an early win for reformers in a country long at the center of global drug policy debates. Sponsored ...
Missouri Activists Gird Up for 2026 Ballot Measure to Unify Hemp and Cannabis Regulations
LOS ANGELES – Missouri Cannabis advocates, led by hemp business owners, plan to submit a ballot initiative in the coming days that would combine regulations for hemp and Cannabis products under a single framework for ...
Australian Cannabis Prices Drop to New Lows, Pressuring Domestic Producers
MELBOURNE – Medicinal Cannabis flower prices in Australia have fallen to a minimum of $3.30 per gram at the patient level, a development that has intensified debates over the viability of the country's homegrown industry. ...
iAnthus Reports Unanimous Approval at Annual General Meeting
LOS ANGELES- iAnthus Capital Holdings, a multi-state operator in licensed cannabis cultivation, processing, and retail, announced that its shareholders unanimously approved all items at the Annual General Meeting held on June 26, 2025. The approved resolutions included ...
Kentucky Nears Operational Start for Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
LOS ANGELES- Kentucky is approaching the launch of medical cannabis sales as state regulators complete final preparations for the opening of licensed dispensaries. Although the state’s medical cannabis law took effect on January 1, 2025, ...
Mike Tyson Urges Trump to Act on Cannabis Reform
LOS ANGELES- Boxing legend Mike Tyson, alongside athletes including Kevin Durant and Dez Bryant, has urged former President Donald Trump to pursue federal cannabis reform after accusing President Joe Biden of failing to deliver on ...
California Lawmakers Omit Cannabis Tax Relief from 2025 Budget
LOS ANGELES- California legislators did not include a freeze on the planned cannabis excise tax increase in the state’s 2025–26 budget, declining last-minute proposals to maintain the current 15% rate. The absence of this relief ...
Colombian President Pushing Congress for Swift Action on Full Cannabis Legalization
BOGOTÁ – Colombia's House of Representatives First Committee has passed a bill to legalize adult-use Cannabis, marking an early win for reformers in a country long at the center of global drug policy debates. Sponsored ...
Missouri Activists Gird Up for 2026 Ballot Measure to Unify Hemp and Cannabis Regulations
LOS ANGELES – Missouri Cannabis advocates, led by hemp business owners, plan to submit a ballot initiative in the coming days that would combine regulations for hemp and Cannabis products under a single framework for ...
Australian Cannabis Prices Drop to New Lows, Pressuring Domestic Producers
MELBOURNE – Medicinal Cannabis flower prices in Australia have fallen to a minimum of $3.30 per gram at the patient level, a development that has intensified debates over the viability of the country's homegrown industry. ...
Medical Cannabis Push Gains Momentum in Idaho
IDAHO — The quest to introduce medical cannabis in Idaho is gathering steam, spearheaded by the determined advocacy group, Kind Idaho. The Gem State remains one of the final holdouts in the nation without any ...
Cybin Inc. Successfully Completes Phase 2 Dosing of Promising Psilocybin Analog for Depression Treatment
NEW YORK — Cybin Inc., a psychedelic-based medical treatments, announced today the successful completion of its Phase 2 clinical trial for CYB003, a proprietary deuterated psilocybin analog. The compound is being evaluated as a potential ...
Georgia Health Officials Miscount Medical Cannabis Patients, Affecting Dispensary Plans
ATLANTA — A recent revelation by the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has stirred the state’s medical cannabis industry. The DPH admitted to a significant overestimation of the number of medical cannabis patients and ...
U.S. Targets Chinese Firms Over Fentanyl Production
WASHINGTON — In a firm response to the surge of synthetic opioids like fentanyl linked to overdose deaths, the Biden administration unveiled a series of indictments and sanctions targeting Chinese firms and executives implicated in ...
Cannabis Stocks Show Resurgence Amid Regulatory Optimism
NEW YORK- Cannabis stocks, as reflected by the Global Cannabis Stock Index, experienced an explosive upturn on August 30, in light of recent revelations. The Department of Health and Human Services proposed to the DEA ...
California Cannabis Bills Await Governor’s Signature: Implications for Social Equity and Business
LOS ANGELES— A recent session saw California lawmakers passing multiple cannabis-related bills, with the industry carefully watching provisions that address social equity concerns, consumption lounges, and product labeling. Governor Gavin Newsom has until October 14 ...
MediPharm Settles $9 Million Dispute with HEXO Following Tilray’s Acquisition
TORONTO — The landscape of the Canadian cannabis industry experienced a recent shift with the news of MediPharm's $9 million settlement, resolving a lingering commercial disagreement with HEXO. The announcement comes on the heels of ...
U.S. Senate Banking Committee Advances SAFER Banking Act: A Look at the Stance and Votes
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate Banking Committee's anticipated markup of the SAFER Banking Act took place on Sept. 27, marking significant progress in the upper chamber for the legislation. The bill aims to streamline cannabis-related ...
Federal Judge Halts Arkansas Ban on Hemp-derived THC Products
LOS ANGELES- A significant judicial ruling in Arkansas has stalled the state's efforts to reclassify and criminalize hemp-derived THC products. U.S. District Court Judge Billy Roy Wilson issued an order preventing the enforcement of a ...
Ohio Voters Show Strong Support for November’s Cannabis Legalization Measure
COLUMBUS- As Ohio prepares for the upcoming November elections, new data reveals that the majority of the state's voters are leaning towards the approval of a cannabis legalization measure. The poll, commissioned by the Coalition ...
MJUnpacked Conference in Detroit: Where Retailers and Brands Meet Investors in Cannabis
DETROIT–Michigan is set to become the epicenter of the cannabis industry as the highly anticipated MJUnpacked Conference unfolds from October 10th to 12th, 2023. This distinctive event, organized by Jage Media, Inc., promises an exclusive ...
Benzinga Awards Ceremony: Meet The Winners from Chicago 2023
The prestigious Benzinga Cannabis Awards, now in their second year, were recently unveiled during the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference held in Chicago on September 27-28. These awards serve as a beacon, illuminating the luminaries of ...
Texas Appeals Court Upholds Injunction Against Delta-8 THC Ban
LOS ANGELES- In the ever-evolving landscape of hemp regulation, Texas has encountered more than its fair share of bumps. On Thursday, a significant turn took place as a Texas appeals court upheld a temporary injunction ...
Verano Holdings and TILT Join Forces for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
LOS ANGELES- In a commendable move, Verano Holdings Corp. is prepping for its third annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign, which will commence on October 1st. This extensive initiative will span eleven states, showcasing the ...
Curaleaf Sets Pricing for C$16 Million Offering of Subordinate Voting Shares
LOS ANGELES- In a significant development in the cannabis industry, U.S.-based Curaleaf, a leading provider of consumer cannabis products, has determined the pricing for its marketed offering of subordinate voting shares. As per the announcement, ...
