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California Farmworker Dies Following Greenhouse Fall During Chaotic ICE Raid
LOS ANGELES- A 57‑year‑old farmworker, identified as Jaime Alanis Garcia, has died from injuries sustained after falling approximately 30 feet from a greenhouse roof during a July 10 ICE-led raid at a Glass House Farms ...
Verano Elevates James Leventis to Chief Strategy & Compliance Officer
LOS ANGELES- Verano Holdings Corp. Announced the promotion of James Leventis to Chief Strategy and Compliance Officer. Leventis, a licensed attorney with nearly 15 years of experience across the healthcare, pharmaceutical, consulting, and cannabis sectors, has ...
Red Light Holland Taps Scott Melker to Lead Bitcoin Strategy Following Banking Setback
LOS ANGELES- Red Light Holland Corp. an Ontario-based psychedelics company known for its psilocybin truffles, announced a strategic pivot on July 14, 2025: appointing crypto influencer Scott Melker—known as “The Wolf of All Streets”—as Senior Advisor and ...
TerrAscend Expands New Jersey Presence with Acquisition of Union Chill Dispensary
LOS ANGELES- TerrAscend Corp., a North American cannabis operator, has entered into an agreement to acquire Union Chill Cannabis Company LLC, a single-location dispensary in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. This acquisition marks TerrAscend's fourth dispensary ...
Fergus Falls City Council Approves Cannabis Dispensary Permits After Reversal
LOS ANGELES- the Fergus Falls City Council reversed its earlier decision and approved interim permits for two cannabis dispensaries, Sugar High and Elevate. The initial denial was based on concerns that the dispensaries were within ...
Maine Considers Stricter Medical Cannabis Regulations
LOS ANGELES- Maine lawmakers are evaluating two legislative proposals aimed at enhancing safety standards within the state's medical cannabis program. The bills, LD 104 and LD 1847, seek to introduce mandatory testing for contaminants and ...
Organigram to Announce Q2 Fiscal 2025 Results
LOS ANGELES- Organigram Global Inc. is scheduled to release its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, ending March 31, on Monday, May 12, 2025, before market open. The company will host a ...
California Farmworker Dies Following Greenhouse Fall During Chaotic ICE Raid
LOS ANGELES- A 57‑year‑old farmworker, identified as Jaime Alanis Garcia, has died from injuries sustained after falling approximately 30 feet from a greenhouse roof during a July 10 ICE-led raid at a Glass House Farms ...
Verano Elevates James Leventis to Chief Strategy & Compliance Officer
LOS ANGELES- Verano Holdings Corp. Announced the promotion of James Leventis to Chief Strategy and Compliance Officer. Leventis, a licensed attorney with nearly 15 years of experience across the healthcare, pharmaceutical, consulting, and cannabis sectors, has ...
Red Light Holland Taps Scott Melker to Lead Bitcoin Strategy Following Banking Setback
LOS ANGELES- Red Light Holland Corp. an Ontario-based psychedelics company known for its psilocybin truffles, announced a strategic pivot on July 14, 2025: appointing crypto influencer Scott Melker—known as “The Wolf of All Streets”—as Senior Advisor and ...
Neptune Wellness Solutions Faces Nasdaq Compliance Challenge
LOS ANGELES-- Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc, a prominent player in the consumer-packaged goods and cannabis industry, has disclosed that it received a notification from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") regarding its stockholders' equity standing. ...
Stunning Breakthrough for Cannabis Farmers: New York Greenlights Pop-Up Stores at Events
NEW YORK-In a groundbreaking decision, the New York Office of Cannabis Management has set in motion a revolutionary plan called the Grower's Showcase to bolster the cannabis industry across New York State and provide crucial ...
Curaleaf Aims to Join TSX, Following TerrAscend’s Lead for Expanded Investor Access
NEW YORK-- Curaleaf Holdings, a cannabis multistate operator (MSO) based in New York, is seeking to follow in the footsteps of TerrAscend by joining the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). By making this move, Curaleaf hopes ...
European Cannabis Consumption and Regulation
LOS ANGELES-- An extensive report released by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) sheds light on the current state of cannabis consumption and regulation across the European Union. According to the ...
Kernel’s Flow Technology Shows Promise in Analyzing Brain Changes After Ketamine Administration
LOS ANGELES-- A recently published study has revealed promising results for Kernel's Flow technology system, demonstrating its capacity to capture and analyze brain changes following the administration of ketamine, a psychoactive substance. The research, published ...
New York Cannabis Regulators Introduce “Cannabis Showcase” Program for Public Events
NEW YORK -- In a significant move, New York cannabis regulators have voted in favor of the "Cannabis Showcase" program, permitting growers to sell their products directly to the public at various events, including concerts ...
New York State Senator Proposes Ban on Public Cannabis Consumption
NEW YORK-- New York State Senator George Borello (R) recently introduced a measure aimed at banning cannabis smoking and consumption in public, unless special authorization has been granted for specific locations. The legislation's Assembly version ...
Columbia Care’s Cannabist Retail Location in NJ Ratifies First Labor Contract
LOS ANGELES-- The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) union, Local 360, recently announced that the Cannabist retail location in Deptford, NJ, operated by Columbia Care, Inc., has successfully ratified its first labor contract. The ...
FDA’s Psychedelic Guidance Sparks Interest in Funding and Research Advancement
LOS ANGELES-- In a groundbreaking move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released draft guidance aimed at facilitating research into classic psychedelics, such as LSD, MDMA, and psilocybin, for potential therapeutic uses in ...
New York City Business Owner Ordered to Forfeit $400,000 in Illegal Cannabis Sales and Unpaid Taxes
NEW YORK-- A business owner in New York City has been ordered to forfeit over $400,000 in illegal proceeds and unpaid taxes after illegally selling cannabis at multiple shops in Manhattan, according to the Associated ...
61% U.S. Voters Support Legalizing Psychedelic Therapies
SAN FRANCISCO --In a groundbreaking effort, the Berkeley Center for Psychedelic Studies (BCPS) has released the highly anticipated results of their first-ever study on the therapeutic effects of psychedelics. The study, conducted over a span ...
Philip Morris International Set to Invest Up to $650 Million in Israeli Cannabis Company
LOS ANGELES-- Philip Morris International Inc., the renowned tobacco company behind the iconic Marlboro brand, is set to make a substantial foray into the cannabis industry. With a strategic eye on pain management, Philip Morris ...
Green Thumb Reports Employee Death in Illinois Facility
CHICAGO--In a somber announcement, Green Thumb Industries Inc, a prominent U.S. cannabis producer, disclosed on Tuesday that one of its employees had tragically passed away at its Rock Island, Illinois facility last Friday. The news ...
New Study Challenges Link Between Cannabis Use and Psychosis
LOS ANGELES-- Opponents of cannabis and some mainstream media outlets have long claimed that cannabis is detrimental to human brain health, often suggesting a causal link between cannabis use and psychosis. However, a recent study ...
Stabilization and Rebound in U.S. Wholesale Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES-- The U.S. cannabis wholesale market has shown signs of stabilization this year, following a significant decline in 2022, and has even experienced a modest rebound since last year, according to a recent report ...
