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Tilray Medical Expands to Panama Market
NEW YORK – Tilray Medical, the pharmaceutical arm of Tilray Brands Inc., has secured a medical Cannabis license in Panama, marking its latest step into Central America. The company formed a joint venture with local ...
Verano Launches Dispensary in Restored Ohio Train Depot
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp. marked another step in its Ohio operations with the announcement of a grand opening for its Zen Leaf dispensary in Antwerp, a small village in northwest Ohio. The site, set ...
Glass House Brands Marks Milestone as First U.S. Cannabis Stock Tradable on Robinhood
LOS ANGELES – Glass House Brands Inc. began trading on the Robinhood app this week, opening the door for a broader swath of retail investors to access shares in a vertically integrated multistate Cannabis operator. ...
AYR Wellness Exits Massachusetts in Broad Financial Restructuring
LOS ANGELES – AYR Wellness, a Miami-based multi-state Cannabis operator, is pulling out of Massachusetts as part of a bold restructuring to tackle its financial challenges. The company will close its 90,000-square-foot Milford cultivation facility, ...
Canopy Growth Expands its Presence in Australia
OTTAWA – Canopy Growth Corporation has introduced its Canadian-grown 7ACRES brand to the Australian medical Cannabis market, marking a strategic expansion of its global medical portfolio. The launch, announced on August 5, features two high-THC ...
Jushi Holdings Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES – Jushi Holdings Inc. reported its Q2 2025 financial results, reflecting modest revenue growth and operational advances as it expands its retail footprint and refines its cultivation strategy. The company posted revenue of ...
Senate Pushes for Cannabis and Psychedelics Research Amid Schedule I Restrictions
WASHIGTON D.C. – The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a substantial spending bill addressing Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LaborHHS), including provisions that could reshape the scope of research into Schedule I ...
Tilray Medical Expands to Panama Market
NEW YORK – Tilray Medical, the pharmaceutical arm of Tilray Brands Inc., has secured a medical Cannabis license in Panama, marking its latest step into Central America. The company formed a joint venture with local ...
Verano Launches Dispensary in Restored Ohio Train Depot
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp. marked another step in its Ohio operations with the announcement of a grand opening for its Zen Leaf dispensary in Antwerp, a small village in northwest Ohio. The site, set ...
Glass House Brands Marks Milestone as First U.S. Cannabis Stock Tradable on Robinhood
LOS ANGELES – Glass House Brands Inc. began trading on the Robinhood app this week, opening the door for a broader swath of retail investors to access shares in a vertically integrated multistate Cannabis operator. ...
Cannabis Workers Seal Landmark Deal in Illinois
LOS ANGELES-- In a significant development in the burgeoning cannabis industry, workers at three Rise dispensaries in Illinois have successfully ratified their inaugural collective bargaining agreement. Rise, a subsidiary of the multi-state operator Green Thumb ...
US Senator Promises Hearing on Cannabis SAFE Banking in Next Six Weeks
WASHINGTON, D.C.–In a significant development for the cannabis industry and investors, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced on Monday that he has engaged in discussions with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) concerning the ...
Maryland’s Blossoming Cannabis Market Navigates Growth and Controversy Amidst Federal Scrutiny
LOS ANGELES-- In a burgeoning market, Maryland's cannabis sector has reported a robust $91.4 million in sales this August, marking the state's second month of commercial adult-use retail, according to data from the Maryland Cannabis ...
California’s 2024 Ballot Initiative: A Turning Point for Psychedelic Mushroom Legalization?
LOS ANGELES-- In a bold move that could potentially reshape the legal landscape surrounding psychedelic substances in California, activists are rallying to introduce a question concerning the legalization of psychedelic mushrooms on the 2024 ballots. ...
Europe Contemplates Multidisciplinary Advisory Body to Steer the Future of Psychedelic Therapy
LOS ANGELES-- In a proactive move to integrate psychedelic therapy into the European healthcare landscape, the European Psychedelic Access Research and European Alliance (PAREA) is advocating for the establishment of a multidisciplinary advisory body. This ...
Cresco Labs Partners with Spotify in a Campaign to Amplify Sunnyside Dispensaries’ Presence in Illinois
LOS ANGELES-- In a groundbreaking collaboration, Cresco Labs, a Chicago-based cannabis company, has embarked on a pioneering advertising campaign with Spotify, the popular music streaming platform boasting over 220 million subscribers. This partnership marks a ...
Maine Cannabis Regulators Propose User-Friendly Guidelines to Boost Industry Growth
LOS ANGELES-- In a bid to foster a more user-friendly environment for cannabis consumers and businesses alike, Maine regulators are contemplating a significant overhaul of the existing cannabis regulations, a move that could potentially reshape ...
Ohioans Show Strong Support for Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Ahead of Upcoming Ballot Initiative
OHIO– A recent poll conducted by Fallon Research has revealed that a significant majority of Ohio residents are in favor of the forthcoming ballot initiative to legalize adult-use cannabis. The survey, which underscores the shifting ...
A Groundbreaking Confluence of Music and Cannabis in Illinois
LOS ANGELES– In a groundbreaking development for both the music and cannabis industries, the inaugural Miracle in Mundelein music festival is set to become Illinois' first state-approved cannabis consumption event. Scheduled for September 9-10, the ...
Colorado’s Path to Psychedelic Regulation: Community Listening Sessions Announced
LOS ANGELES-- In a proactive move to foster community engagement and inclusivity, the Colorado Natural Medicine Division has announced a series of "listening sessions" scheduled throughout September and October. These sessions are designed to involve ...
Cannabis Sector Faces Unsettled Future: Key Stock Indices Discontinued Amid Industry Turbulence
LOS ANGELES-- In a telling sign of the shifting tides in the cannabis sector, two prominent indices tracking the performance of cannabis businesses on North America's largest stock exchanges have been discontinued. This development comes ...
South Africa’s SAPS Issues New Directive; A Step Towards Clarifying the Legal Landscape of Personal Cannabis Use
LOS ANGELES-- In a significant move towards clarifying the legal landscape surrounding cannabis use in South Africa, the South African Police Services (SAPS) has recently issued a directive urging its officers to refrain from arresting ...
Alabama’s Medical Cannabis Rollout Faces Delays Amid Licensing Controversies
LOS ANGELES– The path to legal medical cannabis in Alabama, once paved with optimism, has been marred by legal controversies and procedural missteps, leaving patients and businesses in a state of limbo. Last week, officials ...
Week In Review: Curaleaf Uplists; Ohio Senate Passes Bill Expanding Voter-Approved Cannabis Initiative; New York Intensifies Efforts to Combat Illicit Cannabis Shops with Increased Inspections & Seizures; Democratic Governors Urge President Biden to Expedite Cannabis Rescheduling by DEA
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: RIV Capital’s Ambitious Transition to Adult-Use Cannabis Sales in New York;. California and Michigan Boost Social Equity in Cannabis Industry with New Funding Initiatives
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
