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MariMed Expands Access to Betty’s Eddies Chews to Medical Market in Maine
LOS ANGELES- MariMed Inc. has entered into a licensing agreement with The Stoned Moose, LLC, to distribute its full-spectrum Betty’s Eddies fruit chews in both adult-use and medical cannabis channels across Maine. Previously restricted to ...
Senate Panel Flags Misleading Cannabis Marketing, Backs Psychedelics Research
LOS ANGELES- The Senate Appropriations Committee released a report accompanying the 2026 agriculture and FDA spending bill that raises concerns over deceptive marketing in the cannabis sector while endorsing expanded federal support for psychedelics research. ...
McConnell Seeks to Close 2018 Hemp “Loophole” in Senate Funding Bill
LOS ANGELES- Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is advancing a provision in the FY 2026 agriculture appropriations bill aimed at revising the federal hemp definition to bar products containing any “quantifiable” amount of THC. The action ...
Politics & Policy with Jeff Guillot: The Architecture of Cannabis Regulatory Frameworks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK — Highly Capitalized Network-HCN proudly announces the launch of a new original podcast, "Politics & Policy with Jeff Guillot," dedicated to politics, legislation, and the evolving cannabis industry landscape in ...
SNDL Reports Q1 2025 Earnings
LOS ANGELES- SNDL Inc. announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The company reported net revenue of CAD $204.9 million, a 3.6% increase compared to the same period ...
Cybin CEO to Discuss Medical Innovation at Milken Institute Global Conference
LOS ANGELES- Cybin Inc. a neuropsychiatry company, announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Doug Drysdale, will participate in a panel discussion at the 28th Annual Milken Institute Global Conference. The panel, titled "The Global Landscape ...
Regulatory Advances Propel Global Medical Cannabis Market Growth
LOS ANGELES- The global medical cannabis market is experiencing significant growth, driven by regulatory reforms and increased acceptance of cannabis-based therapies. According to the "Medical Marijuana - Global Strategic Business Report 2025," the market was ...
MariMed Expands Access to Betty’s Eddies Chews to Medical Market in Maine
LOS ANGELES- MariMed Inc. has entered into a licensing agreement with The Stoned Moose, LLC, to distribute its full-spectrum Betty’s Eddies fruit chews in both adult-use and medical cannabis channels across Maine. Previously restricted to ...
Senate Panel Flags Misleading Cannabis Marketing, Backs Psychedelics Research
LOS ANGELES- The Senate Appropriations Committee released a report accompanying the 2026 agriculture and FDA spending bill that raises concerns over deceptive marketing in the cannabis sector while endorsing expanded federal support for psychedelics research. ...
McConnell Seeks to Close 2018 Hemp “Loophole” in Senate Funding Bill
LOS ANGELES- Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is advancing a provision in the FY 2026 agriculture appropriations bill aimed at revising the federal hemp definition to bar products containing any “quantifiable” amount of THC. The action ...
Schumer Expresses Confidence in Bipartisan Cannabis Banking Bill
LOS ANGELES-- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has expressed confidence that a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing banking issues in the cannabis industry will successfully pass in Congress during this session. The reassurance came ...
Altria-Backed Cannabis Producer Cronos Explores Sale
TORONTO-Cronos Group Inc, (CRON.TO) the Canadian cannabis producer backed by Altria Group Inc, the cigarette maker, has confirmed that it is currently engaged in discussions with potential buyers to explore the possibility of a sale, ...
NBA Removes Cannabis from Prohibited Substances List
NEW YORK- In a significant development, league officials and the NBA Players Association have recently inked a comprehensive collective bargaining agreement that effectively removes cannabis from the league's list of prohibited substances. This landmark agreement ...
New York City Council Committee Approves Bill Holding Landlords Accountable for Unlicensed Cannabis and Tobacco Sales
NEW YORK-- The New York City Council Committee on Public Safety has given its approval to a bill that will hold landlords responsible for knowingly renting commercial properties to tenants engaged in the sale of ...
California Cannabis Distribution Giant Herbl Faces Legal Battle as Industry Struggles with Financial Squeeze
LOS ANGELES -California-based cannabis distribution giant Herbl is embroiled in a legal dispute as it seeks to recover approximately $10 million in unpaid debts from retailers. The company, which fell into receivership in June, has ...
BZAM Ltd and Lender Amend Credit Agreement in Response to Recent Divestiture
TORONTO-- BZAM Ltd., a Canadian cannabis producer, has successfully completed the divestiture of Galaxie Brands Corporation, according to a share purchase agreement. The transaction involved the sale of all outstanding shares of Galaxie to a ...
Australia Takes Lead in Offering Psychedelic Treatment for Mental Health
SYDNEY, Australia--In a groundbreaking move, Australia has emerged as a global leader in mental health treatment by embracing the therapeutic potential of psychedelic substances such as MDMA (commonly known as ecstasy) and psilocybin (found in ...
New York Secures $150 Million Investment to Fully Fund Social Equity Cannabis Retailers
LOS ANGELES-- In a significant boost to New York's social equity cannabis program, Chicago Atlantic Admin LLC has committed up to $150 million in senior secured capital for the Social Equity Cannabis Investment Fund. The ...
Medical Cannabis Companies in Oklahoma Challenge Fee Increase in State Supreme Court
LOS ANGELES-- Several licensed medical cannabis companies in Oklahoma have filed a petition with the state Supreme Court, seeking the repeal of a 2022 law that increased their fee burden. The petition, filed on June ...
Australia Becomes the First Country to Allow Prescription of Psychedelics for PTSD and Depression
LOS ANGELES-- Starting from July 1, doctors in Australia can now prescribe MDMA and psilocybin to patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and hard-to-treat depression. This groundbreaking move makes Australia the first nation in ...
Reunion Neuroscience Inc. Reports Fiscal Results and Provides Corporate Update
LOS ANGELES-- Reunion Neuroscience Inc. a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in innovative therapeutic solutions for underserved mental health conditions, announced its fiscal results for the fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2023. Additionally, the ...
TerrAscend Secures $20.5 Million in Total Proceeds from Private Placements
TORONTO --TerrAscend Corp. a cannabis operator in North America, announced the successful closing of the second tranche of private placements, resulting in total aggregate proceeds of $20.5 million. The second tranche of the private placements ...
Cresco Labs and Columbia Care Encounter Setback in Pursuit of Multibillion Megamerger
LOS ANGELES-- Chicago-based Cresco Labs and Columbia Care announced on Friday that they have failed to meet the June 30 deadline set in their arrangement agreement, hindering their proposed multibillion-dollar merger. The companies, which have ...
New Jersey’s Cannabis Market Faces Plateau in Sales Amid Regulatory Challenges
LOS ANGELES-- Despite the growth of New Jersey's adult-use cannabis market during the first quarter of 2023, the state's overall sales figures have hit a nine-month plateau due to ongoing regulatory developments and the slow ...
Canopy Growth Strives for Profitability with Asset Sales Amid Financial Challenges
LOS ANGELES-- Canopy Growth Corp a Canada-based cannabis company, is aiming to raise $150 million by September 30 through the sale of its assets. The company, facing significant debt and substantial losses, recently announced the ...
