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Ayr Wellness Faces Drastic Restructuring as Noteholders Take Control
LOS ANGELES – Ayr Wellness Inc., a prominent player in the U.S. Cannabis industry, is set to undergo a seismic restructuring that could mark the end of the company as it exists today. On July ...
Verano Reimagines Cannabis Retail with Bodega-Style Store in Phoenix
PHOENIX – Verano Holdings Corp., a Chicago-based multistate Cannabis operator, introduced a novel retail concept with its "bodega-style" dispensary at the Zen Leaf Phoenix-Cave Creek location. This innovative store offers a new take on the ...
GTI Launches Señorita’s Ranch Water, Fusing THC and Texas Flair
LOS ANGELES – Green Thumb Industries (GTI) has introduced Señorita’s Ranch Water flavor, a THC-infused, alcohol-free beverage inspired by the iconic West Texas cocktail. Unveiled on July 27, this crisp drink blends sparkling water, real ...
iAnthus Capital Holdings Reports Q1 2025 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. a multi-state operator in the U.S. regulated cannabis industry, released its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Financial Highlights Revenue: $38.1 million, a decrease from ...
Silo Pharma Initiates Safety Study for PTSD Drug SPC-15
LOS ANGELES- Silo Pharma Inc. a developmental-stage biopharmaceutical company, has commenced a 7-day safety and toxicology study for its lead candidate, SPC-15, an intranasal treatment targeting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study is being conducted ...
Glass House Brands to Manage The Leaf El Paseo Dispensary
LOS ANGELES- Glass House Brands Inc. and LEEF Brands Inc. have entered into a Management Services Agreement (MSA), under which Glass House will oversee operations of The Leaf El Paseo dispensary in Palm Desert, California. ...
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Rejects Cannabis Legalization Bill
LOS ANGELES- In a recent development, the Pennsylvania Senate Law and Justice Committee voted 7-3 against House Bill 1200, a proposal aimed at legalizing adult-use cannabis in the state. This decision follows the bill's narrow ...
Ayr Wellness Faces Drastic Restructuring as Noteholders Take Control
LOS ANGELES – Ayr Wellness Inc., a prominent player in the U.S. Cannabis industry, is set to undergo a seismic restructuring that could mark the end of the company as it exists today. On July ...
Verano Reimagines Cannabis Retail with Bodega-Style Store in Phoenix
PHOENIX – Verano Holdings Corp., a Chicago-based multistate Cannabis operator, introduced a novel retail concept with its "bodega-style" dispensary at the Zen Leaf Phoenix-Cave Creek location. This innovative store offers a new take on the ...
GTI Launches Señorita’s Ranch Water, Fusing THC and Texas Flair
LOS ANGELES – Green Thumb Industries (GTI) has introduced Señorita’s Ranch Water flavor, a THC-infused, alcohol-free beverage inspired by the iconic West Texas cocktail. Unveiled on July 27, this crisp drink blends sparkling water, real ...
Acreage Holdings Optimizes Board of Directors as it Prepares for Acquisition by Canopy USA
LOS ANGELES-- Acreage Holdings, a New York-based cannabis multistate operator, has taken steps to streamline its board of directors in preparation for its impending acquisition by Canopy USA, the American subsidiary of Canadian producer Canopy ...
Nevada Enacts Comprehensive Cannabis Reform, Expanding Possession Limits and Easing Industry Restrictions
NEVADA-- In a significant development for the cannabis industry, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo, a Republican, signed an omnibus cannabis bill into law last week. The new legislation, which was sponsored by state Senator Dallas Harris, ...
California Department of Cannabis Control Grants $4.145 Million to Expand Access to Licensed Retail Cannabis
LOS ANGELES -- The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has announced the allocation of $4.145 million in grants to 18 municipalities aimed at enhancing access to licensed retail cannabis. Among the recipients, 14 jurisdictions ...
State-Level Tax Relief Provides Boost to U.S. Cannabis Industry Amidst Federal Uncertainty
LOS ANGELES-- In a much-needed respite for the U.S. cannabis industry, a growing number of states—20 in total—have passed legislation to exempt businesses from the burdensome Section 280E of the federal tax code. This move ...
TerrAscend Receives Regulatory Approval for Acquisition of Peninsula Alternative Health, Expanding Maryland Footprint
LOS ANGELES-TerrAscend Corp. North American cannabis operator, announced today that it has obtained regulatory approval from the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) for its planned acquisition of Peninsula Alternative Health, a well-established medical dispensary in Maryland. ...
Cannabis Legalization in the United States: A Look at Recent Developments and Future Prospects
LOS ANGELES-- Last fall, President Joe Biden made headlines when he issued pardons for federal offenders charged and convicted of cannabis possession. However, despite this gesture, cannabis still remains federally illegal, classified as a Schedule ...
Ascend Wellness Plans to Raise $7 Million in Private Placement Offering
LOS ANGELES --Cannabis multistate operator Ascend Wellness Holdings Inc. has announced its intention to raise $7 million through a private placement offering. The New York-based MSO plans to sell 9,859,155 shares of Class A common ...
Australian Study Reveals Increase in Medicinal Cannabis Prescriptions for Psychiatric Disorders
LOS ANGELES-- Recent study conducted by the Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics at the University of Sydney has shed light on the growing utilization of medicinal cannabis (MC) prescriptions for the treatment of psychiatric disorders ...
Alabama Medical Cannabis Program Awards Business Licenses, Paving the Way for Patient Access
LOS ANGELES-- Alabama has achieved a significant milestone in its medical cannabis journey as the state's medical cannabis program moves forward with the awarding of business licenses. Limited access to medicinal cannabis had been permitted ...
Body and Mind Inc. Divests Michigan Dispensary, Shifts Focus to Illinois and New Jersey Cannabis Markets
LOS ANGELES-- Body and Mind Inc has successfully obtained all required regulatory approvals to divest its Muskegon, Michigan, dispensary, the company announced on Friday. The transaction, originally outlined in a stock purchase agreement on April ...
Green Acre Capital Distribution Corp. Increases Stake in US Distribution Joint Venture, Humble & Fume Provides Additional Information on Private Placement
Humble & Fume Inc. a distributor of cannabis and cannabis accessories in North America, has announced that Green Acre Capital Distribution Corp. has made an additional investment of US$1.99 million in HC Solutions Holdings Inc. ...
RIV Capital Expresses Optimism for New York Cannabis Market Amid Regulatory Developments
LOS ANGELES-- RIV Capital remains optimistic about its position in the New York cannabis market, as highlighted during the company's fourth-quarter and fiscal year-end 2023 earnings call. Interim CEO Mike Totzke expressed confidence in RIV's ...
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Vetoes Legislation Restricting Medical Cannabis Access
OKLAHOMA -- In a recent development, Republican Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma has vetoed Senate Bill 437, a piece of legislation that aimed to impose new rules limiting patients' access to medical cannabis. The proposed ...
Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Revokes Candid Labs’ Licenses for Violations
LOS ANGELES-- In a recent development, the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (MRA) has permanently revoked the business licenses of Candid Labs, operating as Layercake Farms 2, located near Owosso. Owned by Ramon Hana, Candid Labs ...
Louisiana Moves Towards Expungement Reform, Allowing Clear Path for Cannabis Offenders
LOS ANGELES-- In a significant step towards criminal justice reform, lawmakers in Louisiana's House and Senate have approved legislation that paves the way for the expungement of marijuana possession convictions. House Bill 286, now on ...
