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Ex-Prosecutor Calls for Psilocybin Therapy Legalization in NY
NEW YORK – A former narcotics prosecutor who once enforced drug laws now argues that New York must open the door to psilocybin-assisted therapy, framing it as a necessary step toward treating chronic pain and ...
Supply Bottlenecks Stall Minnesota’s Adult-Use Cannabis Launch
MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota's adult-use Cannabis sector kicked off with fanfare, but operators on the ground report bare shelves and mounting bills as wholesale supplies fail to keep pace with licensed retail outlets. The Office of ...
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry Champions Ibogaine Research at Dallas Documentary Films Event
DALLAS – Former Texas Governor Rick Perry called for broader access to ibogaine, a psychedelic compound derived from the African iboga shrub, during a panel discussion following a screening of documentary clips on Thursday night. ...
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 ...
Metrc and BioTrack Partner to Forge Cannabis Compliance and Innovation
LOS ANGELES – Metrc LLC, a leading developer of regulatory track-and-trace systems, unveiled a strategic alliance with BioTrack, a prominent Cannabis technology provider, aimed at enhancing compliance and operational solutions for the Cannabis sector. The ...
Avant Brands Reports $9.7 Million in Q2 2025 Revenue
TORONTO – Avant Brands Inc., a Kelowna-based Cannabis producer, reported $9.7 million in gross revenue for the second quarter of 2025, covering the three months ended May 31, according to its latest financial disclosure. The ...
Miss Grass Joins Curaleaf to Expand Medical Cannabis Access in Florida
LOS ANGELES – Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. has entered into an exclusive partnership with Miss Grass, a women-founded Cannabis brand celebrated for its premium flower and wellness-focused approach. Announced on August 4, this collaboration introduces Miss ...
Ex-Prosecutor Calls for Psilocybin Therapy Legalization in NY
NEW YORK – A former narcotics prosecutor who once enforced drug laws now argues that New York must open the door to psilocybin-assisted therapy, framing it as a necessary step toward treating chronic pain and ...
Supply Bottlenecks Stall Minnesota’s Adult-Use Cannabis Launch
MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota's adult-use Cannabis sector kicked off with fanfare, but operators on the ground report bare shelves and mounting bills as wholesale supplies fail to keep pace with licensed retail outlets. The Office of ...
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry Champions Ibogaine Research at Dallas Documentary Films Event
DALLAS – Former Texas Governor Rick Perry called for broader access to ibogaine, a psychedelic compound derived from the African iboga shrub, during a panel discussion following a screening of documentary clips on Thursday night. ...
Cronos Group Reports Q2 2023 Financial Results, Announces Strategic Shift Amid Market Challenges
NEW YORK — Cronos Group Inc. released its financial results for the second quarter of 2023, revealing a net revenue of $19.0 million, an 11.9% decrease from the same period in 2022. The decline has ...
Cannabis Tech Platform Weedmaps Posts $2 Million Profit
LOS ANGELES–Amid a challenging period, WM Technology, known as the cannabis advertising powerhouse Weedmaps, has revealed an encouraging financial turnaround through its latest quarterly profit report. For the quarter ending on June 30, WM Technology ...
Cannabis Industry’s Branding Challenge: Beyond Packaging and Social Media
LOS ANGELES–Amid the flourishing cannabis industry, branding efforts often focus on packaging and social media, missing out on essential elements. Experts suggest that cannabis marketing needs to evolve beyond these basics to truly succeed. Cannabis ...
Germany’s Cannabis Legalization: The Debate Over Edibles and Public Health
BERLIN-- Germany is currently embarking on a significant journey toward cannabis legalization, with ministers unveiling a national cannabis reform strategy. The plan involves legalizing personal freedoms like possession and cultivation, as well as noncommercial cannabis ...
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to Reevaluate Licensing Process Amidst Lawsuits
LOS ANGELES— In a move that could reshape the landscape of Alabama's burgeoning cannabis industry, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) indicated in a Monday court filing its intention to nullify the licenses it awarded ...
U.S. Inflation Rebounds Slightly in July, Easing Rate Hike Concerns
LOS ANGELES-- The annual increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) saw a mild uptick in July 2023, marking the first rebound after 12 consecutive months of declines from over four-decade highs of 9.1% in ...
Support for Cannabis Legalization in Pennsylvania Shows Decline; New Legislation Still on the Table
LOS ANGELES-- In a surprising turn of events, support for cannabis legalization in Pennsylvania has seen a decline for the first time in a decade. The 2023 Pennsylvania Health Survey, conducted by Muhlenberg College Public ...
Montana Cannabis Ownership Law Faces Legal Challenge over Residency Requirements
LOS ANGELES-- A father-and-son investor duo are the latest to challenge state residency requirements for cannabis business ownership, a contentious issue facing multiple states. Two out-of-state investors, Tom and Jerry Reed, have filed lawsuits in ...
American Psychedelic Practitioners Association and BrainFutures Publish First-Ever Guidelines for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
LOS ANGELES-- The American Psychedelic Practitioners Association (APPA) in collaboration with BrainFutures has published reportedly the first set of professional practice guidelines for psychedelic-assisted therapy in the United States. These guidelines come as the FDA's ...
Curaleaf Holdings Inc. Reports 4% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth in Q2 2023, Continues Strategic Expansion
LOS ANGELES-- Curaleaf Holdings Inc., a cannabis consumer products, reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, reflecting modest growth in revenue but also an increased net loss compared to the ...
Arkansas Hemp-Derived THC Ban Faces Legal Challenges
LOS ANGELES- Several Arkansas businesses have initiated a legal battle against the state's recent ban on hemp-derived THC products, which took effect on August 1. The plaintiffs, including four local companies, assert that the prohibition ...
Trulieve Reports Expanded Q2 Deficit, Cites Unfavorable Weather Impacting Ongoing Quarter Performance
MIAMI—Trulieve Cannabis (TRUL.CD), a significant player in the cannabis industry, recently announced a larger financial loss for the second quarter. This loss has been attributed to a combination of unusual weather patterns and a drop ...
Los Angeles Cannabis Regulatory Agency Faces Leadership Shake-Up Amid Market Challenges
LOS ANGELES-- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is instigating a shake-up in leadership across various city agencies, including a significant management overhaul at the city's Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR). This change comes at a ...
California’s Popular Beard Bros Pharms Brand Expands To East Coast
BLACKSTONE, MA – Beard Bros Pharms, a legacy cannabis brand founded by self-made entrepreneurs Bill and Jeff Levers, has partnered with Ideal Craft Cannabis to bring their full-spectrum Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) to Massachusetts. This is the ...
Tilray Brands Acquires Eight Beverage Brands from Anheuser-Busch in $85 Million Deal
LOS ANGELES-- Canadian cannabis producer Tilray Brands has announced an $85 million all-cash acquisition of eight beverage brands from Anheuser-Busch, including well-known breweries such as Breckenridge and Shock Top. The deal, expected to close by ...
