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California Lawmakers Omit Cannabis Tax Relief from 2025 Budget
LOS ANGELES- California legislators did not include a freeze on the planned cannabis excise tax increase in the state’s 2025–26 budget, declining last-minute proposals to maintain the current 15% rate. The absence of this relief ...
AYR Wellness Delays Q1 2025 Filing
LOS ANGELES- AYR Wellness Inc. a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator in the U.S., has reported a delay in filing its interim financial statements, MD&A, and related CEO/CFO certification for the quarter ended March 31, ...
IM Cannabis Proposes $50 Million Mixed Securities Shelf to Bolster Funding
LOS ANGELES- IM Cannabis Corp. a Canada-based medical cannabis provider operating in Israel and Germany, has filed a registration statement for a mixed securities shelf worth up to USD 50 million. The filing, submitted June 26 to the ...
HYTN Innovations Secures Cannabis Supply Agreements for German Market
LOS ANGELES- HYTN Innovations Inc., a pharmaceutical company specializing in cannabis-derived products, has entered into strategic supply agreements and completed vendor qualifications with two cannabis cultivators, securing a minimum of 4,000 kilograms of cannabis for ...
MediPharm Labs Reports 27% Annual Revenue Growth
LOS ANGELES- MediPharm Labs Corp., a pharmaceutical company specializing in precision-based cannabinoids, has announced a 27% increase in annual net revenue for 2024, reaching $42 million. This growth is primarily attributed to a significant rise ...
New Hampshire Governor Maintains Opposition to Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu continues to oppose the legalization of recreational cannabis, even as the state's House of Representatives advances related legislation. In February 2025, the House passed House Bill 360, which ...
Gold Flora Corporation Files for Voluntary Receivership
COSTA MESA, Calif. , March 27, 2025 /CNW/ - Gold Flora Corporation ("Gold Flora" or the "Company") (Cboe Canada: GRAM) (OTCQB: GRAM), a cannabis company with subsidiaries operating across California, today announced that it filed for a voluntary receivership pursuant under ...
California Lawmakers Omit Cannabis Tax Relief from 2025 Budget
LOS ANGELES- California legislators did not include a freeze on the planned cannabis excise tax increase in the state’s 2025–26 budget, declining last-minute proposals to maintain the current 15% rate. The absence of this relief ...
AYR Wellness Delays Q1 2025 Filing
LOS ANGELES- AYR Wellness Inc. a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator in the U.S., has reported a delay in filing its interim financial statements, MD&A, and related CEO/CFO certification for the quarter ended March 31, ...
IM Cannabis Proposes $50 Million Mixed Securities Shelf to Bolster Funding
LOS ANGELES- IM Cannabis Corp. a Canada-based medical cannabis provider operating in Israel and Germany, has filed a registration statement for a mixed securities shelf worth up to USD 50 million. The filing, submitted June 26 to the ...
High THC Cannabis Does NOT Equal Quality Cannabis
LOS ANGELES–When it comes to the quality of cannabis, the misconception that higher THC content equates to a better high is widespread. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. THC, the specific compound in ...
Navigating the Challenges of the Booming Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES-- As the stock market struggles, the cannabis industry is booming with higher than ever consumer demand. Industry leaders gathered at the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Miami to discuss strategies and insights ...
New Report Finds Cannabis Industry Reaches $35 Billion in Legal Markets Globally
LOS ANGELES-- According to the latest report from New Frontier Data, the cannabis industry in legal markets reached $35 billion in 2022, while total demand in both legal and illicit markets was estimated to be ...
Curaleaf’s New Jersey Adult-Use Licenses Renewal Temporarily Denied
LOS ANGELES--Curaleaf Holdings, an international provider of consumer cannabis products, has expressed its disappointment with the decision made by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission's Board (CRC Board) to deny the renewal of its cultivation ...
Curaleaf’s New Jersey Adult-Use Licenses Renewal Denied
LOS ANGELES-- Curaleaf Holdings, an international provider of consumer cannabis products, has expressed its disappointment with the decision made by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission's Board (CRC Board) to deny the renewal of its ...
Canopy Growth Corporation Enters Exchange Agreement with Greenstar Canada Investment for $73.9 Million Debt Extinguishment
LOS ANGELES-- Canopy Growth Corporation has recently announced that it has entered into an exchange agreement with Greenstar Canada Investment Limited Partnership (GCILP), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Constellation Brands, Inc., for the extinguishment of C$100 ...
MC Global Holdings Expands European Business to Meet Increasing Demand for Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids
LOS ANGELES-- MC Global Holdings, a global provider of hemp-derived cannabinoids, has recently announced its plans for expansion into the European market. The company's affiliate European holding company, MC Wellness International, Limited, will be leading ...
Michigan’s Legal Cannabis Retail Market Breaks Records in March 2023, Despite Low Prices
MICHIGAN-- Michigan's legal cannabis retail market is seeing explosive growth as it enters its fourth year of adult-use sales, with licensed dispensaries recording a record-breaking haul of $249.7 million in March. This figure marks a ...
Aurora Cannabis and MedReleaf Australia Launch New THC Cannabis Product Line for Medical Patients
LOS ANGELES-- Canadian company Aurora Cannabis Inc., known for its efforts to open up the world to cannabis, has announced the launch of IndiMed Tempo 26 in partnership with MedReleaf Australia. The new range of ...
Germany Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis via Cannabis Clubs & Home Grow Cultivation
BERLIN--In a significant move towards drug policy reform, the German parliament today embraced the second and final readings of the CanG bill, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's approach to cannabis regulation. After an ...
Germany Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis via Cannabis Clubs & Home Grow Cultivation
BERLIN--The German government's plan to legalize cannabis has been scaled back, with home cultivation and cannabis social clubs becoming the primary means of supply for German cannabis users. The revised plan, presented by German health ...
BellRock Brands Secures $861,757 Promissory Note With High Street Capital Partners To Reorganize Debt, Announces General Counsel’s Exit
LOS ANGELES-- BellRock Brands Inc., a leading player in the cannabis consumer packaged goods and intellectual property platform, has announced its entry into a secured promissory note and security agreement with High Street Capital Partners, ...
New Nonprofit Organization Aims to Enhance Standards for Cannabis Education and Employment
LOS ANGELES-- A group of cannabis institutions, programs, and educators have teamed up to establish The National Association for Marijuana and Cannabis Educators (NAMCE). The nonprofit organization's primary goal is to strengthen the quality and ...
Portland Named America’s Most Weed-Friendly City According to New Survey
LOS ANGELES-- Portland, Oregon has been named America's most weed-friendly city, according to a new survey by online publications Real Estate Witch and Leafly. The report analyzed various factors, such as the legality of weed, ...
Maryland Lawmakers Pass Bill to Launch Recreational Cannabis Market with Existing Medical Operators Getting First Access
MARYLAND-- Maryland lawmakers have passed a bill that will legalize recreational cannabis sales starting on July 1, 2023. The new law will allow the state's existing 102 medical cannabis operators to have first access to ...
