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Bipartisan Measure Targets Barriers to Psychedelic Therapies for Terminal Patients
WASHINGTON – A group of House and Senate lawmakers from both parties unveiled legislation to permit physicians to deliver Schedule I substances, including MDMA and psilocybin, to individuals grappling with terminal illnesses or severe mental ...
Curaleaf Opens 70th Dispensary in Florida
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings Inc. added its 70th medical Cannabis dispensary in Florida, targeting patients along the Space Coast with a new location in Cape Canaveral. The store, set for a grand opening on December ...
Aurora Partners with Leafio to Expand Medical Cannabis Reach in Australia
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. disclosed a new wholesale distribution agreement with Leafio, the supply chain arm of Montu Australia, positioning the Canadian producer to channel more of its medical Cannabis lineup into clinics and ...
Case Study: Navigating Cannabis Tax Hikes in California & New Mexico
LOS ANGELES- In July 2025, cannabis operators in California and New Mexico woke up to another line item tightening their margins: higher excise taxes.California’s excise tax jumped from 15% to 19% — a 25% increase. ...
Opinion: Rolling Toward a Greener Future: The Case for Industrial Hemp Toilet Paper
LOS ANGELES–When most people think about sustainability, they imagine renewable energy, electric cars, or organic farming. I don’t know many who stop to consider the humble roll of toilet paper. But TP production has a ...
Trulieve Opens Dispensary in Cincinnati, Strengthening Ohio Market Position
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a major multi-state Cannabis operator, has launched its first dispensary in Cincinnati, marking the company's 7th location in Ohio and its 238th nationwide. The facility stocks a range of Trulieve's ...
Jushi Sues Pennsylvania Retailers Over Unregulated Hemp-Derived THC Products
PHILADELPHIA – Jushi Holdings Inc. has initiated legal action against 10 hemp companies in Pennsylvania, alleging they sell intoxicating products disguised as legal hemp that violate state laws and erode profits for licensed operators. The complaint, ...
Bipartisan Measure Targets Barriers to Psychedelic Therapies for Terminal Patients
WASHINGTON – A group of House and Senate lawmakers from both parties unveiled legislation to permit physicians to deliver Schedule I substances, including MDMA and psilocybin, to individuals grappling with terminal illnesses or severe mental ...
Curaleaf Opens 70th Dispensary in Florida
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings Inc. added its 70th medical Cannabis dispensary in Florida, targeting patients along the Space Coast with a new location in Cape Canaveral. The store, set for a grand opening on December ...
Aurora Partners with Leafio to Expand Medical Cannabis Reach in Australia
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. disclosed a new wholesale distribution agreement with Leafio, the supply chain arm of Montu Australia, positioning the Canadian producer to channel more of its medical Cannabis lineup into clinics and ...
MariMed Inc. Reports Financial Results for Q2 2023
LOS ANGELES-- MariMed Inc., a multi-state operator in the cannabis industry, has unveiled its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2023. Despite facing headwinds in the industry and consumer spending, the company's ...
Colorado Governor Jared Polis Applauds Legalization of Cannabis and Psychedelics
LOS ANGELES--In a recent interview with John Stossel, Colorado Governor Jared Polis expressed his positive views on the state's moves to legalize cannabis and psychedelics, stating that the experience has been "very good." Governor Polis, ...
Pelorus Capital Group Achieves Historic Milestone with First Cannabis-Linked Real Estate Securitization
LOS ANGELES-- In a groundbreaking announcement today, Pelorus Capital Group, a prominent player in the specialty-use cannabis real estate lending market, has successfully priced the first-ever securitization for cannabis-linked real estate. Utilizing commercial mortgage-backed securities ...
Canadian LP. Acquisition of State-of-the-Art Cannabis Cultivation and Processing Facility Announced
LOS ANGELES-- After months of negotiations, a purchase agreement has been signed for the acquisition of a prominent indoor cannabis cultivation and processing facility from a public Canadian LP. The facility is considered one of ...
Illinois Adult-Use Cannabis Sales in June Hit $136 Million, Third Highest on Record
LOS ANGELES-- In June, adult-use cannabis sales in Illinois reached an impressive milestone, totaling $136 million, according to data from the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer (CROO). This marked the highest sales total of the year ...
New York Officials Shut Down Unlicensed Cannabis Shops in Western Counties
NEW YORK-- New York state authorities carried out a crackdown on what they deemed as seven unlicensed cannabis dispensaries in the western region on Monday. The establishments, known as the "I'm Stuck" shops, located in ...
Illinois Enacts Law to Support Smooth Reintegration of Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
LOS ANGELES--Illinois has taken a significant step towards facilitating the reintegration of individuals who have been released from prison into society. Senate Bill 423, signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) on Friday, aims ...
Arkansas Enacts Law Allowing Medical Cannabis Patients to Obtain Concealed Carry Licenses
LOS ANGELES-- On Tuesday, a new law officially took effect in Arkansas, clarifying that medical cannabis patients in the state can obtain concealed carry licenses for firearms. The bill, signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders ...
Study Reveals Legal Ambiguities in Hemp Delta-9 THC Products, Calls for Regulatory Revisions
LOS ANGELES-- A recent lab study conducted by cannabis consumer research company CBD Oracle and InfiniteCAL Labs has shed light on the complexities surrounding hemp delta-9 THC products. The study analyzed 53 popular hemp delta-9 ...
Cybin Inc. Announces Pricing of Public Offering to Advance Clinical Programs
LOS ANGELES-- Cybin Inc. a company in the psychedelics industry, revealed the pricing of its overnight marketed public offering, aimed at funding the progression of its clinical programs, including CYB003 and CYB004. The company plans ...
Senator John Hickenlooper Refiles Bill to Lay Groundwork for Federal Cannabis Legalization
WASHINGTON — Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO) has reintroduced a bill that seeks to pave the way for federal marijuana legalization. Titled the Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-Prohibition Adult-Use Regulated Environment Act (PREPARE) Act, the ...
Massachusetts Cannabis Regulator to Depart; Maryland Governor Appoints Health Experts
LOS ANGELES--Shawn Collins, the executive director of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, is reportedly set to resign from his position by the end of this year. Although Collins has not yet officially confirmed his departure, ...
Oklahoma Regulators Uncover Thousands of Untagged Cannabis Plants and Arrest Licensee
LOS ANGELES-- Oklahoma's medical cannabis industry faced a significant setback when regulators discovered approximately 4,000 untagged cannabis plants and over 630 pounds of untagged cannabis at a licensed grow facility. The discovery, made during an ...
Filament Health and Jupiter Acquisition Corp. Strike NASDAQ Deal for Psychedelics Advancement
LOS ANGELES-- Canadian clinical-stage natural psychedelics firm Filament Health has taken a significant step forward by signing a definitive agreement with Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) Jupiter Acquisition Corp. to establish a new public company ...
Minnesota’s Cannabis Legalization Takes Effect, Allowing Possession and Cultivation for Adults 21 and Older
MINNEAPOLIS — On Tuesday, Minnesota officially enacted its cannabis legalization law, granting adults aged 21 and older the right to possess and grow cannabis for personal use. This legalization, passed by lawmakers earlier this year ...
