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Trump Administration Proposes Elimination of Federal Protections for State Medical Cannabis Programs
LOS ANGELES- The Trump administration's fiscal year 2026 budget proposal includes the removal of a longstanding provision that prohibits the Department of Justice (DOJ) from using federal funds to interfere with state-legal medical cannabis programs. ...
Psychedelic Drugs Market Projects Significant Growth Through 2029
LOS ANGELES- The global psychedelic drugs market is projected to experience substantial growth, with estimates indicating an increase from $6.39 billion in 2025 to $11.93 billion by 2029, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) ...
Village Farms Completes Divestiture of Fresh Produce Business to Focus on Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- Village Farms International Inc. has finalized the transaction to privatize its fresh produce operations, marking a strategic shift to concentrate on its cannabis ventures. The deal, completed on May 30, 2025, involves the ...
Ohio’s Cannabis Market Expansion in 2024
LOS ANGELES- In 2024, Ohio's legal cannabis market achieved sales exceeding $675 million, marking a 40% increase from the previous year's $484 million. This growth is attributed to the commencement of adult-use cannabis sales in ...
Agrify Divests Cultivation Business to Focus on THC Beverages
LOS ANGELES- Agrify Corporation, a provider of solutions for the cannabis and hemp industries, has sold its cultivation business to CP Acquisitions, LLC, an entity affiliated with former CEO Raymond Chang. The transaction, completed on ...
Wildfires Disrupt California’s Cannabis Industry: A Growing Challenge for Businesses and Employees
LOS ANGELES–The raging wildfires in Los Angeles County, notably the Pacific Palisades fire, have become the most destructive in the city's history, severely impacting local cannabis businesses. As of January 8, 2025, multiple fires—including the ...
Kentucky Implements Medical Cannabis Program
LOS ANGELES- As of January 1, 2025, Kentucky has officially implemented its medical cannabis program, allowing residents with qualifying medical conditions to access cannabis for therapeutic purposes. This development follows the enactment of Senate Bill ...
Trump Administration Proposes Elimination of Federal Protections for State Medical Cannabis Programs
LOS ANGELES- The Trump administration's fiscal year 2026 budget proposal includes the removal of a longstanding provision that prohibits the Department of Justice (DOJ) from using federal funds to interfere with state-legal medical cannabis programs. ...
Psychedelic Drugs Market Projects Significant Growth Through 2029
LOS ANGELES- The global psychedelic drugs market is projected to experience substantial growth, with estimates indicating an increase from $6.39 billion in 2025 to $11.93 billion by 2029, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) ...
Village Farms Completes Divestiture of Fresh Produce Business to Focus on Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- Village Farms International Inc. has finalized the transaction to privatize its fresh produce operations, marking a strategic shift to concentrate on its cannabis ventures. The deal, completed on May 30, 2025, involves the ...
Assemblyman Thurston “Smitty” Smith Introduces Legislation to Increase Penalties on Industrial-Grade Illegal Cannabis Grows
APPLE VALLEY, CA – Today, Assemblyman Thurston “Smitty” Smith introduced legislation that seeks to combat illegal marijuana grows that have been proliferating throughout the rural High Desert communities. AB 1725 would make changes to Proposition 64 to increase penalties ...
Ace Valley Brand Expands Product Portfolio
SMITHS FALLS, ON - Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC), a cannabis, hemp, and cannabis device company, announced the extension of the Ace Valley brand portfolio, bringing two new beverages and hard candy formats ...
LIM College to Offer Master’s Degree in The Business of Cannabis
NEW YORK - LIM College, a leading educational authority in the business of fashion and its adjacent fields, is launching a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) degree program in The Business of Cannabis. The College ...
My Next Health to Support NFL funded University of Regina Research on Concussions and Pain Management
NEW YORK - My Next Health Inc. announced its $400,000 USD in-kind support of the medical research team at the University of Regina in Canada, along with the $570,030 USD awarded from the National Football ...
Abaca Crosses $2 Billion Dollars in Compliant Cannabis Commerce
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Cannabis banking fintech company Abaca surpassed compliantly processing more than two billion dollars in commerce for the cannabis industry. The company's growth is fueled by aligning its bank-backed financial technology ...
AskGrowers Provides In-Depth Information and Reviews on Over 5,200 Cannabis Strains
NEW YORK - AskGrowers, a website that educates consumers and provides an in-depth introduction to cannabis for newcomers and experienced connoisseurs alike, has collected information on more than 5,200 strains using 20 different metrics and ...
U.S. House of Representatives Advances Cannabis Banking Bill; Final Passage Uncertain
WASHINGTON, D.C.–On Friday, the United States House of Representatives approved a popular cannabis banking reform amendment proposed by the U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) that would provide protections to financial institutions assisting legal cannabis-based businesses ...
Deloitte: Cannabis Booming in Canada Adding $43.5 Billion to Canadian GDP
TORONTO- A new report by Deloitte says that $11 billion in cannabis sales has created 151,000 new jobs and added $43.5 billion to Canada’s GDP The cannabis market is in "robust health" three years after ...
Patients with Chronic Back Pain Reduce Their Opioid Use Following Initiation of Medical Cannabis Therapy
PHILADELPHIA- (NORML) Patients suffering from chronic back pain reduce their use of prescription opioids and report improvements in their condition following medical cannabis treatment, according to longitudinal data published in the journal Cureus. Investigators affiliated with Thomas Jefferson ...
Mississippi Becomes 37th State to Legalize Medical Cananbis
JACKSON, Mississippi — Mississippi has legalized medical cannabis for those suffering from terminal illnesses like cancer, AIDS, and sickle cell disease. Gov. Tate Reeves, a Republican, signed the bill on Wednesday, and it went into ...
The Cannabinoid Derived Pharmaceutical Market worth US$ 11.2 Billion by 2030
JERSEY CITY, N.J. - The newly published report titled "Global Cannabinoid Derived Pharmaceutical Market – By Trends, Industry Competition Analysis, Pipeline Analysis, COVID-19 Analysis, Revenue (US$ Millions) and Forecast Till 2030." features detailed industry analysis ...
Avicanna Provides Q4-2021 Results Fiscal 2022 Outlook
TORONTO - Avicanna Inc. (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN), an innovative, commercial-stage, and international biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, advancement, and commercialization of evidence-based, cannabinoid-based products, is pleased to provide fourth quarter 2021 ...
Delta 9 Announces Commitment Letter for $32 Million Non-Dilutive Credit Facility
WINNIPEG, Manitoba- DELTA 9 CANNABIS INC. (TSX: DN) (OTCQX: DLTNF) announced that it has entered into a binding commitment letter with connectFirst Credit Union Ltd. for $32 million in credit facilities. The Proposed Credit Facilities ...
Agrify Acquires Lab Society
BILLERICA, Mass. - Agrify Corporation (Nasdaq:AGFY), the most innovative provider of cultivation and extraction solutions for the cannabis and hemp industry, announced it has acquired Lab Society, a distillation and solvent separation solutions for the ...
Consumer Interest Continues to Rise as CBD Sales Expected to Reach $16 Billion By 2026
PALM BEACH, Fla. - FinancialNewsMedia.com News Commentary - Brightfield Group recently released a report on the sales of cannabidiol (CBD) in the United States. According to the report, sales of CBD reached $5.3 billion in ...
