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Grown Rogue Claims Ground in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS – Grown Rogue International Inc., a Сannabis MSO focused on premium flower, has signed a long-term lease for a 109,000-square-foot facility in Fridley, just north of Minneapolis, positioning the company to produce for the ...
New Mexico Speeds Up Psilocybin Therapy Access
SANTA FE – State health leaders in New Mexico outlined plans this week to open a regulated psilocybin therapy program by the close of 2026, advancing the timeline a full year from the original statutory ...
Stiiizy Expands California Retail Network Buying 12 Gold Flora Outlets
LOS ANGELES – Stiiizy, the dominant player in California's Cannabis retail, has taken control of 12 former Gold Flora dispensaries in a $25 million court-approved transaction, marking a key step in the state's ongoing industry ...
Argent BioPharma Secures AU$11M Facility to Finalize AusCann Assets Purchase
SYDNEY – Argent BioPharma Ltd., a developer of cannabinoid-based treatments for neurological disorders, has arranged an AU$11 million convertible debt facility to close its pending acquisition of key assets from the defunct AusCann Group Holdings ...
West Virginia Medical Cannabis Costs Drive Patients Across State Lines for Lower-Priced Options
CHARLESTON – Elevated prices in West Virginia's medical Cannabis system continue to steer registered patients toward recreational outlets in Ohio, Maryland, and Michigan, where products sell at fractions of the cost despite legal barriers to ...
Florida Takes Action to Advance Adult-Use Cannabis Ballot Measure, Lawsuit Ends Delay
TALLAHASSEE – Florida election officials cleared a procedural roadblock for a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational Cannabis, submitting the measure to the state attorney general's office just weeks after advocates sued over perceived delays ...
Viridian Capital Advisors Reports Valuation Metrics for U.S. MSOs with Market Caps >$100M
LOS ANGELES – Multi-state cannabis operators in the United States are carrying valuation multiples that signal caution among investors, even as growth prospects brighten for the coming year. According to a fresh Weekly Valuation Report ...
Grown Rogue Claims Ground in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS – Grown Rogue International Inc., a Сannabis MSO focused on premium flower, has signed a long-term lease for a 109,000-square-foot facility in Fridley, just north of Minneapolis, positioning the company to produce for the ...
New Mexico Speeds Up Psilocybin Therapy Access
SANTA FE – State health leaders in New Mexico outlined plans this week to open a regulated psilocybin therapy program by the close of 2026, advancing the timeline a full year from the original statutory ...
Stiiizy Expands California Retail Network Buying 12 Gold Flora Outlets
LOS ANGELES – Stiiizy, the dominant player in California's Cannabis retail, has taken control of 12 former Gold Flora dispensaries in a $25 million court-approved transaction, marking a key step in the state's ongoing industry ...
New Zealand Medicinal Cannabis Firms Propose Merger to Form Helius Health
LOS ANGELES- Three of New Zealand's medicinal cannabis companies—Helius Therapeutics, Green Leaf Group, and Elysian Group—have announced plans to merge into a single entity named Helius Health. The proposed consolidation aims to integrate the full ...
MindMed Appoints Brandi Roberts as Chief Financial Officer
LOS ANGELES- Mind Medicine has announced the appointment of Brandi L. Roberts, CPA, as its Chief Financial Officer, effective June 2, 2025. Roberts will oversee the company's financial strategy, capital planning, accounting, investor relations, and ...
Federal Court Invalidates Oregon’s Cannabis Labor Neutrality Law
LOS ANGELES- A federal judge has ruled that Oregon's Measure 119, which mandated labor neutrality agreements for cannabis businesses, is unconstitutional. The decision impacts the regulatory landscape for the state's cannabis industry. Measure 119, approved ...
Consumers Pay Premium for Fast-Acting Cannabis Edibles
LOS ANGELES- A recent industry analysis reveals that cannabis consumers are increasingly favoring fast-acting edible products, demonstrating a willingness to pay higher prices for quicker onset effects. The 2025 Edibles Premiumization Report, conducted by cannabis ...
MediPharm Labs Initiates EU and UK Production of Cannabis Metered Dose Inhalers
LOS ANGELES- MediPharm Labs Corp. has commenced production of its cannabis metered dose inhalers for the European Union and United Kingdom markets. This initiative is part of an exclusive sales and distribution agreement with Blackpoint ...
Pennsylvania Senator Introduces ‘Keystone Cannabis Act’ to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- Pennsylvania State Senator Marty Flynn (D-22) has announced plans to introduce the "Keystone Cannabis Act," a legislative proposal aimed at legalizing adult-use cannabis in the Commonwealth. The announcement follows the recent rejection of ...
Rubicon Organics Finalizes Conditions for Hope Facility Acquisition
LOS ANGELES- Rubicon Organics Inc. has announced the fulfillment of all conditions precedent related to its agreement with MediPharm Labs Inc. for the acquisition of a 47,500-square-foot indoor cultivation facility located in Hope, British Columbia. ...
Argentina Overhauls Medical Cannabis Program with Stricter Regulations
LOS ANGELES- In 2025, Argentina implemented significant reforms to its medical cannabis program, REPROCANN, introducing stricter regulations for cultivators, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and medical professionals. These changes aim to enhance oversight and ensure the program's ...
Curaleaf and Jupiter Research Obtain EU Certification for Medical Cannabis Inhalation Device
LOS ANGELES- Curaleaf International, in collaboration with Jupiter Research LLC, a subsidiary of TILT Holdings Inc., has secured European Union (EU) medical device certification for a handheld liquid inhalation device designed for precise medical cannabis ...
Thailand Implements Stricter Cannabis Regulations
LOS ANGELES- Thailand is set to enforce stricter controls on cannabis sales following a notable increase in smuggling attempts, particularly involving foreign tourists. The Ministry of Public Health announced that, within approximately 40 days, cannabis ...
Indigenous Tribes Expand Presence in U.S. Cannabis and Hemp Sectors
LOS ANGELES- A recent analysis by the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) and law firm Vicente LLP reveals that approximately 26% of the 358 federally recognized Indigenous communities in the continental United States are now ...
Colorado Court Dismisses Mammoth Farms’ Lawsuit Against Marijuana Enforcement Division
LOS ANGELES- A Denver District Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Mammoth Farms against the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED), ruling that the cannabis cultivator must pursue regulatory changes through administrative channels rather than ...
Thailand Moves to Restrict Cannabis Use to Medical Purposes Within 40 Days
LOS ANGELES- Thailand's Public Health Minister, Somsak Thepsutin, has announced plans to implement regulations within 40 days that will restrict cannabis use to medical purposes only. Under the forthcoming rules, both Thai nationals and foreigners ...
The Cannabist Company Receives Court Approval for Corporate Restructuring Plan
LOS ANGELES- The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. a U.S.-based cannabis cultivator, manufacturer, and retailer, has obtained final approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) for its previously announced Plan of Arrangement under ...
Canada’s Legal Cannabis Market Forecasted to Reach $5.79 Billion by 2030
LOS ANGELES- Canada's legal cannabis industry is projected to expand significantly over the next five years, with market size estimates reaching USD 5.79 billion by 2030, up from USD 3.25 billion in 2024. This growth ...
