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Massachusetts Tops $9 Billion in Cannabis Sales, Eyes Cultivation License Freeze
BOSTON – Massachusetts adult-use Cannabis retailers have surpassed $9 billion in gross sales since the market launched in late 2018, according to the state's Cannabis Control Commission. The milestone was reached on February 4, driven ...
What Does Cannabis 3.0 Actually Mean?
LOS ANGELES- If Cannabis 1.0 was legalization and survival, and Cannabis 2.0 was scale and brand proliferation, Cannabis 3.0 is something far more structural. It is the shift from product velocity to process discipline. From ...
Organigram Strikes Deal to Acquire Sanity Group
TORONTO-BERLIN – Organigram Global Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the remaining shares of Berlin-based Sanity Group GmbH that it does not already hold. The transaction builds on Organigram's earlier minority stake and ...
Viridian Forecasts Accelerated M&A in Cannabis This Year
LOS ANGELES – Viridian Capital Advisors, a New York-based firm specializing in Cannabis finance and advisory services, has released its Key Insights for the U.S. Cannabis sector in 2026. The firm's analysts forecast a pickup ...
Trulieve Raises $60M in Senior Secured Notes
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. announced the completion of the second tranche of its private placement of 10.5% senior secured notes due in 2030, generating $60 million in principal. The closing follows the initial issuance ...
Canix Acquires Trym, Fits into Larger Consolidation Pattern in Cannabis
LOS ANGELES – San Francisco-based Canix, a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for Cannabis businesses, has acquired Trym, a specialized cultivation management platform. The deal combines Canix's comprehensive ERP system [which handles cultivation ...
Cannabis Cultivation Market Forecast to Reach $465B by 2030
LOS ANGELES – A recent report from Research and Markets projects the global Cannabis cultivation market to reach $464.91 billion by 2030, up from $207.46 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) ...
Massachusetts Tops $9 Billion in Cannabis Sales, Eyes Cultivation License Freeze
BOSTON – Massachusetts adult-use Cannabis retailers have surpassed $9 billion in gross sales since the market launched in late 2018, according to the state's Cannabis Control Commission. The milestone was reached on February 4, driven ...
What Does Cannabis 3.0 Actually Mean?
LOS ANGELES- If Cannabis 1.0 was legalization and survival, and Cannabis 2.0 was scale and brand proliferation, Cannabis 3.0 is something far more structural. It is the shift from product velocity to process discipline. From ...
Organigram Strikes Deal to Acquire Sanity Group
TORONTO-BERLIN – Organigram Global Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the remaining shares of Berlin-based Sanity Group GmbH that it does not already hold. The transaction builds on Organigram's earlier minority stake and ...
California’s Cannabis Excise Tax Increase Sparks Industry Concerns
LOS ANGELES- Effective July 1, 2025, California's cannabis excise tax will rise from 15% to 19%, as mandated by Assembly Bill 195 signed in 2022. This adjustment, announced by the California Department of Tax and ...
Calgary Authorizes Cannabis Sales at Adults-Only Events
LOS ANGELES- Calgary City Council has approved amendments to the Business Licence Bylaw, permitting licensed cannabis retailers to operate temporary sales at adults-only events, such as festivals and outdoor shows. This decision aligns the city's ...
Christina Lake Cannabis Closes First Tranche of Non-Brokered Private Placement
LOS ANGELES- Christina Lake Cannabis Corp. has completed the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement, issuing 22,778,211 units at a price of CAD $0.05 per unit, totaling approximately CAD $1.14 million. Each unit comprises ...
The Role of Government Relations in Cannabis Industry Success
NEW YORK — In highly regulated industries, success depends not only on how well a business operates, but also on how well it fits within the rules set by government. This is especially true in ...
Government Relations at The Core
NEW YORK — In industries where business depends on regulation—such as cannabis, infrastructure, or fintech—navigating the policy environment is foundational. Laws, budget priorities, administrative procedures, and even decisions by local councils directly affect where companies ...
Politics & Policy with Jeff Guillot: The Architecture of Cannabis Regulatory Frameworks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK — Highly Capitalized Network-HCN proudly announces the launch of a new original podcast, "Politics & Policy with Jeff Guillot," dedicated to politics, legislation, and the evolving cannabis industry landscape in ...
SNDL Reports Q1 2025 Earnings
LOS ANGELES- SNDL Inc. announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The company reported net revenue of CAD $204.9 million, a 3.6% increase compared to the same period ...
Cybin CEO to Discuss Medical Innovation at Milken Institute Global Conference
LOS ANGELES- Cybin Inc. a neuropsychiatry company, announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Doug Drysdale, will participate in a panel discussion at the 28th Annual Milken Institute Global Conference. The panel, titled "The Global Landscape ...
Regulatory Advances Propel Global Medical Cannabis Market Growth
LOS ANGELES- The global medical cannabis market is experiencing significant growth, driven by regulatory reforms and increased acceptance of cannabis-based therapies. According to the "Medical Marijuana - Global Strategic Business Report 2025," the market was ...
Federal Inaction on Cannabis Exports May Cost U.S. Economy $10 Billion Annually
LOS ANGELES- The United States' federal stance on cannabis exports is potentially costing the economy up to $10 billion each year, according to industry analyses. While domestic cannabis sales are projected to reach $35.3 billion ...
LEEF Brands Reports Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- LEEF Brands Inc. a vertically integrated cannabis company based in California, has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 and the full year of 2024. The company reported a 19% ...
California Lawmakers Advance Bill to Halt Cannabis Excise Tax Increase
LOS ANGELES- California's legal cannabis industry is confronting a potential tax increase that stakeholders warn could exacerbate existing challenges. Assembly Bill 564 (AB 564), introduced by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco), seeks to prevent the ...
Glass House Brands Schedules Q1 2025 Earnings Call for May 13
LOS ANGELES- Glass House Brands Inc. a vertically integrated cannabis company focused on the California market, announced it will release its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 on Tuesday, May 13, after market ...
Nebraska Attorney General Challenges Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Law
LOS ANGELES- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers continues to contest the implementation of the state's voter-approved medical cannabis law, citing concerns over the legality of the ballot initiatives and the regulatory framework established by the ...
Missouri Evaluates Cannabis Market Health
LOS ANGELES- The state of Missouri has initiated a comprehensive evaluation of its cannabis industry, commissioning a study to assess market health and inform decisions on the potential issuance of additional cannabis facility licenses. In ...
