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Illicit Cannabis Activity Drops in States with Adult-Use Legalization, CU Study Finds
NEW YORK – A new analysis from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health shows that states moving beyond medical Cannabis legalization to allow recreational use saw a sharp decline in law enforcement seizures of ...
Kentucky House Approves Unified Regulations for Alcohol and THC-Infused Products
FRANKFORT – The Kentucky House of Representatives has approved House Bill 9, a comprehensive measure that overhauls the state's taxation and regulatory framework for alcohol, Cannabis-infused beverages, hemp-derived products, and related intoxicating substances. The bill ...
Minnesota House Panel Passes Bill for Psilocybin Therapy Pilot
SAINT PAUL – A Minnesota House committee has cleared a measure to set up a limited program for psilocybin-assisted therapy, marking a significant step toward regulated access for adults facing certain mental health issues. Yesterday, ...
Virginia Adult-Use Applications Expected in 2026: Operators Should Begin Structuring Now
NEW YORK- Virginia’s adult-use Cannabis legislation is now in reconciliation after both the House (HB 642) and Senate (SB 542) advanced competing sales frameworks. For operators, the question is no longer whether retail will launch—but ...
SAM in Action: How Dark Money Fuels Prohibitionists Attacks
LOS ANGELES – A noticeable uptick in anti-Cannabis content has appeared on social platforms lately, flooding threads with posts on scromiting, schizophrenia, psychosis risks, outdated research, recycled study headlines, and new ballot proposals surfacing in ...
CMS Finalizes Rule for Medicare CBD Coverage Pilot
WASHINGTON – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized regulations enabling a pilot program for federal health insurance coverage of hemp-derived CBD products, according to a recent statement from an executive at ...
Missouri Cannabis Sales Hit Record $1.5B in 2025
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri's regulated Cannabis market posted its strongest year yet in 2025, with retailers recording approximately $1.5 billion in total sales, according to figures from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. ...
Illicit Cannabis Activity Drops in States with Adult-Use Legalization, CU Study Finds
NEW YORK – A new analysis from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health shows that states moving beyond medical Cannabis legalization to allow recreational use saw a sharp decline in law enforcement seizures of ...
Kentucky House Approves Unified Regulations for Alcohol and THC-Infused Products
FRANKFORT – The Kentucky House of Representatives has approved House Bill 9, a comprehensive measure that overhauls the state's taxation and regulatory framework for alcohol, Cannabis-infused beverages, hemp-derived products, and related intoxicating substances. The bill ...
Minnesota House Panel Passes Bill for Psilocybin Therapy Pilot
SAINT PAUL – A Minnesota House committee has cleared a measure to set up a limited program for psilocybin-assisted therapy, marking a significant step toward regulated access for adults facing certain mental health issues. Yesterday, ...
Silo Pharma Initiates Safety Study for PTSD Drug SPC-15
LOS ANGELES- Silo Pharma Inc. a developmental-stage biopharmaceutical company, has commenced a 7-day safety and toxicology study for its lead candidate, SPC-15, an intranasal treatment targeting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study is being conducted ...
Glass House Brands to Manage The Leaf El Paseo Dispensary
LOS ANGELES- Glass House Brands Inc. and LEEF Brands Inc. have entered into a Management Services Agreement (MSA), under which Glass House will oversee operations of The Leaf El Paseo dispensary in Palm Desert, California. ...
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Rejects Cannabis Legalization Bill
LOS ANGELES- In a recent development, the Pennsylvania Senate Law and Justice Committee voted 7-3 against House Bill 1200, a proposal aimed at legalizing adult-use cannabis in the state. This decision follows the bill's narrow ...
Humboldt Family Farms: The Science of Natural Light
In the lush tapestry of cannabis cultivation, the sun shines like a master artist, painting each plant with strokes of light that define its essence. The embrace of natural sunlight not only stimulates the growth ...
atai Life Sciences Initiates Phase 2 Trial of EMP-01 for Social Anxiety Disorder
LOS ANGELES- atai Life Sciences has commenced a Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating EMP-01, an oral formulation of R-3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (R-MDMA), for the treatment of social anxiety disorder (SAD). The first patient has been dosed in ...
Village Farms International Reports Q1 2025
LOS ANGELES- Village Farms International Inc. has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, highlighting a strategic pivot towards its cannabis operations and the privatization of certain fresh produce assets. For the ...
Legalization Significantly Reduces Canada’s Illicit Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES- Recent analyses indicate that Canada's legalization of non-medical cannabis in 2018 has substantially shifted consumer spending from illicit to legal markets. Studies report that within five years of legalization, approximately 75% of cannabis ...
New York Cannabis Policy Faces Criticism Amid Regulatory Challenges
LOS ANGELES- Boris Jordan, CEO of Curaleaf Holdings Inc., a multi-state cannabis operator, has publicly criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul and state cannabis regulators, alleging that current policies are detrimental to established medical cannabis ...
Cybin Secures Additional U.S. Patent for CYB003
LOS ANGELES- Cybin Inc. a biopharmaceutical company, announced the granting of U.S. patent 12,291,499 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This patent pertains to pharmaceutical compositions and oral dosage forms within the company's ...
Green Thumb Industries Reports Q1 2025 Financial Results
Green Thumb Industries Inc. a U.S.-based cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of RISE Dispensaries, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Financial Highlights Revenue for Q1 2025 was ...
Pennsylvania House Approves State-Run Recreational Cannabis Bill
LOS ANGELES- The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a bill to legalize recreational cannabis, proposing a state-controlled sales model. The legislation, approved by a narrow 102-101 vote along party lines, marks the first time ...
Boston Beer Company Expands Cannabis Beverage Portfolio
LOS ANGELES- The Boston Beer Company, through its Canadian subsidiary BBCCC Inc., has announced the expansion of its cannabis-infused beverage offerings for the summer season. The company introduced a new TeaPot Rosin-Infused Lemon Black Iced ...
Cronos Group Reports First Quarter 2025
LOS ANGELES- Cronos Group Inc. reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, indicating a net revenue of $32.3 million, a 28% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The ...
THC Design Repositions for National Expansion
LOS ANGELES- THC Design, a California-based cannabis company, has undertaken a comprehensive rebranding initiative in collaboration with New York creative studio Super Okay. The effort aims to transition the company from a regional entity to ...
The Hemp Surge: A Growing Challenge to Regulated Cannabis
NEW YORK — The legal line between hemp and cannabis in the U.S., drawn by the 2018 Farm Bill, was meant to clarify regulation. Instead, it created a set of inconsistencies that still affect how ...
