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High Times Brings Back Cannabis Cup to New York
LOS ANGELES – Josh Kesselman, the entrepreneur behind RAW® Rolling Papers and recent steward of High Times magazine, has revived the storied Cannabis Cup competition in New York, setting it up to be the first ...
Resurrected Ancient Cannabis Enzymes Pave the Way for Efficient Cannabinoid Production
LOS ANGELES – A team of biologists has brought back to life enzymes from Cannabis plants that roamed Earth millions of years ago, uncovering a blueprint for producing medicinal compounds more effectively than today's methods ...
Ten Million U.S. Adults Microdosed Psychedelics Last Year, RAND Survey Finds
LOS ANGELES – A new survey from the RAND Corporation reveals that roughly 10 million adult Americans turned to microdosing psychedelics last year, taking sub-perceptual amounts of substances like psilocybin, LSD or MDMA to manage ...
🚨🚨 BREAKING: TRUMP RESCHEDULES CANNABIS 🚨🚨
WASHINGTON, D.C. –After months of speculation, President Trump Issues Executive Order Directing Federal Rescheduling of Cannabis to Schedule III President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing federal agencies to complete the rescheduling of ...
Czech Republic Approves Psilocybin Therapy Guidelines for 2026
PRAGUE – The Czech Republic has taken a measured step toward integrating psychedelic-assisted therapy into its healthcare system, approving detailed rules that will permit the controlled use of psilocybin for select patients beginning in January ...
MSOS ETF Rally Hints at Bigger Gains Ahead, Zuanic Report Finds
LOS ANGELES – A recent report from equity research firm Zuanic & Associates outlines substantial financial gains for U.S. MSOs if federal regulators shift Cannabis to Schedule III status, with savings potentially exceeding hundreds of ...
Organigram Reports Q4 2025 Financial and Full Fiscal Year Results
TORONTO – Organigram Global Inc. released its record Q4 and fiscal 2025 results, showing substantial gains in revenue and profitability metrics despite a quarterly net loss tied to one-time charges. For the fourth quarter, gross ...
High Times Brings Back Cannabis Cup to New York
LOS ANGELES – Josh Kesselman, the entrepreneur behind RAW® Rolling Papers and recent steward of High Times magazine, has revived the storied Cannabis Cup competition in New York, setting it up to be the first ...
Resurrected Ancient Cannabis Enzymes Pave the Way for Efficient Cannabinoid Production
LOS ANGELES – A team of biologists has brought back to life enzymes from Cannabis plants that roamed Earth millions of years ago, uncovering a blueprint for producing medicinal compounds more effectively than today's methods ...
Ten Million U.S. Adults Microdosed Psychedelics Last Year, RAND Survey Finds
LOS ANGELES – A new survey from the RAND Corporation reveals that roughly 10 million adult Americans turned to microdosing psychedelics last year, taking sub-perceptual amounts of substances like psilocybin, LSD or MDMA to manage ...
South Africa’s Department of Health Enacts Ban on Cannabis and Hemp Food Products
LOS ANGELES- The South African Department of Health has implemented new regulations prohibiting the production, sale, and importation of foodstuffs containing components derived from the Cannabis sativa L. plant, including hemp, hemp seed oil, and ...
Cresco Labs Reports: Financial Results for Q4 and Full Year ending December 31, 2024
LOS ANGELES- Cresco Labs Inc., a cannabis company, has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2024. The company reported an operating cash flow of $132 million for ...
Vermont Senators Propose Expansion of Psychedelic Therapy Advisory Group
LOS ANGELES- A group of Vermont state senators has introduced Senate Bill 106 (S.106), aiming to extend and expand the scope of the existing Psychedelic Therapy Advisory Working Group. The bill proposes to continue the ...
Idaho Lawmakers Push to Restrict Citizen-Led Ballot Initiatives on Cannabis and Drug Reform
BOISE - Idaho lawmakers have taken a significant step toward restricting citizen-led ballot initiatives related to cannabis and other drug reforms. The Idaho Senate recently passed a House-approved bill that would put a constitutional amendment ...
Glass House Brands Schedules Conference Call to Discuss 2024 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- Glass House Brands Inc., a vertically integrated cannabis company, has announced plans to release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2024. The company will host a ...
New Mexico Senate Committee Advances Medical Psilocybin Legislation
LOS ANGELES- The New Mexico Senate Judiciary Committee has approved Senate Bill 219, known as the Medical Psilocybin Act, which proposes the establishment of a regulated program for the therapeutic use of psilocybin. This approval ...
Idaho Legislature Advances Constitutional Amendment on Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- The Idaho Senate has approved a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would grant the legislature exclusive authority over the legalization of cannabis and other substances. This measure, known as House Joint ...
Analysis: Cannabis Capital on the Rise: A Resilient Industry Continues To Grow
NEW YORK–Despite persistent regulatory frustrations, wholesale price compression, slowing growth, and historically low stock prices, the cannabis capital markets are showing unexpected strength. According to Viridian Capital Advisors, global cannabis capital raises surged to $2.3 ...
California Seizes $534 Million in Illegal Cannabis in 2024
LOS ANGELES- In 2024, California enforcement officials seized illegal cannabis valued at approximately $534 million, underscoring the state's commitment to regulating its cannabis industry. Enforcement Actions and Seizures The Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force ...
Blueberries Medical Corp. Announces C$1 Million Non-Brokered Private Placement
LOS ANGELES- Blueberries Medical Corp., a Latin American licensed producer of medicinal cannabis and cannabis-derived products, has announced a non-brokered private placement to raise approximately C$1.05 million (approximately US$740,000). Offering Details Common Shares Issued: ...
TerrAscend Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- TerrAscend Corp., a cannabis company, has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2024. Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights Net Revenue: $74.4 million, a 0.3% increase from ...
San Diego Evaluates Cannabis Business Tax Increase
LOS ANGELES- The San Diego City Council is considering a proposal to raise the tax rate on cannabis businesses from 8% to 10%, aiming to address a projected $258 million budget deficit for the upcoming ...
MindMed Reports 2024 Financial Results and Advances in Clinical Trials
LOS ANGELES- of December 31, 2024, MindMed reported cash and cash equivalents totaling $273.7 million, up from $99.7 million at the end of 2023. This increase is attributed to equity financings totaling approximately $250 million ...
States Propose Cannabis Tax Hikes Amid Industry Pushback
LOS ANGELES- In Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer's recent $3 billion infrastructure plan includes a proposal to close a cannabis tax loophole, potentially generating an additional $470 million for road repairs. This move has alarmed local ...
British American Tobacco Invests $86.8 Million in Organigram
LOS ANGELES- British American Tobacco (BAT), one of the world's largest tobacco companies, has finalized a strategic investment of approximately $86.8 million (C$124.6 million) in Organigram Holdings Inc., a prominent Canadian cannabis producer. This investment, ...
