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Dutchie Launches Round Up the Change for Cannabis Justice
BOSTON – Dutchie, the Cannabis e-commerce and point-of-sale platform, has rolled out Round Up the Change, a straightforward new feature that lets customers turn pocket change into support for Cannabis justice reform and legalization. The ...
Gelato Cannabis Unifies Multi-State Structure
SAN DIEGO – Gelato Cannabis announced that it has completed the acquisition of its California operations, integrating them under a single ownership and leadership framework that now spans California, Michigan, and Arizona. The move brings ...
Aurora Cannabis Reports Q3 FY 2026 Financial Results
EDMONTON, AB – Aurora Cannabis Inc. posted total net revenue of $94.2 million for its fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2025, a 7% increase from $88.2 million in the comparable period a year earlier. ...
Alabama Tightens Hemp Laws, Moves Medical Cannabis Licenses Forward
MONTGOMERY – Alabama regulators ushered in 2026 with a crackdown on unregulated hemp products containing THC, while inching closer to launching a long-delayed medical Cannabis program that could serve thousands of patients by spring. The ...
Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Federal rescheduling under President Trump’s Executive Order sparked widespread state reactions and investor outlooks into early 2026, blending consolidations and expansions with regulatory friction, outright manipulation, and overtures to public opinion. Psychedelics ...
NY Cannabis Retailers Double in Number, Push Total Sales Past $2.5B Mark
NEW YORK – New York state's licensed Cannabis dispensaries grew to 556 outlets by the end of 2025, more than twice the 261 operating a year earlier, as adult-use sales crossed the $2.5 billion threshold ...
Czech Republic Rolls Out Limited Cannabis Reforms, Allowing Home Growing and Possession Caps
PRAGUE – The Czech Republic ushered in the new year with measured changes to its Cannabis policies, legalizing personal cultivation and setting clear possession thresholds for adults. Under the reforms signed into law by President ...
Dutchie Launches Round Up the Change for Cannabis Justice
BOSTON – Dutchie, the Cannabis e-commerce and point-of-sale platform, has rolled out Round Up the Change, a straightforward new feature that lets customers turn pocket change into support for Cannabis justice reform and legalization. The ...
Gelato Cannabis Unifies Multi-State Structure
SAN DIEGO – Gelato Cannabis announced that it has completed the acquisition of its California operations, integrating them under a single ownership and leadership framework that now spans California, Michigan, and Arizona. The move brings ...
Aurora Cannabis Reports Q3 FY 2026 Financial Results
EDMONTON, AB – Aurora Cannabis Inc. posted total net revenue of $94.2 million for its fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2025, a 7% increase from $88.2 million in the comparable period a year earlier. ...
Société québécoise du cannabis Reports C$40.5 Million in Third Quarter Income
LOS ANGELES- The Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC), Quebec's government-operated cannabis retailer, announced a comprehensive income of C$40.5 million for the third quarter of its fiscal year ending January 4, 2025. This represents an increase ...
Idaho House Advances Bill Imposing $300 Minimum Fine for Cannabis Possession
LOS ANGELES- The Idaho House of Representatives has passed House Bill 7, which mandates a minimum fine of $300 for adults convicted of possessing three ounces or less of cannabis. Rep. Bruce Skaug (R-Nampa) introduced ...
Canada Invests Nearly $3 Million in Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy Research
LOS ANGELES- The Government of Canada, through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), has committed nearly $3 million to fund three clinical trials investigating psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy as a treatment for various mental health and ...
Cybin Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results and Business Updates
LOS ANGELES- Cybin Inc., has released its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ending December 31, 2024, alongside recent business developments. Financial Highlights: Cash Position: As of December 31, 2024, Cybin reported cash holdings ...
Montana Lawmaker Proposes Consumer Registration and Surveillance for Cannabis Purchases
LOS ANGELES- A Republican lawmaker in Montana has introduced legislation that would require individuals aged 21 and older to register with the state Department of Revenue and pay a $200 annual fee to legally purchase ...
Senator Lankford Introduces Bill to Prevent Tax Deductions for Cannabis Businesses
LOS ANGELES- Senator James Lankford (R-OK) introduced the "No Deductions for Marijuana Businesses Act," aiming to prevent cannabis businesses from deducting business expenses on their federal taxes, even if cannabis is rescheduled under federal law. ...
What You Need to Know: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Consolidation
LOS ANGELES—Every CFO needs to know that navigating mergers, acquisitions, and consolidation in cannabis and psychedelics industries requires a deep understanding of business valuation complexities and strategic deal-making. Effective M&A strategies are crucial to driving ...
Atai Life Sciences Reports Positive Results from BPL-003 Phase 2a Study
LOS ANGELES- Atai Life Sciences has announced favorable outcomes from a Phase 2a open-label study evaluating BPL-003, an intranasal formulation of 5-MeO-DMT benzoate, in patients with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder (AUD). The study ...
TILT Holdings Divests Massachusetts Dispensaries for $2 Million
LOS ANGELES- TILT Holdings Inc., a cannabis business solutions provider, has entered into an agreement to divest two of its Massachusetts dispensaries to In Good Health, a private single-state cannabis operator, for $2 million in ...
Minnesota’s Cannabis Office Initiates Grant Program for Communities Affected by Prohibition
LOS ANGELES- The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has introduced the CanRenew Community Restoration Grants, a program designed to support communities disproportionately impacted by past cannabis prohibition policies. In 2025, the program will allocate ...
The Future of Cannabis Under Trump’s 2025 Administration: A Tough Road Ahead?
WASHINGTON, D.C.–As the new Trump administration takes shape in 2025, the future of cannabis policy in the United States remains uncertain. While President Trump has occasionally expressed support for a state's rights approach to cannabis ...
Missouri Expunges More than 140,000 Cannabis Cases
ST LOUIS- Missouri courts have expunged more than 140,000 cannabis-related cases since voters approved a constitutional amendment in 2022 to legalize recreational cannabis. However, the total number of expungements is unlikely to grow significantly beyond ...
New Mexico House Bill 331 Proposes Mandatory Labor Peace Agreements for Cannabis Businesses
LOS ANGELES- New Mexico House Bill 331 was introduced, proposing that cannabis establishments with ten or more employees be required to enter into, maintain, and adhere to labor peace agreements with bona fide labor organizations. ...
Maine Governor Advocates for Enhanced Regulation of Medical Cannabis Program
LOS ANGELES- In her recent State of the Budget address, Governor Janet Mills characterized Maine's medical cannabis program as the "wild, wild west," advocating for increased regulation to ensure consumer safety. She proposed implementing mandatory ...
Germany’s Evolving Cannabis Landscape in 2025
LOS ANGELES- In 2025, Germany's cannabis sector is experiencing significant developments following the enactment of the Cannabis Act (Cannabisgesetz) on April 1, 2024. This legislation permits adults aged 18 and over to possess up to ...
