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Beer Gets Burned, Hemp Drinks Heat Up
New insights from Whitney Economics show hemp beverages could win big as tariffs slam the beer industry The team at Whitney Economics just dropped their latest cannabis and hemp market forecast—and it’s a must-read for ...
Cannabis Prices Decline in New York Amid Market Expansion
LOS ANGELES- The legal cannabis market in New York is experiencing a notable decrease in product prices, coinciding with rapid industry growth and increased consumer access. Price Reductions Across Product Categories Recent data indicates a ...
Psilocybin Use Rises Amid Shifting Public Perception and Regulatory Changes
LOS ANGELES- Recent studies indicate a significant increase in psilocybin use across the United States, correlating with evolving public attitudes and regulatory developments. Data from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Rocky Mountain ...
Planet 13 Schedules Release of Q4 2024 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- Planet 13 Holdings Inc. a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis company, has announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2024, on March 26, ...
POSaBIT Captures Majority of Cannabis Transactions in Washington State
LOS ANGELES- POSaBIT Systems Corporation a provider of point-of-sale and payments infrastructure in the cannabis industry, now processes over 85% of all cannabis point-of-sale transactions in Washington State. Established in 2015, POSaBIT has expanded ...
Hemp-Derived Products Influence Cannabis Market Dynamics
LOS ANGELES- The 2018 Farm Bill's legalization of hemp cultivation has significantly impacted the cannabis industry, leading to the emergence of various hemp-derived products that are reshaping market dynamics. One notable development is the ...
High Tide Reports Q1 Revenue
LOS ANGELES- High Tide Inc. a Canadian cannabis retailer, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended January 31, 2025, reporting revenue of CAD 142.5 million, an 11% increase from the same period last ...
Beer Gets Burned, Hemp Drinks Heat Up
New insights from Whitney Economics show hemp beverages could win big as tariffs slam the beer industry The team at Whitney Economics just dropped their latest cannabis and hemp market forecast—and it’s a must-read for ...
Cannabis Prices Decline in New York Amid Market Expansion
LOS ANGELES- The legal cannabis market in New York is experiencing a notable decrease in product prices, coinciding with rapid industry growth and increased consumer access. Price Reductions Across Product Categories Recent data indicates a ...
Psilocybin Use Rises Amid Shifting Public Perception and Regulatory Changes
LOS ANGELES- Recent studies indicate a significant increase in psilocybin use across the United States, correlating with evolving public attitudes and regulatory developments. Data from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Rocky Mountain ...
Study Finds Psilocybin Use Does Not Significantly Alter Religious Beliefs
LOS ANGELES- A new study from Johns Hopkins University, published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, indicates that a single psilocybin experience is unlikely to change an atheist's belief in God or alter a person's ...
Federal Judge Orders Cannabis Dispensary Operator to Bargain with Union
LOS ANGELES- In a landmark decision, U.S. District Judge Myong Joun has mandated that the cannabis dispensary operator I.N.S.A. must negotiate with the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) union, despite its employees voting against ...
Enveric Biosciences Eyes Major Licensing Deals for Its Drug Pipeline
NEW YORK- Enveric Biosciences is actively pursuing licensing agreements that could potentially net the company up to $410 million in milestone payments. This initiative follows a newly announced partnership with MindBio and comes amidst the ...
New York Cannabis Regulatory Chief to Resign Amid Program Overhaul
LOS ANGELES- Chris Alexander, the Executive Director of New York's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), is set to resign at the end of his three-year term in September, as announced by Governor Kathy Hochul. The ...
Minnesota Residents Sue for Right to Sell Home-Grown Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- In Minnesota, a legal battle is unfolding as four individuals who legally cultivate cannabis have initiated a lawsuit against state cannabis regulators. The plaintiffs argue that the Minnesota Constitution permits them to sell ...
Idaho Medical Cannabis Initiative Gains Momentum Amid New Signature Drive
LOS ANGELES- In Idaho, one of the few states without any legal cannabis framework, the advocacy group Kind Idaho is making strides to place a medical cannabis initiative on the 2024 ballot. The organization faces ...
Product Recall in Arizona Due to Contamination Concerns
LOS ANGELES- The Arizona Department of Health Services has issued a recall for a product known as Onion Bhaji after laboratory tests detected possible contamination with Aspergillus, a fungus known to cause allergic reactions or ...
Massachusetts Orders Cease on THCV Products by Hemp Company
LOS ANGELES- The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) has issued a cease and desist order to Bay State Extracts, a state-licensed hemp business, directing it to stop the production and sale of products containing ...
Ohio to Award Dual-Use Cannabis Licenses by June
LOS ANGELES- Ohio is set to begin the transition to allow existing medical cannabis dispensaries to sell cannabis recreationally. The state's Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review has approved regulations for dual-use licenses, with applications ...
A Delays Hearing on Psychedelic Compounds
LOS ANGELES- The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has postponed a crucial administrative hearing originally scheduled for June on the proposed ban of two psychedelic compounds, 2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodoamphetamine (DOI) and 2,5-dimethoxy-4-chloroamphetamine (DOC). This decision follows a legal ...
U.S. Policy Shifts on Cannabis and Psilocybin for Chronic Pain Management
LOS ANGELES- In a landmark policy shift, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has announced plans to reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance, a category that includes less restricted ...
Global Landscape of Recreational Cannabis Legalization as of 2024
LOS ANGELES- As of April 2024, the global landscape for recreational cannabis legalization remains limited, with only nine countries having fully legalized its use nationwide, according to Visual Capitalist. Notably, Germany recently joined Malta and ...
Reunion Neuroscience Secures $103 Million for Development of Psychedelic Drug Therapy
LOS ANGELES- Reunion Neuroscience Inc., a developer of psychedelic drug treatments, has successfully raised $103 million in a Series A financing round. The round was co-led by MPM BioImpact and Novo Holdings, with additional participation ...
Thailand’s Prime Minister Proposes Recriminalization of Cannabis
LOS ANGELES - Thailand’s Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, announced on social media his intention to recriminalize cannabis, permitting its use solely for medicinal purposes. This move aligns with earlier suggestions from the country’s health minister ...
South Dakota Moves Toward Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws (SDBML), a cannabis advocacy group, has recently submitted 29,030 signatures to South Dakota's Secretary of State in a bid to get an adult-use cannabis initiative on the ...
