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Jushi Holdings Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES – Jushi Holdings Inc. reported its Q2 2025 financial results, reflecting modest revenue growth and operational advances as it expands its retail footprint and refines its cultivation strategy. The company posted revenue of ...
Senate Pushes for Cannabis and Psychedelics Research Amid Schedule I Restrictions
WASHIGTON D.C. – The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a substantial spending bill addressing Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LaborHHS), including provisions that could reshape the scope of research into Schedule I ...
Metrc and BioTrack Partner to Forge Cannabis Compliance and Innovation
LOS ANGELES – Metrc LLC, a leading developer of regulatory track-and-trace systems, unveiled a strategic alliance with BioTrack, a prominent Cannabis technology provider, aimed at enhancing compliance and operational solutions for the Cannabis sector. The ...
Rolling into Wellness 4 in 10 Californians Choose Cannabis, Study Reveals
LOS ANGELES - A comprehensive study conducted by the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) reveals that 37% of California adults are current marijuana users, with the vast majority reporting significant health benefits. Published in ...
US Cannabis Industry Poised to Top $123 Billion Economic Impact in 2025
LOS ANGELES–Despite mounting challenges, the U.S. cannabis industry is on track to generate a staggering $123.6 billion in total economic impact in 2025, according to new projections from the MJBiz Factbook. That’s a 9% increase ...
TerrAscend Exits Michigan Market; Bay City–Burton Dispensaries to Close
LOS ANGELES -TerrAscend Corp., a publicly traded multi-state cannabis operator, announced plans to exit its Michigan operations by September 2025. The decision includes closing 20 retail outlets, including dispensaries in Bay City and Burton, along ...
Vireo Growth and Curio Wellness Forge Partnership to Enter New York Market
LOS ANGELES- Vireo Growth Inc. and Curio Wellness have announced a manufacturing-and-distribution agreement aimed at introducing Curio’s Best Self Collection into New York’s licensed cannabis market. Vireo will leverage its existing infrastructure to produce and ...
Jushi Holdings Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES – Jushi Holdings Inc. reported its Q2 2025 financial results, reflecting modest revenue growth and operational advances as it expands its retail footprint and refines its cultivation strategy. The company posted revenue of ...
Senate Pushes for Cannabis and Psychedelics Research Amid Schedule I Restrictions
WASHIGTON D.C. – The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a substantial spending bill addressing Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LaborHHS), including provisions that could reshape the scope of research into Schedule I ...
Metrc and BioTrack Partner to Forge Cannabis Compliance and Innovation
LOS ANGELES – Metrc LLC, a leading developer of regulatory track-and-trace systems, unveiled a strategic alliance with BioTrack, a prominent Cannabis technology provider, aimed at enhancing compliance and operational solutions for the Cannabis sector. The ...
Minnesota’s Hemp-Derived THC Market Generates Over $10 Million in Taxes
NEW YORK- The Minnesota Department of Revenue reports that the state has generated $10,022,635 in taxes from hemp-derived THC products since the market launched nearly a year ago. This follows the state's legalization of adult-use ...
Clearmind Medicine Inc. Secures Patent Approval in Hong Kong for Binge Behavior Regulator
LOS ANGELES- Clearmind Medicine Inc., a clinical biotech company specializing in psychedelic-derived therapeutics, has announced a significant advancement in its MEAI-based binge behavior regulator program. The company received patent approval from the Hong Kong Patent ...
Maryland Cannabis Market Surpasses $1.1 Billion in First Year of Legalization
LOS ANGELES- Governor Wes Moore announced that Maryland's cannabis market achieved a significant milestone in its first year of legalization, with total medical and adult-use retail sales exceeding $1.1 billion. This reflects the state's commitment ...
Groundbreaking Belgian Study Explores Magic Mushrooms in Alcoholism Treatment
BRUSSELS- A pioneering clinical study at Brugmann Hospital in Brussels is exploring the use of psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, to treat alcohol addiction. Over the next two years, 62 participants will receive ...
Steps to Become a Medical Cannabis Patient in Minnesota
LOS ANGELES- Since 2015, Minnesota's Medical Cannabis Program has provided treatment options for individuals with debilitating medical conditions, aiming to improve their quality of life. The following information outlines the steps to become a patient ...
Kentucky Opens Applications for Medical Cannabis Business Licenses
LOS ANGELES- Kentuckians can now apply for cannabis business licenses, and medical providers can seek permission to prescribe cannabis through Kentucky’s Board of Medical Licensure and Board of Nursing. This follows the enactment of bipartisan ...
Global Medical Cannabis Market Projected to Reach $77.13 Billion by 2032
LOS ANGELES- The global medical cannabis market is expected to grow significantly, reaching a valuation of $77.13 billion by 2032 from $17.08 billion in 2023, driven by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.24%, ...
Delaware Lawmakers Pass Bill to Enable Financial Services for Cannabis Businesses
LOS ANGELES- Delaware lawmakers recently passed legislation establishing protections for banks and other financial institutions to work with state-legal cannabis companies as the state prepares to launch its adult-use market. Protections for Financial Institutions The ...
Germany’s Cannabis Law: Maximizing Yield with the Three-Plant Limit
BERLIN — Germany’s new cannabis law, effective April 1, 2024, permits adults to grow up to three plants and possess up to 25 grams of cannabis for personal use. This regulation requires home cultivators to ...
California Pulls Cannabis Products from Shelves Due to Pesticide Concerns
LOS ANGELES- California this week ordered product recalls for five licensed cannabis products, including four vape pens and a vape cartridge, due to contamination with chlorfenapyr, a banned pesticide. These products, sold by West Coast ...
Evolving Hemp Regulations and Market Dynamics in Louisiana
LOS ANGELES- The hemp market is undergoing significant changes as new regulations affect how products are manufactured, sold, and consumed. The legal landscape shapes the future of hemp-derived products, necessitating staying updated on industry trends ...
Pesticide Scandal & Product Recalls Rocks California’s Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES--California's cannabis industry is reeling from a recent pesticide scandal that has undermined consumer confidence and highlighted regulatory shortcomings. An investigation by the Los Angeles Times, in collaboration with WeedWeek, revealed alarming levels of ...
The Demise of Chevron Deference: A New Era for Government Regulation and Its Impact on the Cannabis Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has overturned a 40-year-old precedent known as "Chevron deference," which mandated that courts defer to the interpretations of federal agencies when a law is ambiguous, ...
Majority of North Dakota Voters Oppose Recreational Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- A recent poll commissioned by the Brighter Future Alliance and conducted by Public Opinion Strategies revealed that 57% of likely North Dakota voters are against the legalization of recreational cannabis for adults over ...
IRS Reaffirms Cannabis as Schedule I Substance; Section 280E Still Applies
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a reminder that cannabis remains classified as a Schedule I controlled substance and is subject to the limitations of Internal Revenue Code Section 280E until any ...
