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Helus Pharma Teams Up with TARA Mind on Veteran Mental Health Efforts
NEW YORK – Helus Pharma, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel serotonergic agonists (NSAs) to treat mental health conditions, announced it has joined forces with TARA Mind to help recruit veterans for its ...
Rescheduling: What it Actually Means for US Cannabis
LOS ANGELES – For years, the Cannabis industry's most reliable tradition has been misreading federal signals. When the DEA floated rescheduling proposals, operators popped champagne. When states passed adult-use laws, investors rushed in ahead of ...
DEA Opens Federal Registration Portal for Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
WASHINGTON – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is set to launch its new online portal on Wednesday, 29 April at 9:00 AM EST, facilitating the application process for state-licensed medical Cannabis dispensaries seeking federal registration ...
PharmaCann to Shut Down its Denver Cannabis Grow Facility
DENVER – Chicago-based PharmaCann Inc., one of the largest privately held and vertically integrated Cannabis companies in the United States, has notified Colorado officials that it will permanently [?] close its major cultivation site in ...
South Carolina Senate Approves Bill to Keep Hemp THC Drinks and Gummies Legal
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Senate voted 35-4 to advance a bill that would maintain legal access to hemp-derived THC beverages and gummies for adults while setting strict caps on potency and sales channels. The ...
Massachusetts Lawmakers Push Forward Psychedelic Therapy Programs
BOSTON – Massachusetts lawmakers have advanced legislation that would set up pilot programs for regulated psychedelic therapy, with one measure clearing a key committee in September 2025 and related proposals still under review. The Senate ...
Ohio Enacts New Cannabis and Hemp Regulations After Referendum Effort Fails
COLUMBUS – Updated rules for Ohio’s recreational Cannabis market and a statewide ban on most intoxicating hemp products outside licensed dispensaries took effect, closing the chapter on a citizen campaign to reverse legislative tweaks to ...
Helus Pharma Teams Up with TARA Mind on Veteran Mental Health Efforts
NEW YORK – Helus Pharma, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel serotonergic agonists (NSAs) to treat mental health conditions, announced it has joined forces with TARA Mind to help recruit veterans for its ...
Rescheduling: What it Actually Means for US Cannabis
LOS ANGELES – For years, the Cannabis industry's most reliable tradition has been misreading federal signals. When the DEA floated rescheduling proposals, operators popped champagne. When states passed adult-use laws, investors rushed in ahead of ...
DEA Opens Federal Registration Portal for Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
WASHINGTON – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is set to launch its new online portal on Wednesday, 29 April at 9:00 AM EST, facilitating the application process for state-licensed medical Cannabis dispensaries seeking federal registration ...
Kentucky Implements Medical Cannabis Program
LOS ANGELES- As of January 1, 2025, Kentucky has officially implemented its medical cannabis program, allowing residents with qualifying medical conditions to access cannabis for therapeutic purposes. This development follows the enactment of Senate Bill ...
Hawaii Governor Signs Executive Order to Protect Medical Cannabis Caregivers
LOS ANGELES- Governor Josh Green of Hawaii has signed Executive Order No. 24-06 to protect caregivers who provide medical cannabis to qualified patients from undue enforcement. This action addresses legal changes that were set to ...
What You Need to Know Inventory Management and Cost Accounting
LOS ANGELES- Every entrepreneur, CEO and CFO needs to know that effective inventory management and accurate cost accounting are critical to success in the cannabis and psychedelic industries. As businesses navigate a landscape marked by ...
What You Need to Know Banking and Financing Challenges
LOS ANGELES- Every entrepreneur CEO or CFO needs to know that navigating the banking and financing landscape in the cannabis industry presents unique challenges. Despite the rapid growth of the cannabis market in the United States, ...
What Entrepreneurs Need to Know Regulatory Compliance Costs
LOS ANGELES- Every entrepreneur, CFO and CEO needs to know that navigating regulatory compliance in the cannabis industry is not just a legal obligation, but also a significant financial undertaking. As the cannabis market continues ...
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Advocates for Hemp Restrictions and Medical Cannabis Expansion
LOS ANGELES- Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed support for restricting the sale of unregulated hemp-derived THC products while advocating for the expansion of the state's medical cannabis program. In a recent opinion piece, ...
Minnesota Approves Hemp Seed Meal for Laying Hens
LOS ANGELES- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has authorized the use of hemp seed meal in feed for laying hens, positioning Minnesota among the first states to permit this ingredient in poultry diets. Hemp ...
Vireo Growth Inc. Secures $75 Million Financing and Acquires Four Cannabis Operators
LOS ANGELES- Vireo Growth Inc. has announced a $75 million equity financing at $0.625 per share, alongside agreements to acquire four single-state cannabis operators for approximately $397 million in all-stock transactions. The acquisitions include Proper ...
Canopy USA Appoints M. Brooks Jorgensen as President
LOS ANGELES- Canopy USA, a subsidiary of Canopy Growth Corporation, has announced the appointment of M. Brooks Jorgensen as its new President. Jorgensen brings over two decades of experience in the wine and spirits industry, ...
Expanding Investment Horizons: Opportunities for Cannabis Entrepreneurs
NEW YORK-The cannabis industry is evolving, presenting fresh opportunities for entrepreneurs willing to think beyond traditional boundaries. While some cannabis-specific investors may be stepping back, there’s growing interest from wellness-focused capital, accredited investors, and innovative ...
The Rise of a New Era of Consumption: Cannabis-Infused Drinks
LOS ANGELES-Cannabis-infused beverages have rapidly gained traction in recent years as a popular alternative to traditional consumption methods such as smoking and vaping. With the increasing legalization of cannabis in the United States and other ...
Ottawa’s Psilocybin Retailers Maintain Operations Amid National Enforcement Actions
LOS ANGELES- In Ottawa, several storefronts openly selling psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms, continue to operate with minimal interference from local law enforcement. This contrasts with actions in other Canadian municipalities, where authorities ...
DEA Postpones Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing to 2025
LOS ANGELES- The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has postponed its public hearing on the proposed rescheduling of cannabis under federal law. Initially scheduled for December 2, 2024, the hearing is now expected to occur in ...
What You Need to Know About Cash Flow Management
NEW YORK- Every CFO and entrepreneur in Cannabis and Psychedelics needs to know that efficient cash flow management is essential in the cannabis industry, where companies face specific financial challenges. WELCOME Back to this fresh ...
Cansortium Completes Merger with RIV Capital
LOS ANGELES- Cansortium Inc., operating under the Fluent brand, has finalized its merger with RIV Capital Inc., establishing a multi-state cannabis operator with a presence in Florida, New York, Texas, and Pennsylvania. The merger results ...
