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Congress Presses FDA on Psychedelic Therapy Approvals
WASHINGTON – A bipartisan coalition of 32 House members sent a formal letter to FDA Commissioner Martin A. Makary urging the agency to move faster on ongoing reviews of psychedelic treatments. The letter stated that ...
TerrAscend Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
TORONTO – TerrAscend Corp. announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, showing modest year-over-year revenue growth from continuing operations and sustained operational performance across its core Northeast markets. The company reported ...
Trulieve Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. entered 2026 with a first quarter that presents two concurrent narratives – a retail operation contending with sustained pricing pressure, and a company whose federal tax obligations are, for the ...
M&A Heats Up: Kiva Sales & Service and Petalfast Sign LOI to Combine Operations
LOS ANGELES- Kiva Sales & Service (KSS) has signed a letter of intent to combine with Petalfast, marking another consolidation move in California’s Cannabis distribution and sales infrastructure. The proposed transaction would bring together two ...
Georgia Expands Medical Cannabis Program with SB 220: What It Means for Patients and Operators
ATLANTA- The state of Georgia is on the verge of a meaningful shift in its medical Cannabis program. Legislation passed by the Georgia General Assembly—Senate Bill 220—would significantly expand the types of Cannabis products available ...
Cheech and Chong Ink Distribution Deal with Breakthru
LOS ANGELES – Cheech and Chong’s Global Holding Company has entered a strategic partnership with Breakthru Beverage Group to bring its line of hemp-derived THC drinks to a much broader audience across key U.S. markets. ...
C-Stores Press Ahead with Hemp-Derived Products as Regulations Tighten
LOS ANGELES – Major convenience store operators keep stocking hemp-derived THC beverages and related items on shelves in states where sales remain legal, even as a federal overhaul set to take effect in November 2026 ...
Congress Presses FDA on Psychedelic Therapy Approvals
WASHINGTON – A bipartisan coalition of 32 House members sent a formal letter to FDA Commissioner Martin A. Makary urging the agency to move faster on ongoing reviews of psychedelic treatments. The letter stated that ...
TerrAscend Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
TORONTO – TerrAscend Corp. announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, showing modest year-over-year revenue growth from continuing operations and sustained operational performance across its core Northeast markets. The company reported ...
Trulieve Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. entered 2026 with a first quarter that presents two concurrent narratives – a retail operation contending with sustained pricing pressure, and a company whose federal tax obligations are, for the ...
Cannabis Business: A Month-by-Month Year in Review for 2024
LOS ANGELES- Wow...2024 flew by but left a lot of casualties as the emerging market of cannabis, continues its emergence in 2024. Here's what went down in case you were away from your desk: January ...
Brownie Mary: The Unlikely Heroine of Cannabis Advocacy
SAN FRANCISCO–In the quiet streets of San Francisco during the 1970s, an unassuming elderly woman with frizzy hair and a grandmotherly smile quietly built a legacy that would forever change the trajectory of cannabis legalization ...
Japan Enacts Stricter Cannabis Laws with Severe Penalties
LOS ANGELES- Japan has recently implemented stringent measures against cannabis use, introducing penalties of up to seven years in prison for consumption. Previously, while possession and cultivation were illegal, personal use was not explicitly prohibited. ...
Psychedelics Show Promise in Alleviating End-of-Life Psychological Distress
LOS ANGELES- Recent studies indicate that psychedelics, particularly psilocybin, may help reduce depression, anxiety, and existential distress in patients with terminal illnesses. A systematic review published in Psychopharmacology analyzed data from various studies and found ...
Medical Cannabis Set to Launch in Ukraine in Early 2025
KYIV- After Ukraine legalized cannabis for medical use earlier this year, a key lawmaker announced that the first cannabis-based medicines could be available as early as next month. Olga Stefanishyna, a member of Ukraine’s parliament ...
NEW: Comprehensive List of Cannabis Events in 2025
LOS ANGELES - The cannabis industry is alive with opportunity and collaboration in 2025. These events serve as critical platforms for education, networking, and driving business success. Whether you're a veteran in the industry or ...
Week In Review: Cross-currents in Cannabis and Psychedelics: Legal Momentum, Market Shakeups, and Policy Flashpoints Define the Week
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: Organigram Expands U.S. Market; The Senator Who Legalized Consumable Hemp Now Wants to Ban It; Curaleaf Takes Full Control of European Arm in Bold Strategic Move
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: Cronos Expands Medical Cannabis Presence in Switzerland; Cybin Secures Up to US $500 Million via Convertible Debentures to Fuel Clinical Growth; iAnthus Reports Unanimous Approval at Annual General Meeting; Mike Tyson Urges Trump to Act on Cannabis Reform
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: LIMS Market Projected to Hit $5.19 Billion by 2030; Verano Debuts Bodega‑Style Dispensary in Arizona; Aurora Cannabis Refutes AI-Generated Deal Reports on Investing.com
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: Aurora Cannabis Denies Acquisition of MedLeaf Therapeutics; Canadian Cannabis Producers Expand Exports; Method Man and Zamnesia Partner to Launch Eight TICAL Cannabis Seeds in U.S. and Europe
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
DEA Judge Sets Schedule for Cannabis Rescheduling Testimony
WASHINGTON, D.C.–The debate over cannabis' federal classification is set to intensify as the DEA prepares for pivotal hearings on its status under the Controlled Substances Act. DEA Administrative Law Judge John Mulrooney has announced that ...
Week In Review: North Carolina Governor Proposes Cannabis Legalization to Curb Unregulated Hemp Market; ProStar SEO Identifies Key Google Ranking Factors for Cannabis Businesses
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: Village Farms Completes Divestiture of Fresh Produce Business to Focus on Cannabis; Massachusetts House Approves Cannabis Oversight Reform Bill; Ascend Wellness Secures $50 Million Through Private Placement of Senior Secured Note; FLUENT Corp. Expands Indoor Cultivation with Rosa Facility in Florida
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: Rubicon Organics Finalizes Conditions for Hope Facility Acquisition; Cresco Labs Reschedules Q1 2025 Earnings; London Mayor Advocates for Decriminalization of Cannabis Possession; New Zealand Medicinal Cannabis Firms Propose Merger to Form Helius Health
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
