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Vireo Growth Acquires PharmaCann Colorado Assets
DENVER – Vireo Growth Inc. reached an agreement with PharmaCann Inc. to buy its 17 operational dispensaries and related assets in Colorado for roughly $49 million in company shares, a move that bolsters Vireo's retail ...
Michigan Senate Tightens Controls on Intoxicating Hemp Derivatives
LANSING – In a bipartisan push to close regulatory gaps, the Michigan Senate approved a package of bills that would classify most high-potency hemp-derived THC items as Cannabis, folding them into the state's established Cannabis ...
Trulieve Secures $140M in Senior Notes
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. wrapped up a $140 million private placement of 10.5% senior secured notes, tapping into robust investor appetite to fuel its operational push. The deal, upsized from initial plans, comes just ...
Verano Shareholders Approve Corporate Home Relocation to Nevada
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp. secured strong backing from investors to move its parent company's legal base from British Columbia, Canada, to Nevada. The approval came during a special shareholder meeting, clearing a key hurdle ...
Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Executives and operators in the Cannabis and psychedelics sectors wrapped up another fortnight with a mix of regulatory headwinds, financial maneuvers, and market validations that underscore the sector's resilience. From bipartisan efforts ...
MariMed Strikes Licensing Deal to Bring Edibles Line to New York Market
NORWOOD – MariMed Inc. has signed a licensing agreement with Farm 2 Hand, LLC, a licensed cultivator and processor in New York, to roll out its lineup of edibles across the state starting in 2026. ...
Germany Boosts Medical Cannabis Import Cap
BERLIN – German health authorities have increased the annual limit on medical Cannabis imports to 192.5 metric tons, in an effort to keep up with the rapid growth in patient demand while the country navigates ...
Vireo Growth Acquires PharmaCann Colorado Assets
DENVER – Vireo Growth Inc. reached an agreement with PharmaCann Inc. to buy its 17 operational dispensaries and related assets in Colorado for roughly $49 million in company shares, a move that bolsters Vireo's retail ...
Michigan Senate Tightens Controls on Intoxicating Hemp Derivatives
LANSING – In a bipartisan push to close regulatory gaps, the Michigan Senate approved a package of bills that would classify most high-potency hemp-derived THC items as Cannabis, folding them into the state's established Cannabis ...
Trulieve Secures $140M in Senior Notes
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. wrapped up a $140 million private placement of 10.5% senior secured notes, tapping into robust investor appetite to fuel its operational push. The deal, upsized from initial plans, comes just ...
Planet 13 Reports Q2 2024 Revenue Growth
LOS ANGELES- Planet 13 Holdings Inc. a vertically integrated multistate cannabis operator, announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, highlighting robust revenue growth driven by strategic acquisitions and expanding operations. For the ...
AFC Gamma Reports Q2 2024 Earnings with Transition to Pure-Play Cannabis Lender
LOS ANGELES- AFC Gamma, Inc. a Florida-based commercial focused on the cannabis sector, reported solid financial results for the second quarter of 2024, reflecting its strategic shift to become a pure-play cannabis lender. The company ...
Harris-Walz Ticket First to Support Federal Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz have made history by becoming the first major party presidential ticket to endorse the federal legalization of cannabis. This move aligns with the growing national ...
Growlink Secures $2 Million Seed Funding to Enhance AI Capabilities and Integration Platform
LOS ANGELES- Growlink, a provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) controllers, sensors, and cultivation software for controlled environment agriculture, has closed a $2 million seed financing round led by Casa Verde Capital. The funding ...
Advanced Nutrients Honored with International Cannabis Award for Best Fertilizer USA 2024
LOS ANGELES — Advanced Nutrients continues to lead the cannabis cultivation market, garnering the International Cannabis Award for Best Fertilizer USA 2024. This recognition underscores the company's longstanding commitment to innovation and excellence in cannabis ...
Cresco Labs Reports Q2 2024 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- Cresco Labs Inc. has released its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, showcasing significant improvements in profitability and maintaining strong market positions across several states. Key highlights from the report include: ...
Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation Recalls Over 2,600 Products for Inadequate Testing
LOS ANGELES- The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) announced a recall on Tuesday for 2,649 cannabis products sold by NGWMO, LLC to dispensary facilities. The recall was issued because the products did not undergo ...
Aurora Cannabis Reports Q1 Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- Aurora Cannabis has announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, ending June 30, 2024. The company reported positive free cash flow, increased revenue, and substantial growth in its global ...
DEA’s Proposed Rescheduling of Cannabis Sparks Public Response
LOS ANGELES- The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has proposed rescheduling cannabis under federal drug law, moving it from Schedule I to Schedule III. This shift reflects changing perceptions about cannabis, which is currently classified alongside ...
Trulieve Reports Q2 2024 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- Trulieve announced its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2024. The results, reported in U.S. dollars and following U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), reflect continued growth and operational expansion. ...
NYC Crackdown on Illegal Cannabis Shops Shutters 3,000, Creating Opportunities for Legal Retailers
LOS ANGELES- New York City has intensified its efforts to close nearly 3,000 unlicensed cannabis dispensaries, a move that could provide a boost for legal retailers struggling with high rents and intense competition. Since the ...
The Battle Over Recreational Cannabis Legalization Heats Up
LOS ANGELES- The debate around legalizing recreational cannabis continues to draw support and opposition from various societal factions. Central to this contentious issue is a push to amend state laws to allow adults aged 21 ...
Missouri Governor Signs Executive Order to Ban Intoxicating Hemp Product Sales
LOS ANGELES- Missouri Governor Mike Parson has signed an executive order banning the sale of intoxicating, hemp-derived products in the state, effective September 1. The order prohibits the sale of hemp-derived products containing delta-8 and ...
NEWS: Ohio Dispensaries Set to Begin Recreational Cannabis Sales
CLEVELAND- Starting Tuesday, Ohioans aged 21 and over will have the opportunity to purchase recreational cannabis without needing a medical card. This marks a significant change in the state's cannabis regulations. The Ohio Department of ...
Government Survey Data Shows Nearly 20 Percent Decline in Teen Cannabis Use Over Past Decade
LOS ANGELES- Government survey data released today by the US Department of Health and Human Services confirms that state-specific cannabis legalization laws have not negatively impacted teen cannabis use rates. The latest National Survey on ...
