The campaign to legalize adult-use marijuana in Florida has collected enough signatures to trigger a state Supreme Court review of the initiative.
Miami-based multistate cannabis operator Ayr Wellness eliminated 180 jobs across the United States, a spokesperson confirmed to MJBizDaily.
Recently approved medical marijuana industry rules were rescinded because notice of the January meeting wasn't provided to a key state office.
Missouri is set to become the latest red state to launch recreational cannabis sales, which will no doubt get the attention of Oklahoma.
Sweeping changes to Washington DC's medical cannabis regulations are heading to Capitol Hill for federal lawmakers’ final approval this month.
The International Trade Commission ruled that dozens of North American vaporizer companies did not infringe upon Smoore Technology patents.
North Dakota’s Republican-led House squashed two bills that would have allowed legal medical marijuana businesses to sell edibles.
Tilray Brands has quietly abandoned its pledge to achieve annual revenue of $4 billion (5.3 billion Canadian dollars) by the end of 2024.
A federal judge rejected New York’s effort to toss a lawsuit that’s been delaying the opening of recreational marijuana stores in the state.
Cannabis wholesale technology platform LeafLink raised $100 million in a Series D financing as its founders transition into new roles.
Israeli cannabis producer InterCure’s proposed acquisition of MMJ company Cann Pharmaceutical, also known as Better, was terminated.
Canadian cannabis grower SNDL interfered with an off-site union informational meeting for employees, an Alberta labor tribunal ruled.
Although cannabis entrepreneurs should expect to pay a premium for real estate, those premiums amount to far less than they used to, observers said.
Cannabis entrepreneurs know that product and service providers often charge marijuana businesses more than their non-plant-touching counterparts.
When it comes to borrowing money, most roads in cannabis lead to real estate. Lenders look for assets, and few options exist for no-asset lending.
Cannabis producer Lowd is building out a new facility near Portland, Oregon. CEO Jesce Horton is glad the company maintained property ownership.
A Republican U.S. representative from Florida reintroduced legislation that would reclassify marijuana under federal law.
A top Wisconsin legislator is pumping the brakes on the governor's plans to legalize both medical and recreational cannabis in the state.
Virginia legislators advanced two marijuana bills that would establish adult-use sales and allow licensed businesses to take tax deductions.
High Tide lost 52.5 million Canadian dollars in its quarter ended Oct. 31, driven largely by noncash impairment charges of CA$48.6 million.
A federal court affirmed the U.S. Constitution does not protect a Colorado medical marijuana business from IRS requests to see its records.
California-based Flow Cannabis Co. has "eliminated" all plant-touching activities and “mothballed” operations after running out of cash.
Marijuana retailers in Massachusetts have eclipsed $4 billion in sales since the state launched adult-use retail in November 2018.
Argentina launched a national regulatory agency for the hemp and medical marijuana industries to target domestic and international markets.
Ascend Wellness announced an agreement to acquire the Maryland marijuana assets of Devi Holdings in a cash-and-stock deal worth $19 million.
U.S. cannabis companies are tweaking business models to meet changing laws and regulations that could affect their operations in 2023.
A $200 million social equity fund in New York that's been promised to qualified marijuana entrepreneurs is awaiting its first funding.
Cannabis firm Hexo Corp. said it won the dismissal of a securities class action suit that had been pending before the Quebec Superior Court.
Akerna Corp., parent of cannabis tech company MJ Freeway, is exiting the marijuana industry through a merger with a cryptocurrency business.
Ayr Wellness said it has canceled its acquisition of Chicago cannabis retail operator Dispensary 33, citing changing market conditions.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it won’t regulate products containing CBD and will instead pass that buck to Congress.
Medical cannabis sales in Georgia could begin before the end of the year after regulators OK'd rules for the low-THC marijuana oil program.
Mississippi’s medical marijuana program launched Wednesday with at least three dispensaries selling product.
Cannabis and veggie grower Village Farms International is raising $25 million via a registered direct offering with institutional investors.
Curaleaf said it will shutter the majority of its marijuana operations in California, Colorado and Oregon and reduce its workforce by 10%.
Health Canada said it is cracking down on "several" cannabis companies it alleges are selling “erroneously” classified products.
The Nasdaq has warned Canadian marijuana company Organigram Holdings about its share price, which has fallen below the minimum $1.
California cannabis cultivation capacity is down significantly from early 2022, and the reduction is leading to wholesale price stabilization.
New York state regulators on Wednesday awarded another 30 licenses to operate recreational marijuana stores.
Canadian cannabis producer The Green Organic Dutchman is changing its name to BZAM, pending regulatory approval.
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said legalizing medical marijuana is one of her top priorities in 2023, despite likely pushback from Republicans
Nevada regulators suspended the license of Las Vegas cannabis cultivator Helping Hands Wellness Center over concerns about diversion.
MariMed closed a $35 million secured credit facility to complete marijuana expansion projects in multiple states and pay off notes.
Health Canada is asking some federally licensed companies to stop selling certain ingestible cannabis products the agency says are labeled as "extracts," not "edibles."
Failing banking reform, marijuana companies can borrow from a nonbank specialty finance company that services the industry's capital needs.
Medical cannabis sales in Mississippi could commence this week, with products on the shelves as early as Wednesday or Friday at the latest.
All Nations executives Darwin Douglas, Stacey Duffy and Todd Scarlett discuss the Indigenous company's global strategy, hurdles and opportunities.
Thirty workers at the Sunnyside store in Rockford, Illinois voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 777.
As many as 1,400 unlicensed stores are selling marijuana products in New York City, the result of an "unchecked expansion" of illicit sales.
Democratic lawmakers in Delaware are making another attempt to legalize and create an adult-use cannabis market after several failed bids.
By Jackie Kucskar, DVMA few months ago, a young pit bull mix presented to the APF spay/neuter clinic and the vet team noticed he was stumbling while walking, seemed very slow to respond, had dilated pupils and seemed a little dazed.After gathering some information from the dog’s owner, it was determ
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Well-organised operation bears hallmarks of an organised criminal gang, says Police Service of Northern Ireland
Two men were arrested by police who found what they described as a "large and sophisticated" operation.
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Police uncovered a large cannabis growing operation linked to Vietnamese organised crime.
"This is a large and sophisticated cannabis farm, which required searches by specialist police teams."
Two men have been arrested following the discovery of a large cannabis farm in Co. Down.
It is thought the extra potency and higher quality of the US drug may be one of the main reasons it has found a market in the UK
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Man who pleaded guilty to marijuana-related DUI, and caused permanent injury to two motorists, sentenced to IDOC.
The young woman has confessed to a charge that can carry a ten-year minimum jail term unless the sentencing judge finds there are exceptional ...
The former woollen mill, which is in Bradford, West Yorkshire, would have been bustling with employees in its heyday but the company closed
PHOENIX-- Mint Cannabis will be holding a "Big Game" party with a three-day festival near State Farm Stadium in Glendale during Super Bowl weekend. The
An opioid study, a new Q&A, a new series and an update on the Variscite lawsuit.
The grand opening of Urbn Leaf, the first and only legal cannabis location on Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, marked the beginning of a new era. Sol Yamani, who was a partner in the application for a coveted West Hollywood cannabis license and also owns the Pink Dot brand, celebrated the day with friends, family, …
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A recreational and medical cannabis dispensary with a state license already in hand wants to set up shop in downtown DeKalb. If approved, it would be the county's first. A city commission is expected to review the petition Monday.
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Maryland lawmakers chose a simpler tax structure than other states, opting for only a sales tax instead of a combination of excise, weight and potency taxes.
Curaleaf has a 21-state footprint, one of the largest in the US cannabis sector. I discuss my verdict on the stock after the vicious crash in the sector. Read more here.
The two lawmakers who are cosponsoring the Cannabis Reform bill in the Maryland House of Delegates and are responsible for shepherding it through the legislative straits were both opponents of legalizing the recreational use of marijuana.
TUPELO — Tupelo officials say medical marijuana dispensaries should begin selling product as early as this month.
Senate Bill 167 has been introduced in the January 2023 legislative session. It covers the controversial topic of marijuana legalization with respect to restrictions on age, permissible amounts of production
Ten years after Washington legalized pot, business owners of colors remain left out of the industry. A new program is too little too late, many say.
New research suggests that marijuana can bring tranquility to late-stage Alzheimer’s patients tormented by bad memories or memory loss
Calling all cannabis fans! Get an exclusive look into Cannescape, a first-of-its-kind cannabis dining company cultivating a growing following.
Summit meeting came about after a rash of cannabis robberies across Sonoma County.
Marijuana, also known as cannabis, has been used by humans for thousands of years for both medicinal and recreational purposes.
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Weldon Angelos, Founder of The Weldon Project and Mission [Green] which focuses on gaining the release of cannabis prisoners, announced today that he helped secure the release of Luke Scarmazzo, who was serving 22 years in federal prison for lawfully operating a state compliant medical cannabis dispensary from 2004-2006. Today, U.S. District Court judge Dale A. Drozd granted compassionate release to Scarmazzo, who has already served over 14 years. In…
Assemblymember Matt Haney will be introducing a new bill Monday that will make it easier for cannabis dispensaries to sell food and beverages in a bid to draw more tourists to San Francisco and other places in California.
While neither recreational nor medical marijuana is legalized in the state, the products sold in North Carolina can closely mirror the effects on users.
Did anyone have “Balloon causes international diplomatic crisis” on their 2023 bingo card? In health news, seasonal flu levels continue to fall nationwide as the early season surge fades. But…
Maryland lawmakers unveiled a bill to set up the legal cannabis market. They see it as a vehicle for social equity. That part is complicated.
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A contaminated cannabis advisory as Vermont regulators recall a batch of pesticide-coated pot.
Wilson, Atterbeary say they're committed to launching a safe, equitable recreational cannabis industry — and don't expect the state to make a lot of money initially.
On Friday, for the first time dispensaries across the state, marijuana was sold legally to adults for recreational use.
Americans for Safe Access issued 13 failing grades to state medical cannabis programs, including Idaho, which outlaws marijuana in all forms.
Priscotty made its first delivery earlier this month
Plan Tetecala has already reached three states in the country so that family gardens can be used to grow marijuana for medicinal purposes, said Andrés Saavedra, legal representative of the social m…
The framework to create a legal recreational marijuana market in Maryland is now in the hands of the General Assembly.
(The Center Square) – A new bill proposed in the Legislature would impose higher taxes on cannabis sold at dispensaries in Washington state based on the amount of tetrahydrocannabinol, or
In a multi-agency study, researchers found an association between long-term medical cannabis use and a reduction of prescription opioid dosage.The study was con
State regulators also observed several plants and jars filled with products at Candid Labs that were not entered into the state's tracking system.
Lawmakers say they are committed to a July 1 deadline to get a legal marketplace up and running and introduced bills Friday aiming to do just that.
Smart & Safe Florida political committee filed a measure this past summer proposing a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana. The proposal received enough signatures for the measure to be reviewed by the Florida Supreme Court and now seeks to be placed on the 2024 ballot.
Mid-Missourians are now allowed to purchase recreational marijuana from dispensaries in Jefferson City but Columbia residents may have to wait until next week.I
NOXX and cannabis "lifestyle" brand Cookies partnered to open the store.
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A Kansas City Greenlight Marijuana Dispensary store was ready to welcome customers Friday morning as recreational marijuana sales went into effect in Missouri.
"Mind Over Marijuana" is the California Department of Public Health’s new educational campaign to inform youth about the dangers of underage cannabis use, and how it can impact their social and...
Green Wellness, a new medical cannabis dispensary located in Vicksburg, had a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Vicksburg Warren Chamber of Commerce on Friday to celebrate its grand opening. Owners and employees, along with chamber members and community leaders, were in attendance. Mayor George Flaggs Jr. addressed the audience at the ceremony with his views […]
Georgians may have to wait a little bit longer to buy low-THC medical marijuana from dispensaries this year.
Maryland House and Senate lawmakers on Friday unveiled a much-anticipated bill to tax and regulate marijuana, months after voters approved a legalization referendum on the ballot. Dels. Vanessa Atterbeary (D) and C. T. Wilson (D) are sponsoring the House legislation, while Sens. Brian Feldman (D) and Antonio Hayes (D) are carrying their chamber’s companion. The […]
Illinois marijuana sales started off the new year with their strongest growth in seven months, likely due to new stores opening.
One of the largest pot busts in the British county.
The University of California, Davis plans to research psychedelics and find treatments for diseases such as depression and PTSD.
The center will study “the acute and chronic effects of cannabis and cannabinoids on neurodevelopment and mental health.”
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed a new bill that is making some major changes to the capital’s medical MJ program.
The 1-to-3 Act would move cannabis to schedule III which would have several consequences.
A proposed cultivation center has residents of a Connecticut community up in arms.
A recent report has revealed Australia’s plans to approach marijuana legalization within the next few years.
Selected participants will be able to purchase weed for recreational use in Basel—a first for Switzerland.
Republican state Sen. Jon Ford recently introduced two cannabis bills in Indiana.
One Virginia Senator introduced a bill to reschedule psilocybin and create an advisory board to monitor access.
Five assailants attempted to rob Green Lava Labs in St. Vincent, and things didn’t go as planned.
Mississippi made history when it officially began its first day of medical cannabis sales.
Beginning February 1, CBD will be treated like a dangerous drug in Hong Kong.
Ohio drivers are going to have to prove they weren’t high.
The agency hopes to make Argentina a leading global exporter of medicinal weed.
Rep. William Lamberth and Sen. Richard Briggs’s bill would tax and regulate the sale of compounds like delta-9 THC in Tennessee.
The New Hampshire legislation received a hearing on Wednesday.
Officials in Niagara Falls are in disagreement.
Nike recently filed a trademark complaint against a CBD company for attempting to trademark “Just Hemp It.”
A former Cathedral High School teacher faces four charges in Brown County district court in Minnesota.
An unapproved pesticide called Ethephon was found in certain cannabis products in Nevada.
The legislation has bipartisan support in Arizona.
People are gettin’ high all over the world, including the small South American country of Guyana.
Georgia regulators to vote on rules this week.
A Missouri Representative recently introduced legislation that would allow psilocybin as a treatment option for qualifying patients.
The bills would end the prosecution of DMT, psilocybin, mescaline, etc. for adults ages 18 and older.
The authority currently lies with the South Dakota Department of Health.
After three years since Washington enacted a social equity program, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board is finally ready to open up applications.
New York City officials are pledging new action to address the proliferation of unlicensed pot shops in the nation’s largest city.
Parts of the voter-approved law have already been implemented in Maryland.
Connecticut just began legal sales this month.
The U.S. Virgin Islands territory governor made history when he signed a bill legalizing cannabis.
A pair of Republican lawmakers in Ohio have introduced a bill to overhaul the state’s medical marijuana program.
Nine American nationals were arrested for attempting to smuggle cannabis from California to London’s Heathrow Airport last week, according to a statement from law enforcement and customs officials.
A rash of cannabis delivery driver robberies is taking Michigan by storm.
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is moving forward with its plans to establish regulations to help govern medical cannabis on tribal property.
President Joe Biden spoke at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event where he discussed many topics, including civil rights, job growth, his infrastructure law, and pardons for federal cannabis convictions.
More people experiencing homelessness died of fentanyl overdoses in Seattle, Washington than ever before.
The application period will run until April 28 in Texas.
Officers at a Canadian prison nabbed a drug smuggler who would definitely be considered a flight risk. The culprit? A meth-carrying pigeon.
Customs authorities in Nigeria announced this week that a patrol had seized nearly 600 pounds of illicit cannabis.
The governor’s pardons include 395 under a program for nonviolent cannabis offenses.
The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs is investigating illegal cannabis licenses in the state.
It’s been a question since recreational cannabis legalization first reached the lips of legislators.
By Heather Wright, CTV National News Correspondent Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — There’s no hiding what’s being sold inside Shroomyz Dispensary in downtown Toronto. A giant rainbow mushroom covers the windows, with a sign below inviting customers to “walk into a new reality.” The shop is one of three
By Heather Wright, CTV National News Correspondent Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — There’s no hiding what’s being sold inside Shroomyz Dispensary in downtown Toronto. A giant rainbow mushroom covers the windows, with a sign below inviting customers to “walk into a new reality.” The shop is one of three
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Metchosin’s Wendy Mitchell is using mushrooms to make dyes, ink and paper
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Many are celebrating Australia’s decision to pave the way for these psychedelic therapies, but questions around accessibility remain.
Nearly two-thirds of young adults report having either depression or anxiety. In California, Connecticut, Illinois, and other states, lawmakers are considering their options for psychedelics legalization.
Australia has become the first country in the world to legalise the use of psychedelics such as MDMA and magic mushrooms as medicine.From July 1, psychiatrists will be able to prescribe MDMA and psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, to treat various mental health conditions, includin
MDMA and psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, will be approved for controlled use for specific mental health conditions from July.
MDMA and magic mushrooms can now be prescribed by psychiatrists to help treat some mental conditions.
Mushroom music experiments are mesmerizing TikTok. The funky beats offer a window into the mysterious fungi kingdom as our cultural interest in mushrooms spreads.
By Heather Wright, CTV National News Correspondent Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — There’s no hiding what’s being sold inside Shroomyz Dispensary in downtown Toronto. A giant rainbow mushroom covers the windows, with a sign below inviting customers to “walk into a new reality.” The shop is one of three
Australia will allow psilocybin and MDMA to be prescribed for certain health conditions starting July 1, 2023.
Prince Harry shared lots of details about his life in Spare, including that he took drugs at a party hosted by Courteney Cox, and the pair have now reunited.
“The decision acknowledges the current lack of options for patients with specific treatment-resistant mental illnesses," the government said.
Metchosin’s Wendy Mitchell is using mushrooms to make dyes, ink and paper
How British-Australian indie label Mushroom Records, home to Muse, Garbage and Ash in the 1990s, cultivated a generation of music industry leaders.
Magic Forest Farm in Coeymans Hollow will have you feeling like you have traveled to a shire in England. Rent this enchanted cabin through Airbnb.
By Heather Wright, CTV National News Correspondent Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — There’s no hiding what’s being sold inside Shroomyz Dispensary in downtown Toronto. A giant rainbow mushroom covers the windows, with a sign below inviting customers to “walk into a new reality.” The shop is one of three
It’s the first country in the world to do so
Toronto's new Shroomland online magic mushroom dispensary ships mushrooms directly to Toronontian's doorsteps.
Canada says NORAD is tracking a surveillance balloon detected over the U.S., a Russian warfare expert discusses how he sees the conflict in Ukraine playing out, and are 'magic mushroom' stores the next pot shops? Here's what you need to know to start your day.
Nearly two-thirds of young adults report having either depression or anxiety. In California, Connecticut, Illinois, and other states, lawmakers are considering their options for psychedelics legalization.
Australia's drugs watchdog on Friday announced that psychedelic substances MDMA and psilocybin—more commonly known as ecstasy and magic mushrooms—will soon be used in the treatment of depression and ...
A Calgary pro wrestling legend has passed away.
OPP are investigating after a transport truck and a compact car were involved in a collision on Highway 19 late Thursday morning.
Calgary police are looking for a suspect who they say robbed a southeast casino.
Ottawa police say a man who hasn't been allowed to drive since Top Gun was in theatres was pulled over in Ottawa last week.
A large flood caused by a broken water main has closed a portion of Queen Street West and resulted in the evacuation of several nearby buildings.
An elderly man is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries after his vehicle collided with a transport truck north of Cookstown.
Waterloo regional police were called to a Kitchener hospital Wednesday morning for an alleged threat.
Magic mushroom dispensaries are popping up in cities across Canada, with customers ranging from those looking for treatment for depression or PTSD to people wanting to 'micro-dose' a small amount of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound in magic mushrooms. But while the situation is in some ways reminiscent of when cannabis retailers set up shop before marijuana was legalized in 2018, Health Canada says there are no plans to legalize or…
South Australia is the mushroom state, in more ways than one, writes Matthew Abraham.
Prop 122 successfully passed in November, but several questions still remain on Colorado’s creation of a legal regulatory framework to support psychedelic substances. This past...
You may have preconceived ideas that magic mushrooms are the party drugs of days past. However, in Canada and other countries, regulations are starting to ease on these prohibited psychedelics.
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In his memoir Spare, Prince Harry said he and a friend took psychedelics after meeting Friends star Counteney Cox
Metchosin’s Wendy Mitchell is using mushrooms to make dyes, ink and paper
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A crash on I-15 in southern Utah on Tuesday resulted in the discovery of drugs, a large amount of cash and child pornography, police say.
Psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in mushrooms, can help depression and increase cognitive flexibility, but scientists say more research is still needed.
Henry Grain punched paramedic Steve Raven in the face
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The Natural Medicine Advisory Board will advise the state on the new legal psilocybin law and consider whether to allow more psychedelics in the future.
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An expert on wild mushroom last weekend shared his experience with growing and foraging for the fungi, as well as creative uses for them in cooking.
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Utah Highway Patrol troopers found a man in possession of 13 gigabytes of child pornography after responding to a crash on I-15 Tuesday.
Psychedelic-assisted therapy provider, Numinus Wellness Inc.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Alike the state of Oregon, Washington could be the latest state to legalize psilocybin or 'magic mushrooms,' for therapeutic use.
An illegal cannabis and mushroom factory has been shut down by police after a raid in Greenwich Creekside.
Utah Highway Patrol troopers investigating a crash in southern Utah arrested two people after they said they discovered child pornography, chocolate bars with THC and $30,000 cash.