Illinois, once lauded for its social equity blueprint for the marijuana industry, continues to struggle to get its program off the ground.
U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer expressed optimism Monday about the odds of cannabis banking reform finally being passed by the full Congress.
Are cannabinoid nanoemulsions safe,, and have they slipped through the regulatory cracks? Is this another example of a lesson (not) learned?
The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe is building two new cultivation facilities to support its medical cannabis dispensary in South Dakota.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday recommended ending the tax of $161 per pound of flower that marijuana growers currently pay.
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An initiative to legalize adult-use marijuana in Ohio won’t be on the state's November ballot after a settlement with Republican lawmakers.
Cannabis producer Aurora Cannabis reported a net loss of 1 billion Canadian dollars ($770 million) for the three months ended March 31.
North Carolina lawmakers could take up and pass a medical marijuana bill in an upcoming short session that runs from May 18 to June 30.
Miami's City Commission voted 3-2 on Thursday to allow medical cannabis dispensary MRC44 to open, paving the way for other MMJ businesses.
Marijuana industry real estate lender Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance increased the size of its revolving credit facility to $65 million.
An ex-employee alleges in a lawsuit that Denver CBD maker Kiss Nutraceuticals worked employees 50-plus hours a week without paying overtime.
An independent cannabis retailer said a major breach of business data could pose serious security risks to Ontario, Canada, stores.
Typically, marijuana M&A and funding move in the same direction - but not this year. Here is a closer look at this apparent disconnect.
Two dozen U.S. senators called for congressional leadership to include cannabis banking reform in American competitiveness legislation.
A lawsuit is challenging a Detroit ordinance that would bar medical marijuana companies from receiving an adult-use license for five years.
Glass House Brands is acquiring three California retail locations from Natural Healing Center in a deal worth more than $22.6 million.
Marijuana technology company WM Technology is launching a new integrated digital payment service for cannabis retailers in Ontario, Canada.
Cannabis growers looking to take their cultivation sustainability methods to the next level are adopting the tenets of regenerative farming.
Recreational and medical marijuana sales in Colorado are continuing a downward trend compared to this time last year.
The Ontario Provincial Police confirmed it's investigating a major data breach affecting 1,200-plus regulated cannabis stores.
Multistate operator Ascend Wellness agreed to pay an additional $15 million for MedMen’s lucrative New York medical marijuana operation.
Reusable, eco-friendly marijuana packaging will be good public relations for the industry and an even bigger win for our environment.
Marijuana pop-up all but disappeared during COVID-19, but with the pandemic seemingly behind, such events are on the rebound.
The Ontario Cannabis Store said the Ontario Provincial Police is investigating the alleged theft of sensitive marijuana business data.
Kansas was considered a state to possibly legalize medical marijuana this year, but the latest legislative effort might be faltering.
California-based cannabis technology company Blaze Solutions acquired Canada-based dispensary point-of-sale software company Greenline.
Major cannabis multistate operator Curaleaf Holdings appointed Matt Darin as its new chief executive officer, taking over from Joe Bayern.
Deputy Treasurer Sarah Kim will take the reins of the Cannabis Control Commission during the search for former Chair Steven Hoffman.
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Medical marijuana companies in Denmark attracted external capital of more than 1.5 billion Danish krone ($217 million).
Three Oregon marijuana trade associations have pooled their resources to create a more overarching organization called the Cannabis Industry Alliance of Oregon (CIA).
A handful of states remain in play to legalize medical or recreational marijuana through legislative action this year.
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Connecticut marijuana regulators received more than 15,600 applications for retail recreational marijuana stores before last week's deadline.
A campaign working to legalize adult-use marijuana in Missouri has submitted almost 400,000 voter signatures to the state in support of a ballot measure for this coming November.
An armored car company that carried legal marijuana proceeds will resume services in San Bernardino County, after the county’s sheriff’s department dropped its legal claims.
Marijuana industry real estate investment trust NewLake Capital Partners announced it secured a five-year revolving credit facility worth $30 million, with the possibility of expansion to $100 million "as additional lenders are added."
Nearly four dozen Mississippi municipalities and counties have so far opted out of the state's new medical marijuana program.
A medical marijuana cultivation facility in Maud, Oklahoma, had an estimated $95,000 worth of marijuana plants destroyed when a tornado tore through the facility on Thursday.
California cannabis companies across the state, are divesting assets, shuttering business lines and letting coveted licenses expire in order to cut costs and narrow their focus.
New York marijuana regulators approved 36 more conditional licenses to grow recreational marijuana, adding to the list of hemp growers approved to kickstart the new adult-use program.
A state House leader ruled that the South Carolina Compassionate Care Act, S. 150, couldn't be considered by lawmakers further because it included an unconstitutional tax increase.
NJ Cannabis Insider will reveal the Publisher’s Choice awards winners leading up to the gala
Cannabis use is widespread and becoming more normalized as it becomes legalized in more areas around the world. Another method cannabis use is becoming normalized is through social media platforms such as TikTok. New research published in Drug and Alcohol Review that analyzed popular cannabis-related videos on TikTok found that the most popular videos overall depict cannabis use positively. ...
From dispensaries to NFT collectives, a growing number of cannabis ventures are embracing the metaverse as a business opportunity.
/PRNewswire/ -- The "Medical and Recreational Cannabis - A Global Overview" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. CBD-Intel has compiled...
California cannabis brand owners wrote a beginner's guide to weed and translated it into 11 Asian languages, including Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Urdu and Tagalog.
NY Cannabis Insider is hosting a cannabis industry conference on May 20 in Albany, NY
One the key difference between the Senate and Assemble versions is the treatment regarding possession of up to a pound of marijuana.
There is no convincing evidence that lifting the THC caps will decrease the illicit market on the products. Where there are no caps, like California and Colorado, the illicit market
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SAFE would prohibit the government from penalizing a bank for providing services to a state legal cannabis-related business.
The Safe Advertising Coalition -- the year-old organization created by a group of nearly two dozen state broadcast associations, spent another $50,000 on Washington lobbying during the first three months
Kentucky lawmakers are grappling with the question of whether and how to legalize marijuana use in their state. Most of the states bordering Kentucky have already done so, making Kentucky
Council extends moratorium on new applications ‘until further notice’
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Is marijuana legal in Thailand? Why is Thailand distributing cannabis plants to its citizens? What has Thailand done to decriminalize marijuana?
Maine Operators Can Now Access Simplifya’s SOPs to Ensure Businesses Are Running Efficiently and Legally; Smart Cabinet to Produce Documents for an...
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If legislators give social equity legislation the attention it deserves, Illinois can begin to fulfill the promises of equity and justice.
The City Council is expected to explore what sort of businesses make the most sense for the community, where they would go and how to tax them.
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The Cannabis Control Board issued its first license on Monday for retail marijuana cultivation in Vermont. More licenses are in the pipeline but frustration is growing for some trying to plant their roots in the industry.
Sundial Reports First Quarter 2022 Financial and Operational Results CALGARY, AB, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – Sundial Growers Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL) (“Sundial” or the... #SNDL #sundial #sundialgrowers
After the Monterey County Board of Supervisors lowered its cannabis cultivation taxes earlier this year, the board will receive a report Tuesday on focus groups on the cannabis industry commenting …
Wu-Tang’s Method Man has announced a new cannabis brand that’ll be available in Michigan starting May 17.
Revenue Increases 64% to $31.8 Million Compared to $19.3 Million in Q1 2021 Adjusted EBITDA is $7.9 Million, 25% of Revenue 14 Dispensaries Added During Q1 2022 in Colorado and New... #schwazze #SHWZ
Data on injured workers from the nation's most mature adult-use cannabis market is pretty boring. No excessive claims resulting from injuries suffered by
SANTA ANA, Calif., May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Unrivaled Brands, Inc. (OTCQX: UNRV) (“Unrivaled” or the “Company”), a multi-state vertically integrated... #Unrivaled #unrivaledbrands #unrv
Q1 2022 revenue of $25.7 million, up 8% compared to Q1 2021 Q1 2022 net loss of $2.1 million, compared to net loss of $6.0 million in Q1 2021 Q1 2022 Adjusted... #Planet13 #Planet13Holdings #PLNHF
Bell oversaw the beginning of Florida's hemp industry.
Democrat John Carney has previously spoken against legalizing recreational marijuana. The bill would allow possession of up to one ounce.
In advance of the September start of its bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in The Business of Cannabis, LIM College has added some of the cannabis industry’s best-known leaders to its faculty.
The brand, called TICAL (which stands for Taking Into Consideration All Lives and is the name of Method Man’s first solo album), will launch Tuesday.
The importance college education in the hiring process is fading and an emphasis on it can lead to payroll premiums, poor productivity and high turnover. Instead, look to technical and soft skills and develop your company’s pipeline of non-degree employees.
NY Cannabis Insider is hosting an in-person cannabis industry conference on May 20th in Albany.
A Seattle-based artist and a Washington cannabis company are bringing awareness to people still incarcerated on cannabis-related charges
Watertown’s second recreational marijuana dispensary will open soon on the west side of town. Owners want it to have a homey feel and it will be the only “small cannabis” operator. Bud’s Goods could open as soon as the week of May 16, 2022, but won’t get final word from the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission […]
Cannabis sales will carry a 7% local tax; part will go toward a first-time homebuyer program and initiatives in a master plan for arts and culture.
Canadian Licensed Producer Sundial Growers (SNDL) has recorded the biggest intraday gain since mid-March in the morning hours Monday ahead of its Q1 2022 financials after the market close
AUSTIN, Texas, May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rootwurks, Inc. (“Rootwurks”), an e-learning, training, and compliance management platform solution designed by the former founder of an industry-leading food compliance and
Federal lawmakers have opportunities to learn from the states in crafting a federal policy.
TerrAscend Launches First-Ever Concentrates in New Jersey. Liquid Live Resin Vape Cartridges and Live Resin Crumble Now Available Exclusively at New Jersey Apothecarium... #TER #Terrascend #TRSSF
A consideration of new Connecticut requirements and restrictions for cannabis billboard advertising
Interview with the actor and lifelong environmentalist Woody Harrelson who just opened the doors of his dispensary in West Hollywood, California, called The Woods.
"It's our responsibility to provide meaningful help for the clients we serve"
The Vermont Cannabis Control Board has issued the first license for the state's fledgling fully legal weed market, a milestone in the work to get...
On April 28, 2022, the Green Market Report hosted its first Women’s Summit in New York City. This panel was titled “Media and Cannabis.” Public Relations can make the difference for companies getting attention or fighting to be noticed. But PR is expensive and often the first line item to be cut when money gets […]
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Quarterly Revenue of $123 Million, an Increase of 43% YoY Gross Profit of $57 Million, an Increase of 68% YoY Gross Margin of 46%, an Increase of 676bps YoY, 149bps QoQ... #CCHW #CCHWF #ColumbiaCare
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A campaign has been launched to show legislators there is broad support for Iowa to join other states in reforming marijuana laws
Ohio activists have reached an agreement with state officials to move a vote on a proposed ballot measure to legalize recreational pot to 2023.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced an updated budget proposal which included details about his plans to cut the cannabis cultivation tax.
Shemita is now being applied to cannabis products in Israel and is poised to dramatically increase the Orthodox community’s use of cannabis.
A South Dakota mass registration event has certified hundreds of new medical weed patients.
Multiple arrests were made in Europe last week and an art gallery in Amsterdam was searched as authorities closed in on gang, which laundered drug profits by buying art.
High Times went to The Woods!
The facility in Zimbabwe will be set up by Swiss Bioceuticals Limited.
The Miami City Commission has voted to end its de facto ban on medical pot dispensaries at a meeting on Thursday.
The president of the New Jersey Senate called for the hearing after a number of delays to the program’s rollout.
The German Parliamentary Budget Committee threatened the Health Ministry with fund reduction if they don’t enact cannabis reform.
Canada is celebrating the opening of its first farm-to-gate cannabis facility on First Nations land, a major step for the community.
A few key members of the cannabis community of Mendocino County are inviting guests to attend a private event to support a local charity and promote high quality local cannabis goods.
Sensitive data leaked in the breach could compromise cannabis retail stores throughout Ontario.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced plans to study cannabis legalization during a visit to a dispensary and cultivation facility in Los Angeles.
Judge Deborah A. Kunselman rejected an appeal from a Pennsylvania medical cannabis patient who was convicted of DUI.
A retail chain filed a lawsuit against the city of Detroit over a cannabis rule that went into effect last month.
Deaths caused by drug overdoses spiked to more than 107,000 in 2021, a year marked by the continuation of the coronavirus pandemic and a rise in fatal overdoses linked to synthetic opioids such as fentanyl.
Activists were arrested at a psilocybin protest that was recently staged outside of the DEA building in Arlington, Virginia.
Some members of the Vermont state Senate are upset over a 60% cap proposed by their colleagues in the House.
The proposal to open up medical cannabis records overwhelmingly passed the Missouri state House on Tuesday.
Thailand residents may also grow “as many cannabis plants” as they wish at home for medical purposes.
The southern Swiss city of Lausanne appears to be the second after Basel to proceed with recreational reform this year.
An amicable resolution was recently met between Empyreal Enterprises, LLC and the San Bernardino County Sherriff’s Department regarding a lawsuit involving the seizure of legal cannabis sales money that Empyreal was transporting in 2021 and early 2022.
Recreational cannabis sales are expected to begin in Connecticut this year, and companies are getting ready.
Peaceful marchers in Ecuador demanded that cannabis for recreational purposes should be made legal in their country.
The measure now heads to the desk of Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) is prepping to grant funds to researchers who are studying cannabis treatment for cancer.
A modern approach to delivering small doses of psilocybin for the treatment of mental conditions is coming to fruition in Israel.
Police officers in Austin, Texas will no longer issue citations for most cannabis possession misdemeanors.
Tony Evers, the first-term Democrat, has been a vocal supporter of bringing cannabis legalization to Wisconsin.
As the government appears to be prioritizing cannabis legalization, discussions for as early as this summer, what kind of social equity should be built into reform?
The next threat to the cannabis industry in Amsterdam comes (again) from the city’s mayor as the country prepares to federalize cultivation.
A recent poll found broad bipartisan support for both adult-use and medicinal cannabis reform in North Carolina.
Cannabis content creator Chrissy Harless’s YouTube account, which had an estimated 46,000 subscribers, was recently terminated.
The measure is one of two separate bills that would end prohibition for good in Delaware, bringing it up to speed with its neighbors.
Cannabis reform is becoming a popular topic for parliamentary discussion as Argentina lawmakers prioritize medical reform.
On May 4, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a press announcement that five businesses received warning letters about delta-8.
Mad Labs s aiming to be a top-tier cannabis brand in the industry, bringing together science and creativity.
A lab which was set up to create “Cannabis Lite” products blew up, killing two people and injuring two others. Now prosecutors in Italy are deliberating whether to charge five people with murder or manslaughter.
After winning approval in the state Senate, the South Carolina bill was voted down in the House on Wednesday.
Have birds been wiped out and replaced by robotic replicas? Are you high? Are we? Let's read on and find out!
Malawi is being influenced to switch cultivation from tobacco to cannabis—and this is gaining traction as the pandemic recedes
A new study reveals evidence that cannabis flower can help decrease fatigue in consumers, something many cannabis users already believe.
Explore the latest marijuana news, including what's new in cannabis legalization, federal and state laws, politics, products, health, and culture.
Cannabis content creator Chrissy Harless’s YouTube account, which had an estimated 46,000 subscribers, was recently terminated.
The measure is one of two separate bills that would end prohibition for good in Delaware, bringing it up to speed with its neighbors.
Cannabis reform is becoming a popular topic for parliamentary discussion as Argentina lawmakers prioritize medical reform.
On May 4, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a press announcement that five businesses received warning letters about delta-8.
Mad Labs s aiming to be a top-tier cannabis brand in the industry, bringing together science and creativity.
A lab which was set up to create “Cannabis Lite” products blew up, killing two people and injuring two others. Now prosecutors in Italy are deliberating whether to charge five people with murder or manslaughter.
The event returned after a two-year pandemic hiatus
FRIDAY, March 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Psilocybin, the psychedelic substance in "magic" mushrooms, is generating lots of interest as a potential treatment for a host of mental ills, but new research warns there is little data on how it might interact with more traditional psychiatric medications...
“This therapy has promise for people living with serious mental health problems,” said Dr. James Rucker, the study’s lead author.
The health department cited violations at several facilities around Fredericksburg, Stafford and Spotsylvania during recent inspections.
The event returned after a two-year pandemic hiatus
Before January, people could only get psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy through clinical trials or medical exemptions. Now, licensed experts can file applications for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety.
A growing number of states are considering bills to expand research or access to the drugs.
New research warns there is little data on how Psilocybin, the psychedelic substance in "magic" mushrooms, might interact with more traditional psychiatric medications.
Compass Pathways has been aggressively using patent claims to corner the market on psychedelic-assisted treatments.
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“We are aware of the charges and are evaluating the situation,” Indiana University spokesperson Chuck Carney said in response to Anne Allen’s arrest.
The event returned after a two-year pandemic hiatus
The event returned after a two-year pandemic hiatus
Thomas Hartle given psilocybin treatment to help manage the psychological symptoms of his terminal colon cancer diagnosis
The 29-year-old pop megastar was seen leaving a studio in LA with her drummer beau - who currently plays drums for the band Liily and previously played with the Regrettes - on Monday.
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A bill to study the use of psychedelics to treat some mental illnesses passed both the House and Senate.
The event returned after a two-year pandemic hiatus
The event returned after a two-year pandemic hiatus
The event returned after a two-year pandemic hiatus
Experts say the research is promising for treating conditions ranging from PTSD to quitting smoking, but caution some serious risks remain, especially for those with certain mental health conditions.
The event returned after a two-year pandemic hiatus
The event returned after a two-year pandemic hiatus
The event returned after a two-year pandemic hiatus
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – What’s the deal with magic mushrooms in New Mexico? Some are saying a 16-year-old court case has already made it legal to grow psychedelic mushrooms. But others say there’s nothing legal about this drug — psilocybin.This comes as places across the country are debating changing their laws — some have already decriminalized […]
A clinic in Montreal received Health Canada's approval on May 5 to care for a patient who had undergone several unsuccessful treatments for depression.
Psychedelic therapy focused on psilocybin has received new interest as a potential treatment against anxiety, depression and other mental illness.
MONTREAL - When Thomas Hartle indulges in a session of psilocybin treatment, the end-of-life anxiety, distract...
Graham Upson is sharing his knowledge with a company seeking to grow mushrooms for mental health.
If you buy these sneakers, you (a) have too much money and (b) are certifiably insane. Agreed? Moving to music news for May 16, 2022... Because who
As Covid-19 continues to heighten awareness around health and wellbeing, global and local coffee consumers are expecting their coffee to provide them with functional health benefits, beyond the caffeinated boost they are accustomed to...
The event returned after a two-year pandemic hiatus
Psilocybin's positive effects on people with depression were noted after an analysis of brain scans from 60 people who were receiving treatment for depression
The event returned after a two-year pandemic hiatus
Magic mushrooms refers to a wide variety of fungi containing the psychedelic compound psilocybin.
"My partner and I keep watching the video to relive the magic."
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The event returned after a two-year pandemic hiatus
The event returned after a two-year pandemic hiatus
The event returned after a two-year pandemic hiatus
Illegal since the 1960s, psychedelics including psilocybin and LSD are now under the microscope again as researchers see if they can help treat a range of medical conditions.
The event returned after a two-year pandemic hiatus
The event returned after a two-year pandemic hiatus
For many people, a common COVID symptom is the loss of smell. Now, some people are using “magic” mushrooms to help. Scientists weigh in on the matter.
The event returned after a two-year pandemic hiatus
The event returned after a two-year pandemic hiatus
Story at a glance Studies over the past several years have shown promise in using psilocybin-assisted therapy to treat psychiatric disorders like depression. A recent follow-up study by Johns Hopki…
With scientists mapping our neurons in ever greater detail, and programmers creating ever more humanlike artificial intelligence, the gap between brain and machine seems to be rapidly shrinking — throwing the question of consciousness, one of the great philosophical mysteries, back into the heart of...
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“We are aware of the charges and are evaluating the situation,” Indiana University spokesperson Chuck Carney said in response to Anne Allen’s arrest.
A graphic novel tells the story of the couple whose love for fungi and each other laid the foundation for the serious study of psilocybin.
So-called wood-lovers paralysis is temporary paralysis that has been reported by some people after taking psychedelic mushrooms that grow on wood.
The event returned after a two-year pandemic hiatus