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“You have some courts, in my humble opinion, that aren’t processing them because they just don’t want to.” By Moe K. Clark, InvestigateWest When Lisa Giap opened an email from the Pierce County Superior Court in January 2024 that said her previous drug conviction from 2015 had been cleared from her criminal record, she was […]

“We conclude this non-compliance was intentional.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent The company at the center of a massive cannabis product recall in 2023 lost its appeal to get its license back on Tuesday, with Missouri’s Administrative Hearing Commission concluding it had a “corporate culture of lax compliance with regulatory requirements.” The scathing 137-page ruling, issued […]

In addition to passing a Republican-led bill to legalize marijuana for adults, New Hampshire’s House of Representatives on Thursday also approved measures that would annul certain criminal records around cannabis and allow medical marijuana patients to grow the plant at home. HB 196, from Rep. Jonah Wheeler (D), would annul past arrests and convictions around […]

Missouri marijuana processor Delta Extraction has lost its final appeal, resulting in the termination of its business license after its role in a massive 2023 product recall.

Trump appointee signals change.

Michigan officials have announced that they’re disbursing nearly $100 million in marijuana tax revenue to over 300 cities and tribes across the state thanks to the state’s adult-use legalization law. That’s part of the overall $331 million in tax dollars Michigan is distributing across various initiatives. The tax dollars will support various local infrastructure, education […]

In the next few months, cannabis testing labs in New Jersey will be subject to new labeling requirements and must obey new action limits under recently approved rules.

A Washington State House committee has advanced a bill that would allow adults 21 and older to grow up to six cannabis plants at home for personal use. On Friday the House Consumer Protection and Business Committee passed the legislation, HB 1449, from Rep. Shelley Kloba (D), on a 9–6 vote along party lines. “This […]

Marijuana operator Harvest Care Medical closed on a $4 million refinancing deal geared toward supporting its growth in West Virginia.

Amid growing calls for marijuana legalization in Pennsylvania, a GOP state senator says prohibition has been a “disaster,” and a regulated sales model for cannabis—similar to how alcohol and tobacco are handled—could serve as an effective alternative. Sen. Gene Yaw (R) said both alcohol and tobacco have been “used for thousands of years,” just like […]

The issue of marijuana-impaired driving arose again at congressional hearing last week, with a representative of the Governors Highway Safety Association emphasizing the importance of roadside drug testing as a tool to help combat deadly car crashes. “I think the first and foremost thing that is going to assist us in preventing those tragedies from […]

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The governor of Arkansas has signed a bill to use medical marijuana tax revenue to fund free school breakfasts for students. The legislation approved by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) on Thursday will supplement federal free and reduced-price meal funds with money from a state Food Insecurity Fund, paid for by cannabis taxes as well […]

Lawmakers in Oklahoma this week advanced a bill aimed at protecting gun rights of state-registered medical marijuana patients, although federal law still bars cannabis users from owning firearms regardless of their patient status. The Senate Committee on Public Safety unanimously passed the measure, SB 39, from Sen. Julie Daniels (R), on Wednesday with a vote […]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.: Hemp Beverage Company Becomes Title Sponsor at Largest Alcohol Industry Conference KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tempter's, the renowned hemp-infused beverage brand, played a significant role in powering the opening and closing receptions at WSWA's Access LIVE 2025, held at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, Colorado, from February 3–6, 2025.

“We’ve examined medical cannabis for quite some time, and the term medical cannabis is nothing but a marketing ploy.” By Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector A Senate Democrat unsuccessfully attempted to insert “medicinal cannabis” among treatments allowed under a bill meant to broaden Kansans’ access to experimental drugs. Democratic Sen. Cindy Holscher, who introduced Wednesday the […]

A new memo to Air Force personnel in Massachusetts warns that not only marijuana but also hemp-derived cannabinoids, including CBD and delta-8 THC, are prohibited on military bases and related properties. The Department of the Air Force issued the January 27 memo to military members and staff at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB), which is […]

2025 is poised to be a pivotal year for partnerships between the cannabis industry and universities, both in the United States and globally.

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EDMONTON, AB: Canada's Leading Medical Cannabis Company Broadens Innovative Product Portfolio to Growing Market in Australia EDMONTON, AB, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian-based leading global medical cannabis company, has announced today the company's extended pastille offerings in Australia. This expansion marks another meaningful step in Aurora's deep commitment to offering patients a diverse range of high-quality, premium medical cannabis products to meet their various needs and interests.

New Hampshire’s House of Representatives has narrowly approved a Republican-led bill that would legalize personal use and possession of marijuana among adults 21 and older, though sales would remain illegal. On a voice vote Thursday, House members passed HB 75, from Rep. Kevin Verville (R), which would remove state penalties around the use and possession […]

Will the DEA pull a Trump Card?

The Trump administration is refusing to return more than $1 million of marijuana seized from state-licensed New Mexico cannabis companies at interior Border Patrol checkpoints over the past year, a lawsuit says.

“We only recommend to both the state Legislature and to the governor how these funds should be used.” By Sophie Nieto-Muñoz, New Jersey Monitor More than $6 million collected from a cannabis tax has been sitting unused even though the state’s cannabis agency has sent spending recommendations to the Legislature for three years.  The millions […]

The Denver-based Cannabis Marketing Association, which operated the Cannabis Marketing Summit, is closing after more than nine years.

President Donald Trump on Thursday confirmed that he’s appointing a person whose sentence for a drug-related conviction he commuted to a new role as the nation’s “pardon czar” responsible for facilitating future clemency actions. Trump said during a press event marking Black History Month that he is creating a role for Alice Marie Johnson to […]

President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to appoint a person whose sentence for a drug-related conviction he commuted to a new role as the nation’s “pardon czar” responsible for facilitating future clemency actions. According to recent reporting, Trump intends to create a role for Alice Marie Johnson to serve as a designated pardon official at […]

Two companion bills introduced in Wisconsin and included in Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' budget proposal would legalize adult-use marijuana retail and personal home grows.

A second Hawaii Senate committee has advanced a proposal that would create a special fund to support clinical research into psychedelic-assisted treatment using substances such as psilocybin and MDMA, both of which have been granted “breakthrough therapy” status by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The bill, SB 1042, from Sen. Chris Lee (D), […]

As Pennsylvania lawmakers renew their push for marijuana legalization, a new poll finds nearly 7 in 10 voters in the state support the reform—including a majority of Republicans. Most voters also want to see the legislature enact the policy change this year, rather than delaying it, the survey shows. The poll from Change Research, which […]

AUSTIN, Texas: AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MedCana (OTC: SFWJ), a leading global infrastructure holding company focused on the pharmaceutical-grade cannabis industry, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its latest CBD harvest, which significantly exceeded expectations. The company achieved more than double the anticipated yield with zero issues—no pests, no botrytis, and no setbacks of any kind. The flawless crop was produced with costs remaining on target and results surpassing all projections.

LOS ANGELES: This marks the first partnership between El Blunto and Asake, the Grammy-nominated afro-beats singer, songwriter. LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- El Blunto, the world's leading producer of premium blunts, has partnered with GRAMMY-nominated Afrobeats artist Asake to launch GIRAN, a high-end cannabis brand. The collaboration kicks off with two diamond-infused pre-roll products, featuring top-shelf indoor flower and premium THCa cannabis diamonds. El Blunto announced the release of two diamond-infused products personally curated by Nigerian musician Asake.

New government-funded research out of New Zealand finds that mothers who were able to access medical marijuana reported that cannabis improved their quality of parenting by allowing them to more effectively manage health conditions and tolerate the stress of caring for children. At the same time, study participants reported persistent obstacles, such as the high […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.: New Franklin County location will host grand opening celebration Friday, February 21st TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) ("Trulieve" or "the Company"), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., today announced the opening of a new dispensary in Columbus, Ohio. The new Trulieve Columbus South High Street will host a grand opening celebration Friday, February 21, featuring specials and promotional giveaways.

A non-profit organization of pro-marijuana reform doctors has filed a brief in a federal appeals court arguing that new evidence has surfaced demonstrating that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) carried out an “arbitrary and capricious review” of witnesses for hearings on the ongoing cannabis rescheduling process that should now be redone. The group is alleging […]

Interior designer and HGTV television personality Kim Myles speaks about cannabis industry trends and how technology could be limiting sales.

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A top Pennsylvania Republican senator says he doesn’t “see any path whatsoever” to pass marijuana legalization as requested under the governor’s latest budget. But a Democratic House colleague is pushing for the reform, saying he can’t understand why Pennsylvania would forgo tax dollars from cannabis that are currently going to other states. At the same […]

An effort by a Republican lawmaker in South Dakota to overturn a 2020 voter-approved medical marijuana legalization law was killed in committee.

An effort by a Republican lawmaker in South Dakota to overturn a 2020 voter-approved medical marijuana legalization law was killed in committee.

In a case that could help clarify the boundaries of a federal law that protects state-legal medical marijuana activity from prosecution by the federal government, a Maine man is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a dispute in which the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) investigated and subsequently charged him under the federal Controlled […]

Dissatisfied with what they claim is an opaque and biased process that violates federal law, a group of pro-marijuana rescheduling doctors and researchers is asking a federal court to intervene and compel the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to redo key steps in the process.

The governor of Wisconsin has once again included a proposal to legalize marijuana in his biennial budget request. “Legalize, regulate, and tax the sale of marijuana for recreational use, much like Wisconsin already does with alcohol,” a budget brief that the office of Gov. Tony Evers (D) released on Tuesday says, adding that it will […]

New York regulators have approved another 74 licenses for adult-use cannabis businesses.

CALGARY, AB: This Marks the Company's Third Time Making This Prestigious List in Four Years CALGARY, AB, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - High Tide Inc. ("High Tide" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: HITI) (TSXV: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), the high-impact, retail-forward enterprise built to deliver real-world value across every component of cannabis, announced today that it has been recognized by the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") as a Top 50 company for the second consecutive year. For 2024, High Tide achieved a ranking of 21 out of 50 and is one of only two cannabis companies to make the list. The TSX Venture 50 ranks the strongest companies on the TSX Venture Exchange by share price appreciation, trading volume amount, and market capitalization growth during 2024. More detailed results can be found at www.tsx.com/Venture50

HAGERSTOWN, Md.: Fighting Weedflation—One $25 Eighth at a Time HAGERSTOWN, Md., Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The people have spoken and District Cannabis has answered. With the grand opening of its newest retail location in Hagerstown, MD, District Cannabis is taking on Weedflation—offering everyday low prices starting at just $25 an eighth. District Cannabis' new dispensary opening, which marks a new era of consumer cost consciousness, marks a paradigm shift for the cannabis industry at large. Located at the crossroads of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia, District Cannabis offers four walk-up windows for online orders, knowledgeable budtenders and kiosks inside that get top-shelf cannabis into the hands of the people, with ease.

Newly published research on cannabidiol (CBD) suggests that the popular marijuana component could be a promising treatment for a common type of vaginal infection. The report focuses on the bacterium Gardnerella vaginalis, which is found naturally in the vagina but can also cause vaginosis when out of balance with other microbes. In laboratory tests, CBD […]

“In not one state where marijuana is legalized has that state become a better, safer or more wealthy place to live and raise a family.” By Clark Corbin, Idaho Capital Sun The Idaho Senate voted 27-8 on Tuesday to pass a bill creating a mandatory minimum fine of $300 for simple marijuana possession. Passing the […]

FORT MYERS, Fla.: FORT MYERS, Fla., Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PureNative, the premium hemp lifestyle brand based in Florida, proudly announced today that it is rolling out a brand new line of THC infused seltzer drinks. Each seltzer contains 10mg of legal and premium THC. PureNative is known for its 'Fresh From Florida' certified and verified- clean premium hemp extract products including tinctures, gummies, lotions, dog treats, and beverages. PureNative's THC Seltzers will be available in four, eight, and 12 packs exclusively online at PureNativelifestyle.com, the Seed and Bean Market in Fort Myers, and multiple other locations. Distributing the new drinks across Florida will be 3 Mavin's Distribution. They will initially offer two distinct flavors:

A newly proposed ballot measure in Oregon would legalize cannabis cafes—licensed locations that could offer food and drinks while also allowing on-site marijuana consumption. Though Oregon voters approved adult-use legalization through a 2014 initiative, consumption is technically allowed only at home or on private property. Titled “The Amendment for the Licensing and Operation of Cannabis […]

DALLAS: DALLAS, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Legal Green USA is thrilled to announce the launch of its new website, LegalGreenUSA.com, a significant milestone in its mission to provide high-quality, federally legal hemp products that enhance well-being and promote a healthier lifestyle. Since its inception in 2024, Legal Green USA has been steadfast in sourcing its products directly from trusted American farms. This ensures that every item in its inventory is not only effective but also ethically produced. The brand's commitment to sustainable farming practices minimizes environmental impact, supporting both consumer health and ecosystem integrity. All products are formulated to contain no more than 0.3% delta-9 THC, making them fully compliant with federal regulations.

A bill that would pave the way for psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans in Virginia is effectively dead for the session, with members of a House committee voting unanimously on Monday to set it aside indefinitely. The 18–0 vote by the House Committee on Rules means no further action will happen this session on the measure, SB […]

The latest foray into the legal marijuana industry by MedMen Enterprises co-founders Adam Bierman and Andrew Modlin rapidly collapsed amid lawsuits alleging unpaid bills and a dispute with a business partner, court records and public licensing information show.

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Canna stocks are persona non grata.

An Ohio Senate panel on Tuesday took testimony on a bill that would significantly amend the state’s voter-approved marijuana legalization law—including by halving the number of plants adults could grow, creating additional criminal offenses and eliminating certain social equity provisions. Most testimony heard by the Senate General Government Committee—which is expected to vote on the […]

NEW YORK: NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH", "Ascend" or the "Company") (CSE: AAWH-U.CN) (OTCQX: AAWH), a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operator, today announced that it will hold a conference call on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET following the release of its fourth quarter 2024 financial results. The earnings conference call may be accessed by dialing 1-888-699-1199. A live webcast will also be available on the Investor Relations section of the AWH website at https://awholdings.com/investors and will be archived for replay.

In another troubling sign of the times, the number of inactive marijuana business licenses in California now surpass active permits.

While a Florida marijuana legalization initiative failed at the ballot last year, a new poll shows overwhelming bipartisan voter support for the reform—a positive sign for the campaign pushing a new version of the cannabis reform proposal ahead of next year’s election. The University of North Florida (UNF) survey released on Tuesday found that 67 […]

In a significant step forward for cannabis legalization in Europe, a parliamentary commission in Switzerland has proposed a law that would allow regulated adult-use sales.

President Donald Trump has nominated a vociferously anti-marijuana official to serve as the lead attorney at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), drawing praise from cannabis prohibitionists. Mike Stuart, a current GOP West Virginia senator and former U.S. attorney, was nominated by the president to become general counsel of HHS. Among his […]

“Showing up at the Department of Revenue to pay taxes on your illegal drug sales is probably not the most common practice.” By Peter Callaghan, MinnPost A year ago, no one in the Minnesota Legislature thought it was a good idea to require drug dealers to buy tax stamps on their illegal goods. A year […]

Story of Ohio got a $15 million loan from Advanced Flower Capital to support its expansion in Ohio’s adult-use marijuana market.

A South Dakota legislative committee has rejected a bill that would have reversed the state’s voter-approved legalization of medical marijuana. The panel did advance separate legislation however, to remove a legal defense for medical cannabis patients who don’t have registry identification cards. If enacted, HB 1101, from Rep. Travis Ismay (R), would have repealed South […]

Arkansas lawmakers have sent the governor a bill to use medical marijuana tax revenue to fund free school breakfasts for students. The Senate voted 24-1 on Monday to give final approval to the legislation, sponsored by Sen. Jonathan Dismang (R), days after it had cleared the House of Representatives in lightly amended form. SB 59 […]

PRINEVILLE, Ore.: PRINEVILLE, Ore., Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GVB Biopharma, the largest global producer of cannabinoids, is proud to announce the launch of its cutting-edge isolation facility, marking a significant leap in production capabilities and efficiency for the company. The new facility, developed over nearly two years of intensive planning and engineering, enables GVB Biopharma to meet the evolving demands of the global hemp and cannabinoid markets by delivering premium-quality isolates on an unprecedented scale.

“When we get to the point where we’re talking about this to circumvent legalizing marijuana, that’s a bad deal for me.” By Shaun Chornobroff, South Carolina Daily Gazette Teenagers in South Carolina can buy drinks infused with THC—the compound in cannabis that gets people high—at gas stations around the state due to a legal gray […]

Lawmakers on a North Dakota House panel approved a bill on Monday that would remove the criminal penalty for possessing a small amount of marijuana in the state, reducing the offense to a civil citation punishable by a fine of up to $150. While North Dakota in 2019 adopted what advocacy groups refer to as […]

WESTMINSTER, Colo.: Study shows that a preemergence and a postemergence herbicide combination provided the best weed control outcome for early planted soybean WESTMINSTER, Colo., Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmers in most states often try to plant soybean as early as possible to increase yields. However, planting soybean sooner than later might also require a corresponding change in herbicide application strategy to garner top results.

CALGARY, AB: CALGARY, AB, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Decibel Cannabis Company Inc. (the "Company" or "Decibel") (TSXV: DB) (OTCQB: DBCCF), a market leader in premium cannabis and extract manufactured products, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its global footprint by entering into a supply agreement and trademark license agreement (the "Agreement"), with Keren Tirk Ltd., to provide General Admission dried medical cannabis flower to distribute in Israel.

The U.S. cannabis industry might have finally found a receptive audience in Washington, D.C., to hear its pleas after years of facing debanking incidents nationwide.

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Brittney Griner—a U.S. professional basketball player who was previously incarcerated in Russia over possession of marijuana—has pulled out of an appearance at a cannabis event after discovering what she felt was a threatening message in her hotel room. Griner was slated to speak at the Women Grow Leadership Summit in Maryland on Monday, but the […]

A newly introduced bill in the Florida Senate would expand eligibility for the state’s medical marijuana program by adding as a qualifying condition “an addiction to or dependence on an opioid drug.” The legislation, SB 778, was filed Monday by Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D). If enacted, it would take effect on July 1 of […]

A GOP congressman has reintroduced a bill aimed at providing military veterans with access to medical marijuana. Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL), co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, filed the Veterans Equal Access Act last week—the latest attempt to enact the measure that’s enjoyed bipartisan support over recent sessions but has yet to become law. The […]

“Members were particularly interested in a potential conflict of interest Boyer raised with John Hudak, the director of the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy.” By AnnMarie Hilton, Maine Morning Star Maine’s legislative watchdog decided Friday on the next areas of policy and government it would like to investigate. The Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee heard a […]

A Hawaii Senate committee last week advanced a proposal that would create a special fund to support clinical research into psychedelic-assisted treatment using substances such as psilocybin and MDMA, both of which have been granted “breakthrough therapy” status by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The bill, SB 1042, from Sen. Chris Lee (D), […]

Russia has freed an American citizen who was facing charges over alleged possession of cannabis, potentially diverting another international conflict stemming from marijuana prohibition. Just days after Russian authorities confirmed police had arrested a 28-year-old U.S. citizen this month after reportedly finding cannabis products in his luggage at a Moscow airport, Kalob Byers has now […]

New Mexico lawmakers have advanced a bill that would further protect medical marijuana patients in the state from being penalized at work for off-duty use of cannabis. The House Health & Human Services Committee on Friday approved the legislation from House Majority Floor Leader Reena Szczepanski (D) in a 6-2 vote. “Our first responders are […]

At least 20 cannabis-related bills have been introduced in Texas for the legislative session that officially kicked off last month, including proposals to legalize adult-use marijuana, prohibit certain hemp-derived products, remove criminal penalties for cannabis possession and adjust the state’s existing medical marijuana laws, among others. With a filing deadline of March 14, even more […]

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A GOP New Hampshire lawmaker shared a candid personal story about why she supports a bill to legalize psilocybin at House committee hearing last week, disclosing her lifelong struggle with intractable pain from cluster headaches that the psychedelic is known to treat. At a meeting of the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety on Wednesday, […]

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“We go in, we tell them what we’ve got, tell them to stop doing their business, and they won’t stop.” By Austin Fisher, Source New Mexico Part of the New Mexico House of Representatives’s agenda going into the weekend is a proposal by the state’s cannabis regulator to gain the ability to police bad actors in […]

“I’m concerned about false positives…I just think this needs a longer, deeper look.” By Whitney Downard, Indiana Capital Chronicle Marijuana, and the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels that make someone feel high, is legal for recreational purposes in three of Indiana’s four neighboring states. But figuring out when someone is too high to drive has proven to […]

“They give you a key to a door, and behind that door is realization of things that you already know.” By April Corbin Girnus, Nevada Current In December 2020, Ben Strahan thought he’d lost the will to live. It had been a long, isolating year for the Reno-based wildland firefighter. The COVID pandemic was still […]

“They acted outrageously and unlawfully. Their actions caused severe emotional trauma.” By Anita Wadhwani, Tennessee Lookout A Georgia mother whose five small children were taken from her after a traffic stop has alleged Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS) workers acted without a valid court order in violation of the law, new filings in a […]

EDMONTON, AB: NASDAQ | TSX: ACB Largest Global Medical Cannabis Company Operating in Nationally Regulated Markets, Aurora Removes Concession Card Requirements to Access IndiMed Products in Australia EDMONTON, AB, Feb. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the "Company" or "Aurora") (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian-based leading global medical cannabis company, in conjunction with MedReleaf Australia, recently removed the concession card requirement for patients to access medical cannabis products under the Company's IndiMed brand. By removing this eligibility barrier, any patient in Australia can now be prescribed IndiMed products, providing greater patient access to high quality medical cannabis options.

VANCOUVER, BC: VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Numinus Wellness Inc. ("Numinus" or the "Company") (TSX: NUMI) (OTCQX: NUMIF) (FSE: LR23), a mental healthcare company advancing traditional and innovative behavioral health treatments including safe, evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapies, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the wind-down of certain non-operating subsidiaries as part of the Company's efforts to simplify its corporate structure and concentrate resources on its core business areas. This initiative is intended to enhance operational efficiency and financial sustainability.

RFK Jr. canna comments stir concern.

A new study by a group of licensed cannabis businesses and affiliates highlights the widespread presence of synthesized cannabinoids and THC limits far exceeding California law in dozens of products shipped into the state branded and identified as hemp.

Snoop Dogg is expanding his marijuana empire yet again. After judging a blunt-rolling contest in Las Vegas on Thursday, the rapper and cannabis icon unveiled his own signature line of blunt wraps. Dogg Woods—Snoop’s latest innovation marketed under his cannabis brand Smoke Weed Every Day (S.W.E.D.)—is said to “deliver a slow, smooth burn that enhances […]

A legislative committee in Switzerland has given preliminary approval to a plan that would legalize and regulate adult access to marijuana in the country. The proposal would bar for-profit sales, however, and impose a tax on cannabis products. The draft legislation was approved on a 14–9 vote on Friday by the Social Security and Health […]

The Arkansas House of Representatives has approved legislation to use medical marijuana tax revenue to fund free school breakfasts for students, regardless of whether they qualify for federal free and reduced-price meal programs. House lawmakers voted 88–4 to pass the bill, SB 59, on Thursday. Because a minor amendment was adopted in that chamber to […]

Quebec’s government-operated marijuana retailer, Société québécoise du cannabis, reported income of 40.5 million Canadian dollars ($28.6 million) for its fiscal third quarter, which ended Jan. 4.

Marijuana vape maker Shenzhen Smoore Technology orchestrated an illegal monopoly to squash competition, a new class action lawsuit claims.