Executive Order Expedites Cannabis Rescheduling, Signaling Policy Shift
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that would expedite cannabis rescheduling, easing restrictions that have been in place for more than half a century. For now, the order signals ren...
Cannabis Marketing Evolves Toward Direct Purchase Links and Same-Day Pickup
The cannabis industry is witnessing a significant shift in marketing approaches that could transform how consumers purchase legal marijuana products. Imagine reading about a new cannabis strain or inf...
Study Links Legal Cannabis Sales to Reduced Suicide Rates Among Older Adults
A recent analysis examining more than twenty years of data from across the United States found that states which allowed recreational marijuana stores to open experienced a drop in suicide rates among...
Marijuana Compounds Show Promise Against Ovarian Cancer in Lab Studies
Laboratory research has demonstrated that two compounds found in marijuana, THC and CBD, can slow the growth of ovarian cancer cells. According to a new study, when used together, these compounds were...
NRx Pharmaceuticals Achieves Debt-Free Status Through Equity Conversion, Positions for 2026 Drug Approvals
NRx Pharmaceuticals has completed repayment of its remaining $5.4 million balance sheet debt through an equity conversion into common stock, fully retiring the original $16.2 million loan used for pri...
Cybin Announces Nasdaq Listing Transfer and New Ticker Symbol 'HELP'
Cybin Inc., a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing next-generation mental health treatments, announced plans to voluntarily transfer its U.S. stock exchange listing from NYSE American to t...
Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Could Transform Industry Economics and Medical Recognition
The potential reclassification of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal drug law represents a pivotal moment for both the cannabis industry and medical recognition of the plant. This ...
Novus Cannabis MedPlan Reports Strong Financial Growth Through Ancillary Healthcare Model
Novus Acquisition and Development Corp., operating as Novus Cannabis MedPlan, reported significant financial growth during the first nine months of 2025, demonstrating the viability of its ancillary h...
Ohio Governor Proposes Changes to Cannabis Law, Impacting Hemp Products and Criminal Provisions
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced plans to sign legislation that would prohibit the sale of intoxicating hemp products and revise portions of the state's recreational cannabis law approved by voters...
MKX and Blazy Susan Launch Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign with Co-Branded Product Line
The initiatives include donating to three charities throughout the State of Michigan.
Ohio Senate Approves Revisions to Voter-Approved Cannabis Law, Restricting Hemp Sales
The Ohio Senate has passed a House-revised measure that would scale back parts of the state's voter-approved cannabis statute and limit where most hemp products can be sold. Senators approved the revi...
Kaleafa Dispensary Emphasizes Consistent Weekly Deals Program to Simplify Cannabis Shopping
New schedule features rotating category discounts, select brand savings, and an ongoing industry member discount for OLCC cannabis industry cardholders.
Dispenza Dispensary Marketing Agency Combines AI Efficiency with Compliance-First Strategy for Cannabis Retailers
Las Vegas-based agency outlines why strategy, compliance expertise, and local market insight still matter in the AI era, and how dispensaries can use AI faster and smarter with the right partner.
Michigan Court Upholds 24% Wholesale Marijuana Tax, Set for 2026 Implementation
A Michigan court has refused to pause the state's newly approved 24% tax on wholesale marijuana, clearing the way for the levy to begin on January 1, 2026. The decision, issued by Court of Claims Judg...
U.S. Prepares to Tighten Cannabis Seed Regulations After Six Years of Leniency
The United States is poised to implement stricter regulations on cannabis seeds for the first time in six years following the inclusion of a last-minute provision in the recent federal spending legisl...
Cannabis Consumption Lounges Create New Hospitality Sector Opportunities
Marijuana consumption lounges are reshaping the hospitality industry with experiences that blend social spaces and regulated cannabis use. What started as a niche concept with events like edible-frien...
Pharos Infused Beverages Sweep National Awards, Cementing Position in Senior-Focused Cannabis Market
Pharos, the rapidly emerging infused beverage brand known for its clean ingredients and delicious flavor profiles, has won multiple top-tier awards at two major national competitions, the 2025 America...
Federal Review Finds Cannabis Regulations Emphasize Public Health More Than Alcohol Oversight
A new federally funded review of state regulations suggests that agencies overseeing legal cannabis are placing far greater emphasis on public health than the bodies responsible for alcohol oversight....
Medical Marijuana Insurance Coverage Remains Elusive Despite Industry Hopes
The prospect of medical marijuana health insurance coverage has long been viewed by cannabis businesses and patient advocates as a potential breakthrough that could fundamentally reshape the industry....
Entrepreneur Aaron Keay's Career Journey Highlights Impact on Canadian Wellness and Venture Industries
A new in-depth career spotlight article explores Canadian entrepreneur and investor Aaron Keay's journey from professional athlete to business founder and his role in shaping Canada's venture and well...
Virginia Moves Toward Legal Cannabis Sales Framework After Years of Gridlock
A state panel in Virginia is preparing to release a detailed proposal that could clarify how legal cannabis sales might work after years of political gridlock. This development represents a significan...
Missouri Report Finds Unregulated THC Products Sold as Legal Hemp
A new report from the Missouri Cannabis Trade Association has uncovered concerning practices in the state's hemp market. Laboratory tests conducted on 55 products purchased at gas stations, smoke shop...
BetterLife Pharma Advances Non-Hallucinogenic LSD Derivative BETR-001 Toward Clinical Trials
BetterLife Pharma Inc., an emerging biotechnology company, is advancing its proprietary compound BETR-001, a non-hallucinogenic derivative of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), toward human clinical tr...
Federal Legislation Threatens Hemp-Derived THC Market
A clause tucked inside the federal legislation that ended the recent government shutdown could outlaw hemp-derived THC products nationwide, potentially bringing a sharp slowdown to a market that has r...
Michigan Court to Review Constitutionality of 24% Cannabis Wholesale Tax
A Michigan Court of Claims judge will review arguments regarding whether state lawmakers crossed a constitutional line when approving a new tax on cannabis. The hearing focuses on a 24% levy on wholes...
Gen Z Consumers Reshape U.S. Cannabis Market with Intentional, Research-Driven Purchasing
Cannabis retailers across the U.S. are adjusting to an unexpected shift in shopper behavior as the youngest legal buyers reshape the market. Gen Z customers are coming into stores, but they are approa...
NRx Pharmaceuticals CEO to Present Expanded Focus on Psychedelic-Based Therapies at NobleCon21
NRx Pharmaceuticals Founder, Chairman and CEO Jonathan Javitt, M.D., M.P.H., will present at NobleCon21 on December 3 at 4:30 p.m. EST, offering an update on the company's expanded focus in investigat...
Oregon Cannabis Cafe Coalition Withdraws Social Lounge Legalization Measure
The Oregon Cannabis Cafe Coalition has officially withdrawn its proposal to place a measure on the 2026 ballot that would have legalized marijuana social lounges across the state. This decision comes ...