The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that an initiative that would have legalized the medicinal use of cannabis is unconstitutional and may not appear before voters in the November election. The court said in a split decision that the initiative violated constitutional requirements that initiatives be limited to... Read more
The devastating wildfires that have ravaged the West Coast this week are posing a threat to Oregon’s marijuana industry. The Oregonian, citing the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, reported that “an estimated 20 percent of state-licensed marijuana businesses – roughly 408 – face some level of evacuation,” which includes “stores,... Read more
A House of Representatives committee voted on Wednesday to approve a bill that would allow researchers to conduct studies using marijuana produced in compliance with regulations in states with legal cannabis. The vote marks the first time a congressional committee has approved a measure to allow scientists to use... Read more
A study by University of British Columbia Okanagan campus shows that regular cannabis use, unlike opiate use, does not make pain sensitivity worse, the way opiates do. Due to the alarming opiate crisis in the country, coupled with an increased interest in medical cannabis, there has been an uptick... Read more
VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF) (TSX: VFF) today announced that it has closed its previously announced registered direct offering with certain institutional investors for the purchase and sale of an aggregate of 9,396,226 units at a... Read more
Missouri medical cannabis is being delayed yet again and is still not available for purchase, still because of a lack of testing sites for cannabis as well as delays caused by COVID-19. Many cannabis patients in Missouri who have been eagerly awaiting legalization are frustrated at the lack of... Read more
Seven people were fatally shot on Monday at a rural home in Southern California that authorities say served as an illicit marijuana cultivation operation. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said at a press conference on Tuesday that the property in Aguanga, an unincorporated area northeast of San Diego, was... Read more
Exclusive Interview with Cresco Labs CEO Charlie Bachtell Since the beginning of the year, cannabis companies have had to contend with still-constrained capital markets, constantly changing regulations and the COVID-19 pandemic. Within this challenging environment, Cresco Labs (CSE: CL) (OTCQX: CRLBF) has remained committed to growing its strategic footprint and... Read more
A small farm in rural San Diego County will be giving the public the opportunity to take an active role in sourcing CBD as it hosts a “u-pick” hemp flower event this weekend. Similar to other events that allow customers to harvest their own produce and cut flowers directly... Read more
Cronos Group Announces Expanded Leadership Structure to Drive Next Phase of Growth 30-Year CPG Executive Kurt Schmidt Joins Cronos as Chief Executive Officer and Mike Gorenstein Named Executive Chairman TORONTO, Sept. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON) (“Cronos Group” or the “Company”) today... Read more
