Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed an executive order this week that will launch new initiatives to fight the ongoing opioid crisis, including measures that could bring supervised consumption sites to the state. The executive order signed by the governor on Monday also includes provisions to address the racial inequities... Read more
MedMen Announces Leadership Change and Moves to Strengthen Governance LOS ANGELES, January 31, 2020–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MedMen Enterprises Inc. (“MedMen” or the “Company”) (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF) today announced that Adam Bierman, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, has decided to step down as Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective February... Read more
Jushi Holdings Inc. Announces Upsizing and Closing of US$47 Million Debt Financing Total financing is upsized to approximately US$47 million as a result of participation by new investors, additional existing Jushi shareholders and exchanged debt BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 31, 2020 /CNW/ — Jushi Holdings Inc. (“Jushi” or the... Read more
The slow-motion rollout of Utah’s voter-approved medical marijuana program hurdles forward, with health officials forecasting a limited launch in the coming weeks. Marc Babitz, deputy director with the Utah Department of Health, told a group of state lawmakers Wednesday that only one or two dispensaries are slated to open... Read more
The city council in Berkeley, California voted on Tuesday to make several changes to the municipal code that will allow for cannabis consumption lounges and marijuana delivery services to operate in the city. The unanimous came late Tuesday night after a meeting punctuated by a vigorous debate on the... Read more
Virginia may be a step closer to reducing its draconian punishments for small-time cannabis possession. SB2, which would clear some past cannabis-related offenses from individuals’ records and reduce sentencing possession offenses, passed from the State Senate judiciary committee by an 11-2 vote, to the finance committee on Wednesday. The... Read more
Liberty Health Sciences Reports 2020 Third Quarter Financial Results Liberty Board of Directors appoints Victor Mancebo as its permanent CEO *Note: All references to dollar values refer to Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. TORONTO, Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Liberty Health Sciences Inc. (CSE: LHS) (OTCQX: LHSIF) www.libertyhealthsciences.com (“Liberty”... Read more
Sundial Announces Departure of CEO and other Leadership Changes and Optimization Initiatives CALGARY, Jan. 30, 2020 /CNW/ – Sundial Growers Inc. (Nasdaq: SNDL) (“Sundial” or “the Company”) announces certain changes to its executive team and board of directors (the “Board”) as described below. Board of Directors and Executive Team Changes Torsten... Read more
The Public Cannabis Company Revenue & Income Tracker, managed by New Cannabis Ventures, ranks the top revenue producing cannabis stocks that generate industry sales of more than US$7.5 million per quarter (C$9.9 million). This data-driven, fact-based tracker will continually update based on new financial filings so that readers can stay... Read more
The US Department of Agriculture announced on Monday that it had approved Nebraska’s plan to regulate hemp agriculture in the state. With the move, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture will begin accepting applications for licenses to grow, process, and sell hemp beginning on Monday. Under the 2018 Farm Bill,... Read more
