ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Drug overdose patients rushed to some emergency rooms in New York’s Hudson Valley are asked a series of questions: Do you have stable housing? Do you have food? Times and location of overdoses are noted, too. The information is entered into a new overdose-tracking system... Read more
It seems Dr. Seuss’s infamous Grinch may have relocated to Florida as police in St. Petersburg arrested a man over the weekend for giving away marijuana to celebrate the holiday season. Arrested in this case was Richard Ellis Spurrier, 67, of St. Petersburg. Police say that they contacted Spurrier... Read more
An Alabama commission tasked with studying medical cannabis has voted to recommend legalization. On Friday, the commission voted 12-6 in favor of legislation that would legalize and regulate medical cannabis in Alabama. Now, Republican Sen. Tim Melson, who chaired the commission, says the next move is to bring a... Read more
Spiritual leader and psychedelics science pioneer Ram Dass died on Sunday at his home in Maui. A post on his official Instagram page says he passed “surrounded by loved ones,” and that memorial services will soon be announced. In recent years, Ram Dass said he was ready and reconciled... Read more
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A lack of testing facilities is threatening to slow the rollout of legalized recreational marijuana sales in Maine. Maine voters approved adult use marijuana in a 2016 vote, and state regulators have said products could be available in stores in spring 2020. The state is... Read more
Innovative Industrial Properties Acquires Properties in Pennsylvania and North Dakota and Enters Into Long-Term Leases with Grassroots SAN DIEGO, December 23, 2019–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (IIP), the first and only real estate company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: IIPR) focused on the regulated U.S. cannabis industry,... Read more
Jushi Holdings Inc. Announces US$27.460 Million Debt Financing Led by Insiders and Founders Insiders and founders have committed US$18.5 million Financing will provide additional working capital to accelerate the investment in growth within each key market and seek to deliver value to shareholders BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 23, 2019... Read more
Meta Growth Achieves Record Quarterly Revenue of $17.1 Million for the Fourth Quarter of 2019 TORONTO, Dec. 23, 2019 /CNW/ – National Access Cannabis Corp. (TSXV: META) d/b/a Meta Growth (“Meta Growth”, “META” or the “Company”), Canada’s largest publicly traded recreational cannabis retailer by revenue1, today announced its financial... Read more
The winds of change are afoot in the Windy City, and that will soon mean less stress for pot smoking travelers to Chicago’s airports. Illinois is set to become the latest state to lift prohibition on recreational marijuana use. And when the new law takes effect on New Year’s... Read more
Initial cannabis 2.0 shipments released to 10 provincial regulators; new products have also been made available for order countrywide by Aurora’s registered medical patients Provides Update on Capital Expenditure Plan Aligned to Long-Term Market Growth Network of Strategic Partners Continue to Demonstrate Value and Strong Execution EDMONTON, Dec. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/... Read more
