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DEA links cannabis to depression and suicide after Trump’s pick

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iAnthus Continues Florida Expansion With GrowHealthy Dispensary in Palm Harbor

[PRESS RELEASE] – NEW YORK and TORONTO, July 17, 2025 – iAnthus Capital Holdings Inc., which owns, operates and partners with regulated cannabis operations across the U.S., has announced the opening of its 22nd GrowHealthy dispensary in Florida, now serving patients in Palm Harbor. The new dispensary opened last week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a…

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High Stakes, Higher Standards – Cannabis & Tech Today

Running a cannabis business is not for the faint of heart. Strict federal regulations, tax code hurdles, and banking limitations make financial management a high-stakes game. That’s where High Times Accounting steps in. Based in Massachusetts, the firm specializes in helping cannabis operators navigate the industry’s unique financial challenges—adhering to compliance regulations while maximizing profitability.…

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ZeroEyes and the Power of AI-Based Weapons Detection – Cannabis

ZeroEyes was founded in the aftermath of the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL—the deadliest mass shooting at a high school in U.S. history. Today, the company is transforming security in schools, banks, and the cannabis industry through real-time AI surveillance that integrates with existing security systems. I spoke with…

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Today Marks 88 Years of Federal Marijuana Prohibition — It’s

Saturday, August 2nd, marks the 88th anniversary of the signing of the Marihuana Tax Act, the first federal marijuana prohibition law. Since its inception, the criminalization of the marijuana plant and the stigmatization of those who consume it has been predicated almost entirely upon the promotion of gross exaggerations, racial stereotypes, and outright lies. For…

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Trump Signs Order Targeting Funding For Drug Harm Reduction And

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that’s receiving pushback from the drug policy reform community over directives targeting target harm reduction efforts and, specifically, safe consumption programs. The president’s EO is generally focused on homelessness, but it also includes a number of controversial drug policy proposals to combat the issue that include policies…

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May 5-12, 2025 – Cannabis & Tech Today

Welcome to the latest edition of “Last week in Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis. Here’s what you may have missed over the last week: TerrAscend Plants Its Flag in Ohio with Ratio Cannabis Acquisition TerrAscend officially expanded into its sixth U.S. state last…

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Zamnesia x TICAL Drop New ‘Nectar Drip’ Strain

Earlier this summer, Zamnesia and TICAL joined forces to release an ultra-limited line of cannabis strains designed specifically for the OGs who’ve built the culture from the ground up. The first release featured eight hip-hop-inspired strains from Method Man such as Shaolin Spritzer and 24K Gold Fangs. Now, the lineup expands with the release of…

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Legacy to Legitimacy – Cannabis & Tech Today

With rescheduling and federal reform on the horizon, new state recreational markets launching on a regular basis, and the legal industry continuing its growth, it’s easy to forget that there are still tens of thousands of Americans incarcerated for cannabis use, and tens of thousands more struggling with the implications of having an offense on…

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US Senate Sets Cloture Vote on Trump’s DEA Administrator Pick

UPDATE: The U.S. Senate voted, 50-47, on July 22 to confirm President Donald Trump’s nomination of Terrance Cole to be the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator. This vote came after the Senate voted, 44-43, on July 21 on a motion to invoke cloture and end debate on the nomination.President Donald Trump’s nomination to head the…

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