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Glass House Brands Announces Preferred Equity Refinancing

[PRESS RELEASE] – LONG BEACH, Calif., and TORONTO, July 16, 2025 – Glass House Brands Inc., one of the fastest-growing, vertically integrated cannabis companies in the U.S., announced a recapitalization and non-brokered private placement (collectively, the “offering”) of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, face value of $1,000 per share (the “Series E Preferred Stock”), of…

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Golden Bear Awards: California’s 2025 Best Cannabis Flower, Products Announced

[PRESS RELEASE] – SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 15, 2025 – The California State Fair and embarc recognized the 2025 Golden Bear award winners, celebrating the state’s best cannabis farmers and manufacturers.”For 171 years, the California State Fair has celebrated the rich agricultural bounty and innovative spirit of our state, and the cannabis industry plays a vital role within that legacy,” California State…

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Building a Cannabis Business as a First-Gen Latina Entrepreneur –

It’s no secret that building a cannabis business is an uphill battle, unpredictable, full of obstacles, and requires relentless persistence. As a first-generation Latina entrepreneur who built her company from the ground up, I’d say from experience that the difficulties run even deeper at every step. Today, I stand proud as one of the 40%…

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US House Subcommittee Advances Bill to Prevent Cannabis Rescheduling Under

U.S. House lawmakers are once again attempting to strip an executive agency of its delegated powers to reschedule or deschedule cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) and Related Agencies approved a spending bill on July 15 that prevents the Department of Justice (DOJ) from using funds…

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Ascend Wellness Launches Fully Refreshed e-Commerce Ecosystem

[PRESS RELEASE] – NEW YORK, July 17, 2025 – Ascend Wellness Holdings Inc., a multistate, vertically integrated cannabis operator, announced the launch of its completely reimagined e-commerce platform. Designed to bring Ascend to the cutting edge of e-commerce and loyalty, this new ecosystem will deliver an enhanced customer experience, including an all-new, fully revamped loyalty program: the…

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Omaha Tribe of Nebraska Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis

Nebraskans 21 and older will soon have in-state access to regulated cannabis.The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, one of four federally recognized tribes in the state, unanimously adopted a cannabis regulatory code, Title 51, through its tribal council on July 15 to legalize both medical and adult-use cannabis on its native reservation in the northeastern part…

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Florida Clinics Expand Cannabis Access for Veterans – Cannabis &

In a significant victory for military communities, Florida lawmakers have successfully waived the $75 application fee for veterans and active-duty service members applying for medical marijuana identification cards. This legislative achievement removes a major barrier to care and opens new avenues for veterans seeking relief through medical cannabis therapies. On the ground, offices like Green Dream…

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Pink Pepper Is the New Rosetta Stone of Cannabis –

Pink Pepper, a visually arresting cannabis variety with rich magenta tones, is turning heads for more than its aesthetic. In early 2025, scientists at Colorado State University Pueblo’s Institute of Cannabis Research (ICR), in collaboration with Kangwon National University in South Korea, unveiled a nearly gapless genomic map of the cultivar—now the most complete Cannabis…

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9 Steps to Winning The War on Cannabis – Cannabis

Mike Ballard Mike Ballard is the CEO of Leafwire Media. Mike has been in the cannabis industry for 12 years, starting out as a rep and later Director of Sales for an organic fertilizer company. He started as a VP of Sales with Leafwire in 2021, building a new rep team and substantially increasing sales.…

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You’re Branding Cannabis Wrong

The cannabis industry is growing fast, and so are the people buying from it. Today’s cannabis consumers aren’t just looking for fun or flashy designs, they want authentic, non-gimmicky brands they can trust. Old-school “pothead” symbols like green leaves, tie-dye colors, or stoner jokes can feel outdated or off-putting to many buyers now. Med Marketers…

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