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California’s 19% excise tax on cannabis sales will go back to 15% next month after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Sept. 22, allowing the state’s struggling industry to avoid a possible increase until at least 2028.While Newsom had until Oct. 12 to sign or veto the legislation, his early action ensures that the effective dates…
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The gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey often provide a glimpse of what’s to come nationwide in the following year’s midterm elections.Will the political tides turn to disrupt the Republicans’ federal government trifecta, pitting President Donald Trump against a Democratic House or Senate in the final two years of his term? Or will the…
Where Candidates Stand on Cannabis in Virginia, New Jersey 2025 Read More »
Adrienne Dean, Attorney at Cogent Law Adrienne Dean wants to remind people that there are cannabis stores next to pet stores and karate studios. It’s nothing to worry about, but a recurring theme is that the people that govern a state are generally much more conservative than those who live there. Even though there’s medical…
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Just as chakras map across the human body, so does the earth have its own spiritual hotspots. Places where energy gathers, where something bigger than us hums beneath the soil. Northern California, and the Emerald Triangle in particular, has always been one of those hotspots. When I first set out to write this, I thought…
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[PRESS RELEASE] – BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 22, 2025 – Jushi Holdings Inc., a vertically integrated, multistate cannabis operator, announced the execution of a modification to its existing secured commercial loan with FVCBank.In connection with the modification:The company has received an additional $4 million in loan proceeds;The maturity date of the loan has been extended to…
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By David Sandelman The cannabis industry’s focus on cultivation is a natural given, considering the history of the plant and the consumer’s familiarity with it. But this obsession with cultivation and the harvest–however well intended– can often come with a price if it leads to neglecting one of the most critical stages of product development:…
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Federal officials have released updated data on the number of banks reporting that they work with marijuana businesses–and most financial institutions don’t seem especially concerned with their cannabis clientele. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), which falls under the U.S. Department of Treasury, has been publishing data for years about suspicious activity reports (SARs) related…
Federal Agency Issues Update On Marijuana Banking Trends As Trump Read More »
[PRESS RELEASE] – ATHENS, Ohio, Sept. 22, 2025 – Bloom Cannabis Dispensaries announced the upcoming opening of its seventh Ohio dispensary, located at 9 W. Stimson Ave. in Athens. The Athens store will soon welcome patients and adult-use customers, bringing Bloom’s curated menu and community-focused approach to Southeast Ohio.A Store Designed Around the CustomerAt Bloom, shopping for cannabis is more than a transaction;…
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“There’s a reason the FDA has awarded psilocybin multiple breakthrough therapy designations for treatment-resistant depression and major depressive disorder.” By Christina Lengyel, The Center Square Mental health care providers are rediscovering new uses for old medicines. Recent findings demonstrating the efficacy of psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, have led some lawmakers to reconsider…
Pennsylvania Democrats Hold Hearing On Psychedelic Therapy To Treat Depression Read More »
Marijuana and veterans advocacy groups have launched a campaign to mobilize military veterans to help convince Republican lawmakers to embrace embrace federal cannabis reform. The Last Prisoner Project (LPP) and Balanced Veterans Network (BVN) announced the new effort on Monday to empower veterans to fight for access to medical cannabis and raise attention about veterans…
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