Cannabis is in a state of chaos and existential self-reflection. All hopes were pinned on the Biden Administration moving the needle in some fashion, only to be completely sideswiped by the hemp industry. It’s caused funds like Navy Capital and large operators like Gold Flora to call it quits, with more and more closings on…
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U.S. Senate lawmakers unanimously voted to advance legislation on July 10 that contains cataclysmic language for those involved in the cannabinoid hemp industry.The Senate Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies Appropriations Act with 27 members in support. The 136-page spending bill provides more than…
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[PRESS RELEASE] – CALGARY, Alberta, and TORONTO, Ontario, July 16, 2025 – High Tide Inc., the high-impact, retail-forward enterprise built to deliver real-world value across every component of cannabis, announced that it has closed a loan agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of Cronos Group Inc. to secure convertible debt with a principal amount of $30 million (the “junior…
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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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A new study looking into patterns of drug use in Japan casts further doubt on the notion that marijuana is a gateway drug, concluding that cannabis use in the country usually comes after people first use alcohol and tobacco, and that they rarely go on to use other substances. Published this month in the journal…
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The governor of New York says she will be pushing the legislature to amend the state’s marijuana law to address a recently identified zoning issue impacting more than 100 licensed cannabis businesses that are apparently located too close to public schools or places of worship than is allowed under current statute. Despite the state’s efforts…
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Delaware’s first adult-use marijuana shops are officially open for business, with a handful of existing medical cannabis operators now able to service consumers 21 and older. About two years after marijuana legalization was enacted into law, Delaware is now seeing its first round of adult customers at over 10 locations throughout the state. “Today’s launch…
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The old stereotype of the lazy, unmotivated stoner is officially dead. A new poll from NuggMD has delivered a devastating blow to prohibition propaganda by revealing that 54% of cannabis consumers report that marijuana use has had a positive impact on their careers – including 28% who describe that impact as “very positive.” Only 10%…
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In late May, lawmakers in the Czech Republic approved a historic measure that would legalize cannabis cultivation, possession, and use by adults. The measure is on track to become effective starting on January 1st, 2026. “After more than two years of intense (and mostly voluntary) work, I am incredibly pleased to announce that we made…
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Do you want to become the next expert in the cannabis industry? If so, you’re not alone. With the rapid expansion of legalized cannabis across the United States, the demand for skilled professionals in cannabis biology, chemistry, business, medicine, policy, and law has never been greater. Yet, one essential question remains: how do aspiring professionals…
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