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National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day, celebrated annually on March 1st, is a tribute to one of America’s most cherished spreads: peanut butter. This day offers enthusiasts an opportunity to indulge in their favorite peanut-based treats and explore innovative ways to enjoy this versatile ingredient. For those interested in combining their love for peanut butter with cannabis, there are creative and delectable methods to do so responsibly. The Origins and Significance of Peanut Butter Peanut butter has been a staple in American households for over a century. Its invention is often credited to . . .

Cannabis industry insiders may have grown weary of peering into their crystal balls to determine whether federal reform of any kind is on the horizon during the new Trump administration, but it doesn’t appear that the murkiness will lift anytime soon. That’s in spite of the president nominating a cannabis champion… Please login to read all 648 words.

By Terry Hacienda, The Fresh Toast Part of the cannabis industry supported the new president, betting he was going to move and move quickly on cannabis – the White House finally commented. The cannabis industry has been a boon for consumers, medical patients, veterans and legal states, but for the thousands of mom and pop businesses is has been a roller coaster. With a huge demand, it would seem to be easy money, but the federal, tax, and banking restrictions have made it difficult to grow and expand. Part of the industry were all for the new administration assuming they would support . . .

Governor Phil Murphy (D) signed a bill requiring the NJ State Police to establish and maintain an online portal to check criminal records and one’s expungement status. “Individuals seeking a second chance through expungement deserve a clear and transparent process,” Murphy declared. “This bill codifies our Administration’s commitment to ensuring justice is accessible and efficient [ . . . ] Source: Gov Murphy Signs Bill to Make Expungement Process Transparent and Accessible from Heady NJ

A New Hampshire state Senate committee dealt a likely death blow to a trio of pro-marijuana bills, voting down each of them during a hearing this week, although technically each measure could still pass the full Senate when they’re delivered to the chamber floor later in the legislative session. According to… Please login to read all 262 words.

Illinois marijuana sales took a 7% month-over-month dip in February, falling to $150.3 million from January’s tally of $161.7 million, according to statistics from the state Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer. Recreational sales – the lion’s share of the market – pulled in $130.6 million for the month, down from $140.2 million… Please login to read all 232 words.

Filament Health Corp. (OTCQB: FLHLF) (Cboe CA: FH) reported a net loss of $4.97 million for 2024 while the botanical psychedelic drug developer expanded its clinical trial programs and intellectual property portfolio. The Vancouver-based company announced in its year-end financial results that cash reserves stood at just $391,237 as of Dec…. Please login to read all 412 words.

The newest U.S. state recreational marijuana market appears to be on hold indefinitely. Delaware legislators, after legalizing adult-use cannabis in 2023, are being forced to revisit the recreational marijuana law they approved following a denial by the FBI for help with background checks on business license holders due to a technicality. The… Please login to read all 328 words.

Safe Harbor Financial (NASDAQ: SHFS) reported mixed financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024 that ended Dec. 31, with revenue declines offset by growth in its lending business. The company noted that its loan interest income increased 82% to approximately $1.8 million in the fourth quarter and… Please login to read all 519 words.

A week after hearing testimony on four House-passed cannabis bills, a New Hampshire Senate committee has voted to recommend killing three of measures, including a Republican-led legalization proposal and a plan to let state-registered medical marijuana patients grow plants at home. Another bill rejected by the Senate Judiciary Committee at a hearing on Tuesday would have allowed existing medical marijuana dispensaries-known in the state as alternative treatment centers (ATCs)-to buy nonintoxicating hemp cannabinoid products from commercial producers and, after lab testing, use them in . . .

Grown Rogue International (CSE: GRIN) (OTC: GRUSF) reported a 16% increase in annual revenue for 2024, reaching $27 million versus $23.4 million in the previous fiscal year. However, the company also posted a 16-fold increase in its annual net loss, which grew to $10.7 million for 2024 versus a $662,320 loss… Please login to read all 452 words.

When cannabis entrepreneurs thought the road couldn’t get any rougher-between banking hurdles, shifting regulations, and volatile markets-tariffs entered the equation. The latest trade policies are driving up costs for packaging, raw materials, and essential components, forcing businesses to rethink their supply chains. “Supply chain for cannabis is already a challenge,” said Tony Reyes, President of CannaCarton, a leading U.S.-based packaging manufacturer. “Throw in tariffs, international turmoil, and everything else, and it’s enough to make business owners want to throw up . . .

Pashman Stein Walder Hayden P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of Seth A. Goldberg as co-chair of the firm’s Cannabis & Hemp Law practice and head of the firm’s new Philadelphia office. Goldberg previously practiced law for 22 years in the Philadelphia office of Duane Morris, where he spearheaded the formation of that firm’s cannabis practice group in 2015, and served as a leader of that group until he left the firm. Goldberg is a leading lawyer in the cannabis industry, and well-known for his thought leadership. For the past six years, he has been nationally ranked in the . . .

“Why wait for a violation when we could actually pull the individual over when we see this and also smell it?” By Emilia Otte, CT Mirror Meriden Chief of Police Rob Rosado says his officers constantly smell marijuana throughout the city. “ You drive down the road and you can smell that odor,” he told members of the state legislature’s Judiciary Committee in a public hearing on Monday. Rosado, who is also the president of the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association, said officers frequently see individuals consuming cannabis while driving. “There’s violations there constantly . . .

Dasheeda Dawson, a key administrator in the rollout of New York City’s adult-use cannabis retail program, abruptly resigned last week. New York City cannabis chief Dasheeda Dawson abruptly resigns is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Lawmakers in Hawaii last week sent a bill to the governor that would help speed the expungement process for people hoping to clear their records of past marijuana-related offenses. The measure, HB 132, from Rep. David Tarnas (D), would expedite expungements happening through a pilot program signed into law last year by Gov. Josh Green (D). The state Senate approved it last week on a 21–1 vote following passage without opposition in the House in late February. As of mid-December of last year, the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center (HCJDC) had reviewed 640 cases and issued 81 expungements . . .

HOPE Therapeutics, an interventional psychiatry network wholly owned by NRx Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: NRXP), today announced it was buying Dura Medical per the previously announced non-binding letter of intent. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Dura Medical Founder Stephen Durand will be named director of Florida clinic operations. Hope stressed that Dura… Please login to read all 348 words.

By Chip Dankerson, Senior Analyst in Vaporware and Hot Air In a keynote that left Silicon Valley gasping for air (and not from smoke), Apple today unveiled its boldest, most uncalled-for innovation yet: the iBong 3000. Sleek, over-engineered, and wildly impractical, the iBong 3000 is set to “revolutionize the way you get high,” according to Apple’s VP of Product Delusion, Trent Vapeworth. “Other bongs are just tubes with water,” Vapeworth said, dramatically pacing a minimalist stage set. “We saw a vertical cylinder . . . and said: what if this cost two grand and couldn’t be cleaned . . .

The federal agency’s standard collides with Delaware Code, forcing the state’s cannabis regulators to work with lawmakers to draft new legislation.

The FBI has rejected a revised request from Delaware officials to create a fingerprint background check system for would-be marijuana industry workers. Officials are now scrambling to amend the state’s cannabis law in an attempt to avoid further delaying the launch of the adult-use market. While state regulators have been planning to license the first recreational cannabis businesses in April-about two years after the legislature approved a pair of legalization bills-the enacted statute requires the background checks to be in place first. The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC), . . .

1933 Industries (CSE: TGIF) (OTC PINK: TGIFF) released financial results for its fiscal second quarter, which ended Jan. 31, telling investors that revenue increased sequentially. 1933 reported revenue increased 11% sequentially to C$4.4 million over the first fiscal quarter, but it was slightly lower than last year’s fiscal second quarter revenues of… Please login to read all 316 words.

Organigram Global Inc. announced the acquisition of a Canadian cannabis beverage company with a footprint in the US market. The post Organigram enters US market through acquisition of Collective Project Beverages appeared first on StratCann.

The cannabis industry is experiencing rapid growth, yet financial services remain a significant challenge. Due to federal regulations and the complexities of compliance, many cannabis businesses operate in a predominantly cash-based economy, creating security risks, operational inefficiencies, and financial instability. This whitepaper explores the pressing need for cannabis businesses to embrace banking solutions and how doing so can enhance safety, improve financial management, and foster industry growth. The Current Banking Challenge in Cannabis Despite state-level legalization, cannabis . . .

Simply Solventless Concentrates Ltd. has provided Q1 2025 guidance, including a record projected quarterly revenue of $12.5 million, a 6% increase from its Q4 2024… The post Simply Solventless provides Q1 2025 guidance appeared first on StratCann.

The White House says it currently has “no action” planned on marijuana reform proposals that President Donald Trump backed on the campaign trail. But the president did attempt to get cannabis banking legislation included in a government funding bill late last year before he took office, according to a report. Trump took many by surprise when, weeks ahead of Election Day, he voiced support for marijuana rescheduling, industry banking access and a Florida legalization ballot initiative that ultimately fell short. But he hasn’t publicly spoken about the issue since the inauguration. A White . . .