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“It still allows hemp-infused products to be sold, but it regulates them.” By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix New regulations on hemp-derived THC products in Florida have passed unanimously in the Senate Fiscal Policy Committee, and now go to the full Senate for consideration. This is Polk County Republican Sen. Colleen Burton’s third attempt in three years to tighten rules around what has become a billion-dollar industry since the plant was legalized for sale in Florida in 2019. Her 2023 bill was ultimately watered down to essentially banning hemp-derived products from being sold to . . .

“You just can’t regulate it. You’ve gotta take it out . . . You’re never going to be able to regulate it.” By Jasper Scherer and Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) said he will move to force an overtime session of the Legislature if lawmakers fail to ban THC or tighten Texas’s bail laws-two of his top priorities-before the current session ends in early June. The power to order lawmakers back to Austin for a special session is reserved for Gov. Greg Abbott (R), who also gets to set the agenda for such overtime rounds. But in his role presiding over the . . .

StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending March 29, 2025. The post Week in Weed – March 29, 2025 appeared first on StratCann.

By Amy Hansen, The Fresh Toast Not everyone has access to marijuana to help them sleep – good news, hemp is available. It’s estimated 50 to 70 million Canadian and American adults experience sleep disorders or disturbances, and about one-third of adults don’t regularly get the recommended amount. Hemp has emerged as a promising natural remedy for those seeking better sleep. With its calming properties and potential to address various sleep-related issues, hemp-derived products are gaining popularity among individuals looking to improve their rest. Here is how hemp helps you sleep. Hemp . . .

April 20th, commonly known as 4/20, has evolved from an underground counterculture reference to a significant day of activism, public demonstration, and policy advocacy for cannabis legalization. While its origins trace back to a group of California high school students in the 1970s who used “420” as a code for smoking marijuana, the date has since grown into a powerful symbol in the fight for cannabis reform. Public demonstrations and rallies held on 4/20 have historically provided a platform for advocates to voice their support for cannabis legalization. These events, often drawing . . .

Beginning May 1, 2025, cannabis companies selling through BC’s direct delivery system will only be required to report sales once a month, rather than on… The post BC to reduce direct delivery reporting requirements appeared first on StratCann.

So far this year, Health Canada has approved 11 new micro licenses and four new standard licenses, revoked 37 licenses, listed two as expired, and… The post New licenses slow in first quarter of 2025, shift to micro licensing begins appeared first on StratCann.

For the quarter ended January 31, 2025 (Q2 2025), Mercanto Holdings Inc. (Formerly The Good Shroom) brought in just over $1 million in revenue, with… The post Mercanto Holdings, formerly The Good Shroom, shares Q2 2025 results appeared first on StratCann.

On Wednesday, the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority announced that its acting chief of more than three years was stepping down. Jeremy Preiss, who has served as the CCA’s acting head and chief officer of regulatory, policy and external affairs since January 2022, will be replaced by Chief Administrative Officer Jamie Patten,… Please login to read all 263 words.

This article was reprinted with permission from Crain’s Detroit Business. Hazel Park, Michigan, marijuana processor Flavor Galaxy shuttered operations after reaching a deal with regulators over its alleged use of illicitly grown marijuana in its products. But another year will go by before Flavor Galaxy’s owners exit the industry voluntarily as a… Please login to read all 825 words.

California-based Gold Flora Corp. (Cboe Canada: GRAM) (OTCQB: GRAM) filed a voluntary receivership request with Los Angeles Superior Court to protect itself from various lawsuits related to its acquisition of The Parent Co. in 2023 and debts related to ongoing operations as it prepares to go up for sale. Gold Flora… Please login to read all 450 words.

CEA Industries (NASDAQ: CEAD) reported a net loss of $1 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, practically unchanged from its $1 million loss in the same period of 2023. The company, which provides environmental solutions for indoor cultivation, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2024 on… Please login to read all 386 words.

Find the best energizing THC gummies of 2025. Leafly reviewed popular gummies & chose the top picks for different needs & budgets. The post Leafly’s top 10 energizing THC gummies of 2025 appeared first on Leafly.

Mercanto Holdings (TSXV: MUSH) posted a quarterly net loss on Thursday as the Canadian cannabis producer grapples with market headwinds in its core Quebec region as it hones in on a national expansion strategy. The Montreal-based company, which was known as The Good Shroom Co. until January, posted a net loss… Please login to read all 636 words.

A New York official says there are plans in the works to expand permitting and licensing rules that could allow adults to buy and consume marijuana at movie theaters. While many theaters across the country currently let moviegoers purchase and drink alcohol, that’s not the case for cannabis-even in states where marijuana has been legalized. “At this time, cannabis can only be sold at legal, licensed adult-use dispensaries or legal, licensed adult-use microbusinesses,” New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) Press Secretary Taylor Randi Lee told Variety. “For theaters to serve . . .

Humboldt County supervisors have extended the deadline for hundreds of marijuana farmers to pay off cultivation taxes enacted years ago. Humboldt County extends deadline to pay marijuana cultivation taxes is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

A Minnesota lawmaker has filed legislation that would create a system to allow legal access to psilocybin for medical purposes, just days after introducing a separate bill that would legalize personal psilocybin use and possession among adults. The new proposal-HF 2906, from Rep. Andy Smith (DFL) and four cosponsors-would allow adults 21 and older to access psilocybin in supervised administration sessions with a state-registered facilitator. They would first need to be diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition-to be determined by state officials-and undergo a screening for certain . . .

Quantum BioPharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM) (FRA: 0K91) said Friday it’s made some inroads with its financials in 2024, removing its going concern designation as it looks to advance its clinical pipeline for brain disorders and alcohol-related health products. The company, which rebranded from FSD Pharma in August, posted cash… Please login to read all 377 words.

Canadian cannabis company Entourage Health Corp. increased its credit line from by about 3 million Canadian dollars (roughly $2.1 million), only days after shareholders approved taking the company Canadian cannabis operator Entourage adds CA$3 million to credit line is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

New York City’s cannabis czar, Dasheeda Dawson, formally stepped down from her role at Cannabis NYC this week, in order to get some rest and relaxation before she takes on her next project, Dawson told Green Market Report on Friday. Dawson formally left Cannabis NYC on Tuesday, March 25, after joining… Please login to read all 534 words.

More than 3,500 applicants are seeking adult-use marijuana business licenses in Minnesota,, where sales could launch in 2025. Thousands vie for Minnesota adult-use marijuana licenses; 2025 launch possible is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Reggie & Dro, San Antonio’s premier dispensary and social club, has top-quality hemp THCA flower so you can celebrate 420 in style. The post 420 in Texas is at Reggie & Dro appeared first on Leafly.

President Donald Trump’s White House says the move to decriminalize marijuana in Washington, D.C. is an example of a “failed” policy that “opened the door to disorder.” In a fact sheet about an executive order that Trump signed on Friday-which is broadly aimed at beautifying the District and making it more safe-the White House listed several local policies in the nation’s capital that it takes issue with, including cannabis reform. That’s despite the president’s previously stated support for a states’ rights approach to marijuana laws. “D.C.’s failed policies opened . . .

Americans for Safe Access members were at the Ohio State House on March 20th to remind policymakers to prioritize Ohio medical cannabis patients as they consider cannabis legislation this session. Ohio legislators have been at odds with voters after they overwhelmingly supported cannabis legalization at the ballot box in November 2023 by passing Issue 2.

Relmada Therapeutics (Nasdaq: RLMD) announced Thursday it was shifting away from its previous focus on depression treatments and psychedelics, after acquiring two new Phase 2 drug candidates. The clinical-stage biotechnology company highlighted its upcoming release of topline Phase 2 data for NDV-01, which it describes as a sustained-release intravesical formulation for… Please login to read all 379 words.