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Arizona Governor Signs Bill for MDMA Therapy for PTSD in Public Safety Officials

By Becci Marti / June 21, 2024 /

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed a bill into law allowing firefighters and peace officers with PTSD to receive workers’ compensation coverage for MDMA therapy, contingent on federal legalization. This…

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NJ Employers Face Challenges with Delayed Cannabis Tool

By Gene Mcklnley / June 18, 2024 /

Nearly two years after the introduction of guidelines for managing marijuana use in the workplace, New Jersey employers are grappling with enforcement challenges due to the absence of Workplace Impairment…

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Major Cannabis Player Liquidates Florida Holdings in Restructuring Move

By Bayley Greenleaf / June 18, 2024 /

The Cannabist Company has unveiled a series of strategic initiatives aimed at boosting profitability and streamlining operations. These measures include a corporate restructuring expected to save around $10 million annually.…

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Cannabist Co. Exits Florida Market After $19M Loss in 2023

By Gene Mcklnley / June 18, 2024 /

New York-based Cannabist Co. Holdings, formerly known as Columbia Care, has announced plans to divest its entire Florida portfolio, including cultivation facilities, dispensaries, and its vertically integrated license. Strategic Decision…

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Columbia Care Announces Cost-Cutting Measures and Sale of Florida Business

By Becci Marti / June 17, 2024 /

Cannabist Co. Holdings Inc., the parent company of dispensary operator Columbia Care, announced on Monday plans to reduce its workforce and divest holdings in Florida as part of a strategy…

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Nursery Growers Nationwide Benefit from Expanded USDA Insurance Options

By Bayley Greenleaf / June 13, 2024 /

In a significant move to support nursery producers across the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the expansion of crop insurance tailored specifically for nursery growers…

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Cannabis Technical Assistance Program Yields Potential $150K Grants for 48 Graduates”

By Bayley Greenleaf / June 10, 2024 /

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) has awarded potential grants of up to $150,000 to 48 graduates of the rigorous nine-week Cannabis Technical Assistance Program. Advancing Cannabis Businesses These…

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Research Insights: Effectiveness and Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms

By Becci Marti / June 7, 2024 /

Galloway, N.J. — Recent research conducted by Stockton University Professor of Psychology, Justin Ostrofsky, and his team of student researchers, has demonstrated significant anti-depressant and anti-anxiety effects from the use…

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Governor’s Visit Highlights Black-Owned Cannabis Business in NJ

By Mary Marty / June 6, 2024 /

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy visited Prolific Grow-house on May 30 to tour the facility and discuss the journey of founder David Nicolas, a first-generation Haitian American. Nicolas showcased various…

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Canopy Growth Exercises Option to Acquire U.S. Cannabis Operator Acreage

By Phil Greenwood / June 4, 2024 /

Canopy Growth Corp. Exercises Option to Acquire Acreage Holdings Toronto, ON, June 4, 2024 — Canadian cannabis giant Canopy Growth Corp. has exercised its option to acquire U.S. multistate operator…

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