Category: Miscellaneous

Goldflower Cannabis Announces Opening of Eighth Florida Dispensary in Orlando

Goldflower Cannabis, one of Florida’s fastest-growing vertically integrated cannabis companies, has announced the grand opening of its eighth retail location in Orlando, FL on July 5th at 7101 E Colonial Drive, Unit 131. The Orlando dispensary “will offer Goldflower’s acclaimed product lines, including its flagship Ideal Cannabis brand, known for its “comparable to organic” flower cultivated using organic practices”, states …

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Tilray Becomes First Company Authorized to Distribute Branded Medical Marijuana Flower in Italy

Tilray Medical has made history as the first company to receive formal authorization from the Italian Ministry of Health to import and distribute its branded medical marijuana flower products across Italy. Beginning this month, Tilray-branded flower is available for distribution to pharmacies nationwide through its subsidiary, FL Group. Three products have been approved for therapeutic …

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Jushi and Real Housewives Star Stacey Rusch Launch Lifestyle Cannabis Brand “Shayo”

Jushi Holdings Inc. (“Jushi” or the “Company”) (CSE: JUSH) (OTCQX: JUSHF) has partnered with entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Real Housewives of Potomac star Stacey Rusch on a new cannabis-infused wellness brand, Shayo. Shayo, named after the Nigerian term meaning “to be happy,” blends elevated ingredients with a lifestyle-forward ethos to deliver a one-of-a-kind edible experience to Virginia’s medical cannabis market. More information …

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Texas Allowing Hemp THC But Not Legalizing Recreational Cannabis is Nonsensical

By Todd Hollan, Dallas Resident On June 22, 2025, Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3—legislation championed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick that would have outlawed all hemp‑derived THC products—but simultaneously called for its replacement with “regulation like alcohol”. The governor then called lawmakers back for a special session starting July 21 to craft a smarter framework. To put it bluntly: allowing …

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The 50 Most Impactful Cannabis Studies Published in the First Half of 2025

In the first half of 2025, researchers around the world have published a wave of peer-reviewed studies examining the effects of cannabis and its various compounds on dozens of health conditions. Scientists have looked at CBD, THC, CBG, THCV, and other cannabis components in studies related to cancer, chronic pain, epilepsy, anxiety, gut health, and …

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Global Cannabis Cultivation Market Expected to Hit $652 Billion by 2034, Finds Report

The global cannabis cultivation industry is projected to grow from $180.7 billion in 2025 to $651.8 billion by 2034, according to a new report released by Research and Markets. The report anticipates a compound annual growth rate of 15.3%, driven by expanding legalization, increasing demand for premium cannabis, and continued advances in cultivation technology. The …

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By Choosing to Ban Rather than Regulate Hemp THC, Republicans Are Abandoning Freedom and Risking Their Majorities

By Tom Helland, Attorney For a party that has long claimed to stand for personal liberty, limited government, and free-market principles, many Republicans are now turning their backs on those very ideals. Nowhere is this more evident than in the growing movement within the GOP to ban hemp-derived THC products—particularly delta-8 and other cannabinoids made …

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Manitoba Harvest and Whole Foods Market Collaborate to Launch New Hemp+ Superfood Smoothie Boosters

Manitoba Harvest, the global leader in hemp foods and a wellness business by Tilray Brands, Inc., has expanded its protein-packed, Hemp+ portfolio to introduce three herbal-infused smoothie boosters: Manitoba Harvest Hemp+ Mood, Manitoba Harvest Hemp+ Energy and Manitoba Harvest Hemp+ Immunity, now exclusively available at select Whole Foods Market stores nationwide. As a global pioneer in protein-packed, seed-based foods, Manitoba …

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The Five States Most Likely to Legalize Medical Cannabis Next

As of June 2025, medical marijuana remains illegal in just 11 U.S. states. However, with growing bipartisan support, shifting public opinion, and increasing legislative activity, several of these states appear poised to make progress on medical cannabis legalization in the near future. Below are the eight states most likely to do so next. North Carolina …

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Virginia’s Legalization Without Legal Sales is a Dangerous, Illogical Failure

By Jacob Wilson, Richmond Resident By next year, 23 states will have legal, operating adult-use marijuana markets. Delaware and Minnesota are set to join the ranks of those with licensed retail outlets, leaving Virginia as the lone legal marijuana state without a system for legal sales. Let that sink in: we legalized possession years ago, …

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