Curaleaf Holdings says it has secured commitments for a $500 million private placement of senior secured notes that the company will use to refinance existing debt and strengthen its balance sheet while providing additional capital for global growth initiatives.
Kansas Health Committee Introduces Comprehensive Medical Cannabis Bill
A Kansas bill filed by the House Committee on Health and Human Services—requested by State Rep. Fairchild (R)—would establish a comprehensive medical cannabis program.
Virginia Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to Develop Policies for Medical Marijuana Use by Terminally Ill Patients
The Virginia Senate has unanimously approved legislation directing state health officials to develop formal policies governing how terminally ill patients can use medical marijuana while receiving care in hospitals, hospice settings, and other medical environments.
Florida Bill to Extend Medical Marijuana Certifications, Double Supply Authorization, and Lengthen Card Renewals Scheduled for Public Hearing
A proposal that would significantly ease several ongoing requirements for Florida’s medical marijuana patients and physicians is scheduled for a public hearing on February 11 before the Senate Health Policy Committee.
Mississippi House Sends Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act to Senate After 104 to 7 Vote
The Mississippi House has approved House Bill 1152, titled the Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act, sending the measure to the Senate on a decisive 104 to 7 vote.
Study: Fungus Found in Marijuana Leaves Produces Antioxidant, Antibacterial Compounds and Cannabinoid Precursors
Researchers from Qiqihar University and the Heilongjiang Industrial Hemp Processing Technology Innovation Center have identified an endophytic fungus living inside marijuana leaves that produces a range of antioxidant and antibacterial compounds, along with metabolites linked to cannabinoid production.
Alabama Appeals Court Clears Path for Medical Marijuana Licensing to Resume
Alabama’s long-delayed medical marijuana rollout took a significant step forward Friday after the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals ruled that a lower court had no authority to halt the state’s licensing process.
Hawaii Bill Allowing Medical Cannabis Use in Health Care Facilities Advances From Committee
Hawaii House Bill 1542, introduced by Representative Gregg Takayama (D), would allow terminally ill patients and qualifying patients over the age of 65 with chronic diseases to use medical cannabis inside certain licensed health care facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, and home health settings, under defined conditions. This week the proposal was given approval …
West Virginia Senator Files Legislation to Reschedule Marijuana, Moving it to Schedule III
A bill filed today in the West Virginia Senate would significantly change how the state classifies marijuana by moving it from Schedule I to Schedule III under state law, a shift that would formally recognize medical use and reduce the severity of how it is treated in criminal statutes. The move is meant to align …
Kentucky Senate Bill Would Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Possession, Cultivation and “Trafficking”, Create Expungement Pathway
A bill filed today in the Kentucky Senate would legalize marijuana possession, cultivation and even low-level “trafficking,” for those 21 and older, while creating a pathway to expunge past convictions. The proposal is a companion to House Bill 72, filed last month in the House by State Rep. Nima Kulkarni (D).
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