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In an exclusive address to the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) emphasized the remarkable progress and enduring challenges in cannabis legislation. Blumenauer, a longstanding cannabis advocate, traced his involvement in the cause back to 1973 when Oregon...

U.S. regulators are currently making decisions on behalf of the cannabis industry, such as reclassifying it from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance. The move certainly bodes well for the overall industry, but there's just one problem, according to Christine De La Rosa of The...

Building a strong digital presence is essential for the success of cannabis brands in the modern world. Several leaders in the cannabis space discussed their approaches to digital Wednesday at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago. Brandon Harshbarger,...

U.S. cannabis stocks jumped Wednesday following the Senate Banking Committee approval of the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act before pulling back.  Such companies as Canopy Growth Corp (NASDAQ: CGC), Cronos Group Inc (NASDAQ: CRON),...

X, formerly Twitter, is the first mainstream technology platform to allow cannabis advertising. The social platform has made several policy adjustments this year to help allow the industry to grow. Trulieve Cannabis Corp (OTCQX: TCNNF) is taking advantage of the...

The Senate Banking Committee approved the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act Wednesday, marking a regulatory milestone that has been in the works for nearly a decade. The bill is crafted to enable legal cannabis businesses access to banks and...

The recent equity raises by Canopy Growth (NASDAQ: CGC) and Columbia Care (OTC: CCHWF) have sparked curiosity about which multi-state operators (MSOs) may follow suit. In its latest report, Zuanic & Associates (Z&A) delves into the financial net debt metrics of 20 MSOs to identify potential...

A 2023 study conducted by researchers at New York’s Columbia University, utilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey by the US Centers for Disease Control, sheds light on the potential health risks linked to heavy metal buildup in cannabis users. Notably, the...

NJ Considers Clinical Cannabis Research Partnerships New Jersey regulators are soliciting public input on a proposal to introduce "clinical registrant permits," enabling dispensaries to collaborate with research institutions for in-state cannabis studies. This move seeks to enhance...

Zuanic & Associates' latest report outlines a roadmap for the SAFE Banking Act in the US cannabis industry, emphasizing the significance of rescheduling, US exchange uplisting, and a potential "Cole Memo II" (Garland Memo) as more critical catalysts than the SAFE Act itself. Join...

Planet 13 Holdings Inc. (OTC: PLNHF) (OTC: PLTH) is aiming to acquire VidaCann, which operates 26 dispensaries and holds the ninth-largest retail network in Florida. While recreational legalization is the anticipated catalyst for further market growth, Florida's medical marijuana market is...

In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Nohtal Partansky, the CEO and co-founder of Sorting Robotics, a company revolutionizing the cannabis industry through advanced automation solutions, discussed how their pioneering machines are transforming the cannabis industry. From optimizing...

The Florida cannabis market is experiencing impressive growth, setting the stage for the potential legalization of recreational use. As it stands, Florida's medical marijuana market already boasts an impressive valuation of over $1.4 billion with a remarkable volume growth rate...

Colorado-based CBD of Denver, Inc. (OTC Pink: CBDD) announced Thursday that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Luxora, has taken a significant step into the European cannabis market by signing four Letters of Intent (LOIs) for the establishment and operation of four Cannabis Clubs in Germany. Luxora'...

Maryland stands as a shining example of a medical cannabis state transitioning smoothly into the recreational market. According to a financial report by Zuanic & Associates, (Z&A), this transition has been particularly beneficial for incumbent medical cannabis players, who have witnessed a...