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Cannabis MSO Trulieve acquires Harvest Health in deal worth $2.1 billion

Cannabis MSO Trulieve acquires Harvest Health in deal worth $2.1 billion

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial May 16, 2021

On Monday, May 10, Trulieve Cannabis Corp. announced that it will be purchasing Harvest Health & Recreation Inc. in a mega-deal valued at $2.1 billion. Two U.S. multi-state operators are involved...

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Reimbursed sales of medical cannabis in Germany grew by 34 percent in 2020

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial May 15, 2021

Data released via the primary insurer of German residents shows that reimbursed sales of medical cannabis in the European country increased by 34 percent last year. The National Association of Statutory...

UAB research: Majority of surveyed Alabama physicians support cannabis legalization

UAB research: Majority of surveyed Alabama physicians support cannabis legalization

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial May 15, 2021

A new survey published by researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham has shed some light on the level of support that the Compassion Act (SB 165) is likely to garner from Alabama physicians....

Michigan university becomes first in the U.S. to offer students cannabis chemistry scholarship

Michigan university becomes first in the U.S. to offer students cannabis chemistry scholarship

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial May 15, 2021

Back in 2019, The Cannabis Center of Excellence was established by Lake Superior State University (LSSU). Now, the Michigan-based university is celebrating the inception of its first ever cannabis chemistry...

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U.S. cannabis producers are gaining Wall Street preference over Canadian pot stocks

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial May 14, 2021

Cannabis is a hot topic on Wall Street right now and amid the rise of legislation across North America, the industry is likely to continue attracting investors for the foreseeable future. Interestingly,...

Texas' medical cannabis program looks set to expand under House-backed bill

Texas’ medical cannabis program looks set to expand under House-backed bill

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial May 14, 2021

On Thursday, April 22, the Texas State House of Representatives approved House Bill 1535. The bill aims to broaden the permissive medical consumption of low-THC cannabis among patients diagnosed with a...

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Researchers believe cannabis harbors neuropsychiatric treatment potential

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial May 14, 2021

Should the results of a new research effort turn out to be positive, doctors could soon be on the verge of prescribing medical cannabis as a neuropsychiatric treatment. Stretching over eight weeks, the...

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Israeli medical cannabis company enters agreement to export to Brazil’s market

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial May 13, 2021

Tikun Olam Cannbit Pharmaceuticals, an Israeli medical cannabis company, has hit the industry headlines as it makes its foray into the Brazilian market.  On Wednesday, April 28, the company announced...

Sales of medical cannabis in Maryland top $1 billion since industry's launch

Sales of medical cannabis in Maryland top $1 billion since industry’s launch

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial May 11, 2021

The medical cannabis industry in Maryland managed to rake in more than $1 billion in retail sales since the market's inception on December 1, 2017.  Now 40 months mature, Maryland's medical cannabis...

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Oklahoma judge suspends state’s cannabis seed-to-sale requirement

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial May 10, 2021

A rule that requires medical cannabis businesses in Oklahoma to utilize a Metrc seed-to-sale tracking system has been suspended for 60 days, following orders from a State judge.  Initially, regulators...

Philadelphia Mayor signs law prohibiting pre-employment cannabis drug screening

Philadelphia Mayor signs law prohibiting pre-employment cannabis drug screening

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial May 10, 2021

Municipal legislation recently signed into law by Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney will effectively prevent select urban employers from enforcing obligatory drug testing on prospective new employees.  As...

Idaho governor’s latest move could hinder cannabis legalization attempts

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial May 10, 2021

Just days after an anti-cannabis legalization measure was rejected by the Idaho Legislature, a powerful prohibitionist effort was initiated by Governor Brad Little. A report published by the Associated...

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