Could Kamala Harris's 2019 marijuana admission and strong pro-legalization stance shape her 2024 presidential run?

John Fetterman and Elizabeth Warren are among the 12 Democratic senators who urge the U.S. Attorney General and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to legalize cannabis fully.

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Congresswoman Nancy Mace yet again voiced her support for treating cannabis like alcohol, stressing that each state should set up its own regulations.

Cannabis dispensaries now outnumber McDonald's in America, reflecting shifting attitudes and legal changes. Challenges in retail cannabis market ahead.

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A group of U.S. senators have yet again pushed the Department of Justice's Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Drug Enforcement Administration's Administrator Anne Milgram to reschedule mariju...

Gillibrand urges Biden admin to deschedule cannabis for social justice, economic, medical and public safety reasons. Rescheduling to Schedule III won't do enough.

Prompted by Attorney General Merrick Garland's proposal to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, Congressman Earl Blumenauer, founder and co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis...

Older patients comprise a growing subset of medical cannabis patients, according to a new study. Titled Age-related Patterns of Medical Cannabis Use: A Survey of Authorized Patients in Canada, the...

Tilray Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq:TLRY) (TSX:TLRY) launched Renew Moonlight, a new CBN vape pen designed for nighttime use by wellness brand, Solei. Joining Solei's portfolio of wellness products, this...

Cannabis retailer High Tide Inc. (TSXV: HITI)(NASDAQ: HITI)(FSE:2LYA) announced Thursday that its newest Canna Cabana retail cannabis store in Ontario has begun selling recreational cannabis products...

Brazil's Supreme Court decriminalizes cannabis possession for personal use, marking a major shift in policy and reducing prison overcrowding.

It wasn’t long ago when Ross Gerber, president and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management and an enthusiastic Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) 

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) urged the federal government to "join the 21st century" and deschedule marijuana during a Tuesday night appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. However,...

Donald Trump has thrown his support behind Florida's Amendment 3, the proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to legalize recreational marijuana.

Crypto Cannabis Club has launched its first-ever cannabis line, available across California on delivery platform CampNova. The three premium strains come in limited-edition packages, complete with a...

Breckenridge Distillery, subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) (TSX:TLRY), celebrates two Double Gold and one Gold medal at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Who is the person behind the largest Canadian cannabis company in the world? That would be Irwin D. Simon, chairman and CEO of  Tilray Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY). 

High Tide reported a 37% increase in revenue over the previous year; The company's advisor, Vahan Ajamian, is set to attend the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference.

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) is debating the decriminalization of marijuana possession for personal use. The session, which began in 2015 and has faced multiple interruptions, has see diverse...

Tilray Brands and Canopy Growth shares are trading higher Monday with renewed optimism on the possible rescheduling of cannabis. Cannabis stocks jumped on Friday and continue to climb Monday follow...

The celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz, who made fun of Democrat John Fetterman during Pennsylvania's pivotal race for U.S. Senate in 2022 for having a stroke and had openly criticized his stance on cannabis...

Congressman Earl Blumenauer, a Democrat from Oregon and co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus is disappointed the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) opted to delay rescheduling of...

Canadian cannabis company Tilray reported a 34% increase in revenue in its second quarter of fiscal 2024. The company reported revenue of $194 million, up from $145 million in the same period last...

The move comes on the heels of Biden's mention of cannabis reform in a State of the Union speech for the first time in history, which all form part of his efforts to garner important votes. As of...

Retail-oriented marijuana operator High Tide Inc. (TSXV:HITI) (NASDAQ: HITI) (FSE:2LYA) will buy of Bud Room Inc., a cannabis store in Ottawa for CA$3.6 million ($2.83 million) in stock.

Gas prices across the U.S. are soaring at unprecedented rates. This does not only drive inflation, but also means people think twice before driving anywhere to buy anything.

High Tide Inc. (NASDAQ: HITI) (TSXV: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA) has launched cannabis Delivery on Demand in select Canna Cabana retail locations across Canada.

As the Senate returns from August recess, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) reiterated his commitment to the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act and other cannabis reforms as an Oct. 1...

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), one of the most vociferous cannabis supporters among U.S.

Ukraine’s unicameral parliament, the Verkhovna Rada’ passed a bill Thursday on the legalization of medical marijuana. The bill was approved in a 248-16 votes, reported the Odessa Journal.

Cannabis stocks got a lift following comments from Vice President Kamala Harris that the DEA needs to move quickly to reschedule marijuana. "This issue is stark when one considers the fact that on...

German legalization will one of the many hot topics at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Florida on April 16-17.

Rep. Blumenauer seeks answers from HHS on cannabis scheduling, citing failed federal stance based on stigma, not science. Urges change and action.

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Tilray Brands solidifies 40% market share in Canada's cannabis beverage industry with Truss Beverage acquisition. Learn more.

President Joe Biden announced on Friday that he is pardoning thousands of people who were convicted for the use and/or simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in the District of Columbia,...

By Lucía Tedesco via El Planteo The Polish Public Opinion Research Center (CBOS) recently revealed that 73.4% of Poles support the decriminalization of cannabis.

After Pennsylvania's hopes for marijuana legalization reached new highs in February when Gov. Josh Shapiro(D) called on lawmakers to legalize cannabis in his February budget address, The Pennsylvania...

Tilray launches a $250M ATM program to fund strategic acquisitions and leverage U.S. cannabis rescheduling when effective. Read now!

Mike Tyson urges Biden for cannabis clemency, spotlighting the fight against the failed war on drugs and the push for legalization.

AG Merrick Garland formally initiated the rescheduling process that includes a 60-day public comment period.

Donald Trump's Saturday announcement that he is throwing his support behind Florida's Amendment 3, the proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to legalize recreational marijuana, elicited an...

In a new regulatory filing, Tilray said it entered into a private debt-for-equity exchange transaction with an unrelated party. The company expects to issue an aggregate of up to 13.1 million shares...

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) said on Tuesday that it has signed a deal to acquire Northern Green Canada. NGC is a Canadian licensed producer of cannabis, with a focus on...

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According to a recent official report, the Canadian government is considering revising the excise tax framework established in 2018 for the cannabis industry.

Canadian cannabis company Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI) announced on Monday a CA$124.6 million ($91.2 million) follow-on strategic equity investment from BT DE Investments Inc., a...

Kentuckians want Governor Beshear to step up and decriminalize cannabis by issuing an executive order.

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Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) (TSX: TLRY) confrimed Thursday that its medical cannabis division, Tilray Medical, has expanded its medical cannabis offering and launched the first EU GMP medical...

German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach says he is optimistic that marijuana legalization will be approved by the Bundestag in February and become law in April. His comments come shortly after the...

Explore Ryujiro Oyabu's legal battle against Japan's strict cannabis laws and the potential shift in the nation's cannabis policy. Read now!

On Tuesday, cannabis stocks fell in early trading before rebounding and trending higher in the afternoon. Some of the upward momentum may have been a result of executive commentary from the Benzinga...

A recent report by Viridian Capital Advisors explores the valuation and growth prospects of cannabis stocks against those of well-established sectors like alco

the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is reportedly moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III

The rescheduling of cannabis has been a long-standing issue within the industry; it currently sits alongside substances like heroin.

According to a recent report by Pablo Zuanic of Zuanic & Associates, MariMed (OTC: MRMD) a multi-state cannabis operator (MSO) is positioned for significant stock gains.

Former police officer and CEO of Glass House Brands, Kyle Kazan, urges Biden, Trump, and Harris to de-schedule cannabis and grant clemency to nonviolent offenders.

Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, viewed as the most famous cannabis researcher in the world and a professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem died in Israel at the age of 92.

Marijuana producer stocks, including Tilray and Canopy Growth, stocks are climbing after the German government approved legislation which legalizes the possession and cultivation of cannabis beginn...

Johns Hopkins is working with cannabis consumers for scientific studies that are essential in a field where detailed research remains scarce.

One of the most influential CEOs in the world whose statements alone managed to move the needle and create a change has once again expressed his unambiguous support for cannabis. This time, with just...

A group of bipartisan lawmakers introduced a marijuana cannabis banking bill in Congress on Wednesday. 

This article was originally published on Cannabis.net and appears here with permission. Last March, Germany announced that they would be legalizing recreational weed.