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Mar 27
Organigram Unveils Bold New Brand Identity Reflecting Market Leadership Position in Canada and Growing International Presence

Which in shorthand means they’ve added the word “global” to their name.. tres bold indeed! The PR Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), (the “Company” or “Organigram”), a leading licensed producer of cannabis, is proud to announce its official rebrand to Organigram Global Inc. (“Organigram Global”), a move that demonstrates the Company’s evolution from an […]

Mar 27
Death penalty possible for Mexican Caro Quintero, Brooklyn federal prosecutors say

The death penalty is on the table for notorious drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, the so-called “narco of narcos” who orchestrated the torture and murder of a DEA agent in 1985, according to federal prosecutors. “It is a possibility. The decision has not yet been made, but it is going through the process,” Assistant U.S. […]

Mar 27
Ukraine Opens the Door to Psychedelic Research: A First Legal Framework Emerges

Source: https://www.drugscience.org.uk/ukraine-psychedelic-research   Last week, the Ukrainian Ministry of Health took an important step toward enabling scientific research with psychedelics. Two key draft documents were published for public consultation, laying the foundation for legal psychedelic research in Ukraine—something that, not long ago, would have seemed entirely out of reach. The first document is a proposal […]

Mar 27
The California Department of Fish & Wildlife was told by the US Forest Service that it will not be getting a ~$1M grant for the removal of waste from illicit cannabis grows

Spotted by Lex Pelger The U.S. Forest Service has informed California’s Department of Fish and Wildlife that it will not be able to proceed with a nearly $1 million grant awarded by the state for the purpose of removing waste left by illegal cannabis cultivation sites on federal lands. The grant was awarded to the […]

Mar 27
Job Posting: National Telehealth General Practitioner – Medicinal Cannabis myQuest Clinic

Another job posting where they ask the applicant what they expect to get paid..   Shenton Park, Perth WA General Practitioners (Healthcare & Medical) Contract/Temp Add expected salary to your profile for insights National Telehealth General Practitioner – Medicinal Cannabis myQuest Clinic | Remote (Australia-wide) About the Role Are you an experienced, ethical, and patient-focused prescriber looking […]

Mar 27
Trump ( The Godfather) Vs The Cartels

Thanks Lex Pelger for highlighting the following articles Of course all he’s doing is creating space for newer younger, smarter and probably more violent individuals to fill the space. But there’s no point repeating that ad nauseum   The DEA & the Cartels Could US Deportations Compromise Trump Administration’s MS13 Crackdown? https://insightcrime.org/news/us-deportations-compromise-trump-ms13-crackdown/ Will Arrest of […]

Mar 27
Sacramento will get 3 new marijuana dispensaries with city council’s support

Sacramento City Council unanimously approved a resolution on Tuesday that paves the way for three new marijuana dispensaries in the city. The city is currently home to 34 operational storefront dispensaries and is capped at 40 per city code. An ordinance change will be brought to the council in the coming weeks and is expected […]

Mar 27
Australia: Former SA Liberal leader David Speirs pleads guilty to drug charges in Adelaide Magistrates Court

ABC News Australia Former South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs has pleaded guilty to two drug supply charges. An agreement was reached between the prosecution and defence for the matter to be dealt with by a magistrate. What’s next? The matter will return to court in April. Former South Australian opposition leader David Speirs has […]

Mar 27
U.S. Federal Charges for Cannabis Trafficking Hit All-Time Low

Ganjapreneur The U.S. Sentencing Commission reported that the number of federal charges for cannabis trafficking has hit an all-time low, down 93% since 2012. The number of federal charges for cannabis trafficking has hit an all-time low, according to data from the U.S. Sentencing Commission. Last year, the federal government charged fewer than 500 people […]

Mar 27
South Africa’s Presidential Office Publishes Statement Reversing Hemp Ban

SA Government to consult over regulations of cannibis and hemp foodstuffs Tuesday, 25 March 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has affirmed his support for more stakeholder consultation and public participation on the formulation of new regulations that will limit health risk and the negative impact of foodstuffs containing cannabis and hemp, particularly on minors.  In briefing […]