Articles written by Rolando García - Benzinga

Beer Industry's Oldest Trade Organization Wants Hemp And Cannabis Beverages To Pay More Taxes

The Beer Institute unveils new principles to regulate intoxicating hemp and cannabis products, emphasizing safety, research, and taxation.

This Cannabis Software Co. Secured $6M In A Tight Investment Market, Here's How

Cannabis Software Co. raises $6 million in Series A funding to expand its ERP platform, via Poseidon Investment Management

Trulieve Cannabis Execs Buy 26K Company Shares: What Does This Mean For Investors?

Trulieve execs purchase 26,000 shares amid stock drop. Insider buys spark speculation of undervaluation despite Florida setbacks.

Colorado Springs Finally Clears The Air: Legal Cannabis Sales Approved Though Issues Linger

Colorado Springs voters approve recreational marijuana, ending years of prohibition. Legal hurdles remain, but tax revenues and local demand rise.

Advocacy Group Calls Ohio Senate's Hemp Ban 'Catastrophic,' Push For Governor's Veto

Ohio's hemp industry urges Governor DeWine to veto SB 326, warning the proposed ban could devastate businesses and cost thousands of jobs.

AdvisorShares Announces Reverse Split For MSOS Daily Leveraged ETF, What Investors Need To Know

AdvisorShares announces a 1-for-20 reverse split for its MSOS Daily Leveraged ETF (MSOX), impacting share count without changing value.

40 Tons: The Social Initiative And Brand Empowering Communities Impacted By Cannabis Prohibition

Corvain Cooper, leader of 40 Tons, fights for cannabis justice and equity after Trump's clemency. Interview at Benzinga Cannabis Market...

Shareholder Lawsuit Challenges Tilray's Voting Tactics For Authorized Share Increase

Tilray faces a new shareholder lawsuit accusing the company of misleading voting practices, following a $39.9M settlement over similar issues

Tilray Joins German Cannabis Fiesta With First Locally Grown Strains

Tilray Medical launches its first German-grown cannabis products under a new cultivation license, tapping into Germany's expanding market...

Cronos CEO Mike Gorenstein Says He's Optimistic About Trump's Impact On Cannabis

Cronos CEO Mike Gorenstein discusses Trump's potential for cannabis reform, challenges the "blue state" myth, and Cronos' focus...

Hemp Co. Wins $8.4M Grant From US Energy Dept. To Develop Carbon-Negative Building Materials

Hempitecture wins $8.4M grant to expand carbon-negative building materials production in Tennessee, supporting U.S. clean energy goals.

Driven By Facts: Cannabis Public Health Data Sets The Standard In Maryland

Maryland's Cannabis Public Health Data Dashboard tracks youth use decline, increased emergency visits, and booming market sales post-legalization.

Cannabis 'Gifting' Shops Sue Washington DC Authorities Over Closures

D.C. cannabis gifting shops sue city officials over aggressive enforcement actions, arguing violations of constitutional rights...

New Jersey Makes History, Offers Medical Marijuana As Employee Benefit

New Jersey sets a precedent by adding medical cannabis to government health plans, offering employee benefits for the first time in the U.S.

Cannabis Stocks Pop Following Chris Christie's Prediction That Trump Will Deschedule Cannabis

Cannabis stocks rally on prediction of Trump descheduling marijuana; MSOS leads gains with a 15% surge, followed by Cronos at nearly 13%.

Ohio Lawmaker Moves To Ban Hemp Products, Citing Youth Safety Concerns

Ohio: Senate Bill 326 proposes strict caps on THC content in hemp products, aiming to curb unregulated sales and protect public health.

The Colorado City That Legalized And Banned Cannabis At The Same Time

Colorado Springs voters approved two conflicting cannabis measures, simultaneously legalizing and banning recreational sales.

Germany's Govt. Coalition Crisis, Is Cannabis Reform At Risk?

Germany's political crisis puts recent cannabis reforms at risk. Industry leaders weigh in on the potential impact of a conservative gov...

EXCLUSIVE: Persistence Pays Off For Only Cannabis Distributor In Bavaria's Developing Market

Drapalin Pharmaceuticals GmbH, Bavaria's sole licensed cannabis distributor, has transformed Germany's cannabis market with strategic growth

Cannabis Stocks Plunged After Florida Legalization Failed: Rational Reaction Or Market Overreach?

Florida's failed adult-use cannabis vote led to a $2.6B loss in market cap. Was the market reaction justified? Earnings data adds uncertainty.