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Tyler Brooks covers the financial side of cannabis, from Wall Street investments to Main Street dispensaries. With an MBA from Wharton and five years at Bloomberg covering emerging markets, Tyler brings rigorous financial analysis to the cannabis industry. He tracks quarterly earnings, M&A activity, and investment trends, providing readers with actionable market intelligence. His weekly cannabis stocks roundup has become essential reading for industry investors.
BusinessGreen Thumb Industries secured an additional $50 million in senior debt financing, expanding its existing credit facility as the multi-state operator continues national growth.
BusinessHigh Times launches recruiting platform to help cannabis companies manage overwhelming applicant volumes and find qualified candidates faster in an increasingly competitive job market.
CultureJamaica's national football team will wear Bob Marley-branded Adidas jerseys for 2026 World Cup qualifying, giving the Marley family's cannabis brand unprecedented mainstream visibility.
LegislationMissouri's auditor found significant flaws in how the state scored 2019 medical marijuana license applications, leading to costly lawsuits. State regulators are disputing the findings.
LegislationPresident Trump pardoned former Dallas Cowboys star Nate Newton for a 175-pound marijuana trafficking conviction from 2001, raising questions about broader cannabis clemency as federal rescheduling remains stalled.
South Park's extended Tegridy Farms storyline became an unintentional case study in cannabis industry commercialization, reflecting real tensions between craft culture and corporate consolidation.
BusinessLegal cannabis sales declined 3.1% in January compared to December across 15 U.S. markets tracked by BDSA, reflecting typical post-holiday patterns amid ongoing industry challenges.
CultureA South Dakota resident credits cannabis with overcoming addiction, highlighting the conflict between therapeutic use and state prohibition in one of America's most restrictive marijuana markets.
Actor Jim Belushi has closed cannabis cultivation at Belushi's Farm in Oregon, ending an operation that ran since 2015 and was featured in a Discovery+ reality series.
BusinessTrulieve Cannabis closed a $60 million private placement of senior secured notes at 10.5% interest, adding to its debt load as the Florida-dominant operator navigates tight capital markets and expansion opportunities.
BusinessIllinois released November and December cannabis sales data Friday, ending a months-long reporting gap caused by the state's transition to the Metrc tracking system.
LegislationThe NRA has joined marijuana reform groups in urging the Supreme Court to overturn federal gun ownership restrictions for cannabis users, arguing the ban violates Second Amendment rights in states where marijuana is legal.
BusinessThe Global Cannabis Stock Index fell 10.6% in January to 5.89, following a 21.8% Q4 2024 collapse, as cannabis equities continue struggling with regulatory uncertainty and market oversupply.
LegislationSecond Amendment Foundation and allied gun rights groups filed a Supreme Court brief Thursday supporting a lower court ruling that found the federal ban on firearm ownership for marijuana users unconstitutional.
ProductsCannabis home cooks are adopting air fryers for decarboxylation, citing better temperature control and faster processing times compared to conventional ovens. The trend reflects growing crossover between mainstream kitchen tech and cannabis preparation.
CultureCannabis creator Weedy Won K has built a million-follower audience using coded language and parody to navigate social platform censorship while educating consumers.
CultureWoody Harrelson shared stories of getting kicked out of bars twice for smoking cannabis with Matthew McConaughey's mother, highlighting how dramatically social attitudes and laws around marijuana have shifted.
LegislationIndiana House rejected an amendment that would have allowed 3-10 farmers to cultivate marijuana seeds with geographic distribution requirements, continuing the state's resistance to cannabis reform.
Medical CannabisA Florida advocate who connected 900 veterans to medical cannabis says cost barriers prevent many from accessing treatment. Veterans spend $200-400 monthly on cannabis medicine not covered by VA benefits.
BusinessCrisp Cannabis and Mohave CT LLC settle $416,000 with Connecticut over antitrust issues, impacting the state's cannabis market.
CultureA new film highlights Maine's sun-grown cannabis, showcasing sustainable practices as a model for industry reform.
BusinessScotts Miracle-Gro's stock target price has increased to $55, reflecting its strategic positioning in traditional gardening and the cannabis industry.
Kentucky is studying cannabis-infused beverages as it explores new economic opportunities in the cannabis industry.
Industry NewsDePaul University in Chicago offers courses on cannabis dispensary management, reflecting the industry's growth and changing societal norms.
