Hi,

We included a breakdown of how the U.S. states have collected over $9.7B in cannabis tax revenue since mid-2021. Kentucky awarded 12 more licenses and Governor Andy Beshear hinted at potential recreational cannabis legalization if the medical program goes well. Meanwhile, the Taliban have imposed a poppy ban, dismantling a once-thriving drug economy that funded their insurgency, leaving the region impoverished and struggling. As stated in a Cool Finds article, the Taliban weren't the only ones benefiting from the heroin trade.

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Jessica

12/19/24
Cansortium (CSE: TIUM.U) (OTCQB: CNTMF), which does business as Fluent, has finalized its megamerger with New York-based RIV Capital.
Greenway Greenhouse Cannabis Corp. (CSE: GWAY) (OTCQB: GWAYF) acquiring cannabis brands to grow CPG presence.

12/18/24
Vireo Growth Inc. (CSE: VREO) (OTCQX: VREOF) announces $75M financing and acquisitions of four single state operators.
cbdMD Inc. (NYSE American: YCBD) posts lower annual sales, mixed Q4.
CBD Life Sciences Inc. (OTC Pink:CBDL) announces 3.5 billion share reduction from the authorization.

12/17/24
MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) (OTCQB: MEDIF) agreed to sell its facility in Napanee, Ontario, to Kensana Health for C$5.5M.
Michigan cannabis sales end 3-month decline in november, top $276M.

12/16/24
Awakn Life Sciences Corp. (CSE: AWKN) (OTCQB: AWKNF) announced it would be bought by Graft Polymer (UK).
Agrify Corp. (Nasdaq: AGFY) completes acquisition of hemp drink brand Señorita.