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Stay ahead of the curve with the latest breakthroughs, trends, and insights from the ever-evolving worlds of magic mushrooms and cannabis. Whether you're a curious consumer, seasoned connoisseur, or industry insider, this is your go-to source for news that matters. From scientific discoveries and product innovations to policy changes and cultural shifts, we cover it all—thoughtfully and thoroughly.
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Cannabis giant TerrAscend to exit Michigan market, closing 20 stores
TerrAscend, a major cannabis operator, announced it will completely exit the Michigan market, closing all 20 dispensaries (including Gage Cannabis and Cookies in Jackson), as well as four cultivation and processing facilities statewide. The closure affects approximately 230 jobs—about 21% of TerrAscend's workforce—and aligns with a strategic shift to focus resources on more profitable core markets like New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, California, and Toronto. The exit is part of a broader move to divest Michigan assets, pay down debt, and streamline operations; the process is expected to complete by the end of 2025.
Added July 8, 2025
Mike Tyson Urges Trump to Advance Cannabis Reform After Biden’s ‘Failed’ Pledge
Boxing icon Mike Tyson, along with a coalition of athletes and entertainers (including Kevin Durant and Dez Bryant), appeared on Fox & Friends to criticize President Biden for not fulfilling his campaign promises on cannabis justice. Tyson called for three key reforms: granting clemency to nonviolent marijuana offenders, rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, and eliminating banking discrimination against state‑legal cannabis businesses. He argued that cannabis is unfairly equated with drugs like heroin, highlighted the personal benefits he’s experienced from its use, and emphasized the growth and employment potential of the cannabis industry, which remains hindered by outdated federal laws.
Added June 30, 2025
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3
Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3, which aimed to ban all consumable hemp products containing THC, including delta-8 and delta-9. Citing constitutional concerns and potential legal challenges, Abbott instead called for a special legislative session on July 21 to create a regulatory framework modeled after alcohol laws. This move keeps the $8 billion hemp industry legal—for now—while setting the stage for stricter regulations rather than an outright ban.
Added June 23, 2025
Minnesota Issues First Adult-Use Cannabis License
Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management has issued its first adult-use cannabis business license to Herb Quest, LLC, a micro business in Brook Park authorized for outdoor cultivation—marking the official launch of the state’s commercial cannabis industry. With over 600 businesses in the final stages of approval, the state is preparing to open a social equity verification window from July 7–21 and begin accepting applications for cannabis testing labs and event organizer licenses starting August 1. These steps signal a steady progression toward a fully operational cannabis marketplace following legalization in August 2023.
Added June 18, 2025
GMP for Cannabis: An Introduction for Cultivators
Mobius Trimmer explains the growing importance of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the cannabis industry. It outlines how GMP ensures consistent quality, safety, and compliance in cannabis production—similar to pharmaceutical standards. Key elements include establishing detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training personnel, maintaining clean and well-designed facilities, and documenting every step of the process. As global cannabis regulations tighten, adopting GMP is becoming essential for cultivators aiming to stay competitive, meet regulatory demands, and ensure consumer trust.
Added May 22, 2025
Burglars ransack Woody Harrelson and Bill Maher’s WeHo weed dispensary
Early Saturday morning, five masked individuals broke into The Woods, a cannabis dispensary in West Hollywood co-owned by Woody Harrelson and Bill Maher, by smashing the front window and stealing cannabis products before fleeing in a black sedan. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m., and the value of the stolen items has not been disclosed. Surveillance footage of the burglary has circulated on social media. This break-in happened two days after an attempted burglary at Erba Markets in Sawtelle, another dispensary co-founded by The Woods' partners, where a security guard reportedly fired at suspects trying to enter with crowbars. Authorities have not confirmed a connection between the two incidents.
Added May 20, 2025
Minnesota Lawmakers Agree on Cannabis Law Changes
Minnesota lawmakers have passed a bill updating the state's adult-use cannabis law, aiming to streamline licensing, expand social equity eligibility, and improve product regulations. Key changes include allowing low-potency hemp exports, permitting product samples at cannabis events, enabling telehealth access for medical cannabis patients, and clarifying THC beverage labeling. The bill now heads to Governor Tim Walz, with the updates intended to support the state's full cannabis market launch in 2025.
Added May 19, 2025
Clark University identified a new species of psychoactive mushrooms.
Alexander Bradshaw, a post-doctoral researcher in Clark University's Biology Department, along with his team, has identified a new species of psychoactive mushroom named Psilocybe ochraceocentrata. This species is closely related to Psilocybe cubensis, a well-known psychoactive fungus. The discovery was made possible through collaboration with Cathy Sharp of the Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe, who provided specimens collected in South Africa and Zimbabwe. Genomic sequencing confirmed that these specimens represent a distinct species. This finding highlights the rich, yet underexplored, fungal diversity in Africa.
Added April 5, 2025
Colorado is opening psychedelic mushroom healing centers.
These centers will allow people to take psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) with trained guides in a safe setting. Voters approved this idea in 2022 to help treat things like depression, anxiety, and PTSD—especially when other treatments haven’t worked.
So far, Colorado has received applications for dozens of licenses to grow, produce, test, and run these healing centers. The first ones are expected to open in late spring or early summer 2025.
While the sessions may be expensive (similar to Oregon’s $1,000–$3,000 range), the state hopes to make them more affordable with options like group sessions or sliding-scale fees. Some areas, like Colorado Springs, are pushing back against having centers locally, but supporters—especially veterans—believe this therapy could be life-changing.
Colorado’s program may serve as a model for other states in the future.
Added April 4, 2025
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