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Thomas Gilbert Jr. argues that Massachusetts should reconsider its recreational cannabis legalization due to severe public health risks. Citing personal experience and studies on adolescent cognitive deficits and psychiatric emergencies, he contends that the current system fails to protect young people and harms low-income communities, urging voters to address these negative outcomes.
Curaleaf Holdings urges Aurora Cannabis shareholders to accept its acquisition offer, arguing that the 45% premium provides superior value compared to remaining in a shrinking, cash-burning business, while announcing a live Q&A with CEO Boris Jordan.
The article reports that actor Jim Belushi is visiting three Ohio dispensaries to promote his cannabis brand, Belushi's Farm. It outlines the schedule for his appearances at Bloom locations in Massillon and Columbus, noting that he will meet customers and discuss his passion for the industry, which is now produced locally by Wondergrove.
Aurora Cannabis told shareholders on Monday that a hostile offer from rival Curaleaf Holdings significantly undervalues the company. Aurora criticized the acquisition attempt for seeking to buy cash, EU-GMP assets, and global growth platforms at a discount, urging investors to disregard the proposal.
The author argues that while cannabis risks are real, prohibition is inferior to regulation. The piece critiques Dr. Jeffrey Morgan’s economic and safety claims as lacking independent verification, contending that a regulated market with oversight better serves public policy than an illicit one.