BUSINESS
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Cannabis dispensary in Sycamore? Developer to petition City Council
by Kelsey Rettke on February 13, 2026
A developer will ask the Sycamore City Council next week to approve a cannabis dispensary on DeKalb Avenue. The City Council has historically been opposed to development proposals involving recreational cannabis use.
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Virginia debates cannabis business request
by JIM ROMSAAS MESABI TRIBUNE on February 13, 2026
VIRGINIA—The Virginia City Council is continuing to consider a request from a business that wants to operate under the city’s cannabis ordinance.
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FDA head discusses cannabis benefits & concerns (Newsletter: February 13, 2026)
by Tom Angell on February 13, 2026
NY gov signs marijuana biz zoning fix; VA cannabis consumers’ parental rights; FL medical marijuana expansion; CO cannabis revenue outpaces alcohol Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Before
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Meriden Planning Commission approves Curealeaf application
by Steven Goode on February 13, 2026
The new business, located at 443 South Broad St., will join Rejoice Dispensary and Zen Leaf.
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NYC Cannabis Retailer Launches Accelerator Program To Support Black-Owned Brands
by Jameelah Mullen on February 12, 2026
Gotham, the world's first cannabis concept store, has introduced the Gotham Growth Project (GGP) which will focus on Black brands.
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Cannabis dispensary in Sycamore? Developer to petition City Council
by Kelsey Rettke on February 13, 2026
A developer will ask the Sycamore City Council next week to approve a cannabis dispensary on DeKalb Avenue. The City Council has historically been opposed to development proposals involving recreational cannabis use.
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FDA head discusses cannabis benefits & concerns (Newsletter: February 13, 2026)
by Tom Angell on February 13, 2026
NY gov signs marijuana biz zoning fix; VA cannabis consumers’ parental rights; FL medical marijuana expansion; CO cannabis revenue outpaces alcohol Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Before
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Missouri cannabis sales hit record $1.5 billion in 2025
by Margaret Jackson on February 12, 2026
Missouri's cannabis market continues its strong performance since its 2023 launch with another record-breaking year.
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New York Governor Signs Bills To Fix Marijuana Business Zoning Issue That Threatened Closure Of Over 150 Dispensaries
by Kyle Jaeger on February 12, 2026
The governor of New York has signed legislation into law that revises zoning requirements for licensed marijuana businesses, granting more flexibility to retailers located within certain distances of schools and places of worship. The bills, passed by the House and Senate and signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Wednesday, also grandfather in more than
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How Jamie Pearson transformed from cannabis skeptic to international CEO
by Margaret Jackson on February 12, 2026
The former leader of publicly traded Bhang took a long route into the cannabis industry, via her father - and Cypress Hill.
CBD
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EU’s Food Watchdog Sets Hemp-Derived CBD Safety Limits
by Dario Sabaghi on February 12, 2026
The European Union’s food agency has established safe consumption levels for CBD, signaling a major, though cautious, regulatory shift for the CBD industry in Europe.
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Bans on Many CBD Products Loom This Year
by Jan Hoffman on February 12, 2026
A federal law taking effect in November severely limits the amount of THC, the euphoric cannabis compound, allowed in over-the-counter items. Many groups are fighting back.
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Washington House-Passed Bill Allowing Medical Cannabis Use in Health Care Facilities for Terminal Patients Moves to Senate
by Dailyfly News on February 12, 2026
OLYMPIA, WA — The Washington House has approved legislation that would allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in certain health care facilities under specific conditions. House Bill 2152 permits qualifying patients with a terminal condition
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Aurora Expands Medical Cannabis Portfolio in Australia and New Zealand
by Cannabis Equipment News on February 11, 2026
It includes new THC flower and resin cartridge products.
CRIME
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Memphis Police Department est.1827
by facebookapp on February 13, 2026
A late-night call at 300 N. Highland last month prompted further investigation, resulting in a significant evidence recovery tied to felony charges. Through coordinated police work and RTCC camera...
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300 pounds of processed marijuana discovered in San Leandro cultivation investigation
by Brandon Downs on February 13, 2026
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First On Scene Media
by facebookapp on February 12, 2026
FOUR CHARGED OVER $10 MIILION DRUG CROP Victoria Police Four men have been charged after police dismantled a sophisticated cannabis crop worth more than $10 million in Victoria’s northwest....
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‘Mama Green’ arrested on suspicion of selling drugs to minors out of Lacey home
by Martín Bilbao on February 12, 2026
Detectives documented “over 150 juveniles” entering the residence on an average school day, according to a Lacey Police Department post.
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'Make a difference': Cincinnati weed revenue could go toward helping hard hit communities
by James Pilcher, WKRC on February 12, 2026
Cincinnati is poised to receive a $2.5 million windfall from legal adult-use marijuana sales inside city limits.
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Longtime Colorado Hemp Expo Not Coming Back in 2026, but New One on the Way
by Thomas Mitchell on February 12, 2026
"Hemp in Colorado is very confused."
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Wisconsin Voters Back Legal Weed, Lawmakers Still Say No
by Anya van Wagtendonk on February 12, 2026
Despite public support and booming hemp shops, GOP divisions keep marijuana bills stalled.
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Bans on Many CBD Products Loom This Year
by Jan Hoffman on February 12, 2026
A federal law taking effect in November severely limits the amount of THC, the euphoric cannabis compound, allowed in over-the-counter items. Many groups are fighting back.
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Ohioans for Cannabis Choice begins collecting signatures for referendum before March 19 deadline
by Megan Henry on February 11, 2026
Ohioans for Cannabis Choice are starting to collect signatures to get a referendum on the ballot to block a new law that will change the state’s voter-passed recreational marijuana law and ban intoxicating hemp products, with a March 19 deadline.
CULTURE
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on February 13, 2026
This post was updated Feb. 5 at 7:07 p.m. We pride ourselves on curiosity, questioning mindsets, breaking stereotypes and expanding knowledge at UCLA. Yet one topic is often left in a cloud of haze: cannabis use and its role in higher education.
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EXCLUSIVE: Be$os and Legado 7 Are Building a New Cultural Lane for Latino Cannabis in California
by Cannabis Now on February 11, 2026
More than a limited drop, 7 Be$os represents a cultural shift—where storytelling, heritage and infrastructure matter as much as product, and Latino leadership isn’t an afterthought but the future of cannabis.
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Be$os Partners With Legado 7 as Culture-Driven Cannabis Brand Rapidly Expands Across California
by Business Wire on February 11, 2026
LOS ANGELES, February 11, 2026--Be$os, a new Latino cannabis lifestyle brand, has announced a collaboration with Legado 7, the pioneers behind corridos verdes — a cannabis-forward lane of regional Mexican music.
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US: Goldflower Cannabis announces approval of new cultivation site
by mmjdaily.com on February 11, 2026
Goldflower Cannabis has announced the approval of a new cultivation site that will expand its genetic library and production capacity. Goldflower also introduced the addition of Heavyweight…
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NACOC to begin licensing for medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation
by @joyonlineghana on February 11, 2026
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) will soon begin implementing Ghana's licensing regime for medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation, following Parliament's approval of the regulatory and cost framework. In a press statement dated February 11, 2026, and signed by Francis Opoku Amoah, Acting Director of Public Affairs and International Relations, NACOC announced that it will operationalise the licensing regime for controlled cultivation, processing, and use of cannabis with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content not exceeding 0.3 per cent.
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300 pounds of processed marijuana discovered in San Leandro illegal cultivation investigation
by KPIX on February 13, 2026
By Brandon Downs About 300 pounds of processed marijuana was discovered by San Leandro police, leading to an arrest on Wednesday, authorities said. Detectives responded to a home along Vistagrand Drive following a community tip regarding suspicious activity. Three people were contacted and police said probable cause led to them obtaining a search warrant. When
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EXCLUSIVE: Be$os and Legado 7 Are Building a New Cultural Lane for Latino Cannabis in California
by Cannabis Now on February 11, 2026
More than a limited drop, 7 Be$os represents a cultural shift—where storytelling, heritage and infrastructure matter as much as product, and Latino leadership isn’t an afterthought but the future of cannabis.
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Be$os Partners With Legado 7 as Culture-Driven Cannabis Brand Rapidly Expands Across California
by Business Wire on February 11, 2026
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 11, 2026--
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As Virginia Legalizes Cannabis, New Penalties Spark Backlash
by RVA Staff on February 10, 2026
Virginia’s push to legalize cannabis enters a critical phase as lawmakers debate amendments to SB542. While aiming to create a licensed retail market, critics argue the changes risk recriminalizing marijuana through stricter penalties and limited access to licenses. Advocacy groups respond with a formal appeal to legislators.
EDIBLES
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Elementary students eat marijuana edibles during lunch, prompting emergency response
by Jaden Hawkins,Jordan Gartner on February 13, 2026
Several elementary school students in Michigan needed medical assistance after eating marijuana gummies.
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East Lansing elementary students eat marijuana edibles during lunch, prompting an emergency response
by @KOLDNews on February 13, 2026
Five students at Robert L. Green Elementary School needed medical assistance Tuesday afternoon after eating marijuana gummies that one student brought from home and shared during lunch.
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Judge tosses Minnesota ban on shipping hemp products
by Tim Harlow on February 12, 2026
An administrative law judge reversed the state Office of Cannabis Management’s in-person sales requirement for hemp-derived products such as edibles or beverages.
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Child poisonings spur Oregon to weigh new limits for cannabis edibles
by Carole Tanzer Miller on February 12, 2026
Amid growing reports of kids needing medical attention after consuming edibles that look like their favorite treats, Oregon lawmakers are weighing tighter limits on how much cannabis one serving can contain.
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Elementary students eat marijuana edibles during lunch, prompting emergency response
by Jaden Hawkins,Jordan Gartner on February 13, 2026
Several elementary school students in Michigan needed medical assistance after eating marijuana gummies.
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Lansing elementary students eat marijuana edibles during lunch, prompting an emergency response
by Jaden Hawkins on February 13, 2026
Five students at Robert L. Green Elementary School needed medical assistance Tuesday afternoon after eating marijuana gummies that one student brought from home and shared during lunch.
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Judge tosses Minnesota ban on shipping hemp products
by Tim Harlow on February 12, 2026
An administrative law judge reversed the state Office of Cannabis Management’s in-person sales requirement for hemp-derived products such as edibles or beverages.
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Child poisonings spur Oregon to weigh new limits for cannabis edibles
by Carole Tanzer Miller on February 12, 2026
Amid growing reports of kids needing medical attention after consuming edibles that look like their favorite treats, Oregon lawmakers are weighing tighter limits on how much cannabis one serving can contain.
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Five East Lansing Elementary School Students Taken to ER from Marijuana Edibles
by Morgan Lees on February 11, 2026
An email Robert L. Green Elementary School Principal Amy Webster sent to parents said emergency services were onsite Tuesday after five students reported feeling ill.
JOBS
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The cannabis job miracle:
by CHRIS SILVA on February 10, 2026
In the boardrooms and legislative offices of Lansing, the green rush is often framed as a historic victory for Michigan’s labor market. By the end of 2025, economic reports touted cannabis as the …
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on February 1, 2026
Explore cannabis jobs across Canada in February 2026, including retail, cultivation, production, and sales roles from BC to the Yukon.
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Dispensary Hiring Guide Musthave Cannabis Retail Staff
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 11, 2026
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Cannabis Jobs Cincinnatimanage Page 5 Highpaying Marijuana In The Legal Industry
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 10, 2026
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Cannabis Jobs Cincinnatimanage Page 5 Highpaying Marijuana In The Legal Industry
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 10, 2026
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Cannabis Jobs Fresno 5 Highpaying Marijuana In The Legal Industry
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 9, 2026
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Rise Cannabis Careers How Women Changed Dispensaries
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 5, 2026
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Online Dispensary Jobs Remote Paid Training Cannabis What You Need To Know Bc Seeds
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 4, 2026
POLITICS
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Virginia debates cannabis business request
by JIM ROMSAAS MESABI TRIBUNE on February 13, 2026
VIRGINIA—The Virginia City Council is continuing to consider a request from a business that wants to operate under the city’s cannabis ordinance.
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Fluharty: WV losing ‘billions’ as Ohio, Pennsylvania move ahead on legal cannabis
by Charles Young DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR on February 12, 2026
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia is falling behind neighboring states on cannabis legalization and missing out on hundreds of millions in potential revenue, Del. Shawn Fluharty said Thursday as House
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Other states have legalized weed. Why hasn't Wisconsin?
by Anya van Wagtendonk on February 12, 2026
Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced bills for the past 13 years to legalize marijuana. They never pass. But why?
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Colorado marijuana regulators consider major changes to how labs test for contaminants
by Christopher Osher, Evan Wyloge on February 12, 2026
This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with The Gazette. Colorado marijuana manufacturers would no longer be allowed to choose which product samples they send for mandatory lab testing under a new regulatory proposal discussed at a policy forum on Friday. Instead, the state’s Marijuana Enforcement Division may require independent labs
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Virginia Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Sales Legalization And Resentencing Bills
by Kyle Jaeger on February 11, 2026
Virginia lawmakers have approved a bill to legalize marijuana sales, as well as separate legislation to provide a pathway for resentencing of past cannabis convictions. On Wednesday, the Assembly Appropriations Committee passed the marijuana sales legislation from Del. Paul Krizek (D) in a 16-6 vote. This comes about a week after a similar measure advanced
SCIENCE
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Smoking Cannabis Linked To Larger Brain Volume And Better Cognitive Function Later In Life
by Benjamin Taub on February 10, 2026
Moderate use appears to protect the hippocampus from shrinking.
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Medical Cannabis at Inflection Point: Policy, Science, What Comes Next (Opinion)
by Kenneth Epstein, Cannformatics on February 10, 2026
From New York’s clinical leadership to emerging product standards, patient care is becoming the market’s north star.
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Vermont State University professor cuts through the haze on cannabis
by Madelyn Nonni For the Herald on February 10, 2026
RUTLAND – Riley Kirk recently visited Phoenix Books to discuss her book, “Reefer Wellness: Understanding Cannabis Science, Culture, and Medicine,” with Vermont State University cannabis studies colleague Dr. Phil Lamy.
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Beyond Cannabinoids: The Analytical Value of Terpene Chirality in Cannabis | Cannabis Science and Technology - Cannabis Industry News, Insights
by Zacariah L. Hildenbrand,Hannia Mendoza-Dickey,Robert Manes on February 9, 2026
This article emphasizes the analytical value of terpene chirality in cannabis quality control. Many cannabis terpenes are chiral (have non-superimposable mirror images), and their enantiomeric distribution affects aroma, bioactivity, and product authenticity. Chiral gas chromatography (GC) is key to separating and quantifying these enantiomers, enabling more rigorous product standards.
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Best of the Week: November 28 – December 4, 2025 | Cannabis Science and Technology - Cannabis Industry News, Insights
by Erin McEvoy on February 9, 2026
Our top cannabis news topics this week: Texas medical cannabis, first Native American-owned East Coast cannabis brand, pivoting with hemp manufacturing, low-dose CBD and stress, and alcohol-induced liver disease.
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on February 11, 2026
Biden signs bill streamlining pot studies and production for research
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News at a glance: Antibioticmaking clams, marijuana for research, and China’s ‘Friedmann’
by newsfromscience on February 11, 2026
The latest in science and policy
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Cannabis research database shows how U.S. funding focuses on harms of the drug
by newsfromscience on February 10, 2026
Analysis of 50 funders finds cannabis treatment research is growing slowly
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It’s not too early to splash into summer | Hartford HealthCare
by hartfordhealthcare.org on February 6, 2026
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in 2500-year-old cemetery in peaks of western China
by newsfromscience on February 5, 2026
THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
