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Issue #004 brings together the week’s major industry developments, compliance guidance, cultivation education, operational best practices, careers, technology and Jointalism™ Fun & Games.
Start with the previous week’s three consequential cannabis-industry developments, then continue into the complete Issue #004 publication.
BUSINESS
The Trump Administration's review of federal marijuana policy could bring tax relief and expanded research opportunities to Louisiana's medical cannabis industry, while also introducing…
New York's Office of Cannabis Management, together with the state Department of Labor and Black Cannabis Alliance, hosted a cannabis job fair on August 11, 2026, in Albany, bringing together…
Michigan cannabis sales fell 5.1% year over year in July to approximately $260.6 million, while neighboring Ohio's adult-use market grew 22% to roughly $111.4 million during the same period,…
Northeast Alternatives, a cannabis dispensary based on William S. Canning Boulevard near the Rhode Island border and Fall River's first marijuana dispensary (opened in 2018), is suing the…
San Luis Obispo, SLO County, board of supervisors, cannabis, cannabis tax, cannabis business tax, Heather Moreno, Dawn Ortiz-Legg, tax
CBD
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is defending its stance that a cannabinoid produced synthetically from components of the cannabis plant is federally illegal. DEA issued a rule in May saying that while it had already considered hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) to be a Schedule I illegal substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), the […]
Turkey has strict cannabis laws. Learn what tourists should know about weed in Istanbul, personal possession penalties, CBD products, and enforcement.
Manchester has no legal recreational cannabis market. Learn the rules on possession, medical cannabis, CBD products, police searches, and legal reform.
Learn how to buy weed in Milan, why recreational cannabis remains illegal, and what Italy's 2025 hemp restrictions mean for tourists in 2026.
CRIME
“Investigating illegal cannabis cultivation sometimes seems like an uphill battle, but these investigations help to protect the public, individuals who may be victims of trafficking or unfair labor practices, the environment, and consumers, as well as operations that have the proper permits and licenses.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona HUMBOLDT COUNTY […]
Police arrested five people and seized a firearm, ammunition, cannabis and other items during intelligence-led operations in Parham and Jennings.
The money came largely from 4 recent plea agreements in which those who pleaded guilty were required to make $10,000 donations.
Internal reports show that the large amount of marijuana was destroyed weeks after it was discovered in Ypsilanti Township.
Police say two people grew over 230 million won ($160,000) worth of marijuana and sold the products through Telegram.
CULTURE
Haven’t used cannabis since the ’90s? Here’s what changed, from THC and terpenes to hash, vapes, infused flower and modern New York dispensaries.
Cannabis goody bags used to overflow with free weed. Hannah Eko wonders what their decline says about generosity, community, and cannabis culture.
Silly Nice Diamond Powder and Frosted Hash Ball are back at 716 Cannabis in Hamburg, giving Western New York fresh concentrate options.
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.
Vernell Varnado bought his first weed in a red-topped matchbox in 1966. Sixty years later, Snoop Dogg's father walks into legal dispensaries in Arizona and still can't find what he's looking for. On Vietnam, the Post Office, backyard grows and the strains that don't exist anymore.
EDIBLES
Middlesex County OPP seized a large quantity of cannabis products during a traffic stop on July 27, 2026.
JOBS
The cannabis industry is continuing to grow in New York State and so are the job opportunities. On Tuesday, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) in collaboration with the state’s departmen…
Explore August 2026 cannabis job openings across Canada, including roles in retail, cultivation, production, sales, delivery, and more
Parallel says in a letter to state officials that the layoffs are a result of closing two facilities.
Syracuse University, with Green Flower, is teaching aspects of the cannabis industry. Certificate programs in cultivation, product development & medical marijuana prepare students.
A first contract in Columbia and a union vote in St. Louis come as Vibe Cannabis workers prepare for a July election.
POLITICS
Two years after legalization came to Ohio, weed prices remain high.
Internal reports show that the large amount of marijuana was destroyed weeks after it was discovered in Ypsilanti Township.
Local officials in Houston, Texas have voted to place an initiative to make misdemeanor marijuana possession the “lowest possible enforcement priority” for local police on the November ballot. The City Council on Wednesday advanced the measure to voters for their consideration after activists with Ground Game Texas have submitted nearly 40,000 […]
TORONTO - Federal Minister of Health Marjorie Michel has announced $24 million to create the Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium.
SCIENCE
Although several synthetically derived cannabis products will be banned on July 31, delta-9 THC products will still remain legal.
THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
A coroner has repeated recommendations made in an earlier inquiry into synthetic cannabis deaths to develop a harm reduction strategy.
Research suggests cannabis suppresses REM sleep, raising questions about memory, emotion and the purpose of dreams.
A Christchurch man with a medicinal cannabis licence has allegedly been using cannabis for personal reasons in breach of his licence.
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