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Issue #009 covers cannabis drive-thrus, federal rescheduling, inspection readiness, testing and quality, workforce development, careers and Jointalism™.
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Quebec's Cannabis Industry Demands Apology from Premier
by David Brown on September 19, 2026As reported by TVA Nouvelles and the CBC, during a debate for the riding of Trois-Rivières, Fréchette criticized a rival candidate, disparagingly saying the only...
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Michigan cannabis regulators revoke permit, impose fine on...
by Chris Roberts on September 18, 2026The maker of Muha Meds will go out of business on Sept. 24, Michigan cannabis regulators said this week. A $2 million fine was imposed.
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Jersey City native, former Wall Street exec, opens cannabis...
by NJ.com Express Desk,Linda O’Brien | NJ.com on September 18, 2026The owner brings an all-female team, female-led design and a “Bluntly Better” approach to her hometown.
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Minnesota's Medical Cannabis Patients Have More Than...
by Cannabis Equipment News on September 18, 2026The state made rule changes in 2023 and 2024.
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Massachusetts Begins Major Overhaul of Cannabis Regulations
by Cannabis Equipment News on September 18, 2026The focus includes cannabis testing protocols and medical marijuana licensing.
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Why a CBD Pioneer Switched to Cannabis Medicine
by Ben Munson, Editor, Cannabis Equipment News on September 18, 2026With a federal ban looming, the FDA pathway is more important than ever.
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Thailand launches LEPSIA, a locally developed CBD medicine...
by Pattaya Mail on September 18, 2026CHIANG MAI, Thailand – Chiang Mai University has partnered with the private sector to develop and launch LEPSIA, an anti-seizure medicine for children made from pure cannabidiol (CBD) extracted from cannabis flower clusters. The university said the launch marks a significant step in Thailand’s medical research and pharmaceutical innovation, with the […]
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France's PGP Farmer Selects 5 Cannabis Strains for Future Fr
by Ben Stevens on September 18, 2026PGP Farmer, the French biotech building the country's first EU-GMP medical cannabis production site, has narrowed a 30-variety Dutch phenotyping trial to…
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EU watchdog recommends first food approval for CBD
by Euractiv on September 18, 2026The hemp derivate met opposition in some EU countries
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Why Have Chill Brands (LSE:CHLL) Shares Slipped As CBD...
by kalkineuk on September 17, 2026Chill Brands faces renewed investor pressure as consumer CBD margins tighten and liquidity thins across London's shrinking cannabis sector.
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How Nigerian drug cartels are exploiting new wave of...
by Moyosore Salami on September 19, 2026The growing arrest of Nigerians aged 60 and above for drug-related offences is raising concerns over the changing face of illicit drug
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Attorney General meets local law enforcement to address...
by Jerry Howard on September 18, 2026MEDFORD, Ore. - Oregon's Attorney General met with Southern Oregon law enforcement this week to discuss illegal marijuana operations and how the state can better support local agencies fighting the
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Police launch largest-ever crackdown on ACT's cannabis grow...
by Albert McKnight on September 18, 2026Recent police raids across the ACT have targeted numerous alleged cannabis grow houses and may have brought down a major…
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OPP seize more than $366K in alleged online cannabis...
by Millar Holmes-Hill on September 18, 2026OPP seize more than $366K in alleged online cannabis operation in Windsor
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Kratom, Cannabis and Flavored Vapes Seized from Rome Store
by WKTV on September 18, 2026Nearly 200 kratom products, 2,000 flavored vapes and an unspecified amount of cannabis were seized from Brooklyn Exotics in Rome during a recent inspection.
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Inside Gandaki’s new cannabis law: Who can grow it,...
by @kathmandupost on September 19, 2026The legislation opens the door to medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation under a rigorous licensing regime while keeping recreational use and unauthorised cultivation illegal.
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What I learned about cannabis at the California State Fair
by Rachelle Gordon on September 18, 2026After spending three weeks at the California State Fair, new lessons emerged about cannabis cultivation - and the dry/cure phase.
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Latinas in Cannabis Summit Unites Women, Business and...
by PR Newswire on September 18, 2026The 4th Annual Latinas in Cannabis Summit returns to Los Angeles on Sept. 26, bringing together hundreds of cannabis entrepreneurs, executives, retailers, cultivators, journalists, creators, consumers and industry leaders for a day of business, education, culture and community.
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How to Buy Weed in Seoul: South Korea's Capital, K-Culture...
by @Herbworthy on September 17, 2026How to buy weed in Seoul? Learn South Korea cannabis laws, penalties, airport rules, CBD restrictions, medical cannabis access, and travel risks.
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How to Buy Weed in Vanuatu: Kava Culture vs. Cannabis Law...
by @Herbworthy on September 17, 2026Learn how to buy weed in Vanuatu with this guide covering cannabis laws, kava culture, penalties, travel risks, and island regulations for visitors.
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‘Don’t leave us in limbo,’ THC edible sellers in SC...
by Lucy Valeski on September 18, 2026Hemp-derived THC products could be restricted by the end of the year, worrying several South Carolina business owners.
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Kids accidentally consuming cannabis edibles at rising rates
by Abbey Hamachek on September 17, 2026Wisconsin experts warn cannabis edibles are increasingly being consumed by children, who often mistake them for candy.
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US Lawmakers File Bill to Allow Cannabis Users Access to...
by Tony Lange on September 18, 2026The legislation would prevent an individual’s prior or current cannabis use from being a disqualifying factor in federal job opportunities.
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Ensuring the high road in Cannabis: Legalization offers a...
by Sebastian Hickey on September 6, 2026What this report finds: There are many potential paths for cannabis workers under broader cannabis legalization likely to come. Under the low-road scenario outlined in this report, cannabis workers are subject to the same harmful practices inflicted on nonunionized workers in agriculture and other industries with parallels to cannabis: low wages, few […]
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on September 1, 2026Explore the September 2026 update on cannabis jobs across Canada, featuring open roles in retail, cultivation, processing, and management.
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Cannabis workforce training: Why Minnesota’s model matters
by Kasey Kollross on August 21, 2026The cannabis industry is booming and cannabis workforce training is critical for success. Learn how Minnesota is setting a new standard.
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Marijuana Legalization Boosts Agriculture Jobs In States...
by Tom Angell on August 14, 2026States that enact marijuana legalization see jobs in the agriculture sector increase more than they would have without the policy change, according to a new economic analysis from researchers at Texas Tech University. The results, which were presented at the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association’s 2026 meeting last month, found a 9 percent […]
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Legalizing Marijuana In Iowa Is A 'No-Brainer' Move To Help...
by Tom Angell on September 18, 2026Legalizing marijuana is a “no-brainer” move to help ward off a “fiscal time bomb” in Iowa that could otherwise lead to cuts in funding for education and public safety in the state, the Democratic candidate for governor says. “I think we should treat it the way we treat alcohol. That seems like a no-brainer to
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‘Don’t leave us in limbo,’ THC edible sellers in SC...
by Lucy Valeski on September 18, 2026
Hemp-derived THC products could be restricted by the end of the year, worrying several South Carolina business owners.
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Has weed legalization led to higher marijuana use among...
by Bryan Hecht on September 18, 2026In Massachusetts, surveys have signaled declines in youth pot use post-legalization.
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NSW govt passes new ‘common sense’ marijuana driving...
by Kate Fowler on September 17, 2026A reform to medicinal marijuana driving laws has passed New South Wales parliament, drawing criticism from some MPs.
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Majority of NC adults support intoxicating hemp, marijuana...
by Shabnam Danesh on September 17, 2026RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A majority of North Carolinians support allowing intoxicating hemp products like THC gummies and seltzers, with even stronger support that they should be restricted to adults 21...
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Extreme heat is sending more people to the emergency room
by The Associated Press on August 27, 2026A Northwestern study of nearly 1 million Chicago ER visits found hot days spike gunshot wounds, kidney problems and even mental health issues.
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Cannabis Use Linked to Earlier Psychosis Onset
by August 26, 2026 August 26, 2026 on August 26, 2026Cannabis users experience psychosis onset 2.5 years earlier on average compared with non-users, a meta-analysis shows.
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in...
by newsfromscience on August 25, 2026THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
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Cannabis Inhalation Linked to Less Cardiac Ectopy in...
by Brian Ellis on August 24, 2026Adults without a history of cardiac arrhythmias have less cardiac ectopy on days they were randomly assigned to inhale cannabis than on days they abstained.
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News at a glance: Antibioticmaking clams, marijuana for...
by newsfromscience on August 24, 2026The latest in science and policy
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