BUSINESS
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Georgia House Passes Bill to Expand Medical Cannabis Program
by Tony Lange on March 13, 2026
The legislation adds product delivery methods, broadens qualifying conditions, and modernizes THC limits.
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West Coast cannabis firm expands to Illinois after taking over shuttered PharmaCann grow site
by chicagobusiness.com on March 13, 2026
The Illinois marijuana market just got a little more crowded, with the entrance of Oregon-based multistate cannabis company Grown Rogue.
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Is the Global Consolidation Wave Finally Here?
by Ben Stevens on March 13, 2026
Analysis of the 2026 cannabis M&A surge, and expert insights on whether this is set to become a transformative wave of consolidation.
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Missouri panel approves new cannabis rules, drops ban tied to revoked licenses
by Rebecca Rivas on March 13, 2026
The changes tighten oversight of the state’s troubled marijuana microbusiness program.
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The felony drug charge was dismissed. But this White Earth man still can’t sell cannabis.
by Jenny Berg on March 13, 2026
Todd Thompson says his Mahnomen tobacco shop is “in shambles” after a task force raid and competition from tribal cannabis store.
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West Coast cannabis firm expands to Illinois after taking over shuttered PharmaCann grow site
by chicagobusiness.com on March 13, 2026
The Illinois marijuana market just got a little more crowded, with the entrance of Oregon-based multistate cannabis company Grown Rogue.
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Historic Black-Owned Dispensary Could Be Without a Home Soon
by Thomas Mitchell on March 13, 2026
Simply Pure has been a regular stop on cannabis-friendly tours and documentary productions since 2015, but its roots go deeper than that.
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‘An Attempt To Ban the Industry’: Dallas THC Shops React to Smokable Hemp Rule
by Austin Wood on March 13, 2026
New state rules take effect on March 31 and will also drastically raise fees for businesses.
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The felony drug charge was dismissed. But this White Earth man still can’t sell cannabis.
by Jenny Berg on March 13, 2026
Todd Thompson says his Mahnomen tobacco shop is “in shambles” after a task force raid and competition from tribal cannabis store.
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This $100 Million Vape Company Is A Pillar Of The Cannabis Industry
by Will Yakowicz on March 13, 2026
Alex Kwon’s Active makes hardware for some of America’s biggest weed brands. He now has his sights set on conquering Europe.
CBD
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Boonton Introduces Ordinance to Tighten Oversight of Vape and CBD Retailers
by Frank Cahill on March 13, 2026
BOONTON — The Boonton Town Council has introduced a new ordinance aimed at regulating businesses that sell electronic smoking devices and products containing psychoactive substances, including certain vape products and hemp-derived items. The measure is intended to address growing public health concerns related to the sale of these products and the lack of oversight in
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No Evidence Coca-Cola Is Testing a Cannabis-Flavored Beverage
by Cielito Wang on March 13, 2026
A claim circulating widely on social media suggests that Coca-Cola is testing a cannabis-flavored beverage that focuses on flavor rather than psychoactive effects and would contain no THC. However, our review found no evidence that Coca-Cola has officially confirmed or is currently testing such a product. Social Media Posts Several viral posts share nearly identical
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Study Finds Cannabis Compounds May Help Reduce Fatty Liver Disease
by Dikshant Sharma on March 13, 2026
The study focused on Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), previously known as fatty liver disease.
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House passes bill easing access to medical cannabis
by Maya Homan on March 13, 2026
A bill aimed at modernizing Georgia’s medical cannabis program passed the Georgia House Wednesday with broad bipartisan support.
CRIME
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Police seize 20kg of cornflakes during drugs raid
by Fiona Callow - Yorkshire on March 13, 2026
Four men are charged after police seize drugs worth £750,000 alongside the suspected stolen cereal.
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Police Officers Who Tested Positive for Cannabis Sue Jersey City Seeking Return of Firearms
by Aaron Morrill on March 13, 2026
Subscribe today to listen to this content Get Access Three Jersey City police officers terminated in 2023 after testing positive for cannabis use are demanding the return of their firearms and a re…
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Hundreds of County Lines dismantled in national crackdown
by National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) on March 13, 2026
More than 2,000 arrests, 335 lines shut down, and almost 800 children safeguarded during week-long offensive.
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2 Danbury smoke shops shut down for illegal drug sales: Police
by Lisa Backus on March 13, 2026
One smoke shop had nearly 15 pounds of raw marijuana and the other had almost 10 pounds, police said.
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No Evidence Coca-Cola Is Testing a Cannabis-Flavored Beverage
by Cielito Wang on March 13, 2026
A claim circulating widely on social media suggests that Coca-Cola is testing a cannabis-flavored beverage that focuses on flavor rather than psychoactive effects and would contain no THC. However, our review found no evidence that Coca-Cola has officially confirmed or is currently testing such a product. Social Media Posts Several viral posts share nearly identical
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House passes bill easing access to medical cannabis
by Maya Homan on March 13, 2026
A bill aimed at modernizing Georgia’s medical cannabis program passed the Georgia House Wednesday with broad bipartisan support.
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Hemp sodas, gummies and vapes are everywhere. What NC doctors say about risks
by Anna Roman on March 12, 2026
Hemp and marijuana are varieties of the same cannabis plant. They are classified differently based on their THC levels.
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NC hemp shop owners fear ‘total collapse’ of industry under new federal law
by Anna Roman on March 12, 2026
The new definition of hemp, which goes into effect in November, will be more restrictive than it is now.
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Ohio CBD stores, breweries fight for survival as hemp ban nears
by , The Independent on March 12, 2026
Ohio CBD stores and breweries face an uncertain future as the state prepares to ban hemp and THC drinks.
CULTURE
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on March 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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Will The New War Affect Cannabis Prices and Policy
by Terry Hacienda on March 12, 2026
The Fresh Toast - Will the new war affect cannabis prices and policy? Supply chains and rescheduling may both feel the impact soon.
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Joey Brabo Hosts Iconoclasts Panel Ft. Autumn Brands and CBX
by https://www.facebook.com/JoeyBrabo on March 12, 2026
At Hall of Flowers Ventura 2025, one of the most memorable conversations came during the Iconoclasts panel, a discussion centered around top shelf cultivation.
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How Gambia’s Drug Law Enforcement Agency stormed “the untouchable village” known for cannabis cultivation
by Dawda BaldehDawda Baldeh on March 12, 2026
Jinack Island, often called “Weed Island” by locals and tourists, has long been a focal point of cannabis culture located in the North Bank Region of The
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Ghana Approves Cannabis Cultivation For Industrial, Medicinal Use, Opens Licensing To Companies
by Erizia Rubyjeana on March 12, 2026
Ghana legalises cannabis farming for industrial and medicinal use, opening licensing process to companies after parliamentary approval nationwide.
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The Rise Of The Frequent Less Weed Movement
by Sarah Johns on March 13, 2026
The Fresh Toast - Discover the rise of the frequent less weed movement and why smaller highs are winning over alcohol.
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Why Do Old Guys Hate Marijuana in Florida
by Terry Hacienda on March 13, 2026
The Fresh Toast - Why do old guys hate marijuana in Florida? State leaders halt legalization efforts even after the majority voted yes.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on March 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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420 with CNW - New York Regulators Say Marijuana Sales Could Surpass California's
by Investing News Network on March 11, 2026
2026-03-11 16:25:00 ET New York's legal marijuana industry has started 2026 with strong momentum, following a year of rapid growth in 2025. State officials say sales during the opening weeks of the year suggest the market could reach new highs before the year ends. This good news coming from...
EDIBLES
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Edibles and international sales drive SNDL’s full-year cannabis revenue record
by Sarah Clark on March 13, 2026
SNDL Inc. reported $103.7 million in sales from its total, combined cannabis operations for the three months ended December 31, 2025 (Q4 FY2025), operating income...
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37% of cannabis poisonings in Wisconsin involved children under 5
by , Journal Sentinel on March 13, 2026
The Wisconsin Poison Center received 309 calls for edible cannabis poisonings in 2025.
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Edible dangers: Local officials discuss increase in popularity for THC-infused products
by Mary Smith on March 10, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Demand for THC products is skyrocketing, but that popularity comes with a sobering trend: more children are ingesting them. “This one is called crazy man crunch,”…
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Whether It’s Smoking or Edibles, Marijuana Is Bad for Your Heart
by @ucsf on March 10, 2026
A new study led by UC San Francisco researchers finds that chronic cannabis use — whether it’s smoked or consumed in edible form — is associated with significant cardiovascular risks.
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Get a look at different jobs | Hartford Hospital
by hartfordhospital.org on March 11, 2026
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Whether It’s Smoking or Edibles, Marijuana Is Bad for Your Heart
by @ucsf on March 10, 2026
A new study led by UC San Francisco researchers finds that chronic cannabis use — whether it’s smoked or consumed in edible form — is associated with significant cardiovascular risks.
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Marijuana, edibles seized from Chamberlain Ave dispensary: KCSO
by Jason Kotowski on March 9, 2026
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Deputies seized about 4 pounds of processed marijuana and 3 pounds of THC edibles from an illegally operating dispensary in east Bakersfield, according to a search warrant return filed in Superior Court. The items taken Jan. 29 from the dispensary in the 1400 block of Chamberlain Avenue also included 37 THC
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Federal Appeals Court Denies Workers' Compensation Claim for Cannabis Edibles
by admin on March 9, 2026
A construction worker who was permanently disabled on the job has been denied workers' compensation coverage for cannabis-infused edibles prescribed by
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Oregon Bill To Ban Marijuana Edibles With More Than 10 Milligrams Of THC Fails
by Marijuana Moment on March 7, 2026
“I thought that this fight was winnable. It’s a bill that does not cost the state a cent and that protects children from life-threatening overdoses of marijuana. I was wrong.” By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle An attempt to limit how much THC can be in an individual edible isn’t advancing this year in Oregon.
JOBS
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Cannabis Company Trulieve Reportedly Cutting 58 Jobs at Florida Call Center
by Ben Munson, Editor, Cannabis Equipment News on March 3, 2026
The layoffs are impacting a call center in Clearwater.
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Cannabis Company Cutting 58 Jobs In Pinellas County
by Tiffany Razzano on March 3, 2026
A FL-based medical cannabis company is laying off 58 workers at its Clearwater call center, according to a state WARN notice.
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US: Cannabis retailer cutting 58 jobs in Clearwater
by mmjdaily.com on March 3, 2026
Trulieve, the Tallahassee-based national cannabis retailer, is laying off 58 employees at a call center in Clearwater, according to a March 2 letter sent to the state. In the federally…
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Cannabis retailer cutting 58 jobs in Clearwater
by Louis Llovio on March 2, 2026
Trulieve is laying of the employees at a call center in the city.
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Cannabis retailer cutting 58 jobs in Clearwater
by Louis Llovio on March 2, 2026
Trulieve is laying of the employees at a call center in the city.
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on March 1, 2026
Explore cannabis jobs across Canada in March 2026, from retail and cultivation to production and corporate roles. Find your next opportunity here.
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Ensuring the high road in Cannabis: Legalization offers a chance to make the cannabis industry a model of good jobs—if workers are given a voice
by Economic Policy Institute on February 25, 2026
What 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 workplace benefits, unprotected…
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Cannabis jobs used to pay well. Now minimum wage is catching up.
by Margaret Jackson on February 18, 2026
Traditionally immune to minimum wage increases, cannabis operators are facing increased pressures in 2026 - and are facing tougher choices.
POLITICS
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Ohio cannabis referendum faces deadline next week (Newsletter: March 13, 2026)
by Tom Angell on March 13, 2026
Senate psychedelics bill; Feds reject Snoop’s “Smoke Weed” trademark; MD medical marijuana for firefighters; Cannabis consumers’ politics 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… Hold on, just one second
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Auburn councilors hash out new operating hours for cannabis dispensaries
by Robert Harding robert.harding@lee.net on March 12, 2026
The two cannabis dispensaries in Auburn are already violating city code by staying open past 8 p.m.
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Tennessee Republicans Confess Cannabis Reform Needed; Squash Home-Grow Bill
by Tony Lange on March 12, 2026
The Freedom to Farm Act failed to advance out of committee in the upper chamber, but the bill is still alive in the House.
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The Cannabis Consumer Community Is Just As Bipartisan As The General Population, Polling Data Shows (Op-Ed)
by Marijuana Moment on March 12, 2026
“Cannabis consumers as a group do not have a political party preference that differs from the general electorate.” By Andrew Graham, NuggMD The persistent assumption that cannabis consumers are not sufficiently loyal to the Republican Party has always stood in the way of progress, to one degree or another, in the fight to end prohibition.
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Kentucky bill could add 4% fee to alcohol, cannabis-infused beverages
by Rya Wooten on March 11, 2026
House Bill 9 would impose a 4% state retail regulatory license fee on those purchases. It would create new wholesale license fees for kratom, hemp-derived and cannabinoid products.
SCIENCE
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The Science Behind Cannabis Munchies And What People Actually Eat
by Amy Hansen on March 11, 2026
The Fresh Toast - Researchers reveal the science behind cannabis munchies and what people actually eat when appetite suddenly spikes.
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Cannabis study finds THC can create false memories
by ScienceDaily on March 11, 2026
THC doesn’t just blur memories—it can create new ones that never happened. In a controlled experiment, cannabis users were much more likely to recall words that were never shown and struggled with tasks like remembering to do something later. Researchers found that THC disrupted many different memory systems at once. Surprisingly, moderate doses caused memory problems similar to higher doses.
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Scientists Discover How Cannabis Compounds May Fight Fatty Liver Disease
by Nikhil Pandey on March 10, 2026
A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggests that non-intoxicating cannabis compounds CBD and CBG may help reduce liver fat.
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New Cannabis Science Raises Stakes as Ghana Opens Licensing Window
by News Ghana on March 9, 2026
Ghana has formally launched its medicinal cannabis licensing programme at a moment when new scientific research is expanding the therapeutic case for cannabinoids, adding economic urgency to a regulatory process that took years to reach implementation. Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem recently published findings showing that two non-psychoactive cannabis compounds, Cannabidiol (CBD) and
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Cannabis compounds CBD and CBG may help reverse fatty liver disease, study finds
by ScienceDaily on March 6, 2026
CBD and CBG, two non-intoxicating cannabis compounds, may help combat fatty liver disease by boosting liver energy reserves and restoring cellular cleanup systems. In the study, both compounds improved blood sugar control and reduced harmful lipids linked to fatty liver disease. Researchers say the findings point to a promising new plant-based approach to treating metabolic liver disorders.
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Texas ban on selling smokable cannabis takes effect March 31
by Nathan Bernier on March 11, 2026
New state rules change how THC levels are calculated and raise fees on hemp businesses by as much as 4,000%
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Get a look at different jobs | Hartford HealthCare
by hartfordhealthcare.org on March 11, 2026
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on March 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 March 11, 2026
The latest in science and policy
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Cannabis Compounds Can Cut Cholesterol and Lower Risk of Fatty Liver Disease (Without Getting High)
by Good News Network on March 8, 2026
Naturally occurring chemicals in cannabis have been shown to reduce cholesterol–and the risk of deadly fatty liver disease, says new research.
