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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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A $28 billion hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself...
by PBS News on October 3, 2026America’s multibillion-dollar market for impairing hemp products faces potential elimination after Congress voted to close a loophole in federal law that has allowed it to flourish.
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Federal Changes Will Put Hemp Industry Operators Out Of...
by Marijuana Moment on October 3, 2026“The CBD products that people are expecting to be available to give to their dogs for arthritis or to give to their parents because they’re aging and have aches…they’re not going to have access to them anymore.” By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle Pet tinctures and topicals are the most popular products sold at Oregon
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$28B hemp THC industry fights to save itself from looming...
by GENE JOHNSON Associated Press on October 3, 2026America’s multibillion-dollar market for impairing hemp products faces potential elimination before the end of the year
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North Carolina Advisory Panel Weighs Cannabis Public Use...
by Marijuana Moment on October 3, 2026“We want the public to understand exactly what this means. We don’t want to have to have law enforcement try to guess at businesses, are they public or are they private?” By Clayton Henkel, NC Newsline North Carolina’s Advisory Council on Cannabis faces a December 31 deadline to issue final recommendations for a comprehensive cannabis
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N.J. senator exploited his weed business partners, ex-aide...
by Jana Cholakovska | NJ.com,Jelani Gibson | NJ.com on October 3, 2026A former aide is suing Sen. Raj Mukherji, saying he recruited minority partners to qualify for cannabis licenses, then cut them out of the profits. Mukherji is seeking to have the case dismissed, calling it "salacious."
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A $28B hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a...
by Associated Press on October 3, 2026America’s multibillion-dollar market for impairing hemp products faces potential elimination after Congress voted to close a loophole in federal law.
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A $28 billion hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself...
by PBS News on October 3, 2026
America’s multibillion-dollar market for impairing hemp products faces potential elimination after Congress voted to close a loophole in federal law that has allowed it to flourish.
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Federal Changes Will Put Hemp Industry Operators Out Of...
by Marijuana Moment on October 3, 2026
“The CBD products that people are expecting to be available to give to their dogs for arthritis or to give to their parents because they’re aging and have aches…they’re not going to have access to them anymore.” By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle Pet tinctures and topicals are the most popular products sold at Oregon
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$28B hemp THC industry working to save itself from looming...
by GENE JOHNSON The Associated Press on October 3, 2026America’s multibillion-dollar market for impairing hemp products faces potential elimination before the end of the year. The products include everything from THC seltzers to smokable cannabis flowers.
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A $28B hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a...
by GENE JOHNSON on October 3, 2026America’s multibillion-dollar market for impairing hemp products faces potential elimination before the end of the year. The products include everything from THC seltzers to smokable cannabis...
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READER POLL: Should officials crack down harder on smoke...
by Baltimore Sun staff on October 4, 2026Some unlicensed Baltimore smoke shops sold suspected marijuana or intoxicating THC products. Should officials step up enforcement? Vote in our poll.
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Mum kicked, bit and headbutted police while suffering...
by KentOnline Court Reporter on October 4, 2026A mum with a daily drug habit has admitted to a string of violent attacks on police while suffering from cannabis-induced psychosis.
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Baltimore smoke shops sold Sun reporters products described...
by Adam Bednar on October 4, 2026A Sun investigation found Baltimore smoke shops selling suspected marijuana and edibles labeled with THC levels far exceeding Maryland limits as officials consider a crackdown.
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Cannabis conspiracy Newton hearing brought forward
by Anwen Parry on October 4, 2026Four men who admitted a cannabis supply conspiracy linked to Newtown grow houses will return to court in December.
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Collins, Fellow Senators Demand Federal Probe Into Chinese...
by Jon Fetherston on October 3, 2026U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and three Republican colleagues are urging the Department of Justice to investigate Chinese criminal organizations operating in America’s marijuana and intoxicating-hemp markets, including their financing, property holdings and potential connections to the Chinese Communist Party. In a Sept. 30 letter addressed to Attorney General […]
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15 Cannabis Halloween Costume Ideas Beyond a Weed Leaf
by Joseph Brabo on October 4, 2026A cannabis-themed Halloween costume doesn’t have to be a giant joint or an elaborate joke. Sometimes all it takes is a familiar movie character.
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Legalization Nation: Visiting Parlay Philadelphia cannabis...
by Brian Box Brown on October 1, 2026In this edition of Legalization Nation, Box Brown visits Parlay Philadelphia, a cannabis event that "reeks of authenticity."
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Elevate in Mount Vernon Brings Silly Nice Bubble Hash and...
by Mason Cash on September 30, 2026Elevate in Mount Vernon has Silly Nice Bubble Hash and Diamond Powder, giving Westchester shoppers two distinct concentrate options in one licensed dispensary.
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Greenpoint Gets a Hash-Forward Silly Nice Drop at Culture...
by Mason Cash on September 30, 2026Culture House Greenpoint in Brooklyn has Silly Nice Frosted Hash Ball and Bubble Hash. Here’s where to find them and what to know before visiting.
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Terp Basel Is Half Festival, Half Trade Show
by High Times Partners on September 29, 2026Terp Basel grew out of sesh culture. Five years in, the Miami gathering shows what happens when weed, art, brands, and community collide.
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Newsom signs AB 2532 tightening California THC edible and...
by mmjdaily.com on October 2, 2026California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2532 on Wednesday, adding new packaging and labeling requirements for cannabis-infused edibles and beverages sold in the state. The bill, introduced…
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GOP senators push probe on cannabis & China ties...
by Tom Angell on October 2, 2026Congressional psychedelics report; GA medical marijuana delivery; CA gov signs cannabis edibles & drinks bill; Vets medical marijuana research measure 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 […]
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Halloween Edibles Guide: How to Shop for Edibles 2026
by Joseph Brabo on October 2, 2026Halloween is the one night when candy is everywhere. That makes it a good time to talk honestly about cannabis edibles: how to choose one, how to read the
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California Governor Signs Marijuana Bill Adding New...
by Tom Angell on October 1, 2026The governor of California has signed a bill to revise packaging and labeling rules for marijuana-infused edibles and beverages. Under AB 2532, which Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) approved on Wednesday, labels and inserts for cannabis edibles and drinks would need to include the toll-free telephone number for the national Poison Help line. The legislation from
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Blurred cannabis edibles rules pose serious risk to SA...
by Venilla Yoganathan on September 30, 2026Confusing packaging and long-delayed regulatory processes make cannabis edibles accessible to children, warns economic development analyst Lael Bethlehem in TimesLIVE. Bethlehem writes: An incident took place in my neighbourhood a few weeks ago that nearly cost a young boy his life. The boy was given a packet of sweets by an adult who did not
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Cannabis licensees in New York pay above-average wages, new...
by mmjdaily.com on September 23, 2026Despite facing significant structural challenges, New York's cannabis licensees already pay higher-than-average wages and devote a substantial share of gross revenue to labor costs, according…
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Survey finds NY cannabis jobs pay more than other sectors
by Brendan J. Lyons on September 21, 2026The survey by FTI Consulting was sponsored by an association of cannabis industry stakeholders who say a minimum wage could imperil their already struggling businesses.
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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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Sen. Mitch McConnell closed a loophole in a hemp law he...
by Gene Johnson,The Associated Press on October 4, 2026The industry hopes to save itself by restricting impairing products to people 21 and older, limiting how much THC can be in a package, and banning imported cannabis compounds.
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In Boston Freedom Rally speech, Greenfield resident urges...
by Aalianna Marietta on October 3, 2026A Greenfield resident urged voters at the Boston Freedom Rally to oppose upcoming Nov. 3 proposals to repeal recreational cannabis laws.
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New federal ban threatens $28.3 billion revenue and 225,000...
by Kendall Pierson on October 3, 2026Congress recently voted to close a federal loophole allowing the sale of impairment-inducing hemp products, a move that threatens the survival of a multibillion-dollar industry despite efforts from advocates to delay the implementation of the ban until December 11.
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$28B hemp THC industry fighting to save itself from looming...
by spectrumlocalnews.com on October 3, 2026A government-funding bill last month delayed the effective date of a hemp THC ban to Dec. 11 to give Congress time to consider regulations.
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A $28B hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a...
by The Associated Press on October 3, 2026America’s multibillion-dollar market for impairing hemp products faces potential elimination before the end of the year | NewsRadio 1080 KRLD
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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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