BUSINESS
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No Time Extensions on Cannabis Odor Scrubbers in Carpinteria Greenhouses
by Nick Welsh on March 11, 2026
Santa Barbara County supervisors say growers who don’t meet the March 18 deadline risk losing their business licenses.
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Local marijuana distributions drop by $53.7K after sales downturn
by Arielle Breen on March 11, 2026
In the last three years, Manistee County’s marijuana excise tax dollars have continued to shrink. This mimics a statewide trend of a cooling cannabis market.
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New York cannabis grower to be featured in upcoming reality series
by spectrumlocalnews.com on March 11, 2026
According to Jeremy Jimenez, being a licensed cannabis grower can sometimes feel like reality TV.
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Florida cannabis legalization measure blocked from 2026 ballot (Newsletter: March 11, 2026)
by Tom Angell on March 11, 2026
Marijuana worker mortgage amendment; AZ cannabis smoke bill passes; CO medical marijuana in hospitals; Study: Psilocybin for quitting cigarettes 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 you dig
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Tennessee Lawmakers Relaunch ‘Pot For Potholes’ Campaign To Legalize Cannabis
by Dario Sabaghi on March 11, 2026
Lawmakers in Tennessee are trying again to legalize the recreational use of cannabis in the state, relaunching a 'Pot for Potholes' campaign.
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Marijuana dispensary replacing former Belleview Pizza and Italian Restaurant
by Jeremiah Delgado on March 11, 2026
A Belleview space that previously housed one of the city's longest-operating restaurants is being transformed into a new medical cannabis dispensary.
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Marijuana Businesses Can't Force Court To Do 'Imaginary' Rescheduling Review To Exempt Them From 280E Tax, IRS Says
by Kyle Jaeger on March 11, 2026
While marijuana may soon be rescheduled under federal law, that doesn’t currently exempt state-legal cannabis businesses from an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code known as 280E that bars them from taking federal tax deductions, the agency argues in a new filing with the U.S. Tax Court. In response to a petition to the court filed
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Local marijuana distributions drop by $53.7K after sales downturn
by Arielle Breen on March 11, 2026
In the last three years, Manistee County’s marijuana excise tax dollars have continued to shrink. This mimics a statewide trend of a cooling cannabis market.
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Florida cannabis legalization measure blocked from 2026 ballot (Newsletter: March 11, 2026)
by Tom Angell on March 11, 2026
Marijuana worker mortgage amendment; AZ cannabis smoke bill passes; CO medical marijuana in hospitals; Study: Psilocybin for quitting cigarettes 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 you dig
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Weed prices in Massachusetts have plummeted. What's next?
by Bryan Hecht on March 11, 2026
While consumers are happy, low prices have launched the industry into turmoil.
CBD
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Medicinal cannabis eases endometriosis, pelvic pain
by University of Otago on March 11, 2026
Medicinal cannabis could provide a new treatment option for those with endometriosis, with a study led by the University of Otago, Wellington showing it reduced pain, improved sleep and lowered anxiety. ...
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Kansas AG and KBI director sued over 'illegal' THC product raids
by Matt Resnick on March 11, 2026
Kansas businesses are suing the state's attorney general and KBI director over October raids on THC-infused products.
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Study suggests CBD and CBG could be treatment for a common chronic liver disease
by HempToday® on March 11, 2026
The findings complement a growing body of research examining non-intoxicating cannabinoids and their possible health and medical applications.
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The $30 Billion CBD Question: Should Medicare Reimburse Cannabis Products Without FDA Approval?
by ACCESS Newswire on March 10, 2026
"Medicare was built on evidence-based medicine," said Duane Boise, CEO of MMJ International Holdings. "If cannabinoid therapies are going to be reimbursed by federal healthcare programs, they should meet the
CRIME
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Why has enforcement slowed against Maine’s Chinese marijuana grows?
by Dylan Tusinski on March 11, 2026
Despite the Trump administration's promises of a federal crackdown, Maine sheriffs say they are bearing the burden of investigating hundreds of grows run by transnational criminal groups.
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New true crime book explores a 2019 Santa Cruz murder
by Amy Mayer on March 11, 2026
A new book meticulously explores a 2019 Santa Cruz killing, including who the victim was, what was happening in the cannabis industry at the time, and how the murder investigation unfolded.
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Police intercept illegal cannabis delivery headed for unlicensed storefront
by Haligonia Editors on March 10, 2026
RCMP release: RCMP Metro Traffic Services has arrested a man for offences under the Cannabis Act following a traffic stop in Fall River. On March 7, at approximately 10:35 a.m., an officer was proactively patrolling Hwy. 102 and stopped a southbound Ford F150 near Fall River. As the driver produced his documents, the officer observed More
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Book review: A killing in cannabis
by Phillip Smith on March 10, 2026
A Silicon Valley tech bro's cannabis dreams turned deadly. Explore love, ambition, and murder in California's shifting green rush.
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Medicinal cannabis eases endometriosis, pelvic pain
by University of Otago on March 11, 2026
Medicinal cannabis could provide a new treatment option for those with endometriosis, with a study led by the University of Otago, Wellington showing it reduced pain, improved sleep and lowered anxiety. ...
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Kansas AG and KBI director sued over 'illegal' THC product raids
by Matt Resnick on March 11, 2026
Kansas businesses are suing the state's attorney general and KBI director over October raids on THC-infused products.
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Study suggests CBD and CBG could be treatment for a common chronic liver disease
by HempToday® on March 11, 2026
The findings complement a growing body of research examining non-intoxicating cannabinoids and their possible health and medical applications.
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The $30 Billion CBD Question: Should Medicare Reimburse Cannabis Products Without FDA Approval?
by ACCESS Newswire on March 10, 2026
"Medicare was built on evidence-based medicine," said Duane Boise, CEO of MMJ International Holdings. "If cannabinoid therapies are going to be reimbursed by federal healthcare programs, they should meet the
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Study finds CBD drinks can substitute for alcohol
by Phillip Smith on March 10, 2026
New research reveals cannabis-infused drinks significantly slash alcohol consumption, offering a promising, lower-risk alternative for a healthier lifestyle.
CULTURE
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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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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on March 11, 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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Book review: A killing in cannabis
by Phillip Smith on March 10, 2026
A Silicon Valley tech bro's cannabis dreams turned deadly. Explore love, ambition, and murder in California's shifting green rush.
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Colorado Push for Cannabis-Friendly Events Clears First Hurdle
by Thomas Mitchell on March 9, 2026
Proponents say the bill would open up more traditional event spaces and locations to cannabis culture, but industry support is mixed.
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The hardest job in cannabis – and the most lucrative
by Chris Roberts on March 9, 2026
Top jobs in cannabis cultivation are becoming the most important and in-demand in the industry. They're also the best-paid.
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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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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on March 11, 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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Book review: A killing in cannabis
by Phillip Smith on March 10, 2026
A Silicon Valley tech bro's cannabis dreams turned deadly. Explore love, ambition, and murder in California's shifting green rush.
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Swansea's first cannabis dispensary faces foreclosure. What we know
by Emily Scherny on March 10, 2026
The property housing Swansea's first cannabis dispensary, Ignited Culture, faces foreclosure and will be auctioned on March 25.
EDIBLES
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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 Set New THC Cap for Cannabis Edibles Fails
by Graham Abbott on March 9, 2026
A proposal introduced in Oregon this year to cap the THC content in a single cannabis-infused edible at 10 milligrams has failed in the House, the Oregon Capital Chronicle reports. Introduced by state Sen. Lisa Reynolds (D) of Portland, the bill was supposed to help prevent instances of children finding and consuming cannabis edibles that
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Do CBN gummies make you sleepy? What the research says about cannabinol
by Alex Yeager on March 9, 2026
Do CBN gummies make you sleepy? Research suggests cannabinol may help reduce nighttime awakenings, but evidence for faster sleep onset remains limited. Here’s what current science says about CBN and sleep.
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3 Children Rushed to Hospital After Teacher Allegedly Gave Them Weed Gummies to 'Celebrate' Birthday
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on March 9, 2026
A substitute teacher is accused of giving three elementary school students cannabis gummies. A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court in February 2025 alleges that Felicia Boyd, 59, gave three brothers the THC-infused candy to 'celebrate' a birthday during an after-school program in April 2025.
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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 searc…
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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.
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2nd Circ. Says Pot Edibles Not Covered By Workers' Comp
by @law360 on March 7, 2026
A Second Circuit panel has found that federal workers' compensation can't cover the cost of prescribed cannabis edibles, because they are still considered Schedule I drugs under federal law with "no accepted medical use."
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Cannabis Edibles and Children
by Josh Jardine on March 6, 2026
Oregon is considering legislation to address an issue no parent should ever have to contend with – non fatal pediatric cannabis overdoses. While childless, I have been enlisted by friends with children who have eaten cannabis edibles, and had adverse reactions. Thankfully, the worst of it was their offspring being, well, really high, then sleeping
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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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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Weed prices in Massachusetts have plummeted. What's next?
by Bryan Hecht on March 11, 2026
While consumers are happy, low prices have launched the industry into turmoil.
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Group Collects Signatures for Ohio Cannabis Ballot Initiative
by Guest Author on March 11, 2026
Ohio cannabis advocates are gathering signatures for a ballot initiative to overturn a law they said would limit access to legal marijuana.
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North Macedonia revokes six more medicinal cannabis licences
by Dragana Petrushevska on March 11, 2026
North Macedonia’s government said it has revoked the licences of six more local companies producing medicinal cannabis, after revoking six licences in February.
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Colombian President Says 'Weed Was for Protest, Cocaine Is the Drug of Capital'
by Marian Venini on March 10, 2026
Colombian President Gustavo Petro appeared before the UN, where he firmly criticized outdated anti-drug policies (such as cannabis prohibition) and proposed alternatives to state violence.
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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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on March 10, 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 9, 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.
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by hartfordhealthcare.org on March 6, 2026
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