BUSINESS
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Massachusetts cannabis sales surpass $9 billion milestone
by Beck Wehner on February 17, 2026
The Cannabis Control Commission announced that adult-use marijuana establishments have surpassed $9 billion in gross sales in Massachusetts.
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Is Congress sabotaging Nebraska medical cannabis before it begins?
by Chris Roberts on February 17, 2026
Nebraska is the only state with legal medical cannabis access where operators are vulnerable to federal prosecution.
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Third Circuit Ruling Highlights Unique Dynamics for Cannabis-Related Contract Disputes
by Agustin Rodriguez, Matthew Berns, Zie Alere on February 17, 2026
A recent decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit serves as a stark reminder to companies and individuals in the state-legal cannabis
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Cannabis retail license distribution poses challenge for commission
by Christopher Shea Rhode Island Current on February 17, 2026
State cannabis regulators have yet to decide how they will handle the awarding of up to 20 cannabis retail licenses to applicants chosen by lottery as early as May. The state had planned to award 24 licenses but reduced the number based on the distribution of applicants among the state’s six geographic zones. A total
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GOP congressman celebrates cannabis's ongoing Schedule I status (Newsletter: February 17, 2026)
by Tom Angell on February 17, 2026
VA marijuana sales legalization votes; NH psilocybin bill passes; Congressional candidates take cannabis pledge; PA marijuana tax op-ed 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
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Is Congress sabotaging Nebraska medical cannabis before it begins?
by Chris Roberts on February 17, 2026
Nebraska is the only state with legal medical cannabis access where operators are vulnerable to federal prosecution.
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Third Circuit Ruling Highlights Unique Dynamics for Cannabis-Related Contract Disputes
by Agustin Rodriguez, Matthew Berns, Zie Alere on February 17, 2026
A recent decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit serves as a stark reminder to companies and individuals in the state-legal cannabis
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GOP congressman celebrates cannabis's ongoing Schedule I status (Newsletter: February 17, 2026)
by Tom Angell on February 17, 2026
VA marijuana sales legalization votes; NH psilocybin bill passes; Congressional candidates take cannabis pledge; PA marijuana tax op-ed 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
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When Mass. legalized weed, it promised to help communities harmed by the war on drugs. Has it gone far enough?
by Katie Johnston on February 17, 2026
About 15 percent of pot businesses are owned by people in the state’s primary equity programs, the Globe found.
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Cannabis regulators consider protecting existing businesses
by Alan Earls on February 17, 2026
Commission will hold public hearing as supply, prices influence market conditions
CBD
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Cannabis Is Quietly Reshaping Mardi Gras Culture
by Anthony Washington on February 16, 2026
The Fresh Toast - Cannabis is quietly reshaping Mardi Gras culture, with younger crowds upending culture norms into something better?
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Canadian industry, healthcare providers split on regulations for CBD as a Natural Health Product
by David Brown on February 16, 2026
Health Canada shared the results from their most recent "What We Heard Report" on regulating cannabidiol (CBD) as a Natural Health Product (NHPCC).
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CBD Used By One In Five Brits, Mostly For Wellbeing, Mental Health And Pain
by David Ridley on February 16, 2026
Nearly one in five UK adults have used CBD in the past year, mainly for wellbeing, mental health and pain, with many users reporting reliance, strong brand‑trust considerations and growing concerns about unauthorized products.
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What You Need to Know About CBD Medicare Coverage: Last Week in Weed Feb. 10-16, 2026
by Aron Vaughan on February 16, 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of “Last week in Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis.
CRIME
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Grand Coulee Man Arrested in Alleged Illegal Pot Grow and Marijuana Distribution to Teens
by Source ONE News staff on February 17, 2026
GRAND COULEE - A 51-year-old Grand Coulee man is facing multiple felony charges after Douglas County deputies say he operated an illegal marijuana grow and offered cannabis to several teenagers.
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Visalia Police Destroy $3.2 Million in Seized Marijuana
by Anthony W. Haddad on February 17, 2026
Visalia Police destroyed 3,200 pounds of marijuana valued at $3.2 million, reinforcing laws against illegal distribution.
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Marijuana smell enough to search car, despite Ohio legalization, judge says
by Bethany Bruner on February 17, 2026
A Franklin County judge said marijuana possession is still a federal crime, so police can search a car based on odor - even though its legal in Ohio.
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Man arrested in Grand Coulee for growing marijuana without a license and allegedly offering it to minors
by Mazie McNamara NonStop Local Digital Producer on February 17, 2026
GRAND COULEE, Wash. - A man was arrested in Grand Coulee on February 11 for growing marijuana on his property without a license and allegedly offering it to teenagers.
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Canadian industry, healthcare providers split on regulations for CBD as a Natural Health Product
by David Brown on February 16, 2026
Health Canada shared the results from their most recent "What We Heard Report" on regulating cannabidiol (CBD) as a Natural Health Product (NHPCC).
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Feds finalize Medicare CBD coverage rule, hemp industry operative says (Newsletter: February 16, 2026)
by Tom Angell on February 16, 2026
Trump pardons NFL star for marijuana; New Farm Bill hemp provisions; VA cannabis sales legalization; MD psychedelics; CO medical marijuana access 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… BREAKING:
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Congress Should Delay The Federal Hemp Ban And Instead Enact Regulations For THC And CBD Products (Op-Ed)
by Marijuana Moment on February 15, 2026
“Republicans, Democrats and independents alike understand that regulation is better than prohibition, and that good science takes time.” By Mike Simpson, Lovewell Farms via Rhode Island Current At a moment when Americans across the political spectrum say they want evidence-based policy, Congress is on the verge of repeating a familiar mistake: banning first and studying later.
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Scientists revive prehistoric cannabis enzymes and uncover more medical uses
by Earth.com on February 14, 2026
Scientists revive prehistoric cannabis enzymes and reveal when the plant began producing medical THC and CBD.
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Tolkkinen: Their CBD business was about to take off. Then Minnesota told them they couldn’t ship.
by Karen Tolkkinen on February 14, 2026
Minnesota’s ban on shipping CBD products was overturned Thursday, a relief especially to rural retailers.
CULTURE
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Mother room discipline defines risk in large scale cannabis cultivation
by mmjdaily.com on February 17, 2026
During the latest edition of Indoor Ag-Con, Tyson Cramer used his presentation to argue that many of the problems cannabis operators struggle with downstream can be traced back to a single,…
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on February 17, 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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Cannabis Is Quietly Reshaping Mardi Gras Culture
by Anthony Washington on February 16, 2026
The Fresh Toast - Cannabis is quietly reshaping Mardi Gras culture, with younger crowds upending culture norms into something better?
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Bozeman Winterfest returns with music, vendors and community giving
by Meghan Elaine on February 16, 2026
Winterfest returns to the Ponderosa this afternoon with music, vendors and community activities, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters and local youth mentorship programs.
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$1 Cannabis Stash Drop Returns to Molly Ann Farms in Haledon
by TAPinto on February 15, 2026
Haledon, NJ – Building on two highly successful community access events, the CannUnity Culture Collective, a community-driven alliance led by Molly Ann Farms dispensary, will host its third $1...
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Cannabis Is Quietly Reshaping Mardi Gras Culture
by Anthony Washington on February 16, 2026
The Fresh Toast - Cannabis is quietly reshaping Mardi Gras culture, with younger crowds upending culture norms into something better?
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on February 15, 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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300 pounds of processed marijuana discovered in San Leandro illegal cultivation investigation
by KPIX on February 13, 2026
By Brandon Downs About 300 pounds of processed marijuana was discovered by San Leandro police, leading to an arrest on Wednesday, authorities said. Detectives responded to a home along Vistagrand Drive following a community tip regarding suspicious activity. Three people were contacted and police said probable cause led to them obtaining a search warrant. When
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Suspected illegal marijuana cultivation and sales operation busted at San Leandro home
by Harry Harris on February 12, 2026
About 300 pounds of processed marijuana was seized and a man arrested in what San Leandro police said was an investigation into an illegal cultivation and distribution operation.
EDIBLES
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5 impacted after elementary student passes out marijuana edibles for lunch
by WKRC on February 14, 2026
'You know when they’re at the lunch table, they’re trading food all over the place.'
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3 British Airways Cabin Crew Members Got Sick After Eating Marijuana Gummies Allegedly from a Traveler
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on February 14, 2026
Three British Airways cabin crew members got sick after they reportedly consumed marijuana gummies that were allegedly given to them by a passenger. Each worker has 'since recovered,' a spokesperson for the airline said in a statement to PEOPLE.
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Pro Tip: Don't Give Flight Crews Weed Edibles as Gifts
by Tobias Carroll on February 14, 2026
There's a right way and a wrong way to give gifts
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Minnesota Judge Blocks State’s Direct-to-Consumer Ban on Low-THC Hemp Edibles
by Tony Lange on February 13, 2026
The judge ordered the state’s Office of Cannabis Management to cease enforcing its requirement for in-person deliveries, allowing mail shipments.
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5 impacted after elementary student passes out marijuana edibles for lunch
by WKRC on February 14, 2026
'You know when they’re at the lunch table, they’re trading food all over the place.'
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3 British Airways Cabin Crew Members Got Sick After Eating Marijuana Gummies Allegedly from a Traveler
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on February 14, 2026
Three British Airways cabin crew members got sick after they reportedly consumed marijuana gummies that were allegedly given to them by a passenger. Each worker has 'since recovered,' a spokesperson for the airline said in a statement to PEOPLE.
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Marijuana consumption methods ranked by health risks
by https://www.facebook.com/rollingout on February 13, 2026
Smoking marijuana harms lungs, vaping causes severe injuries, and edibles take hours to work. Learn which consumption method carries the least risk.
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Elementary students eat marijuana edibles during lunch, prompting emergency response
by Jaden Hawkins,Jordan Gartner on February 13, 2026
Several elementary school students in Michigan needed medical assistance after eating marijuana gummies.
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Oregon lawmakers advance bill to reduce THC content in some edibles
by KATU Staff on February 13, 2026
A bill aimed at lowering the THC content of individually-wrapped cannabis edibles advanced out of committee and will head to the Oregon Senate floor for a vote.
JOBS
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The cannabis job miracle:
by CHRIS SILVA on February 10, 2026
In the boardrooms and legislative offices of Lansing, the green rush is often framed as a historic victory for Michigan’s labor market. By the end of 2025, economic reports touted cannabis as the …
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on February 1, 2026
Explore cannabis jobs across Canada in February 2026, including retail, cultivation, production, and sales roles from BC to the Yukon.
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Dispensary Hiring Guide Musthave Cannabis Retail Staff
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 11, 2026
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Cannabis Jobs Cincinnatimanage Page 5 Highpaying Marijuana In The Legal Industry
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 10, 2026
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Cannabis Jobs Cincinnatimanage Page 5 Highpaying Marijuana In The Legal Industry
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 10, 2026
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Cannabis Jobs Fresno 5 Highpaying Marijuana In The Legal Industry
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 9, 2026
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Rise Cannabis Careers How Women Changed Dispensaries
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 5, 2026
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Online Dispensary Jobs Remote Paid Training Cannabis What You Need To Know Bc Seeds
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 4, 2026
POLITICS
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Former White House Drug Czar Says Trump Is Wrong To Reschedule Marijuana, Calling It A 'Gateway Drug' That's 'Massively Destructive'
by Kyle Jaeger on February 17, 2026
The first-ever White House drug czar says that while he loves President Donald Trump and “almost everything he does,” that affection doesn’t extend to the pending proposal to federally reschedule marijuana, which he described as a “gateway drug” that’s harming youth. William Bennett, who served as education secretary under former President Ronald Reagan before becoming
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Cannabis regulators weighing licensing freeze
by Katie Castellani | State House News Service on February 17, 2026
Massachusetts cannabis regulators are considering a licensing freeze to address businesses that have been squeezed by falling marijuana prices. The Cannabis Control Commission voted Thursday to schedule a public hearing
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Oklahoma House And Senate GOP Leaders Dismiss Governor's Push To Repeal Medical Marijuana At The Ballot
by Kyle Jaeger on February 17, 2026
Oklahoma Republican leadership in both chambers are voicing skepticism over the governor’s suggestion that the state should put a measure on the ballot to roll back its medical marijuana program. After Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) used part of his State of the State address this month to pitch the idea of shutting down the state’s
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GOP congressman celebrates cannabis's ongoing Schedule I status (Newsletter: February 17, 2026)
by Tom Angell on February 17, 2026
VA marijuana sales legalization votes; NH psilocybin bill passes; Congressional candidates take cannabis pledge; PA marijuana tax op-ed 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
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Nebraska left out of federal medical cannabis protections
by Max Williams on February 16, 2026
Nebraska was excluded from new federal medical cannabis protections despite voter approval in 2024, prompting advocacy groups to seek support.
SCIENCE
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Steckel Elected Fellow by Weed Science Society of America
by Patrick on February 15, 2026
JACKSON, Tenn. – Larry Steckel, Extension weed specialist and researcher in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA), has been named a Fellow of the Weed Science...
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Smoking Cannabis Linked To Larger Brain Volume And Better Cognitive Function Later In Life
by Benjamin Taub on February 10, 2026
Moderate use appears to protect the hippocampus from shrinking.
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Medical Cannabis at Inflection Point: Policy, Science, What Comes Next (Opinion)
by Kenneth Epstein, Cannformatics on February 10, 2026
From New York’s clinical leadership to emerging product standards, patient care is becoming the market’s north star.
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Vermont State University professor cuts through the haze on cannabis
by Madelyn Nonni For the Herald on February 10, 2026
RUTLAND – Riley Kirk recently visited Phoenix Books to discuss her book, “Reefer Wellness: Understanding Cannabis Science, Culture, and Medicine,” with Vermont State University cannabis studies colleague Dr. Phil Lamy.
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Beyond Cannabinoids: The Analytical Value of Terpene Chirality in Cannabis | Cannabis Science and Technology - Cannabis Industry News, Insights
by Zacariah L. Hildenbrand,Hannia Mendoza-Dickey,Robert Manes on February 9, 2026
This article emphasizes the analytical value of terpene chirality in cannabis quality control. Many cannabis terpenes are chiral (have non-superimposable mirror images), and their enantiomeric distribution affects aroma, bioactivity, and product authenticity. Chiral gas chromatography (GC) is key to separating and quantifying these enantiomers, enabling more rigorous product standards.
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2 held with 955 kgs of marijuana in Dharan
by Sangita Shrestha on February 17, 2026
Dharan (Sunsari), February 17 Two persons were arrested with a huge quantity of marijuana from Bardanda of Dharan Sub-metropolis-20. A team led by DSP at the Area Police Office, Bhishan Babu Rai, nabbed Sandip Kumar Majhi of Kolhabi Municipality-8 in Bara district and Nagendra Raj Shrestha of Chandragiri Municipality-8. Such a quantity of marijuana was
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Cannabis research database shows how U.S. funding focuses on harms of the drug
by newsfromscience on February 16, 2026
Analysis of 50 funders finds cannabis treatment research is growing slowly
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on February 13, 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 February 13, 2026
The latest in science and policy
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