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BUSINESS
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State's cannabis industry marks 5-year anniversary with $3.3B in sales, 600 dispensaries
by News Report on March 27, 2026
ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul marked the upcoming five-year anniversary of the passage of the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which legalized adult-use cannabis, established the Office of Cannabis Management, and laid the foundation for a regulated, equity-driven cannabis industry in New York.
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For service disabled vet, a long journey in cannabis business paying off
by spectrumlocalnews.com on March 27, 2026
One of New York’s few cannabis businesses owned by a service disabled veteran is celebrating a milestone.
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New vertically integrated cannabis permits could become available in Ohio
by Margaret Jackson on March 27, 2026
A new proposal would allow standalone cannabis processors in Ohio to secure cultivation and retail permits.
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Most Influential Cannabis Executives Awards Go National
by mg Magazine Newswire on March 27, 2026
The Most Influential Executives of Cannabis Awards expand nationally, recognizing leaders driving innovation, resilience, and credibility across the cannabis industry.
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The secret to winning cannabis M&A is infrastructure, not scale
by Chris Roberts on March 27, 2026
Cannabis M&A activity is heating up, but the operators and investors who will benefit in the long term are thinking like healthcare providers, not retailers. %
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US Congressman Presses DOJ, DEA Heads on Cannabis Rescheduling Timeline
by Tony Lange on March 27, 2026
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and DEA Administrator Terry Cole asking for a status update.
CBD
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CBD Kratom Pushes Back Against Missouri AG's Hemp Crackdown
by Cannabis Equipment News on March 27, 2026
It strongly disputed the allegation that it represents itself as a marijuana dispensary.
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White House to Hold CBD Policy Meeting 6-Weeks Past Deadline
by Ben Stevens on March 27, 2026
The White House has scheduled meetings with industry leaders to discuss the FDA’s pending CBD enforcement policy.
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Missouri CBD, Kratom Retailer Rejects AG’s Cease-and-Desist Letter
by Tony Lange on March 27, 2026
State Attorney General Catherine Hanaway sent letters to 33 businesses, ordering them to stop selling ‘intoxicating cannabis’ products.
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US (O): Company issues response to AG's cease and desist order
by mmjdaily.com on March 27, 2026
On March 17, 2026, MNG Missouri Holdings received a cease and desist letter from the Missouri Attorney General's Office regarding its CBD Kratom Tower Grove location. The letter alleges that…
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Trade association says piece of pending pot sales bill would hurt state’s CBD companies
by Jack Jacobs on March 27, 2026
As Virginia awaits the likely passage of a law that will launch a long-awaited recreational marijuana market in the commonwealth, some members of the state's existing hemp industry are worried for their future.
CRIME
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Two brothers (50s) remanded in custody after discovery of €1.5m cannabis 'safehouse'
by Tom Tuite on March 28, 2026
The two have been charged with possessing cannabis and having it for sale or supply on 26 March.
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Brothers (50s) accused of stashing €1.5m of cannabis at Tallaght ‘safehouse’
by Crime World on March 28, 2026
The two have been charged with possessing cannabis and having it for sale or supply at Derek Courtney’s home in St Aongus Green, Tallaght.
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Two men arrested after €1.5m worth of cannabis seized in South Dublin
by Jane Moore on March 27, 2026
The two men, both aged in their 50s, are currently detained at garda stations in Dublin.
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Two men arrested after over €1.5 million worth of cannabis seized in south Dublin
by Alex Dunne on March 27, 2026
Gardai attached to the Dublin Crime Response Team launched a raid on a home in the capital on Thursday evening
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Two men (50s) arrested after over €1.5m of cannabis seized in Co Dublin
by Michael Bolton on March 27, 2026
Two men in their 50s were arrested in connection with the investigation and are currently detained pursuant to Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1996, at Garda Stations in Dublin.
CULTURE
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Vancity Original® enters legal cannabis market with launch of Vancity® Cannabis Brand
by Contributor on March 27, 2026
Vancity Original® enters Canada’s legal cannabis market with the launch of The Vancity® Cannabis Brand, bringing iconic Vancouver culture to B.C. Bud.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on March 27, 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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420Fest Returns to Tucson as the Ultimate Cannabis Celebration
by Tucson Doobie on March 26, 2026
Celebrate cannabis culture at 420Fest Tucson! Enjoy live entertainment, food, and local vendors on April 18 at MSA Annex.
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Is New York's cannabis business really flying high?
by Mike Wendling on March 26, 2026
Five years after it was legalised, cannabis is seemingly everywhere in New York, but business owners say that many legitimate businesses are struggling.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on March 27, 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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Medical Marijuana Can Help The Military
by Amy Hansen on March 26, 2026
The Fresh Toast - Medical marijuana can help the military treat injuries, ease chronic pain, and support better mental health outcomes
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Is New York's cannabis business really flying high?
by Mike Wendling on March 26, 2026
Five years after it was legalised, cannabis is seemingly everywhere in New York, but business owners say that many legitimate businesses are struggling.
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US Army Relaxes Rules On Marijuana
by Anthony Washington on March 25, 2026
The Fresh Toast - US Army relaxes rules on marijuana, signaling a major shift in military recruitment standards and cultural norms.
EDIBLES
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What Do New Ohio Restrictions On Marijuana And Hemp Mean For Consumers And Businesses?
by Marijuana Moment on March 28, 2026
It’s now illegal to bring any recreational-use cannabis products into Ohio, even if they were legally purchased in another state. By Frank W. Lewis, Signal Cleveland This story was originally published by Signal Cleveland. Sign up for their free newsletters at SignalCleveland.org/subscribe. Intoxicating hemp products and THC-infused beverages are now illegal again in Ohio and
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Howland woman arrested with pot-infused crispy rice, other marijuana edibles
by Mike Gauntner on March 28, 2026
Police say the woman was also hiding a bottle of Xanax between her thighs.
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Drug agents find THC edibles during raid at Salem business
by Mike Gauntner on March 27, 2026
A busy shopping plaza in Salem’s business district was the scene of a raid by the Columbiana County Drug Task Force on Thursday.
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Hartford HealthCare Earns 2026 Great Place To Work Certification | Hartford Hospital
by hartfordhospital.org on March 27, 2026
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Here's what Texans can still buy after March 31 hemp ban
by Macy Meinhardt on March 27, 2026
How to get your legal fix without the smoke.
JOBS
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The Latest Cannabis Industry Stats: Jobs, Sales & Regional Growth
by @MEXC_Official on March 27, 2026
Spend enough time around cannabis operators and you start hearing the same thing. The numbers look good from the outside; get inside, and it’s a different conversation
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Cannabis company to close Denver grow facility, cut 132 jobs
by Denver Business Journal on March 23, 2026
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Medical marijuana patients could lose employment if new law passes
by Dylan Brown / KFOR on March 19, 2026
A new effort at the Oklahoma State Capitol could put thousands of medical marijuana patients’ employment on the line if it passes in the coming weeks.
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This Ontario woman failed RCMP background check because one of her Facebook friends is a gangster
by Adrian Humphreys on March 17, 2026
Federal Court intervenes after a worker failed her mandatory background security check for her legal cannabis job over a social media link.
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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.
POLITICS
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Indiana Governor Blames GOP Leaders For Marijuana Legalization Inaction While 'Half Of Hoosiers Probably Smoke It Illegally'
by Kyle Jaeger on March 27, 2026
The Republican governor of Indiana says the “crescendo will rise” in the call to legalize marijuana, with regional dynamics and even law enforcement buy-in favoring reform down the line. But for now, he says GOP legislative leadership is “not interested in doing anything soon,” even if “over half of Hoosiers probably smoke it illegally.” Gov.
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Republicans Are Twice As Likely As Democrats To See Marijuana Use As Morally Wrong, Poll Shows
by Kyle Jaeger on March 27, 2026
Americans across every demographic—age, gender, religion and political affiliation—all agree that using marijuana is not morally wrong, according to a new polling report from the Pew Research Center. However, Republicans are still twice as likely as Democrats to say consuming cannabis is a moral no-no, the survey results show. The analysis was based on a
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Minnesota lawmakers vowed to save the hemp-derived THC industry. Their push has stalled in Congress.
by Ryan Faircloth on March 27, 2026
A federal ban on intoxicating hemp products will go into effect in November. Efforts to delay or reverse it have hit a snag in Congress.
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Missouri AG accuses 13 KC hemp shops of selling unlicensed, intoxicating products
by Jack Harvel on March 26, 2026
The scrutiny from the Attorney General comes after the federal government plans to criminalize intoxicating hemp by November.
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Idaho Medical Marijuana Campaign Says Legalization Ballot Measure Would Generate $100 Million In Annual Sales
by Tom Angell on March 26, 2026
Idaho could see more than $100 million worth of medical marijuana sold on an annual basis and up to $28 million in new yearly revenue for state coffers under a legalization measure that activists are working to qualify for the November ballot, according to a new economic analysis released by the campaign. The Natural Medicine
SCIENCE
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Hartford HealthCare Earns 2026 Great Place To Work Certification | Hartford HealthCare
by hartfordhealthcare.org on March 27, 2026
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on March 27, 2026
Biden signs bill streamlining pot studies and production for research
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Cannabis research database shows how U.S. funding focuses on harms of the drug
by newsfromscience on March 27, 2026
Analysis of 50 funders finds cannabis treatment research is growing slowly