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Issue #007 covers cannabis drive-thrus, federal rescheduling, inspection readiness, testing and quality, workforce development, careers and Jointalism™.
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Navigating Massachusetts’ new marijuana retailer license...
by Jesse O'Neill on September 1, 2026Massachusetts raised its cannabis retail license cap to six, with the sixth license reserved for Social Equity Businesses for 12 months.
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California Governor Signs Bill Restricting Marijuana...
by Tom Angell on September 1, 2026California’s governor has signed a bill to more clearly define the types of marijuana packaging and labeling that is prohibited due to appealing to children. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) gave final approval to the legislation from Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D) on Monday, about two weeks after it passed the Assembly in a vote of 69-1
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Expanded weed rules could let Barrington’s shuttered...
by Sarah Nicell on August 31, 2026Mayor Kyle Hanson is hoping that allowing more cannabis facilities in the manufacturing district could help fill the facility as it shuts down production on Monday.
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Village Farms (NASDAQ:VFF): Can Rescheduling Change Its...
by kalkineus on August 31, 2026Village Farms (NASDAQ:VFF) draws attention as cannabis reform, greenhouse scale, edibles and cultivation economics reshape its outlook.
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2 Dead in Oklahoma Cannabis Business Explosion; Man Arrested
by Tony Lange on August 31, 2026The licensed medical cannabis processor reportedly had been told to cease operations by a city fire marshal before the explosion.
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River Botanicals Is BOGO 70% Off for Labor Day. Here Are...
by Maha Haq on August 31, 2026Shop River Botanicals’ Labor Day sale and get one item 70% off when you buy another with code LABORDAY70 through September 7.
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Federally Funded Cancer Study Highlights Need To Cover...
by Tom Angell on August 31, 2026A new federally funded study sheds light on cancer patients’ use of medical marijuana and how symptom relief differs based on the THC and CBD content of the cannabis products they are using. Researchers said that the results, which also shed light on barriers to access such as high costs, underscore the “need for insurance
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Top 8 Best Online Dispensaries in the UK: 2026 Rankings |...
by Jacky Chou on August 31, 2026Compare 8 online cannabis dispensaries in the UK, including Genie Cannabis, UK Green Meds, Leaflybuds and more, based on products and customer experience.
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House To Vote On Delaying Hemp THC Ban This Week, Giving...
by Tom Angell on August 31, 2026The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to consider a bill this week that contains provisions to delay the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products that is currently scheduled to take effect in November. The legislation, which has already been approved by the Senate, is intended to give lawmakers more time to craft regulations as
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Two children hospitalized in Jerusalem after severe...
by AVICHAI CHAIM on August 31, 2026Upon their arrival, Sarah Hefter, a nurse in the department, ensured that the children were monitored and received immediate medical treatment.
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2 Dead in Oklahoma Cannabis Business Explosion; Man Arrested
by Tony Lange on August 31, 2026
The licensed medical cannabis processor reportedly had been told to cease operations by a city fire marshal before the explosion.
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FBI: 60 Percent of All Marijuana Arrests Nationwide...
by NORML on August 31, 2026Police in ten states combined to make over 131,000 marijuana-related arrests in 2025
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Louisiana Governor Asks Schools To Publicize New Marijuana...
by Tom Angell on August 31, 2026Louisiana’s governor is asking schools to publicize a new law he signed that threatens to send people to jail for up to one year if they smoke marijuana within 2,000 feet of a school property—including a college campus. The legislation that Gov. Jeff Landry (R) signed in May applies to people who violate drug laws
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Hogansburg man accused of transporting 1,200 pounds of...
by ALEXANDER VIOLO, aviolo@mtelegram.com on August 31, 2026AKWESASNE – A Hogansburg man appeared in federal court twice over the past two weeks, on charges of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, related to an arrest
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2-hour armed standoff in Kane County leads to seizure of...
:quality(70):focal(275x421:285x431)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/4N3TC53BOJCEZBMCTXNDSLIXPM.png "2-hour armed standoff in Kane County leads to seizure of gun, ammo, equipment, 59 cannabis plants, police say")
by Joey Weslo on August 31, 2026A multiple-hour standoff with an armed person in Kane County led to a SWAT response, and the recovery of illegal weapons, including machine gun components, thousands of ammunition rounds, and around around 59 suspected live cannabis plants, according to authorities.
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The New York Fashion Drop Bringing Cannabis Culture Into...
by Mason Cash on August 31, 2026A new New York fashion collection turns cannabis culture, NYC graphics, hash references, camouflage and humor into wearable pieces built for everyday rotation.
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Silly Nice Turns New York Cannabis Chaos Into Wearable Art...
by Christo Marron on August 29, 2026Silly Nice transforms NYC cannabis culture into wearable art with its organic oversized 2024 Liberty Print T-shirt, starting at $43.50.
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Silly Nice’s “got hash?” Corduroy Hat Is a Love...
by Celeste Hedera on August 29, 2026Silly Nice turns traditional hash culture into New York streetwear with its vintage-inspired “got hash?” cotton corduroy hat.
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The Future of Cannabis Tourism Starts on the Farm
by @HIGH_TIMES_Mag on August 28, 2026Cannabis farm visits can educate travelers, support small growers, and connect consumers with Northern California’s land, people, and history.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on August 28, 2026This 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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Toddlers Poisoned By Drug Edibles at Record Rates, Study...
by StudyFinds Analysis on August 29, 2026In a Nutshell A toddler finds a gummy on the coffee table. It looks like candy. It smells sweet. Before anyone notices, the child has swallowed it. That gummy might contain marijuana, and it might not be the only edible drug parents now have to worry about vanishing off counters…
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Return of the 10 mg THC Gummy - The Source
by Josh Jardine on August 28, 2026Oregon State Sen. Lisa Reynolds (D-Portland/Washington County) has announced plans to reintroduce her failed 2026 legislation next year that would have reduced the amount of THC in cannabis edibles. While portions of what she proposes are ideas worthy of support, it has elements of personal bias and drug war hysteria. Per the Oregon Capital Chronicle,
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Electric Honey introduces “Time Release” Strawberry Jam...
by Brandon Dunn on August 28, 2026New 100mg THC gummy combines water-soluble and traditional fat-soluble THC to create a faster-feeling onset followed by the longer-lasting experience
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Edible Marijuana Dangers: How Parents Can Prevent THC...
by HealthyChildren.org on August 27, 2026It's important for parents understand how edible marijuana products are packaged, the amount of THC they contain, how the drug is absorbed in the body and what to do when a child accidentally eats them. Learn more here.
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Cannabis edibles: an update of sorts - Food Politics by...
by Marion on August 27, 2026The FDA has not said anything new about cannabis edibles since July 2024. Plenty of new products are on the market.
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Ensuring the high road in Cannabis: Legalization offers a...
by Sebastian Hickey on August 29, 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 workforce training: Why Minnesota’s model matters
by Kasey Kollross on August 21, 2026The cannabis industry is booming and cannabis workforce training is critical for success. Learn how Minnesota is setting a new standard.
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Marijuana Legalization Boosts Agriculture Jobs In States...
by Tom Angell on August 14, 2026States that enact marijuana legalization see jobs in the agriculture sector increase more than they would have without the policy change, according to a new economic analysis from researchers at Texas Tech University. The results, which were presented at the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association’s 2026 meeting last month, found a 9 percent […]
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Cannabis job fair highlights new opportunities in New York
by Tyanna Xavier on August 11, 2026The cannabis industry is continuing to grow in New York State and so are the job opportunities. On Tuesday, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) in collaboration with the state’s departmen…
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California Governor Signs Bill Restricting Marijuana...
by Tom Angell on September 1, 2026
California’s governor has signed a bill to more clearly define the types of marijuana packaging and labeling that is prohibited due to appealing to children. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) gave final approval to the legislation from Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D) on Monday, about two weeks after it passed the Assembly in a vote of 69-1
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House To Vote On Delaying Hemp THC Ban This Week, Giving...
by Tom Angell on August 31, 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to consider a bill this week that contains provisions to delay the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products that is currently scheduled to take effect in November. The legislation, which has already been approved by the Senate, is intended to give lawmakers more time to craft regulations as
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Is the Global Shift to the Right Threatening International...
by Jason Adelstone on August 31, 2026Can global cannabis reform survive a political shift to the right? We examine what elections in Germany, France, Brazil, and Colombia mean for cannabis policy.
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There Are 'Positive Uses' Of Hemp And Congress Shouldn't...
by Tom Angell on August 31, 2026The governor of Kentucky says that hemp is “important” to the state, and voters shouldn’t reelect any members of Congress who are seeking to ban it. “Hemp is really important to Kentucky. It supports a lot of Kentucky farmers, and there are positive uses of hemp,” Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said at a press conference
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Fiona Patten:
by Stuart Clark on August 31, 2026The founder of the Australian Sex Party, Fiona Patten has helped bring about the introduction of assisted dying, exclusion zones around abortion clinics, saf...
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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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