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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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Idaho Safeguards Citizens’ Power to Legalize Cannabis,...
by Tony Lange on November 4, 2026Idaho voters blocked a constitutional amendment proposed by lawmakers that would have removed the ability of citizens to initiate ballot measures to legalize cannabis.
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Cannabis Legalization Prevails in Massachusetts; Repeal...
by Tony Lange on November 4, 2026Ten years after legalizing adult-use cannabis, the Bay State voters rejected a prohibitionist proposal, Question 8, which aimed to wipe out the industry.
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Question 8 appears to fall short, recreational marijuana...
by Samantha Genzer on November 4, 2026Opponents argued repealing recreational marijuana would be a threat to the industry and its hundreds of small businesses.
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Growing Up: Is BLS Pharmaceuticals (ASX:BLS) Outgrowing Its...
by kalkineau on November 4, 2026BLS Pharmaceuticals, formerly Bioxyne, posts record revenue from cannabis and contract manufacturing and reaffirms guidance.
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Massachusetts Voters Decide To Keep Marijuana Sales Legal,...
by Tom Angell on November 4, 2026Voters in Massachusetts have rejected a ballot initiative that would have rolled back the state’s marijuana legalization law. Question 8 was trailing by a significant margin of 72 percent to 28 percent on Tuesday night, with an estimated 15 percent of ballots counted, according to Decision Desk HQ. If approved, the measure would have repealed
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Federal Hemp Ban Threatens CBD and THC Products Across US
by Jessica Williams on November 4, 2026A federal restriction taking effect December 11 could outlaw thousands of hemp-derived CBD and THC products, threatening businesses and consumers across the US.
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Some Hemp and CBD Products become illegal to sell outside...
by Austin Williams on November 3, 2026Salem Mayor Nic Farley is sending a letter to retailers of hemp or CBD products that some will soon become ill...
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FDA Accepts Application for Cannabidiol Capsules, Sets...
by Anthony Martinelli on November 3, 2026The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted a new drug application from Jazz Pharmaceuticals for a capsule formulation of cannabidiol (CBD), setting April … Continue reading
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Study Finds UV Exposure Converts THC Into Delta-8 THC and...
by Anthony Martinelli on November 3, 2026A new study published in Microchemical Journal finds that ultraviolet (UV) light can trigger significant chemical changes in marijuana compounds, including converting delta-9 THC into … Continue reading
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Most People Reach for Melatonin When Holiday Stress Hits....
by Maha Haq on November 3, 2026Canna River's CBD Sleep Gummies are getting the Black Friday treatment. Here's what to know about the formula, flavors, and November deals.
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Boy, 16, had knife and cannabis at Heaton Park Metrolink...
by Grace Williams on November 4, 2026A 16-year-old boy from Prestwich has been given a youth rehabilitation order after admitting carrying a knife and possessing cannabis.
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Bury man admitted cocaine and cannabis supply offences
by Grace Williams on November 4, 2026A Bury man has admitted possessing cocaine and cannabis with intent to supply but still faces an allegation relating to £12,500 in alleged criminal property
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Houston voters approve Proposition A, changing marijuana...
by Christian Hudspeth,Brittany Taylor on November 4, 2026Houston voters approved Proposition A, the Houston Freedom Act, a charter amendment that makes enforcement of Class A and B misdemeanor marijuana possession the lowest HPD priority and prohibiting officers from using no-knock search warrants.
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Nigeria’s Islamic finance industry hits N5trn
by . . on November 4, 2026The Nigerian Correctional Service has arrested a 40-year-old man, Nura Mohammed, for allegedly attempting to smuggle cannabis into the Kurmawa...
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Cannabis dealers Pham Trung and Hieu Vo-Trong jailed
by Charles Thomson on November 4, 2026Three drug dealers were sentenced at Basildon Crown Court after Essex Police pulled over their Ford Transit for a suspected driving offence on the A127.
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Inside Gandaki’s new cannabis law: Who can grow it,...
by @kathmandupost on November 3, 2026The legislation opens the door to medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation under a rigorous licensing regime while keeping recreational use and unauthorised cultivation illegal.
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Supreme Court orders for medicinal and industrial Cannabis...
by the_farsight on November 2, 2026The Supreme Court has directed the government to introduce regulations allowing the controlled cultivation and production of cannabis for medicinal, scientific, agricultural and industrial purposes within three months. A joint bench of Justices Nahakul Subedi and Til Prasad Shrestha issued...
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on November 2, 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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Beyond the Octagon: Exploring Cannabis Culture in Combat...
by Crystal M. Wilson on October 30, 2026Photo Source Combat sports are about more than what happens inside the ring or octagon. From training routines and nutrition to personal interests and
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Illegal cannabis cultivation destroyed across 1,300...
by Dar Ovais on October 30, 2026The drive was conducted under the jurisdiction of Patlikuhal and Manikaran police stations to curb the illegal production and trade of narcotics and eradicate illicit cannabis cultivation
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Oklahoma begins enforcing MMJ edibles packaging rules
by Margaret Jackson on November 3, 2026Regulators can fine MMJ businesses $500 per violation for edible packaging that appeals to kids, but processors say guidance is vague.
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Congress is banning many hemp products in December. Which...
by Amanda Schupak,Sarah Owermohle on November 3, 2026Changes to the federal definition of hemp products containing THC and other cannabinoids would take many gummies, tinctures and pills off the market.
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New Oklahoma laws take effect Nov. 1: What changes for you
by Devyn Lyon on November 2, 2026Oklahoma’s ban on child marriage, new rules for medical marijuana edibles and changes to cash payments are among the laws taking effect Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
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Edible Marijuana Dangers: How Parents Can Prevent THC...
by HealthyChildren.org on November 1, 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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Edible Marijuana Poisoning in Children
by UPMC | Life Changing Medicine on November 1, 2026The number of marijuana edible exposures in children increased drastically in recent years. Consuming edibles can have dangerous effects on kids. Learn more.
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on November 2, 2026Canada's cannabis job market continues to grow, with new career opportunities across the country. In our November 2026 job posting roundup, you'll find roles in...
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Cannabis Career Expo Highlights Jobs and Business...
by Melissa Bryan on October 28, 2026Prospective workers and business owners gathered Monday at My Brother’s Workshop on St. Thomas to explore employment opportunities and build partnerships within the Virgin Islands’ developing cannabis industry.
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New Rules For California Employers Testing for Marijuana...
by Adelyn Vigran on October 24, 2026New Rules For California Employers Testing for Marijuana Use Are Approaching Fast
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on October 2, 2026Explore the latest cannabis jobs in Canada for October 2026. Browse new career opportunities in retail, cultivation, production, and management across the country.
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Mass. marijuana industry employs nearly 18,000 people....
by Auzzy Byrdsell on September 25, 2026Workers worry about losing their jobs if voters kill their industry in November.
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Massachusetts Voters Reject Measure Calling For End To...
by Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes Staff on November 4, 2026Dispensaries began opening in Massachusetts in 2018.
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From elections to marijuana, Mass. voters decide key issues
by BostonGlobe.com on November 4, 2026The lengthy slate of initiates served as what some saw a rebuke to Beacon Hill’s longstanding inaction on a number of significant issues.
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Massachusetts Voters Overwhelmingly Reject an Attempt To...
by Jacob Sullum on November 4, 2026If anything, a decade of experience with legal recreational cannabis seems to have reinforced opposition to pot prohibition in the Bay State.
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Idaho Voters Reject Ballot Measure That Would Have...
by Tom Angell on November 4, 2026Idaho voters have rejected a ballot measure that would have restricted their own ability to legalize marijuana in the future. The proposed constitutional amendment was trailing by a 72-28 margin on Tuesday night, with an estimated 16 percent of ballots counted, according to The Associated Press. If approved, the measure would have made it so
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Pro-Marijuana Legalization Democrat James Talarico Wins...
by Anthony Martinelli on November 4, 2026Democrat James Talarico has won Texas’ U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and becoming the first Democrat elected to the Senate from … Continue reading
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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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