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BUSINESS
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Pink Petals Florist moving to nearby spot to make way for cannabis shop
by Patrick Williams on April 21, 2026
Pink Petals Florist in Akron's Wallhaven neighborhood won't move too far from current site as it uproots to make way for Klutch Cannabis dispensary.
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‘You’re screwed’: Consultants targeted Delaware’s social equity cannabis applicants in scheme to obtain their conditional licenses
by Sarah Mueller on April 21, 2026
An Arizona consulting firm is connected to at least 19 applicants using a state social equity program. They have since had their conditional marijuana licenses denied.
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‘Damage has been done’: Minnesota cannabis growers sue township for denying their operation
by Nicole Ki on April 21, 2026
State law is clear cities and counties can’t prohibit cannabis business, but some are still imposing restrictions that are now at the center of new lawsuits.
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Massachusetts Gov. Signs Cannabis Industry Updates Into Law
by TG Branfalt on April 21, 2026
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) on Sunday signed a bill containing significant reforms to the state’s cannabis laws, including increasing
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4/20 sales seem strong despite new wholesale tax on cannabis
by Jordan Hatfield on April 21, 2026
CBD
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CBD shows promise, but this review warns the hype is outpacing the science
by Hugo Francisco de Souza on April 21, 2026
A Neuropsychopharmacology Circumspectives article argues that cannabidiol has genuine therapeutic potential, especially in treatment-resistant pediatric epilepsy, but evidence for most other uses remains limited, heterogeneous, and not yet mature enough for broad clinical adoption. The authors also warn that poor retail product quality, inaccurate labeling, contaminants, hepatotoxicity risk, and drug interactions are major barriers to safe and effective real-world use.
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420 Holiday Sees Surge in Senior Cannabis Use Across Coachella Valley
by NBC Palm Springs on April 20, 2026
Dispensaries in the Coachella Valley are reporting increased sales this 420, with a growing number of seniors using cannabis for sleep, pain relief, and relaxat
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Texas Cannabis
by Mikala Compton - Austin American-Statesman on April 20, 2026
Cody of thisthat CBD assists Kelsey Fields in smoking a dab of THCa concentrate as they celebrate 4/20, the unofficial holiday of marijuana, at MaryJae Cannabis Dispensary, in Austin, Texas,
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NC Cannabis Report: Shut Off Kids’ Access, Allow ‘Regulated Adult Market’
by Lynn Bonner on April 20, 2026
The North Carolina legislature needs to pass a law regulating the sale of cannabis, a new council on cannabis wrote in its interim report.
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Q&A with Scott Mazza, Founder of Vitality CBD
by Sobeida Dilone on April 20, 2026
Q&A with Scott Mazza on hemp industry regulation, CBD research, product quality, and what changing federal rules could mean for consumers and businesses.
CRIME
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Drugs seized, Townsville
by QPS Media on April 21, 2026
Officers from the Townsville Tactical Crime Squad (TCS) have seized significant quantities of cannabis, during separate incidents in Townsville. On 18
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Data: Marijuana is rarely the top charge in Asheville arrests, usually a secondary offense
by Elijah Skipper on April 20, 2026
New data from the Asheville Police Department is offering a clearer look at how marijuana cases are handled locally.
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2 kilograms of cannabis seized in Sau Mau Ping traffic stop, driver arrested
by The Standard 英文虎報 on April 20, 2026
A 28-year-old man was arrested on Monday night after police found about two kilograms of suspected cannabis in his car during a traffic stop in Sau Mau Ping, authorities said.
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Trump’s effort to reform marijuana policy won’t keep Black people out of prison, remove economic barriers
by Gerren Keith Gaynor on April 20, 2026
President Trump recently complained that the administration is “slowing walking” his order for the rescheduling of cannabis. Advocates say the
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Governor Abigail Spanberger proposes delaying retail marijuana sales and adding new criminal charges
by Kamilah Williams on April 20, 2026
Virginia first legalized marijuana possession for adults aged 21 and older in 2021, but retail sales have been blocked ever since.
CULTURE
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Congress wants federal study of state cannabis laws (Newsletter: April 21, 2026)
by Tom Angell on April 21, 2026
Politicians & brands mark 4/20; MA gov signs marijuana bill; PA legalization; DE medical cannabis bill; Woody Harrelson & Bill Maher talk marijuana 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
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A Decade after legalization, cannabis culture evolves in California
by Dave Summers on April 21, 2026
SAN DIEGO — April 20, known as 4/20, marks a milestone for cannabis culture in California, as the state celebrates a decade of legal recreational marijuana use and San Diego’s only cannabis lounge marks its first anniversary. Since voters approved Proposition 64 in 2016, the cannabis industry has undergone significant changes, from new regulations to shifting public attitudes. The California…
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$1M Grant Funds Study on Greener, Cleaner Cannabis Farming
by by Cal Poly Humboldt on April 21, 2026
Researchers from Cal Poly Humboldt and Chico State will partner with Northern California farmers to study regenerative growing methods.
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Grand Junction dispensaries see surge in traffic on 4/20
by (Spence Breed) on April 21, 2026
Cannabis industry marks unofficial holiday with increased sales
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Abilene couple renews vows on 4/20, marking fresh start with personal significance
by Jeremy Ford on April 20, 2026
EDIBLES
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Man busted after edible marijuana products found
by THE SANFORD HERALD on April 21, 2026
A 23-year-old Siler City man was arrested following a traffic stop on Tuesday, April 14.
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10 cannabis edibles to try for 420
by Lauren Healey on April 20, 2026
These are some of our favorite edibles, from marijuana-based products at St. Louis dispensaries to hemp-derived goodies you can order online.
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Conan O’Brien Is Getting Into the Magical World of Edibles
by Andrew Sanford on April 20, 2026
I like to keep marijuana on hand in my home in various forms. It's not just for me (though it's mostly for me), should I have any guests over who don't wish to enjoy an alcoholic beverage, I can give...
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Meet Dulzé, the Brand Specializing in Mexican-Inspired Cannabis Gummies
by Sandra Lopez on April 20, 2026
Tapping into the highly competitive world of cannabis edibles is the first Mexican-owned edibles brand in California, Dulzé.
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Veterinarians urge cannabis users to take precautions on 4/20
by spectrumlocalnews.com on April 20, 2026
The Animal Poison Control Center saw a 300% rise in calls about marijuana poisoning in pets from 2018–23.
JOBS
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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 Sebastian Hickey on April 19, 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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Virginia Officials Post New Marijuana Regulatory And Compliance Job Openings As Governor Nears Deadline To Act On Adult-Use Sales Bill
by Kyle Jaeger on April 2, 2026
Virginia officials are ramping up hiring for a variety of cannabis regulatory roles as the state’s pro-legalization governor prepares to take action on a bill to allow recreational sales, in addition to several other reform proposals that lawmakers have sent to her desk. In one of the latest indicators that the commonwealth is positioned to
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on April 1, 2026
Explore Canada’s cannabis jobs for April 2026. Find new roles in retail, cultivation, production, and more across every region and province.
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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
POLITICS
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Congress wants federal study of state cannabis laws (Newsletter: April 21, 2026)
by Tom Angell on April 21, 2026
Politicians & brands mark 4/20; MA gov signs marijuana bill; PA legalization; DE medical cannabis bill; Woody Harrelson & Bill Maher talk marijuana 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
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Missouri bill could give marijuana workers the right to unionize
by Maggie LeBeau on April 21, 2026
A Missouri bill that would outlaw hemp-derived products has a new section to protect cannabis workers' right to organize.
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House passes bill removing limits on THC in cannabis products
by Emilia Otte on April 21, 2026
The bill would eliminate caps on THC concentration in cannabis flower and raise THC limits in infused drinks.
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Gov. Beshear backs new cannabis facilities to boost jobs and medical access in Kentucky
by CJ Daniels on April 21, 2026
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Tennessee Republicans block automatic medical marijuana law changes if there’s federal rescheduling
by Tori Gessner on April 20, 2026
s the federal government considers easing restrictions on marijuana, Tennessee lawmakers are moving in a much different direction by passing a bill to block automatic changes to the state’s m…
SCIENCE
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Why Some Heavy Cannabis Users Can’t Stop Throwing Up, According to New Research
by High Times Contributors on April 17, 2026
A survey of more than 1,100 people with suspected or diagnosed CHS offers one of the clearest looks yet at the condition, including a notable finding:
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Screenings and smiles | Hartford HealthCare
by hartfordhealthcare.org on April 17, 2026
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After 4-year delay, DEA will review dozens of requests to grow marijuana for research
by newsfromscience on April 16, 2026
New rules would govern companies and organizations seeking to produce cannabis for medical studies
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United States set to allow more facilities to produce marijuana for research
by newsfromscience on April 15, 2026
Drug Enforcement Administration opens door to more cannabis growers to supply drug for research
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in 2500-year-old cemetery in peaks of western China
by newsfromscience on April 15, 2026
THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled