BUSINESS
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Ohio AG Sues 9 MSOs for Fixing Cannabis Market Prices/Products
by Dan Ulloa on March 2, 2026
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing 9 large MSOs for creating a Trust to reduce competition to keep cannabis prices high & reduce choice.
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Commission questions fairness of security requirements at a Costa Mesa cannabis dispensary
by Eric Licas on March 2, 2026
The cannabis business Native Garden, open since March 2025, successfully applied to the Costa Mesa Planning Commission to ease restrictions that had been placed on it, noting other such businesses are not held to the same operating hours.
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The Most Important International Event in Cannabis
by Cannabis Now on March 2, 2026
As cannabis legalization accelerates across Europe and beyond, the International Cannabis Business Conference in Berlin is bringing together leaders from over 80 countries at a pivotal moment for the global industry.
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Insa Brings Renowned Connected, Alien Labs Brands to Pennsylvania’s Medical Cannabis Market
by Posted by CBT Staff on March 2, 2026
The company partnered with Connected International to introduce the premium brands and strains to patients across Pennsylvania.
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Bars close and hundreds lose jobs as US firm buys Brewdog in £33m deal
by Craig Williams - BBC Scotland on March 2, 2026
Beverage and cannabis company Tilray acquires the Aberdeenshire brewery, the brand and 11 bars for £33m.
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Commission questions fairness of security requirements at a Costa Mesa cannabis dispensary
by Eric Licas on March 2, 2026
The cannabis business Native Garden, open since March 2025, successfully applied to the Costa Mesa Planning Commission to ease restrictions that had been placed on it, noting other such businesses are not held to the same operating hours.
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Insa Brings Renowned Connected, Alien Labs Brands to Pennsylvania’s Medical Cannabis Market
by Posted by CBT Staff on March 2, 2026
The company partnered with Connected International to introduce the premium brands and strains to patients across Pennsylvania.
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The Cannabis Industry’s Growing Pains: Complacency Is the Greatest Threat to Legalization
by Peter Su on March 2, 2026
Survival and legitimacy demand that industry leaders move beyond lobbying and adopt a rigorous strategy of self-policing and public partnership.
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Missouri cannabis regulators target rule-breakers, delays in ownership approval
by Rebecca Rivas on March 2, 2026
Draft rules for Missouri cannabis companies would impose a fine of up to $100,000, or license revocation, for violations.
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Illinois cannabis shops warn of existential threat from vague rule change
by chicagobusiness.com on March 2, 2026
Small cannabis companies fear a possible rule change by the state could empower wealthy competitors to set up shop near them, which could be a death knell.
CBD
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NL: Origins of THC, CBD and CBC in cannabis revealed
by mmjdaily.com on March 2, 2026
Where do the well-known cannabis compounds THC, CBD and CBC come from? Researchers at Wageningen University & Research have experimentally demonstrated for the first time how cannabis…
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Europe’s Medical Cannabis Market Surges Toward $13 Billion: Last Week in Weed Feb. 23-March 2, 2026
by Aron Vaughan on March 2, 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. Here’s what you may
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CB1 Receptor Biomarker: Solving Cannabis Tolerance in 2026
by Ben Stevens on March 2, 2026
As THC potency hits record highs, Dr Broselid unveils a non-invasive CB1 receptor biomarker to measure tolerance.
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Evidena Care Launches Switzerland's First Integrated Medical Cannabis Market Comparison Platform
by BusinessOfCannabis on March 2, 2026
Evidena Care launches Switzerland’s first nationwide comparison platform for medical cannabis, driving digital healthcare transparency.
CRIME
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Speeding Drunken Jeep Driver Had Stun Gun, Cannabis: Plainfield Police
by Emily Rosca on March 2, 2026
The Romeoville woman was driving with an open container of alcohol, two THC vapes and a stun gun in an unlocked box, police said.
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Supreme Court could loosen law barring marijuana users from owning gun
by WBAL Baltimore News on March 2, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to loosen a federal law that bars marijuana users from owning guns in a case that crossed typical political lines.A majority of justices appear
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Supreme Court could loosen law barring marijuana users from owning guns
by News Staff on March 2, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to loosen a federal law that bars marijuana users from owning guns in a case that crossed typical political lines. A majority of justices appeared to lean toward a narrow ruling in favor of a Texas man who argued he shouldn’t have been charged with a
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Supreme Court signals it will back marijuana user who was charged with owning a gun
by John Fritze, CNN on March 2, 2026
(CNN) — The Supreme Court appeared likely Monday to curb the government’s ability to disarm a frequent marijuana user, though several of the justices were also wary of completely undermining
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NL: Origins of THC, CBD and CBC in cannabis revealed
by mmjdaily.com on March 2, 2026
Where do the well-known cannabis compounds THC, CBD and CBC come from? Researchers at Wageningen University & Research have experimentally demonstrated for the first time how cannabis…
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CB1 Receptor Biomarker: Solving Cannabis Tolerance in 2026
by Ben Stevens on March 2, 2026
As THC potency hits record highs, Dr Broselid unveils a non-invasive CB1 receptor biomarker to measure tolerance.
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Idaho CBD retailers navigating uncertainty under new hemp rules
by Margaret Carmel - BoiseDev Sr. Reporter on February 27, 2026
Idaho takes pride in being a no-THC zone. Unlike our neighbors on all sides, the Gem State has taken a firm stance not to legalize marijuana for medicinal or recreational use for years. This opposition long extended to the legalization of hemp, a plant relative of marijuana with far lower levels of the intoxicating chemical
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Brothers’ growing CBD empire
by David Hayes I-O Editor on February 27, 2026
About halfway between Rickreall and Monmouth, brothers Seth and Eric Crawford have carved out an empire supplying the literal seeds other farmers need to grow and harvest industrial hemp products.
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THCA vs CBD, THC, and hemp: What’s legal in 2026?
by GreenState Contributor on February 27, 2026
If you're confused by the differences between THCA vs CBD, THC, and other cannabinoids - you're not alone. Learn more now.
CULTURE
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9 Easy Hacks to Become a Successful Cannabis Influencer on Instagram
by https://www.facebook.com/Bernard.Van.Isacker.Ieper/ on March 1, 2026
Building a successful cannabis influencer presence on Instagram in the UK takes more than posting product photos and hoping the algorithm notices you.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on March 1, 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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Low-Dose Cannabis Beverages : low-dose cannabis beverage
by TrendHunter.com on February 27, 2026
low-dose cannabis beverage - The Wynk THC-Infused Seltzers are being introduced in a new low-dose cannabis beverage option ahead of the April 20th cannabis culture event as a m...
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Exploring Knots Cannabis Rosin Culture and Story
by https://www.facebook.com/JoeyBrabo on February 27, 2026
Knots Cannabis products include the 1G rosin dabs plus 1G infused prerolled-joints. These joints feature .25G of rosin + .75G of flower.
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How to Buy Weed in Nepal: Cannabis Culture, Kathmandu & What Travelers Should Know
by @Herbworthy on February 26, 2026
Weed in Nepal 2026: Illegal for tourists, quantity-based jail terms, no recognition of foreign medical cards, and airport enforcement risks.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on March 1, 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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Exploring Knots Cannabis Rosin Culture and Story
by https://www.facebook.com/JoeyBrabo on February 27, 2026
Knots Cannabis products include the 1G rosin dabs plus 1G infused prerolled-joints. These joints feature .25G of rosin + .75G of flower.
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The Most Expensive Mistake in Cannabis: Ignoring Aroma Consistency
by Sara Payan on February 25, 2026
Consistency in aroma matters just as much as the aroma itself, and that's something the industry caught up on.
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Cannabis And Creativity Are Becoming The Coziest Trend
by Sarah Johns on February 20, 2026
The Fresh Toast - Cannabis and creativity are becoming the coziest trend, slowing down, crafting more, and joyful analog pastimes.
EDIBLES
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Meet Pips: Grön’s Crispy, Crunchy, Cannabis-Infused Chocolate Pieces Arrive in New York
by markets.businessinsider.com on March 2, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore., March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grön (pronounced grewn), America’s fastest-growing cannabis edibles brand, today announced th...
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Bill to require stricter packaging requirements for marijuana edibles dies in Oregon legislature
by Nathan Wilk on March 1, 2026
A bill that would have placed new restrictions on marijuana edibles has died in the Oregon legislature.
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Oregon lawmakers consider THC limits after spike in child edible poisonings
by Central Oregon Daily on February 28, 2026
Oregon lawmakers are weighing a bill that would cap THC in individual cannabis edibles as doctors warn of rising poisonings among young children. Industry leaders say education, not limits, should be the focus.
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What to Expect Before Your First Colonoscopy | Hartford Hospital
by hartfordhospital.org on February 27, 2026
Learn more about News Detail at hartfordhospital.org
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Meet Pips: Grön’s Crispy, Crunchy, Cannabis-Infused Chocolate Pieces Arrive in New York
by Grön on March 2, 2026
Available In Four Different And Delicious Flavors The Bite-Sized And Ultra-Snackable Pips Bring Together The Brilliance Of Expert Chocolate-Making With The...
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Bill to require stricter packaging requirements for marijuana edibles dies in Oregon legislature
by Nathan Wilk on March 1, 2026
A bill that would have placed new restrictions on marijuana edibles has died in the Oregon legislature.
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What to Expect Before Your First Colonoscopy | Hartford Hospital
by hartfordhospital.org on February 27, 2026
Learn more about News Detail at hartfordhospital.org
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Union County vape shops found selling illegal THC edibles in copyright-infringing packages: Sheriff
by Logan Jennes on February 25, 2026
Some retailers were also reportedly selling a Schedule II controlled substance known as “Za Za” or “gas station heroin,” officials said.
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Oregon lawmakers consider THC limits after spike in child edible poisonings
by Central Oregon Daily on February 24, 2026
Oregon lawmakers are weighing a bill that would cap THC in individual cannabis edibles as doctors warn of rising poisonings among young children. Industry leaders say education, not limits, should be the focus.
JOBS
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on March 1, 2026
Canada’s cannabis job market continues to grow, with new opportunities emerging across the country. In our March 2026 job posting roundup, you’ll find roles in...
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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 Economic Policy Institute on February 23, 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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Cannabis jobs used to pay well. Now minimum wage is catching up.
by Margaret Jackson on February 18, 2026
Traditionally immune to minimum wage increases, cannabis operators are facing increased pressures in 2026 - and are facing tougher choices.
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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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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 Economic Policy Institute on February 25, 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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Cannabis jobs used to pay well. Now minimum wage is catching up.
by Margaret Jackson on February 18, 2026
Traditionally immune to minimum wage increases, cannabis operators are facing increased pressures in 2026 - and are facing tougher choices.
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Infographic: The States Getting High On Marijuana Jobs
by @StatistaCharts on February 18, 2026
This chart shows the number of new jobs added in the U.S. cannabis industry by state in 2018.
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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.
POLITICS
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Supreme Court could loosen law barring marijuana users from owning guns
by Lindsay Whitehurst,Associated Press on March 2, 2026
The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to loosen a federal law that bars marijuana users from owning guns in a case that crossed typical political lines.
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Supreme Court signals it will back marijuana user who was charged with owning a gun
by John Fritze on March 2, 2026
The Supreme Court appeared likely Monday to curb the government’s ability to disarm a frequent marijuana user, though several of the justices were also wary of completely undermining a 1968 law that was intended to ensure that Americans addicted to drugs don’t have access to firearms.
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Supreme Court questions denying gun rights to marijuana users in test of the 2nd Amendment
by David G. Savage on March 2, 2026
The justices questioned whether marijuana users are so dangerous they should not have firearms.
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LISTEN LIVE: Supreme Court considers whether marijuana and other drug users may possess firearms
by PBS News on March 2, 2026
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Danville council decides against exploring cannabis retail options
by Jeanita Lyman on March 2, 2026
While the fate of America's Finest Hemp Company remains uncertain months after it was forced to shutter due to changes in state law last year, the outcome of a discussion by the Danville Town Council last week signals the popular shop won't be returning to downtown.
SCIENCE
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NIH Releases Scientific Paper on the Therapeutic Value of Acidic Cannabinoids
by Pam Chmiel on February 26, 2026
Discussions on the overlooked potential of these powerful compounds are on the rise
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Life science expansion diversifies cannabis REIT portfolio
by Daniel Brooks on February 24, 2026
Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. (NYSE:IIPR), a leading cannabis-focused real estate investment trust, reported strong fourth quarter 2025 results on
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Cannabis-Infused Drinks May Help People Cut Their Alcohol Intake in Half
by Tudor Tarita on February 20, 2026
Cans of THC and CBD-infused beverages. Credit: USA Today NETWORK/Reuters Cannabis-infused beverages are beginning to share shelf space with beer and hard
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The Science of the Munchies: How Cannabis Overrides the Brain’s ‘Full’ Switch
by ScienceBlog.com on February 19, 2026
Ryan McLaughlin wanted to know what happened inside a rat's brain when it got stoned. More specifically, whether a well-fed, contented rat — one that had
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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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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on February 27, 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 27, 2026
The latest in science and policy
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United States set to allow more facilities to produce marijuana for research
by newsfromscience on February 25, 2026
Drug Enforcement Administration opens door to more cannabis growers to supply drug for research
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Cannabis research database shows how U.S. funding focuses on harms of the drug
by newsfromscience on February 24, 2026
Analysis of 50 funders finds cannabis treatment research is growing slowly
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in 2500-year-old cemetery in peaks of western China
by newsfromscience on February 20, 2026
THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
