BUSINESS
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Missouri cannabis sales hit record $1.5 billion in 2025
by Margaret Jackson on February 12, 2026
Missouri's cannabis market continues its strong performance since its 2023 launch with another record-breaking year.
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Medical cannabis cards in 30 minutes: Utah company streamlines the process and delivers to your door - TownLift, Park City News
by Sponsored by WholesomeCo on February 12, 2026
PARK CITY, Utah — For many Utahns curious about medical cannabis, the process of obtaining a card can feel intimidating. Between scheduling multiple
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New York Governor Signs Bills To Fix Marijuana Business Zoning Issue That Threatened Closure Of Over 150 Dispensaries
by Kyle Jaeger on February 12, 2026
The governor of New York has signed legislation into law that revises zoning requirements for licensed marijuana businesses, granting more flexibility to retailers located within certain distances of schools and places of worship. The bills, passed by the House and Senate and signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Wednesday, also grandfather in more than
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NY Governor Signs Bill Fixing Dispensary Proximity Issue With Schools, Churches
by Tony Lange on February 12, 2026
The legislation codifies the door-to-door measurement that the Office of Cannabis Management reversed guidance on in 2025.
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US (AZ): Cannabis businesses could get a big tax break with rescheduling
by mmjdaily.com on February 12, 2026
In December 2025, the Trump administration accelerated the process of reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act – a shift that would reduce…
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New York Governor Signs Bills To Fix Marijuana Business Zoning Issue That Threatened Closure Of Over 150 Dispensaries
by Kyle Jaeger on February 12, 2026
The governor of New York has signed legislation into law that revises zoning requirements for licensed marijuana businesses, granting more flexibility to retailers located within certain distances of schools and places of worship. The bills, passed by the House and Senate and signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Wednesday, also grandfather in more than
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How Jamie Pearson transformed from cannabis skeptic to international CEO
by Margaret Jackson on February 12, 2026
The former leader of publicly traded Bhang took a long route into the cannabis industry, via her father - and Cypress Hill.
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CRS Weighs 280E’s Constitutionality for Cannabis Businesses
by Tony Lange on February 12, 2026
The Congressional Research Service addressed legal questions on Section 280E’s punitive tax application to licensed cannabis operators.
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US (OK): Lawmakers propose bills to regulate medical marijuana industry
by mmjdaily.com on February 12, 2026
Oklahoma lawmakers are considering two bills aimed at regulating the state's medical marijuana industry by extending the moratorium on new business licenses and limiting the number of…
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Navigating New Hemp Laws: A Major Shift for the Cannabis Industry
by Womble Bond Dickinson on February 12, 2026
A fast-growing market built on hemp-derived cannabinoid products is about to face a federal reset. Over the past several years, consumer demand for products such as hemp-derived THC gummies, beverages, vapes, and flowers helped create thriving new retail categories across mainstream outlets
CBD
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EU’s Food Watchdog Sets Hemp-Derived CBD Safety Limits
by Dario Sabaghi on February 12, 2026
The European Union’s food agency has established safe consumption levels for CBD, signaling a major, though cautious, regulatory shift for the CBD industry in Europe.
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Bans on Many CBD Products Loom This Year
by Jan Hoffman on February 12, 2026
A federal law taking effect in November severely limits the amount of THC, the euphoric cannabis compound, allowed in over-the-counter items. Many groups are fighting back.
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Pennsylvania Hospital Settles ADA Bias Suit Over Worker’s...
by Ahmed Boughalleb on February 11, 2026
UPMC Pinnacle Hospitals has reached a settlement with a former employee who alleged the health system unlawfully fired him after he tested positive for cannabis while using cannabidiol, or CBD, gummies to manage chronic spinal pain. U.S. District Judge Karoline Mehalchick dismissed the case Monday after both sides notified the court that they had resolved
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Griffith bill looks to regulate hemp products
by Colby Johnson on February 10, 2026
The Hemp Act aims to regulate the sale of hemp-based products by setting clear limits on CBD and THC content in over-the-counter items.
CRIME
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Suspected illegal marijuana cultivation and sales operation busted at San Leandro home
by Harry Harris on February 12, 2026
About 300 pounds of processed marijuana was seized and a man arrested in what San Leandro police said was an investigation into an illegal cultivation and distribution operation.
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Record year of drug seizures made by Border Force
by Home Office on February 12, 2026
Border Force and police seizures of ketamine and cannabis at all-time high and Border Force ramps up the return of foreign smugglers.
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CPD chief outlines enforcement approach as Alabama medical cannabis program moves forward
by Chasady Woods on February 12, 2026
CPD chief outlines enforcement approach as Alabama medical cannabis program moves forward - The Cullman Tribune - News
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A group of people who grew and distributed a large amount of hemp by installing specialized hemp cul..
by lee.deahyun@mk.co.kr on February 12, 2026
A group of people who grew and distributed a large amount of hemp by installing specialized hemp cultivation facilities in the middle of the city center and residential areas were arrested and put on ..
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Wisconsin Voters Back Legal Weed, Lawmakers Still Say No
by Anya van Wagtendonk on February 12, 2026
Despite public support and booming hemp shops, GOP divisions keep marijuana bills stalled.
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Bans on Many CBD Products Loom This Year
by Jan Hoffman on February 12, 2026
A federal law taking effect in November severely limits the amount of THC, the euphoric cannabis compound, allowed in over-the-counter items. Many groups are fighting back.
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Ohioans for Cannabis Choice begins collecting signatures for referendum before March 19 deadline
by Megan Henry on February 11, 2026
Ohioans for Cannabis Choice are starting to collect signatures to get a referendum on the ballot to block a new law that will change the state’s voter-passed recreational marijuana law and ban intoxicating hemp products, with a March 19 deadline.
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Pennsylvania Hospital Settles ADA Bias Suit Over Worker’s...
by Ahmed Boughalleb on February 11, 2026
UPMC Pinnacle Hospitals has reached a settlement with a former employee who alleged the health system unlawfully fired him after he tested positive for cannabis while using cannabidiol, or CBD, gummies to manage chronic spinal pain. U.S. District Judge Karoline Mehalchick dismissed the case Monday after both sides notified the court that they had resolved
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Griffith bill looks to regulate hemp products
by Colby Johnson on February 10, 2026
The Hemp Act aims to regulate the sale of hemp-based products by setting clear limits on CBD and THC content in over-the-counter items.
CULTURE
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EXCLUSIVE: Be$os and Legado 7 Are Building a New Cultural Lane for Latino Cannabis in California
by Cannabis Now on February 11, 2026
More than a limited drop, 7 Be$os represents a cultural shift—where storytelling, heritage and infrastructure matter as much as product, and Latino leadership isn’t an afterthought but the future of cannabis.
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Be$os Partners With Legado 7 as Culture-Driven Cannabis Brand Rapidly Expands Across California
by Business Wire on February 11, 2026
LOS ANGELES, February 11, 2026--Be$os, a new Latino cannabis lifestyle brand, has announced a collaboration with Legado 7, the pioneers behind corridos verdes — a cannabis-forward lane of regional Mexican music.
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NACOC to begin licensing for medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation
by @joyonlineghana on February 11, 2026
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) will soon begin implementing Ghana's licensing regime for medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation, following Parliament's approval of the regulatory and cost framework. In a press statement dated February 11, 2026, and signed by Francis Opoku Amoah, Acting Director of Public Affairs and International Relations, NACOC announced that it will operationalise the licensing regime for controlled cultivation, processing, and use of cannabis with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content not exceeding 0.3 per cent.
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Goldflower Cannabis Approved for Florida Cultivation Site
by Posted by Tony Lange on February 10, 2026
The company also partnered with Heavyweight Heads to expand its genetic library in the Sunshine State.
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Goldflower Cannabis Approved for New Cultivation Site in Florida
by Cannabis Equipment News on February 10, 2026
The facility will support expansion of Heavyweight Heads' genetics.
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EXCLUSIVE: Be$os and Legado 7 Are Building a New Cultural Lane for Latino Cannabis in California
by Cannabis Now on February 11, 2026
More than a limited drop, 7 Be$os represents a cultural shift—where storytelling, heritage and infrastructure matter as much as product, and Latino leadership isn’t an afterthought but the future of cannabis.
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Be$os Partners With Legado 7 as Culture-Driven Cannabis Brand Rapidly Expands Across California
by Business Wire on February 11, 2026
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 11, 2026--
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As Virginia Legalizes Cannabis, New Penalties Spark Backlash
by RVA Staff on February 10, 2026
Virginia’s push to legalize cannabis enters a critical phase as lawmakers debate amendments to SB542. While aiming to create a licensed retail market, critics argue the changes risk recriminalizing marijuana through stricter penalties and limited access to licenses. Advocacy groups respond with a formal appeal to legislators.
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Does Ricky Martin Consume Marijuana
by Sarah Johns on February 10, 2026
The Fresh Toast - From global sex symbol to acclaimed actor with massive reach, fans still ask: does Ricky Martin consume weed?
EDIBLES
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Child poisonings spur Oregon to weigh new limits for cannabis edibles
by Carole Tanzer Miller on February 12, 2026
Amid growing reports of kids needing medical attention after consuming edibles that look like their favorite treats, Oregon lawmakers are weighing tighter limits on how much cannabis one serving can contain.
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Child Poisonings Spur Oregon to Weigh New Limits For Cannabis Edibles
by HealthDay on February 12, 2026
By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Feb. 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Amid growing reports of kids needing medical attention after consuming edibles that look like their favorite treats, Oregon lawmakers are weighing tighter limits on how much cannabis one serving can contain. "We ...
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NORML Canada says recent cannabis petition lacks evidence
by David Brown on February 12, 2026
NORML Canada is criticizing a recent petition that proposes to raise the legal age of access to cannabis in Canada to 25, ban the production...
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Odour Archives
by David Brown on February 12, 2026
StratCann is an online news publication covering the evolution of the legal cannabis industry in Canada and around the world.
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Child poisonings spur Oregon to weigh new limits for cannabis edibles
by Carole Tanzer Miller on February 12, 2026
Amid growing reports of kids needing medical attention after consuming edibles that look like their favorite treats, Oregon lawmakers are weighing tighter limits on how much cannabis one serving can contain.
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Five East Lansing Elementary School Students Taken to ER from Marijuana Edibles
by Morgan Lees on February 11, 2026
An email Robert L. Green Elementary School Principal Amy Webster sent to parents said emergency services were onsite Tuesday after five students reported feeling ill.
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Oregon mulls cannabis edibles THC potency cap as concerns spread
by Margaret Jackson on February 11, 2026
Senate Bill 1548 aims to address concerns over accidental consumption by children amid a growing nationwide debate.
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Oregon Lawmakers Consider Banning Marijuana Edibles With More Than 10 Milligrams Of THC
by Marijuana Moment on February 11, 2026
“I’m asking that this bill be tabled so that we can actually come back for a solution towards education that prioritizes what cannabis products are, how to responsibly consume them and how to responsibly store them.” By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to prohibit the sale of individual edibles
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Follow-up raid nets $60,000 in THC drinks, edibles at Reading store
by Steven Henshaw on February 11, 2026
Search warrant served on convenience store as Berks DA announced arrests in drug-trafficking case.
JOBS
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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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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.
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Dispensary Hiring Guide Musthave Cannabis Retail Staff
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 11, 2026
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Cannabis Jobs Cincinnatimanage Page 5 Highpaying Marijuana In The Legal Industry
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 10, 2026
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Cannabis Jobs Cincinnatimanage Page 5 Highpaying Marijuana In The Legal Industry
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 10, 2026
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Cannabis Jobs Fresno 5 Highpaying Marijuana In The Legal Industry
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 9, 2026
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Rise Cannabis Careers How Women Changed Dispensaries
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 5, 2026
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Online Dispensary Jobs Remote Paid Training Cannabis What You Need To Know Bc Seeds
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 4, 2026
POLITICS
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Fluharty: WV losing ‘billions’ as Ohio, Pennsylvania move ahead on legal cannabis
by Charles Young DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR on February 12, 2026
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia is falling behind neighboring states on cannabis legalization and missing out on hundreds of millions in potential revenue, Del. Shawn Fluharty said Thursday as House
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Other states have legalized weed. Why hasn't Wisconsin?
by Anya van Wagtendonk on February 12, 2026
Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced bills for the past 13 years to legalize marijuana. They never pass. But why?
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Colorado marijuana regulators consider major changes to how labs test for contaminants
by Christopher Osher, Evan Wyloge on February 12, 2026
This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with The Gazette. Colorado marijuana manufacturers would no longer be allowed to choose which product samples they send for mandatory lab testing under a new regulatory proposal discussed at a policy forum on Friday. Instead, the state’s Marijuana Enforcement Division may require independent labs
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Virginia Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Sales Legalization And Resentencing Bills
by Kyle Jaeger on February 11, 2026
Virginia lawmakers have approved a bill to legalize marijuana sales, as well as separate legislation to provide a pathway for resentencing of past cannabis convictions. On Wednesday, the Assembly Appropriations Committee passed the marijuana sales legislation from Del. Paul Krizek (D) in a 16-6 vote. This comes about a week after a similar measure advanced
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Hawaii Marijuana Legalization Bills Are Likely Dead For 2026 Session, Key Lawmakers Say
by Kyle Jaeger on February 11, 2026
A pair of Hawaii House bills aimed at legalizing marijuana in the state are effectively dead for the 2026 session, key lawmakers say. Despite renewed hopes that the proposals—including one from House Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee Chairman David Tarnas (D) that would have put the issue of legalization before voters at the ballot—would advance
SCIENCE
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Medical Cannabis at Inflection Point: Policy, Science, What Comes Next (Opinion)
by Kenneth Epstein, Cannformatics on February 10, 2026
From New York’s clinical leadership to emerging product standards, patient care is becoming the market’s north star.
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Vermont State University professor cuts through the haze on cannabis
by Madelyn Nonni For the Herald on February 10, 2026
RUTLAND – Riley Kirk recently visited Phoenix Books to discuss her book, “Reefer Wellness: Understanding Cannabis Science, Culture, and Medicine,” with Vermont State University cannabis studies colleague Dr. Phil Lamy.
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Beyond Cannabinoids: The Analytical Value of Terpene Chirality in Cannabis | Cannabis Science and Technology - Cannabis Industry News, Insights
by Zacariah L. Hildenbrand,Hannia Mendoza-Dickey,Robert Manes on February 9, 2026
This article emphasizes the analytical value of terpene chirality in cannabis quality control. Many cannabis terpenes are chiral (have non-superimposable mirror images), and their enantiomeric distribution affects aroma, bioactivity, and product authenticity. Chiral gas chromatography (GC) is key to separating and quantifying these enantiomers, enabling more rigorous product standards.
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Best of the Week: November 28 – December 4, 2025 | Cannabis Science and Technology - Cannabis Industry News, Insights
by Erin McEvoy on February 9, 2026
Our top cannabis news topics this week: Texas medical cannabis, first Native American-owned East Coast cannabis brand, pivoting with hemp manufacturing, low-dose CBD and stress, and alcohol-induced liver disease.
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Best of the Week: December 5 – December 11, 2025 | Cannabis Science and Technology - Cannabis Industry News, Insights
by Erin McEvoy on February 9, 2026
Our top cannabis news topics this week: NY OCM executive director resigns, biosolids for hemp fertilizer, Ohio SB 56 approved by Senate, enforcing new hemp legislation, and patterns of CBD use for dogs.
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on February 11, 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 11, 2026
The latest in science and policy
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Cannabis research database shows how U.S. funding focuses on harms of the drug
by newsfromscience on February 10, 2026
Analysis of 50 funders finds cannabis treatment research is growing slowly
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It’s not too early to splash into summer | Hartford HealthCare
by hartfordhealthcare.org on February 6, 2026
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in 2500-year-old cemetery in peaks of western China
by newsfromscience on February 5, 2026
THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
