BUSINESS
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New Hampshire Senate Puts Off Cannabis Legalization Bill Before ‘Long’ Debate
by Tony Lange on February 20, 2026
The upper chamber delayed considering a House-passed bill to legalize adult-use cannabis until next month in anticipation of a lengthy deliberation.
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Missouri Auditor Calls Cannabis Industry Oversight "Inadequate"
by Cannabis Wire on February 20, 2026
An excerpt from a recent edition of the Cannabis Wire Daily newsletter.
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Petition drive aims to overturn Ohio’s new marijuana regulations
by Margaret Jackson on February 20, 2026
Ohioans for Cannabis Choice say SB 56 undermines consumer rights by recriminalizing intoxicating hemp products consumers rely on.
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Rubicon Organics Completes 1st Harvest at Cascadia Facility
by Posted by Tony Lange on February 20, 2026
The new cannabis facility in British Columbia increases the company’s production capacity by 40% with an estimated 4,500 kilograms annually.
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Green Thumb Industries Announces Additional $50 Million Senior Debt Financing
by Posted by Tony Lange on February 20, 2026
The company increased its five-year syndicated credit facility at an industry-leading rate of SOFR+500.
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New Hampshire Senate Puts Off Cannabis Legalization Bill Before ‘Long’ Debate
by Tony Lange on February 20, 2026
The upper chamber delayed considering a House-passed bill to legalize adult-use cannabis until next month in anticipation of a lengthy deliberation.
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Ohio shifts cannabis testing standards to align with other states, cut costs
by https://www.facebook.com/* on February 20, 2026
The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has implemented revised thresholds for permissible levels of yeast and mold in marijuana in a move that regulators say bring Ohio more in line with other states and that industry officials say will reduce costs for operators.DCC recently announced that effective Feb. 16, the threshold limit for total yeast and mold in dispensary plant material (i.e. flower), single-serving units (i.e. pre-rolls) and infused single-serving units has increased from 10,000 cfu/g — or colony forming units per gram — to 50,000 cfu/g.
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Safe Harbor Financial: Strategic Pivot Amid Cannabis Rescheduling
by Ben Stevens on February 20, 2026
Safe Harbor Financial (NASDAQ: SHFS) secures a landmark $10.5m benefit through a renegotiated banking deal and new fintech partnerships.
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Missouri Cannabis License Audit Skewed by Selective Sampling
by Tony Lange on February 20, 2026
State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick determined 18% of license applicants evaded blind scoring rules, but his office ‘judgmentally selected’ which applications to review.
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This week in history: Marijuana industry reports record year, teen center opens and more
by Steven Josephson on February 20, 2026
1 year ago: Keystone Ski Resort reaches tentative agreement with ski patrol union Ski patrollers at Keystone Resort have reached a tentative agreement with Vail Resorts for its first contract since unionizing in spring 2024. The...
CBD
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EU Food Agency Sets "Safe" Consumption Level for Hemp-Derived CBD
by Phillip Smith on February 20, 2026
Europe establishes a cautious, low daily intake for CBD. Discover the milligrams per kilogram and what this means for your consumption.
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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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Recreational Cannabis Market Report 2026-2035: A $3.32 Billion Market by 2030 - AI-Enabled Product Innovation, Novel Cannabis Beverages and Experience-Based Offerings Reshape Premiumization
by Research and Markets on February 20, 2026
The recreational cannabis market is poised for growth due to increasing legalization, public acceptance, and demand for high-THC strains and innovative...
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Legal Marijuana Market Report 2026-2035: Trulieve Cannabis, Green Thumb Industries, and Cresco Labs Inc. are Focused on Capturing Larger Market Shares Through Product Differentiation and Innovation
by Research and Markets on February 20, 2026
The legal marijuana market offers opportunities in pharmaceutical-grade cannabis, wellness products, cannabis-infused goods, and non-smokable forms. Growth...
CRIME
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Upstate NY mom accused of trading marijuana for babysitting
by Advance Local Express Desk on February 20, 2026
The 24-year-old is accused of providing cannabis to two minors in exchange for watching her children.
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Energy theft hits £1.5bn as organised crime taps power for cannabis and crypto
by Sumit Bose on February 20, 2026
Crimestoppers warns rising meter tampering is fuelling criminal operations and putting lives at risk
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Proposed bill could make ‘excessive’ marijuana smoke a crime in Arizona
by Katherine Patterson on February 20, 2026
Marijuana smoke could soon land you in trouble if a proposed bill becomes law in Arizona.
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Marijuana odor bill proposed by Arizona state lawmaker
by Kenneth Wong on February 19, 2026
An Arizona State Senator has proposed two identical measures that would make it a crime for someone to cause excessive marijuana smoke and odor within the state.
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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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Recreational Cannabis Market Report 2026-2035: A $3.32 Billion Market by 2030 - AI-Enabled Product Innovation, Novel Cannabis Beverages and Experience-Based Offerings Reshape Premiumization
by Research and Markets on February 20, 2026
The recreational cannabis market is poised for growth due to increasing legalization, public acceptance, and demand for high-THC strains and innovative...
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Medicare CBD coverage: What CMS has (and hasn’t) confirmed
by Rachelle Gordon on February 19, 2026
In December, Trump officials announced a pilot program that may provide seniors with Medicare coverage for CBD products. Here's what we know.
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Nobody knows if Wisconsin hemp products are safe or legal. So we tested them.
by Gina Lee Castro on February 19, 2026
Wisconsin has never regulated hemp products for safety or quality. We tested 30 of them for THC and toxins.
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Hemp, cannabis, THC, CBD: What's the difference?
by Gina Lee Castro on February 19, 2026
Here's our guide to some frequently used terms you might come across in the hemp industry.
CULTURE
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City of West Hollywood to Co-Sponsor Emerald Village 2026 Cannabis, Culture & Change Conference - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
by News Desk on February 19, 2026
The City of West Hollywood is co-sponsoring the 2026 Cannabis, Culture & Change Conference (CCCC) Symposium.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on February 19, 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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Chicago Dispensary Hosting Four Cannabis-Themed Weddings
by Cannabis Equipment News on February 17, 2026
More than 200 couples applied to participate.
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Mother room discipline defines risk in large scale cannabis cultivation
by mmjdaily.com on February 17, 2026
During the latest edition of Indoor Ag-Con, Tyson Cramer used his presentation to argue that many of the problems cannabis operators struggle with downstream can be traced back to a single,…
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Cannabis Is Quietly Reshaping Mardi Gras Culture
by Anthony Washington on February 16, 2026
The Fresh Toast - Cannabis is quietly reshaping Mardi Gras culture, with younger crowds upending culture norms into something better?
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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.
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Chicago Dispensary Hosting Four Cannabis-Themed Weddings
by Cannabis Equipment News on February 17, 2026
More than 200 couples applied to participate.
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The Best Ways to Regulate Marijuana
by Manhattan Institute on February 17, 2026
I was cheered to see The Times strike a more cautious note on the legalization of marijuana. The editorial board correctly states that the end of prohibition has brought myriad social problems, including addiction, medical issues and harms to children. Still, I can offer only two cheers for these admissions. As I have argued in The Times and
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on February 17, 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.
EDIBLES
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Recreational Cannabis Market Report 2026-2035: A $3.32 Billion Market by 2030 - AI-Enabled Product Innovation, Novel Cannabis Beverages and Experience-Based Offerings Reshape Premiumization
by Research and Markets on February 20, 2026
The recreational cannabis market is poised for growth due to increasing legalization, public acceptance, and demand for high-THC strains and innovative...
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Higher Function Hosts 3rd Annual Dabstravaganza Party in Atlantic City
by Jack Katina on February 19, 2026
In collaboration with Higher Function, High End Events NJ hosted its Dabstravaganza cannabis hash concentrates party in Atlantic City.
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$900K In Illicit Cannabis, Edibles Seized From Now-Padlocked Rhinebeck Shop
by Ben Crnic on February 19, 2026
State investigators shut down an illegal cannabis operation in Dutchess County after seizing more than $900,000 worth of unlicensed marijuana products, officials said. The New York State Office of Cannabis Management announced Tuesday…
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Dutchess County Shop Shut Down As Part Of State Initiative Against Illegal Cannabis Sales
by CJ McIntyre on February 19, 2026
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management shut down The Goats of Glass in Dutchess County, NY seizing nearly $900,000 in illegal cannabis products, as part of their crackdown on illicit shops.
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$900K In Illicit Cannabis, Edibles Seized From Now-Padlocked Hudson Valley Shop
by Ben Crnic on February 19, 2026
State investigators shut down an illegal cannabis operation in Dutchess County after seizing more than $900,000 worth of unlicensed marijuana products, officials said. The New York State Office of Cannabis Management announced Tuesday…
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Protecting Children: Why Safely Storing Medications and Marijuana Matters
by Randy Bigley on February 18, 2026
With accidental ingestions rising in Ohio, Crawford County Public Health warns parents to securely lock up medications and marijuana edibles to prevent emergency department visits and pediatric poisonings.
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Flipping the switch on new technology | Hartford Hospital
by hartfordhospital.org on February 18, 2026
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British Airways Flight Attendants Hospitalized After Passenger Gives Them Marijuana Gummies
by @TravelPulse on February 17, 2026
Three British Airways flight attendants were hospitalized after unknowingly consuming marijuana gummies given to them by a passenger as a gift.
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My Dog Ate Weed. Now What? Marijuana Poisoning in Dogs
by Feb. 16, 2026 on February 16, 2026
What happens if a dog eats weed? Learn the signs of marijuana poisoning in dogs, what to do, when to call the vet, and why most dogs recover fully.
JOBS
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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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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 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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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
POLITICS
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What The New York Times Got Wrong—And Right—About Marijuana Legalization (Op-Ed)
by Marijuana Moment on February 20, 2026
“The Times fixates on the fact that among some consumers, cannabis use is surpassing the use of alcohol. This is neither surprising nor troublesome.” By Paul Armentano, NORML The New York Times has a pot problem. In a recent commentary, the Times editors opine that states have rushed to legalize the substance “without adequately regulating it.” However, state marijuana markets
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With legalizing recreational marijuana off the table, N.H. looks to increase access to medical marijuana
by Amanda Gokee on February 20, 2026
N.H.’s medical marijuana prices are among the highest in New England. Advocates proposing ways to make it more affordable, by allowing it to be grown in greenhouses and turning dispensaries into for-profit businesses.
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Weed, Politics, and a Film Premiere: West Hollywood’s Free Saturday Event You Don’t Want to Miss
by Brian Holt on February 19, 2026
West Hollywood is co-sponsoring a cannabis symposium and film screening next weekend. It’s free, it’s at the Council Chambers, and you just need to be 21 or older to get …
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Marijuana Legalization Is On The Ballot In Texas During The Primary Election That's Happening Now
by Tom Angell on February 19, 2026
Texas voters who go to the polls for the primary election that’s currently underway have the opportunity to weigh in on whether marijuana should be legalized in the state—at least if they select a Democratic ballot. As part of the March 3 election for which early voting has already started, each major party was able
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Iqaluit to hold public hearing on cannabis store move
by Nunatsiaq News on February 18, 2026
An Iqaluit cannabis store is one step closer to opening at a new location, after the city’s planning committee moved Tuesday to hold a public hearing on a rezoning request needed to allow it to set up shop.
SCIENCE
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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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Smoking Cannabis Linked To Larger Brain Volume And Better Cognitive Function Later In Life
by Benjamin Taub on February 10, 2026
Moderate use appears to protect the hippocampus from shrinking.
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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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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on February 19, 2026
Biden signs bill streamlining pot studies and production for research
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Cannabis research database shows how U.S. funding focuses on harms of the drug
by newsfromscience on February 19, 2026
Analysis of 50 funders finds cannabis treatment research is growing slowly
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News at a glance: Antibioticmaking clams, marijuana for research, and China’s ‘Friedmann’
by newsfromscience on February 19, 2026
The latest in science and policy
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Flipping the switch on new technology | Hartford HealthCare
by hartfordhealthcare.org on February 18, 2026
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2 held with 955 kgs of marijuana in Dharan
by Sangita Shrestha on February 17, 2026
Dharan (Sunsari), February 17 Two persons were arrested with a huge quantity of marijuana from Bardanda of Dharan Sub-metropolis-20. A team led by DSP at the Area Police Office, Bhishan Babu Rai, nabbed Sandip Kumar Majhi of Kolhabi Municipality-8 in Bara district and Nagendra Raj Shrestha of Chandragiri Municipality-8. Such a quantity of marijuana was
