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Issue #007 covers cannabis drive-thrus, federal rescheduling, inspection readiness, testing and quality, workforce development, careers and Jointalism™.
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Local college pushes cannabis workforce safety following...
by Paige Orr on September 7, 2026A deadly explosion at a THC extraction facility in Sand Springs is putting a renewed focus on safety, compliance, and proper training within Oklahoma's cannabis
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Marijuana Should Be Federally Legalized And Taxed, U.S....
by Tom Angell on September 7, 2026Josh Turek, the Democratic nominee in a U.S. Senate race in Iowa this year, says it’s time to federally legalize, regulate and tax marijuana. The candidate, currently a state representative, told voters at an Iowa State University football tailgate that he thinks cannabis’s longtime restrictive Schedule I status is “ridiculous.” Turek told one man […]
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Advanced Flower Capital (NASDAQ:AFCG): Are Rates the Next...
by kalkineus on September 7, 2026Advanced Flower Capital (NASDAQ:AFCG) is in focus as cannabis stocks prepare for the next U.S. session after the Labor Day market closure.
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Convenience Store Industry Says Congress Should Regulate...
by Tom Angell on September 7, 2026Advocates for convenience stores are celebrating a recently enacted delay in the effective date of a federal ban on hemp THC products, saying the move provides an opportunity to create regulations as an alternative to prohibition. Convenience stores, they say, are an ideal place to continue to sell hemp products under any new rules that
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Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association receives MCBA...
by mmjdaily.com on September 7, 2026The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) was awarded the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) Community Partnership Award. The prestigious award recognizes advocacy…
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Why is CBD Flower Growing So Popular in the UK Wellness...
by Ben Green on September 7, 2026Just as you got used to seeing CBD everywhere, it’s got a new counterpart: CBD flower. But what’s so special about this unlikely-looking bud, and why is it
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As Britain Weighs Its Maiden CBD Authorisations, Where Does...
by kalkineuk on September 7, 2026Chill Brands (LSE:CHLL) draws attention as the Food Standards Agency consults on proposed authorisations for cannabidiol food products in Great Britain.
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Clearing the air on medical marijuana
by Sreya Deb on September 5, 2026From gummies to oils, gels to supplements, cannabis-derived products are flooding the market. But are they really healthy, or just a wellness fad?
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Week in Weed
by Staff on September 5, 2026Catch up on the latest cannabis industry updates for the week of September 5, 2026, including UK CBD regulations, Canadian corporate news, and retail expansion.
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UK Steps Closer to Regulated CBD Market With New FSA...
by David Brown on September 5, 2026The UK FSA recommends authorizing the first three high-purity CBD novel food applications. Learn what this means for CBD regulation and market compliance.
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70-year-old man charged with cannabis resin supply offence
by James Felton on September 8, 2026A 70-YEAR-OLD man is due before Cheltenham Magistrates Court charged with drugs offences.
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Nearly One In Four Drug Arrests Are Still For Cannabis...
by NORML on September 8, 2026"It is clear that marijuana-related prosecutions still remain a primary driver of drug war enforcement in the United States."
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Man accused of having cannabis worth €1.6m in Cork denied...
by Liam Heylin on September 7, 2026Gardaí had objected to bail based on their belief the accused was a flight risk with no ties to this jurisdiction
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Man held with cannabis worth ₹9.23L at Rajkot station
by The Times Of India on September 7, 2026Rajkot: A man was arrested at Rajkot railway station on Sunday after police seized 18.46kg of cannabis, valued at around Rs 9.23 lakh, from his possession.
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Drug smuggler, 19, who was recruited on Snapchat and...
by Sophia Stanford on September 7, 2026Noah Barker was recruited on the social media by a crime group to smuggle nearly 20kg of cannabis from Bangkok but was caught upon arrival in Heathrow Airport on July 10.
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Fela Kuti and Cannabis: Seun and Femi Kuti on the Plant,...
by Hernán Panessi on September 8, 2026Fela Kuti smoked ritually and said so publicly. The Nigerian state used it to call his politics ridiculous. Ahead of his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction,
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Silly Nice Closes Out Summer With Its NYC Department of...
by Petra June on September 7, 2026Silly Nice drops its NYC Department of Herbal Affairs Large Logo Tee in four colors, turning New York civic style into cannabis streetwear.
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Inside Gandaki’s new cannabis law: Who can grow it,...
by @kathmandupost on September 6, 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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Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Records Gets Into the Cannabis...
by Eric Alper on September 5, 2026Death Row Records has spent more than three decades shaping hip-hop culture. Now the Snoop Dogg-owned label has put its name on something considerably different: cannabis genetics. Death Row and Dutch cannabis seed bank Sensi Seeds have brought five jointly developed strains to the U.S., extending a collaboration that made its European debut in spring
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Will The Increase of AI Change The Cannabis Industry
by Anthony Washington on September 4, 2026The Fresh Toast - It is an unusually touch/smell/taste business - but will the increase of AI change the cannabis industry
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Edible Marijuana Dangers: How Parents Can Prevent THC...
by HealthyChildren.org on September 7, 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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A federal ban on hemp THC takes effect in November. Here...
by Matt DeLong on September 4, 2026State officials say hemp-derived edibles and beverages will remain available in Minnesota, but the new law could have major implications for the state’s hemp industry.
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How I stumbled into a major trend slamming beer sales...
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Los consumidores de marihuana pueden enfrentarse a un...
by Fox News on September 3, 2026Los consumidores de productos comestibles de cannabis registraron niveles de THC casi 10 veces más bajos que los fumadores, a pesar de que su capacidad para conducir se veía afectada de forma similar, lo que pone de manifiesto una posible laguna en materia de seguridad vial.
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Marijuana users may face hidden driving danger that...
by Fox News on September 3, 2026
Cannabis edible users registered THC levels nearly 10 times lower than smokers despite similar driving impairment, exposing a potential road safety gap.
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Ensuring the high road in Cannabis: Legalization offers a...
by Sebastian Hickey on September 6, 2026What 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 […]
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on September 1, 2026Explore the September 2026 update on cannabis jobs across Canada, featuring open roles in retail, cultivation, processing, and management.
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Cannabis workforce training: Why Minnesota’s model matters
by Kasey Kollross on August 21, 2026The cannabis industry is booming and cannabis workforce training is critical for success. Learn how Minnesota is setting a new standard.
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Marijuana Legalization Boosts Agriculture Jobs In States...
by Tom Angell on August 14, 2026
States that enact marijuana legalization see jobs in the agriculture sector increase more than they would have without the policy change, according to a new economic analysis from researchers at Texas Tech University. The results, which were presented at the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association’s 2026 meeting last month, found a 9 percent […]
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Cannabis job fair highlights new opportunities in New York
by Tyanna Xavier on August 11, 2026The cannabis industry is continuing to grow in New York State and so are the job opportunities. On Tuesday, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) in collaboration with the state’s departmen…
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Marijuana Should Be Federally Legalized And Taxed, U.S....
by Tom Angell on September 7, 2026
Josh Turek, the Democratic nominee in a U.S. Senate race in Iowa this year, says it’s time to federally legalize, regulate and tax marijuana. The candidate, currently a state representative, told voters at an Iowa State University football tailgate that he thinks cannabis’s longtime restrictive Schedule I status is “ridiculous.” Turek told one man […]
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Trump releases federal cannabis prisoners (Newsletter:...
by Tom Angell on September 7, 2026GOP lawmakers talk hemp regulations; NH legalization push; TX Dem campaigns on marijuana; NE medical cannabis laws upheld 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 possible… Your good […]
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Nebraska Supreme Court rejects legal challenge to medical...
by Lori Pilger | Lincoln Journal Star on September 7, 2026A unanimous Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday upheld a Lincoln judge's rejection of a legal challenge to the ballot measures that put medical marijuana before the state's voters in 2024.
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Cannabis advocacy group hits 1,000-member milestone at the...
by Mason Ald on September 6, 2026GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — At the tail end of the New York State Fair, one cannabis advocacy group marked a milestone by signing up its one thousandth member during this year’s run. This is the first ti...
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CBHD and the Winston‑Salem Crossroads: How a Hemp...
by Dr Jon Epstein on September 6, 2026Winston‑Salem has always lived at the intersection of tradition and transition. It’s a city shaped by tobacco, by manufacturing, by faith, and by a long‑standing belief in law‑and‑order governance. For
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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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