BUSINESS
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Armentano: Excessive cannabis taxes fuel illicit market
by Paul Armentano on March 11, 2026
Excessive taxation doesn’t discourage consumers from obtaining cannabis, but it does discourage consumers from purchasing state-legal cannabis from regulated markets.
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Armentano: Excessive taxes on cannabis fuels the illicit market
by , The Detroit News on March 10, 2026
Excessive taxes on legal cannabis push consumers to illicit markets, undermining legalization goals and hurting state-licensed businesses.
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CannaCoverage: Reimagining Healthcare and Risk in the Cannabis Industry
by Heady NJ Staff on March 10, 2026
The cannabis industry is entering a moment where it is time to reimagine healthcare and risk. CannaCoverage Insurance Services Founder Nichelle Santos is blazing a trail and taking the industry to a higher level.
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Federal marijuana rescheduling may speed Tennessee MMJ legalization
by Chris Roberts on March 10, 2026
Lawmakers in Tennessee say federal marijuana rescheduling is changing their minds about statewide cannabis access.
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2026 Is the Year Cannabis Operators Build for Exit, Even If They're Not Selling Yet
by Brian T. Franco on March 10, 2026
In a maturing industry, if your business can't survive without you, your risks are higher, your options are fewer, and fatigue is more likely. Here are 5 actions you can take to improve operations and build value, whether you plan to sell or not.
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Armentano: Excessive taxes on cannabis fuels the illicit market
by , The Detroit News on March 10, 2026
Excessive taxes on legal cannabis push consumers to illicit markets, undermining legalization goals and hurting state-licensed businesses.
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Lawsuit alleges Oklahoma deliberately cripples marijuana industry
by Erin Christy on March 10, 2026
30 medical marijuana farmers and business owners are suing Governor Stitt and other state agencies. The suit claims that Oklahoma is “creating a system that makes it impossible” to do business.
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Federal marijuana rescheduling may speed Tennessee MMJ legalization
by Chris Roberts on March 10, 2026
Lawmakers in Tennessee say federal marijuana rescheduling is changing their minds about statewide cannabis access.
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2026 Is the Year Cannabis Operators Build for Exit, Even If They're Not Selling Yet
by Brian T. Franco on March 10, 2026
In a maturing industry, if your business can't survive without you, your risks are higher, your options are fewer, and fatigue is more likely. Here are 5 actions you can take to improve operations and build value, whether you plan to sell or not.
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New 24% wholesale tax continues to punish Michigan cannabis
by Margaret Jackson on March 10, 2026
Preliminary Headset data projects that statewide cannabis revenue sank to $206.18 million last month – a 14.8% drop from February 2025.
CBD
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Study suggests CBD and CBG could be treatment for a common chronic liver disease
by HempToday® on March 11, 2026
The findings complement a growing body of research examining non-intoxicating cannabinoids and their possible health and medical applications.
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The $30 Billion CBD Question: Should Medicare Reimburse Cannabis Products Without FDA Approval?
by ACCESS Newswire on March 10, 2026
"Medicare was built on evidence-based medicine," said Duane Boise, CEO of MMJ International Holdings. "If cannabinoid therapies are going to be reimbursed by federal healthcare programs, they should meet the
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Study finds CBD drinks can substitute for alcohol
by Phillip Smith on March 10, 2026
New research reveals cannabis-infused drinks significantly slash alcohol consumption, offering a promising, lower-risk alternative for a healthier lifestyle.
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Medical cannabis may soon be available in Alabama, almost five years after authorization
by mmjdaily.com on March 10, 2026
The Montgomery location of Callie's Apothecary does not look like much. But standing on the concrete floors and surrounded by metal beams, owner Vince Schilleci described how the…
CRIME
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Police intercept illegal cannabis delivery headed for unlicensed storefront
by Haligonia Editors on March 10, 2026
RCMP release: RCMP Metro Traffic Services has arrested a man for offences under the Cannabis Act following a traffic stop in Fall River. On March 7, at approximately 10:35 a.m., an officer was proactively patrolling Hwy. 102 and stopped a southbound Ford F150 near Fall River. As the driver produced his documents, the officer observed More
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Book review: A killing in cannabis
by Phillip Smith on March 10, 2026
A Silicon Valley tech bro's cannabis dreams turned deadly. Explore love, ambition, and murder in California's shifting green rush.
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Man from Normal sentenced to probation for cannabis offense
by KAITLYN KLEPEC kklepec@pantagraph.com on March 10, 2026
A man from Normal has been sentenced to probation and a potential jail stay in McLean County after he pleaded guilty to a cannabis offense.
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Arrests made after cannabis and THC worth €230k seized in Waterford
by Fiona Audley on March 10, 2026
CANNABIS with an estimated street value of €207k was seized in a joint operation by Revenue and G...
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Study suggests CBD and CBG could be treatment for a common chronic liver disease
by HempToday® on March 11, 2026
The findings complement a growing body of research examining non-intoxicating cannabinoids and their possible health and medical applications.
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The $30 Billion CBD Question: Should Medicare Reimburse Cannabis Products Without FDA Approval?
by ACCESS Newswire on March 10, 2026
"Medicare was built on evidence-based medicine," said Duane Boise, CEO of MMJ International Holdings. "If cannabinoid therapies are going to be reimbursed by federal healthcare programs, they should meet the
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Study finds CBD drinks can substitute for alcohol
by Phillip Smith on March 10, 2026
New research reveals cannabis-infused drinks significantly slash alcohol consumption, offering a promising, lower-risk alternative for a healthier lifestyle.
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Medical cannabis may soon be available in Alabama, almost five years after authorization
by mmjdaily.com on March 10, 2026
The Montgomery location of Callie's Apothecary does not look like much. But standing on the concrete floors and surrounded by metal beams, owner Vince Schilleci described how the…
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Research claims cannabis compounds could reverse common disease
by Britt Jones on March 10, 2026
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem found improvements in this one condition after inducing a molecular 'remodeling' process
CULTURE
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on March 11, 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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Book review: A killing in cannabis
by Phillip Smith on March 10, 2026
A Silicon Valley tech bro's cannabis dreams turned deadly. Explore love, ambition, and murder in California's shifting green rush.
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Colorado Push for Cannabis-Friendly Events Clears First Hurdle
by Thomas Mitchell on March 9, 2026
A push to create a licensing system for pop-up cannabis events in the state passed its first legislative hearing on Thursday, March 5. There are nearly
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The hardest job in cannabis – and the most lucrative
by Chris Roberts on March 9, 2026
Top jobs in cannabis cultivation are becoming the most important and in-demand in the industry. They're also the best-paid.
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Women & Weed: A Story as Old as Time
by Cannabis Now on March 8, 2026
Though far from equitable representation, is the tide in the cannabis industry shifting decidedly female?
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on March 11, 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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Book review: A killing in cannabis
by Phillip Smith on March 10, 2026
A Silicon Valley tech bro's cannabis dreams turned deadly. Explore love, ambition, and murder in California's shifting green rush.
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Swansea's first cannabis dispensary faces foreclosure. What we know
by Emily Scherny on March 10, 2026
The property housing Swansea's first cannabis dispensary, Ignited Culture, faces foreclosure and will be auctioned on March 25.
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The Workplace Is Quietly Adapting to Cannabis
by Sarah Johns on March 10, 2026
The Fresh Toast - The workplace is quietly adapting to cannabis as companies focus on impairment instead of off-duty use.
EDIBLES
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Federal Appeals Court Denies Workers' Compensation Claim for Cannabis Edibles
by admin on March 9, 2026
A construction worker who was permanently disabled on the job has been denied workers' compensation coverage for cannabis-infused edibles prescribed by
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Do CBN gummies make you sleepy? What the research says about cannabinol
by Alex Yeager on March 9, 2026
Do CBN gummies make you sleepy? Research suggests cannabinol may help reduce nighttime awakenings, but evidence for faster sleep onset remains limited. Here’s what current science says about CBN and sleep.
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3 Children Rushed to Hospital After Teacher Allegedly Gave Them Weed Gummies to 'Celebrate' Birthday
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on March 9, 2026
A substitute teacher is accused of giving three elementary school students cannabis gummies. A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court in February 2025 alleges that Felicia Boyd, 59, gave three brothers the THC-infused candy to 'celebrate' a birthday during an after-school program in April 2025.
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2nd Circ. Says Pot Edibles Not Covered By Workers' Comp
by Mike Curley on March 6, 2026
A Second Circuit panel has found that federal workers' compensation can't cover the cost of prescribed cannabis edibles, because they are still considered Schedule I drugs under federal law with "no accepted medical use."
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Marijuana, edibles seized from Chamberlain Ave dispensary: KCSO
by Jason Kotowski on March 9, 2026
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Deputies seized about 4 pounds of processed marijuana and 3 pounds of THC edibles from an illegally operating dispensary in east Bakersfield, according to a searc…
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Federal Appeals Court Denies Workers' Compensation Claim for Cannabis Edibles
by admin on March 9, 2026
A construction worker who was permanently disabled on the job has been denied workers' compensation coverage for cannabis-infused edibles prescribed by
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Oregon Bill To Ban Marijuana Edibles With More Than 10 Milligrams Of THC Fails
by Marijuana Moment on March 7, 2026
“I thought that this fight was winnable. It’s a bill that does not cost the state a cent and that protects children from life-threatening overdoses of marijuana. I was wrong.” By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle An attempt to limit how much THC can be in an individual edible isn’t advancing this year in Oregon.
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2nd Circ. Says Pot Edibles Not Covered By Workers' Comp
by @law360 on March 7, 2026
A Second Circuit panel has found that federal workers' compensation can't cover the cost of prescribed cannabis edibles, because they are still considered Schedule I drugs under federal law with "no accepted medical use."
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Cannabis Edibles and Children
by Josh Jardine on March 6, 2026
Oregon is considering legislation to address an issue no parent should ever have to contend with – non fatal pediatric cannabis overdoses. While childless, I have been enlisted by friends with children who have eaten cannabis edibles, and had adverse reactions. Thankfully, the worst of it was their offspring being, well, really high, then sleeping
JOBS
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Cannabis Company Trulieve Reportedly Cutting 58 Jobs at Florida Call Center
by Ben Munson, Editor, Cannabis Equipment News on March 3, 2026
The layoffs are impacting a call center in Clearwater.
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Cannabis Company Cutting 58 Jobs In Pinellas County
by Tiffany Razzano on March 3, 2026
A FL-based medical cannabis company is laying off 58 workers at its Clearwater call center, according to a state WARN notice.
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US: Cannabis retailer cutting 58 jobs in Clearwater
by mmjdaily.com on March 3, 2026
Trulieve, the Tallahassee-based national cannabis retailer, is laying off 58 employees at a call center in Clearwater, according to a March 2 letter sent to the state. In the federally…
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Cannabis retailer cutting 58 jobs in Clearwater
by Louis Llovio on March 2, 2026
Trulieve is laying of the employees at a call center in the city.
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Cannabis retailer cutting 58 jobs in Clearwater
by Louis Llovio on March 2, 2026
Trulieve is laying of the employees at a call center in the city.
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on March 1, 2026
Explore cannabis jobs across Canada in March 2026, from retail and cultivation to production and corporate roles. Find your next opportunity here.
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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.
POLITICS
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North Macedonia revokes six more medicinal cannabis licences
by Dragana Petrushevska on March 11, 2026
North Macedonia’s government said it has revoked the licences of six more local companies producing medicinal cannabis, after revoking six licences in February.
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Colombian President Says 'Weed Was for Protest, Cocaine Is the Drug of Capital'
by Marian Venini on March 10, 2026
Colombian President Gustavo Petro appeared before the UN, where he firmly criticized outdated anti-drug policies (such as cannabis prohibition) and proposed alternatives to state violence.
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Senate passes bill that would criminalize 'excessive' marijuana smoke
by HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services on March 10, 2026
PHOENIX — State senators have concluded that the right to smoke marijuana ends where a neighbor's nose begins.
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Nuisance bill to criminalize neighbor’s marijuana smoke passes Arizona Senate
by KJZZ | By on March 10, 2026
State senators have concluded that the right to smoke marijuana ends where a neighbor's nose begins.
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Marijuana And Hemp Leaders Have Found Agreement On Many Significant Policy Issues (Op-Ed)
by Marijuana Moment on March 10, 2026
“With marijuana and hemp leaders working together toward a shared vision of more effective federal policy, the path ahead is brighter for the entire cannabinoid marketplace.” By Adam Rosenberg, National Cannabis Industry Association and Eric Berlin, Dentons Last fall, we wrote that marijuana and hemp businesses were working together as a group informally called the
SCIENCE
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Scientists Discover How Cannabis Compounds May Fight Fatty Liver Disease
by Nikhil Pandey on March 10, 2026
A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggests that non-intoxicating cannabis compounds CBD and CBG may help reduce liver fat.
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New Cannabis Science Raises Stakes as Ghana Opens Licensing Window
by News Ghana on March 9, 2026
Ghana has formally launched its medicinal cannabis licensing programme at a moment when new scientific research is expanding the therapeutic case for cannabinoids, adding economic urgency to a regulatory process that took years to reach implementation. Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem recently published findings showing that two non-psychoactive cannabis compounds, Cannabidiol (CBD) and
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Cannabis compounds CBD and CBG may help reverse fatty liver disease, study finds
by ScienceDaily on March 6, 2026
CBD and CBG, two non-intoxicating cannabis compounds, may help combat fatty liver disease by boosting liver energy reserves and restoring cellular cleanup systems. In the study, both compounds improved blood sugar control and reduced harmful lipids linked to fatty liver disease. Researchers say the findings point to a promising new plant-based approach to treating metabolic liver disorders.
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Mellow Fellow: Scientifically Powered Cannabinoids
by Cannabis Now on March 6, 2026
The hemp-derived cannabis company founded by a board-certified pharmacist with a vast catalog of diverse products
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New Cannabis Group Will Help Ground Policy In Science And Patient Experience As Trump's Rescheduling Move Advances (Op-Ed)
by Marijuana Moment on March 5, 2026
“Federal policy must reflect evidence and science, not dispelled myths and tired stereotypes.” By Sasha Kalcheff-Korn, National Compassionate Care Council Recent federal action initiating a review of cannabis scheduling and signaling interest in expanding cannabinoid research reflects a growing willingness to examine how federal policy aligns with emerging evidence and real-world patient experience—but it also
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on March 10, 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 March 9, 2026
The latest in science and policy
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Cannabis Compounds Can Cut Cholesterol and Lower Risk of Fatty Liver Disease (Without Getting High)
by Good News Network on March 8, 2026
Naturally occurring chemicals in cannabis have been shown to reduce cholesterol–and the risk of deadly fatty liver disease, says new research.
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Safe patient handling training required | Hartford HealthCare
by hartfordhealthcare.org on March 6, 2026
Learn more about News Detail at hartfordhealthcare.org
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United States set to allow more facilities to produce marijuana for research
by newsfromscience on March 5, 2026
Drug Enforcement Administration opens door to more cannabis growers to supply drug for research
