BUSINESS
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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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Meriden Planning Commission hears retail cannabis application
by Steven Goode on February 11, 2026
The business would operate out of the former Green Olive Diner, which closed in November.
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Cannabis company Curaleaf eyes Meriden retail location
by Greg Bordonaro on February 11, 2026
Curaleaf Hartford Inc. is seeking approval to open a hybrid retail cannabis establishment in Meriden by taking over an existing commercial property.
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Sedgwick to vote on whether to allow cannabis businesses
by Jennifer Osborn on February 11, 2026
About three dozen Sedgwick residents attended a hearing Feb. 4 for an annual Town Meeting referendum question asking voters whether they want to "opt in" to allow recreational cannabis businesses
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Are Medical Cannabis Pastilles Set to Disrupt the UK Market?
by Ben Stevens on February 11, 2026
Australia’s medical cannabis pastilles market boomed from 5% to 25% in two years, and the company behind it is coming to the UK.
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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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Recreational cannabis deliveries could return to Paso Robles. Here’s how
by Sadie Dittenber on February 11, 2026
Marijuana advocates say limiting businesses to medical-only delivery is restrictive.
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Colorado Marijuana Sales Fell for Fourth Straight Year in 2025
by Thomas Mitchell on February 11, 2026
The first green zone appears to have dried up.
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Cut New Marijuana Penalties From Sales Bill, Coalition Urges VA Senate
by kyle-jaeger on February 11, 2026
A coalition of 37 cannabis and civil rights organizations is urging Virginia senators to reverse course on amendments made to ...
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Ohio Activists Launch Signature Drive For Referendum To Block Marijuana And Hemp Restrictions
by Marijuana Moment on February 11, 2026
“We have a ground swell and folks are angry. [Politicians] hate the fact that people spoke and now they’re trying to re-criminalize cannabis and ban products.” By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal Ohioans for Cannabis Choice are starting to collect signatures to get a referendum on the ballot to block a new law that will
CBD
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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.
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European Food Safety Authority Sets Provisional “Safe Level” for CBD
by Cannabis Wire on February 10, 2026
An excerpt from a recent edition of the Cannabis Wire Daily newsletter.
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SC law enforcement officials ask legislators not to legalize THC hemp products
by Adrian Ashford on February 10, 2026
Law enforcement chiefs are urging legislators to reject a freshman lawmaker's proposal to regulate, not ban, intoxicating hemp products.
CRIME
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Man Suspected of Maintaining Large Illegal Cannabis Grow in Wildomar
by Contributing Editor on February 11, 2026
A 74-year-old man suspected of maintaining an illegal indoor marijuana grow in Wildomar containing hundreds of plants was out of custody Wednesday. Guofu Chen of Wildomar was arrested last week on suspicion of illegal cannabis cultivation, possession of marijuana for sale and theft of utilities. Chen was booked into the Byrd Detention Center, but he
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3 arrested, $100k seized in overnight drug bust in Chattanooga
by Addison Howard on February 11, 2026
Three individuals face charges after significant drug busts involving fentanyl, cocaine, meth, marijuana, pills, and cash in Chattanooga.
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Students Face Charges After Cannabis Incidents At Charles County Middle And High Schools
by Charles County Sheriff's Office on February 11, 2026
INDIAN HEAD, Md. – On February 10, a student at Matthew Henson Middle School, age 13, left his bookbag in an administrator’s office. The administrator detected an odor of cannabis coming from the student’s bag and further investigation revealed cannabis inside. The student was charged with possession of cannabis and faces school disciplinary consequences from
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Scott Eden Revisits Santa Cruz Murder in ‘A Killing in Cannabis’
by DNA on February 11, 2026
Bookshop Santa Cruz’s excellent author programming brings another literal bang-banger with investigative journalist Scott Eden, and his latest, A Killing in Cannabis: A True Story of Love, Murder, and California Weed. Deep in the mountains of Santa Cruz, there is, and always has been, gigantic movers and dubious shakers who worked inside the world of
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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.
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For Pet's Sake
by Dr. Devon Smith on February 10, 2026
For Pet's Sake
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SC law enforcement officials ask legislators not to legalize THC hemp products
by Adrian Ashford on February 10, 2026
Law enforcement chiefs are urging legislators to reject a freshman lawmaker's proposal to regulate, not ban, intoxicating hemp products.
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$os, a new Latino cannabis lifestyle brand, has announced a collaboration with Legado 7, the pioneers behind corridos verdes — a cannabis-forward lane of regional Mexican music.
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NACOC to begin licensing for medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation
by @joyonlineghana on February 11, 2026
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) will soon begin implementing Ghana's licensing regime for medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation, following Parliament's approval of the regulatory and cost framework. In a press statement dated February 11, 2026, and signed by Francis Opoku Amoah, Acting Director of Public Affairs and International Relations, NACOC announced that it will operationalise the licensing regime for controlled cultivation, processing, and use of cannabis with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content not exceeding 0.3 per cent.
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Goldflower Cannabis Approved for Florida Cultivation Site
by Posted by Tony Lange on February 10, 2026
The company also partnered with Heavyweight Heads to expand its genetic library in the Sunshine State.
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Goldflower Cannabis Approved for New Cultivation Site in Florida
by Cannabis Equipment News on February 10, 2026
The facility will support expansion of Heavyweight Heads' genetics.
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Be$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?
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BIRN: From Skopje to Kruševac – companies and individuals linked to marijuana cultivation
by Vijesti on February 9, 2026
The Macedonian Ministry of Internal Affairs announced over the weekend that it was conducting an extensive operation in which, in addition to more than 40 tons of marijuana, cannabis oil and biomass were seized in several ...
EDIBLES
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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.
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Toddler turns blue, passes out after eating 2 potent THC muffins. Oregon bill aims to change that
by Mia Maldonado on February 11, 2026
The bill would set potency limits on the amount of THC in marijuana and hemp edibles.
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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.
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Toddler turns blue, passes out after eating 2 potent THC muffins. Oregon bill aims to change that
by Mia Maldonado on February 11, 2026
The bill would set potency limits on the amount of THC in marijuana and hemp edibles.
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Flight crew hospitalised after passenger hands out marijuana edibles
by Rebecca Fisher on February 11, 2026
The incident occurred after the flight from London Heathrow had landed in Los Angeles last week.
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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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
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Ohio Activists Launch Signature Drive For Referendum To Block Marijuana And Hemp Restrictions
by Marijuana Moment on February 11, 2026
“We have a ground swell and folks are angry. [Politicians] hate the fact that people spoke and now they’re trying to re-criminalize cannabis and ban products.” By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal Ohioans for Cannabis Choice are starting to collect signatures to get a referendum on the ballot to block a new law that will
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Toddler turns blue, passes out after eating 2 potent THC muffins. Oregon bill aims to change that
by Mia Maldonado on February 11, 2026
The bill would set potency limits on the amount of THC in marijuana and hemp edibles.
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Bipartisan Wisconsin Lawmakers Circulate Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana
by Kyle Jaeger on February 11, 2026
Bipartisan Wisconsin lawmakers will soon be introducing a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession for first-time offenses. Reps. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D) and Shae Sortwell (R) are in the process of circulating the draft legislation to build support among colleagues. The text of the proposal hasn’t been formally filed yet, but the sponsors previously teamed up on
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Cannabis not a "priority" for Trump DOJ, GOP congressman says (Newsletter: February 11, 2026)
by Tom Angell on February 11, 2026
Congressional 280E marijuana tax penalty report; VA cannabis penalty pushback; MD psychedelics hearing; AI & psychedelics study 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 deed for the
SCIENCE
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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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Best of the Week: November 21 – November 27, 2025 | Cannabis Science and Technology - Cannabis Industry News, Insights
by Erin McEvoy on February 9, 2026
Our top cannabis news topics this week: celebrating Green Wednesday, Ohio’s Senate Bill 56 updates, a message from the US Hemp Roundtable, Healer’s November webinar, and research on terpenes and the ECS.
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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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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on February 9, 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 9, 2026
The latest in science and policy
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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
