BUSINESS
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Cannabis vapes now outselling flower in California – thanks to Gen Z
by Margaret Jackson on March 9, 2026
The shift is being fueled primarily by Gen Z, the first generation to prefer vape pens over other cannabis products.
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Watertown business closes after illicit cannabis sales
by NNY360 on March 9, 2026
WATERTOWN — A Watertown business has shut down after an investigation by the state Office of Cannabis Management found that cannabis products were illegally sold there.
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Judge’s ruling could force transparency in Menominee marijuana mess
by Gus Burns | fburns@mlive.com on March 9, 2026
Puff Cannabis is demanding emails and payment records that could reveal who funded a ballot initiative limiting marijuana shops in Menominee and other details.
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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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Ohio Brewing Companies Sue to Keep Hemp THC Beverages Legal
by Tony Lange on March 9, 2026
The lawsuit in the Ohio Supreme Court targets Gov. Mike DeWine’s line-item veto that will prohibit drinkable cannabinoid products later this month.
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Eliminating Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry would be ‘death blow,’ costly to state
by Emma Murphy | Oklahoma Voice on March 9, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY — In the months after Oklahoma voters legalized medical marijuana, Mike Khemmoro and his business partner poured their life’s savings into founding a thriving business that has grown
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Buffalo Grove considers car wash at former proposed marijuana dispensary site
by Steve Zalusky on March 9, 2026
Buffalo Grove trustees are considering a proposal for a car wash at a location formerly planned for a marijuana dispensary. Petitioner Mitchell Zaveduk submitted plans for the Dream Clean Car Wash at ...
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Judge’s ruling could force transparency in Menominee marijuana mess
by Gus Burns | fburns@mlive.com on March 9, 2026
Puff Cannabis is demanding emails and payment records that could reveal who funded a ballot initiative limiting marijuana shops in Menominee and other details.
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Ending medical marijuana industry would be a 'death blow' to OK businesses
by Emma Murphy, The Oklahoman on March 9, 2026
Gov. Kevin Stitt said the medical marijuana industry is a threat to public safety. Oklahoma businesses say eliminating it would be devastating.
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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
CBD
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Splash Beverage Group Merging with Medterra CBD
by Cannabis Equipment News on March 9, 2026
The companies also plan to participate in a CBD pilot initiative.
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Staff turnover and process consistency: a growing challenge for European cannabis operators
by mmjdaily.com on March 9, 2026
Ask anyone running a cannabis operation in Europe what keeps them up at night, and chances are it has nothing to do with regulations or market access. More often than not, it comes down to…
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Millions Of Americans Use CBD As A Substitute For Painkillers And Other Medications, Federally Funded Study Shows
by Kyle Jaeger on March 9, 2026
About one in three Americans who use CBD say they take it as an alternative or supplement to at least one medication—particularly painkillers—according to a new federally funded study. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego set out to better understand cannabidiol use trends, analyzing nationally representative survey data for the study, which was
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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.
CRIME
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Hanford teen accused of selling drugs
by Isaiah Varela on March 9, 2026
An 18-year-old Hanford teenager was arrested after police found cannabis, THC vape pens, an unserialized handgun, and an extended handgun magazine at his home.
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Man Sentenced For Fatal Cannabis Deal In SMC: DA
by Albert Gregory on March 9, 2026
A 25-year-old man received an 11-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter and robbery in the death of a 17-year-old high school student.
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Linden taxi driver in custody over 28-pound marijuana bust
by News Source Guyana on March 9, 2026
Police in Linden arrested a taxi driver from Wismar on Sunday afternoon following the discovery of several large parcels of marijuana stashed in five-gallon jars. The 58-year-old driver was stopped by the Police during an operation at Bamia along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway on Sunday afternoon. The Police said the driver was the only occupant in
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Texas hemp businesses fear an uptick in police raids after more than 15 in the last two years
by Stephen Simpson on March 9, 2026
Attorneys for hemp businesses say the raids have hurt their revenue and reputation, while police said they’re necessary to root out products with illegal levels of THC.
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Splash Beverage Group Merging with Medterra CBD
by Cannabis Equipment News on March 9, 2026
The companies also plan to participate in a CBD pilot initiative.
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Millions Of Americans Use CBD As A Substitute For Painkillers And Other Medications, Federally Funded Study Shows
by Kyle Jaeger on March 9, 2026
About one in three Americans who use CBD say they take it as an alternative or supplement to at least one medication—particularly painkillers—according to a new federally funded study. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego set out to better understand cannabidiol use trends, analyzing nationally representative survey data for the study, which was
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Medicare's CBD Gamble: Is Washington About to Bypass the FDA Drug Approval System for Marijuana Drugs?
by StreetInsider.com on March 9, 2026
"America built the most trusted drug system in the world because we require science before claims," said Duane Boise, CEO of MMJ International Holdings....
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New Group Launches Ahead of Medicare CBD Pilots
by Cannabis Wire on March 6, 2026
An excerpt from a recent edition of the Cannabis Wire Daily newsletter.
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Cannabis Compounds Show Promise in Fighting Fatty Liver Disease
by Cannabis Equipment News on March 6, 2026
They can restore the activity of cellular "cleaning crews."
CULTURE
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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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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on March 9, 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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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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Police shut down cannabis farm in Hanwell - EALING.NEWS - The Voice of Ealing's 7 towns - Acton, Ealing, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale, Southall.
by EALING.NEWS reporter on March 6, 2026
Metropolitan Police have shut down a cannabis farm after being called to an address near the junction of Hanwell Broadway and Boston Road in W7.
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How Music and Cannabis Cultures Intertwine The Hype Magazine: Unveiling the Pulse of Urban Culture - From Hip Hop to Hollywood! Explore a Diverse Tapestry of Stories, Interviews, and Impactful Editorials Spanning Fashion, Gaming, Movies, MMA, EDM, Rock, and Beyond! www.thehypemagazine.com - The Hype Magazine The Hype Magazine - News From Hip Hop To Hollywood!
by Jameelah "Just Jay" Wilkerson on March 5, 2026
Discover the heartbeat of urban culture with The Hype Magazine! From Hip Hop to Hollywood, delve into a rich tapestry of diverse stories, interviews, and impactful editorials. We go beyond music, catering to fashion enthusiasts, gamers, movie buffs, MMA followers, EDM and rock fans, and more. If it's newsworthy, we cover it passionately. Join us for a journey through the pulse of entertainment and lifestyle!
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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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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on March 9, 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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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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Rivian Trucks And Cannabis Use Rise With Millennials And Gen Z
by Anthony Washington on March 6, 2026
The Fresh Toast - Rivian trucks and cannabis use rise with Millennials and Gen Z redefining adventure travel fun and modern lifestyles.
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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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
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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
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Lawmakers strike down bill capping THC levels in Oregon’s cannabis edibles
by Jashayla Pettigrew on March 6, 2026
The proposal aimed to prevent children from accidentally consuming edibles and experiencing cannabis poisoning.
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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GOP Congressman Running For Florida Governor Admits To Selling Marijuana Despite Opposing Legalization And Sentencing Reform
by Kyle Jaeger on March 9, 2026
A GOP congressman running for governor in Florida who has opposed marijuana legalization in the state and sponsored federal legislation to upend a Washington, D.C. sentencing reform law has admitted for the first time that he was arrested for selling cannabis as a young adult. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), a Trump-endorsed GOP candidate vying to
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Texas hemp businesses fear an uptick in police raids after more than 15 in the last two years
by Stephen Simpson on March 9, 2026
Attorneys for hemp businesses say the raids have hurt their revenue and reputation, while police said they’re necessary to root out products with illegal levels of THC.
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Top GOP Tennessee Lawmaker Says Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Could Open Door To Legalizing Medical Use In His State
by Kyle Jaeger on March 9, 2026
A top GOP Tennessee lawmaker says medical marijuana legalization may move forward in the state now that his “biggest objections are being resolved” with the pending federal rescheduling of cannabis as ordered by President Donald Trump. While marijuana reform has long stalled in conservative legislature, House Majority Leader William Lamberth (R) said the push to
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2026 Utah legislature on cannabis, psychedelics and kratom
by Ben Winslow on March 7, 2026
Remember when this was controversial? House Minority Whip Jennifer Dailey-Provost’s latest bill tweaking Utah’s medical cannabis program
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Democrats eye new taxes on alcohol, marijuana to fund Colorado mental health spending
by Marissa Ventrelli on March 7, 2026
Facing a more than $1 billion budget shortfall, Colorado lawmakers are searching for ways to fund mental health services in a state that consistently ranks among the worst in the nation for mental health outcomes. Several proposals this session aim to generate new revenue for treatment and hospital beds. The ideas — including new fees
SCIENCE
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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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NIH Releases Scientific Paper on the Therapeutic Value of Acidic Cannabinoids
by Pam Chmiel on February 26, 2026
Discussions on the overlooked potential of these powerful compounds are on the rise
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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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News at a glance: Antibioticmaking clams, marijuana for research, and China’s ‘Friedmann’
by newsfromscience on March 6, 2026
The latest in science and policy
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on March 6, 2026
Biden signs bill streamlining pot studies and production for research
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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
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Can Your Joints Really Predict The Weather? Here’s The Truth | Hartford HealthCare
by hartfordhealthcare.org on March 3, 2026
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