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Illinois regulators propose allowing licensed cannabis...
by Robert McCoppin on August 20, 2026In a major reversal, Illinois regulators have proposed letting cannabis companies grow cannabis outdoors, a move that would significantly lower energy consumption and cultivation costs — though home growers would be out of luck. State l…
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Jars Cannabis business, Madison Heights clash over Flock...
by FOX 2 Detroit on August 20, 2026The city council is expected to vote on the decision to remove a Flock camera outside the cannabis business after privacy concerns.
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Lawmakers advance rule to regulate Arkansas’ medical...
by Neal Earley on August 20, 2026Arkansas lawmakers advanced a rule Wednesday aimed at ensuring that Arkansans remain in control of medical marijuana businesses in the state.
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Jersey City cannabis business' license in limbo over...
by Daniel Ulloa on August 19, 2026The Jersey City Council is holding approving Downtown Flwr dispensary’s cannabis license renewal due to labor issues.
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FloraWorks Advances Patented TruCBN Platform With...
by Posted by CBT Staff on August 19, 2026The TruCBN-specific scientific and regulatory milestones build upon FloraWorks' patented controlled oxidation process for producing high-purity, hemp-derived CBN.
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Daytime Beauty Awards honors Montel Williams
by LATF Beauty Staff on August 19, 2026The Daytime Beauty Awards will honor Montel Williams with the Zen Award on September 9th at the Grand Venue in Los Angeles, CA.
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JOLLY CANNABIS will attend Champs Trade Show in Las Vegas,...
by Ashley Zelez on August 19, 2026JOLLY CANNABIS will showcase its lineup of high-quality edible blends at CHAMPS Trade Show in Las Vegas from August 26 through August 29 at Booth #1157
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Medical Marijuana Improves Sleep Satisfaction And Boosts...
by Tom Angell on August 19, 2026Full-spectrum cannabis oil is associated with “favorable perceived quality of life and sleep satisfaction,” according to a new study of medical marijuana patients. Higher concentrations and longer treatments also seemed to produce “higher odds of better outcomes.” Researchers at State University of Montes Claros conducted a cross-sectional […]
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Upstate Elevator Built Its Business By Adapting, It Now...
by MtnTimes on August 19, 2026By Katy Savage If there’s one thing Dylan Raap has learned from building a business in the hemp and cannabis industry, it’s not to get too comfortable.
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Cannabis cuts irregular heartbeats by 9%, new trial finds
by Liam O'Dowd on August 19, 2026A trial of 108 regular cannabis users found that they experienced fewer early or extra heartbeats on days they inhaled cannabis compared to days they abstained, a result researchers say directly contradicted what they expected to find.
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Former Lance Corporal’s 10-year jail term, 11 strokes for...
by @thesundaily on August 20, 2026Court of Appeal upholds 10-year jail term and 11 strokes of the cane for former police lance corporal convicted of possessing 54.86g of cannabis.
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County Council close to plan for cannabis fund spending
by Erik Anderson eanderson@newspost.com on August 20, 2026The Frederick County Council is on pace to meet an Oct. 1 state deadline for planning how to disburse its roughly $3 million in state cannabis license and tax revenues.
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6 indicted for illegal marijuana operation involving 4 grow...
by KTNV Staff on August 20, 2026Six people were indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday for allegedly operating four "large-scale" marijuana grow houses in Las Vegas, according to the Department of Justice, District of Nevada.
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Vietnamese couple grew 460 cannabis plants opposite court...
by RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa on August 19, 2026
A group of Vietnamese nationals managed to grow 460 cannabis plants under the noses of police and district court staff in a small Waikato town.
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Man found guilty of capital murder in 2023 case of 2...
by @ABC13Houston on August 19, 2026Polie Phan is the first of three to be charged in the case, after two men from Oregon, Dana Lars Ryssdal and James Gerald Martin III, were found dead while in Houston on business.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on August 18, 2026This 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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How New York’s Legal Weed Market Is Creating a Cannabis...
by Petra June on August 18, 2026New York cannabis is developing its own identity through local brands, hash culture, independent dispensaries, equity and uniquely New York products.
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Immigration and Cannabis Culture in America - Does More...
by Our Friends on August 15, 2026Explore how immigration, cultural change, and immigrant entrepreneurship are shaping cannabis culture and business growth across America.
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Silly Nice Founders Bring Hash Culture to NYCCE in Queens...
by Petra June on August 14, 2026Silly Nice founders head to NYCCE in Bellerose, Queens on August 21 for a 21+ meet-and-greet featuring hash, infused flower and more.
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Silly Nice Hash Is Coming Back to Culture House NYC in...
by Mason Cash on August 14, 2026Silly Nice is returning to Culture House NYC in Herald Square with Bubble Hash, Frosted Hash Ball, Diamond Powder and infused Frosted Flower.
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Oregon lawmaker says she’ll push for more cannabis...
by Central Oregon Daily on August 19, 2026An Oregon state senator and pediatrician is proposing legislation to cap individual cannabis edibles at 10 milligrams of THC, require additional warning labels on cannabis products, and expand cannabis prevention education in schools.
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New Georgia law expands medical marijuana access; nearly...
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The 10 Bestselling Cannabis Edibles Brands in Arizona 2026
by Dan Kingston on August 17, 2026Arizona marijuana information and news. Find AZ marijuana dispensaries, doctors, laws, events, news, and more.
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Brazos County juvenile detention employee accused of giving...
by Mikah Giles on August 14, 2026A Brazos County Juvenile Detention Center employee faces felony charges after investigators said he smuggled a THC edible into the facility
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Using Cannabis? Could It Be Affecting Your Heart?
by Luis Soler Rivera on August 14, 2026
While cannabis use more popular than ever, it's not without risks. The American Heart Association's study on cannabis and your risk of heart and vascular issues sheds some light on this concern.
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Marijuana Legalization Boosts Agriculture Jobs In States...
by Tom Angell on August 14, 2026States 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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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on August 2, 2026Explore August 2026 cannabis job openings across Canada, including roles in retail, cultivation, production, sales, delivery, and more
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Cannabis company cut 211 jobs in Hillsborough, Polk
by Louis Llovio on July 21, 2026Parallel says in a letter to state officials that the layoffs are a result of closing two facilities.
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Summer School training in Syracuse for jobs in nascent...
by Chris Bolt on July 17, 2026Syracuse University, with Green Flower, is teaching aspects of the cannabis industry. Certificate programs in cultivation, product development & medical marijuana prepare students.
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‘Cannabis could be an economic opportunity’
by Shashwat Pant on August 20, 2026Gandaki Province Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey met Prime Minister Balen Shah on Monday, urging the federal government to facilitate the implementation of provincial laws and support development initiatives. Pandey particularly raised the issue of implementing Gandaki’s laws on domestic alcohol and cannabis cultivation. The provincial government has […]
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Oregon lawmaker says she’ll push for more cannabis...
by Mia Maldonado on August 19, 2026Karma Clarke, a Douglas County mother, thought marijuana was harmless in 2014 when she voted in favor of the ballot measure legalizing recreational cannabis in Oregon. She believed that until six year...
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Poll: Voters oppose cannabis repeal, support residential...
by Ella Adams | State House News Service on August 19, 2026Most of the nine ballot questions are faring well amongst voters.
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New Hampshire Lawmakers Override Governor's Veto Of Bill...
by Tom Angell on August 19, 2026New Hampshire lawmakers have voted to override the governor’s veto of a bill to let medical cannabis companies grow marijuana in greenhouses. The Senate on Wednesday voted 16-8 to reverse Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s (R) decision, and the House of Representatives did so by a vote of 257-44. Supporters argue that the proposal will make cannabis
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Why DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Proposal May Be DOA...
by Marijuana Moment on August 19, 2026“Trump himself has never called for relaxing federal controls on adult-use marijuana.” By Robert A. Mikos, Vanderbilt University Law School Last month, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) wrapped up hearings on a long-delayed Biden Administration proposal to reschedule all marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The agency’s […]
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in...
by newsfromscience on August 19, 2026THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
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THC in cannabis may reduce nightmares in people with PTSD
by Mattha Busby on August 14, 2026A drug made up of THC, the main psychoactive component of cannabis, reduced the severity and incidence of nightmares in people with PTSD
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Texas is banning several THC products. Find out what will...
by Katlyn Ma on July 31, 2026Although several synthetically derived cannabis products will be banned on July 31, delta-9 THC products will still remain legal.
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Coroner in synthetic cannabis death inquiry repeats...
by RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa on July 25, 2026
A coroner has repeated recommendations made in an earlier inquiry into synthetic cannabis deaths to develop a harm reduction strategy.
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The new science of cannabis and sleep
by Ariana Eunjung Cha on July 23, 2026
Research suggests cannabis suppresses REM sleep, raising questions about memory, emotion and the purpose of dreams.
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