BUSINESS
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Florida 2026 Cannabis Legalization Campaign’s Signatures Lawsuit Sent to Supreme Court
by Tony Lange on February 16, 2026
Smart & Safe Florida initiated the process for the state’s Supreme Court to review its case stemming from 70,000-plus disqualified signatures.
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6 new cannabis career certificate programs offered
by Serena O'Sullivan on February 16, 2026
GateWay Community College is launching six new online Cannabis Career Certificate programs that range in cost from $850 to $2,200.
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Illinois cannabis sales revenue falls as hemp and other states cut into prices for the struggling industry
by Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune on February 16, 2026
The opening of the Okay Cannabis shop in Wheeling three years ago seemed like a good business bet. It was the first dispensary in the state to combine sales of marijuana and alcohol with the adjoining West Town Bakery. Last spring, the store closed and it remains empty. The sign for Okay Cannabis along the 700 block of North Milwaukee Avenue is seen on Feb. 13, 2026, in Wheeling.
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2026 Farm Bill Strives to Reduce Regulatory Burdens for Industrial Hemp Producers
by Tony Lange on February 16, 2026
The bill’s draft language would allow hemp farmers to self-designate as industrial producers while aligning with a federal ban on intoxicating products.
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Vermont State University partners with cannabis convention
by The North Star Monthly on February 16, 2026
Vermont State University is the educational partner for the 2026 Vermont Cannabis Convention, the university announced today. The partnership connects the state's largest cannabis industry gathering with the state's most
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6 new cannabis career certificate programs offered
by Serena O'Sullivan on February 16, 2026
GateWay Community College is launching six new online Cannabis Career Certificate programs that range in cost from $850 to $2,200.
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Illinois cannabis sales revenue falls as hemp and other states cut into prices for the struggling industry
by Robert McCoppin on February 16, 2026
While lower prices are welcome news for consumers, cannabis businesses have had difficulty making money due to high financing and operating costs.
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Feds finalize Medicare CBD coverage rule, hemp industry operative says (Newsletter: February 16, 2026)
by Tom Angell on February 16, 2026
Trump pardons NFL star for marijuana; New Farm Bill hemp provisions; VA cannabis sales legalization; MD psychedelics; CO medical marijuana access 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… BREAKING:
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Will a new government breathe life into Thailand’s gasping cannabis industry?
by Zach Hope on February 15, 2026
Weed parlours were everywhere in Bangkok, like pubs in London. But the trade has been a debacle of the former government’s own making.
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Tolkkinen: Their CBD business was about to take off. Then Minnesota told them they couldn’t ship.
by Karen Tolkkinen on February 14, 2026
Minnesota’s ban on shipping CBD products was overturned Thursday, a relief especially to rural retailers.
CBD
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Canadian industry, healthcare providers split on regulations for CBD as a Natural Health Product
by David Brown on February 16, 2026
Health Canada shared the results from their most recent "What We Heard Report" on regulating cannabidiol (CBD) as a Natural Health Product (NHPCC).
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CBD Used By One In Five Brits, Mostly For Wellbeing, Mental Health And Pain
by David Ridley on February 16, 2026
Nearly one in five UK adults have used CBD in the past year, mainly for wellbeing, mental health and pain, with many users reporting reliance, strong brand‑trust considerations and growing concerns about unauthorized products.
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What You Need to Know About CBD Medicare Coverage: Last Week in Weed Feb. 10-16, 2026
by Aron Vaughan on February 16, 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of “Last week in Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis.
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Feds finalize Medicare CBD coverage rule, hemp industry operative says (Newsletter: February 16, 2026)
by Tom Angell on February 16, 2026
Trump pardons NFL star for marijuana; New Farm Bill hemp provisions; VA cannabis sales legalization; MD psychedelics; CO medical marijuana access 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… BREAKING:
CRIME
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Delivery driver caught with cannabis worth €716k at airport jailed for five years
by Eimear Dodd on February 16, 2026
Riley Burke (25), with an address in Canada, said he forgot he had not checked in luggage and picked up two suitcases by mistake
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Doctors' Drug Arrests Reach Record 395
by Jang Yoon on February 16, 2026
Doctors Drug Arrests Reach Record 395 Annual rise in doctors drug arrests highlights narcotics misuse in medical settings
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Traffic stop in Bulloch County leads to arrest, marijuana seized
by Ava Cartes on February 15, 2026
BULLOCH COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — One person was arrested on Valentine’s Day following a traffic stop. On Saturday, Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Lt. Hunter Oglesby conducted a traf…
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Poole dealer jailed for 14 years over £150,000 drugs haul
by bbc.com on February 14, 2026
Jose Ivo Ferreira, from Poole, admitted possessing large amounts of cocaine, ketamine and marijuana.
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Canadian industry, healthcare providers split on regulations for CBD as a Natural Health Product
by David Brown on February 16, 2026
Health Canada shared the results from their most recent "What We Heard Report" on regulating cannabidiol (CBD) as a Natural Health Product (NHPCC).
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Feds finalize Medicare CBD coverage rule, hemp industry operative says (Newsletter: February 16, 2026)
by Tom Angell on February 16, 2026
Trump pardons NFL star for marijuana; New Farm Bill hemp provisions; VA cannabis sales legalization; MD psychedelics; CO medical marijuana access 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… BREAKING:
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Congress Should Delay The Federal Hemp Ban And Instead Enact Regulations For THC And CBD Products (Op-Ed)
by Marijuana Moment on February 15, 2026
“Republicans, Democrats and independents alike understand that regulation is better than prohibition, and that good science takes time.” By Mike Simpson, Lovewell Farms via Rhode Island Current At a moment when Americans across the political spectrum say they want evidence-based policy, Congress is on the verge of repeating a familiar mistake: banning first and studying later.
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Scientists revive prehistoric cannabis enzymes and uncover more medical uses
by Earth.com on February 14, 2026
Scientists revive prehistoric cannabis enzymes and reveal when the plant began producing medical THC and CBD.
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Tolkkinen: Their CBD business was about to take off. Then Minnesota told them they couldn’t ship.
by Karen Tolkkinen on February 14, 2026
Minnesota’s ban on shipping CBD products was overturned Thursday, a relief especially to rural retailers.
CULTURE
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Bozeman Winterfest returns with music, vendors and community giving
by Meghan Elaine on February 16, 2026
Winterfest returns to the Ponderosa this afternoon with music, vendors and community activities, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters and local youth mentorship programs.
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$1 Cannabis Stash Drop Returns to Molly Ann Farms in Haledon
by TAPinto on February 15, 2026
Haledon, NJ – Building on two highly successful community access events, the CannUnity Culture Collective, a community-driven alliance led by Molly Ann Farms dispensary, will host its third $1...
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on February 15, 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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Inside Goldflower’s Florida Cannabis Cultivation Expansion
by Hazey Taughtme on February 13, 2026
Florida cannabis expansion moves forward as Goldflower launches a new cultivation site and adds elite genetics for patients.
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Two arrested after £1.6m cannabis cultivation found in Dundee
by bbc.com on February 13, 2026
Approximately 2,000 plants were recovered during a raid in the city on Thursday afternoon.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on February 15, 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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300 pounds of processed marijuana discovered in San Leandro illegal cultivation investigation
by KPIX on February 13, 2026
By Brandon Downs About 300 pounds of processed marijuana was discovered by San Leandro police, leading to an arrest on Wednesday, authorities said. Detectives responded to a home along Vistagrand Drive following a community tip regarding suspicious activity. Three people were contacted and police said probable cause led to them obtaining a search warrant. When
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Suspected illegal marijuana cultivation and sales operation busted at San Leandro home
by Harry Harris on February 12, 2026
About 300 pounds of processed marijuana was seized and a man arrested in what San Leandro police said was an investigation into an illegal cultivation and distribution operation.
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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.
EDIBLES
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5 impacted after elementary student passes out marijuana edibles for lunch
by WKRC on February 14, 2026
'You know when they’re at the lunch table, they’re trading food all over the place.'
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3 British Airways Cabin Crew Members Got Sick After Eating Marijuana Gummies Allegedly from a Traveler
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on February 14, 2026
Three British Airways cabin crew members got sick after they reportedly consumed marijuana gummies that were allegedly given to them by a passenger. Each worker has 'since recovered,' a spokesperson for the airline said in a statement to PEOPLE.
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Pro Tip: Don't Give Flight Crews Weed Edibles as Gifts
by Tobias Carroll on February 14, 2026
There's a right way and a wrong way to give gifts
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Minnesota Judge Blocks State’s Direct-to-Consumer Ban on Low-THC Hemp Edibles
by Tony Lange on February 13, 2026
The judge ordered the state’s Office of Cannabis Management to cease enforcing its requirement for in-person deliveries, allowing mail shipments.
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5 impacted after elementary student passes out marijuana edibles for lunch
by WKRC on February 14, 2026
'You know when they’re at the lunch table, they’re trading food all over the place.'
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3 British Airways Cabin Crew Members Got Sick After Eating Marijuana Gummies Allegedly from a Traveler
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on February 14, 2026
Three British Airways cabin crew members got sick after they reportedly consumed marijuana gummies that were allegedly given to them by a passenger. Each worker has 'since recovered,' a spokesperson for the airline said in a statement to PEOPLE.
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Marijuana consumption methods ranked by health risks
by https://www.facebook.com/rollingout on February 13, 2026
Smoking marijuana harms lungs, vaping causes severe injuries, and edibles take hours to work. Learn which consumption method carries the least risk.
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Elementary students eat marijuana edibles during lunch, prompting emergency response
by Jaden Hawkins,Jordan Gartner on February 13, 2026
Several elementary school students in Michigan needed medical assistance after eating marijuana gummies.
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Oregon lawmakers advance bill to reduce THC content in some edibles
by KATU Staff on February 13, 2026
A bill aimed at lowering the THC content of individually-wrapped cannabis edibles advanced out of committee and will head to the Oregon Senate floor for a vote.
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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Debate over marijuana legalization continues in North Carolina as lawmakers weigh revenue potential
by Myles Harris on February 16, 2026
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Mass. cannabis regulators agree to explore licensing freeze
by Katie Castellani on February 16, 2026
The state Cannabis Control Commission will hold a public hearing as supply and prices influence market conditions.
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West Virginia Lawmaker Pushes To Allocate Medical Marijuana Revenue That's Going Unused Amid Federal Law Concerns
by Marijuana Moment on February 16, 2026
“There were at least 20-some states doing this today, they don’t seem to have a problem with it, and they’re all spending it, right?” By Henry Culvyhouse, Mountain State Spotlight This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. Get stories like this delivered to your email inbox once a week; sign up for the
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Justice Department 'Should Take About 20 Years' To Reschedule Marijuana, GOP Congressman Says
by Kyle Jaeger on February 16, 2026
The Justice Department should “take about 20 years” to finish the marijuana rescheduling process, a GOP congressman who staunchly opposes cannabis reform tells Marijuana Moment. With the proposal to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) still pending, Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) is in no rush to have
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Congress Should Delay The Federal Hemp Ban And Instead Enact Regulations For THC And CBD Products (Op-Ed)
by Marijuana Moment on February 15, 2026
“Republicans, Democrats and independents alike understand that regulation is better than prohibition, and that good science takes time.” By Mike Simpson, Lovewell Farms via Rhode Island Current At a moment when Americans across the political spectrum say they want evidence-based policy, Congress is on the verge of repeating a familiar mistake: banning first and studying later.
SCIENCE
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Smoking Cannabis Linked To Larger Brain Volume And Better Cognitive Function Later In Life
by Benjamin Taub on February 10, 2026
Moderate use appears to protect the hippocampus from shrinking.
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Medical Cannabis at Inflection Point: Policy, Science, What Comes Next (Opinion)
by Kenneth Epstein, Cannformatics on February 10, 2026
From New York’s clinical leadership to emerging product standards, patient care is becoming the market’s north star.
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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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Cannabis research database shows how U.S. funding focuses on harms of the drug
by newsfromscience on February 16, 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 13, 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 13, 2026
The latest in science and policy
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5 Signs Your Soreness Is Actually a Stress Fracture | Hartford HealthCare
by hartfordhealthcare.org on February 12, 2026
Learn more about News Detail at hartfordhealthcare.org
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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
