BUSINESS
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Albert Lea City Council to vote on more cannabis registrations on Monday
by Erich Schweitzer on March 20, 2026
On Monday, March 23rd, the Albert Lea City Council will vote on registrations for two more cannabis business applicants.
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Robbinsdale Approves New Cannabis Shop on West Broadway
by CCX Media on March 20, 2026
The cannabis shop would be located at 4154 West Broadway. The State Office of Cannabis Management now has to issue the business a license.
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US (MN): Hempire emerges as first locally-owned cannabis business in Olmsted County
by mmjdaily.com on March 20, 2026
Hempire customers seeking low-dose hemp products at its 3135 Superior Drive NW location last Saturday faced an unexpected added level of security as the store quietly shifted to selling…
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The telehealth company growing Germany’s $900M cannabis industry
by mmjdaily.com on March 20, 2026
InFrankfurt, Germany, in September 2020, in a small two-room doctor practice, telemedicine company Bloomwell had its first patient meet with a doctor to get a prescription for marijuana. It…
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6 Michigan cannabis companies file lawsuit alleging millions missing from equity program
by crainsdetroit.com on March 20, 2026
The lawsuit alleges they paid fees into a Grand Rapids fund, and much of the money is accounted for.
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Growing Marijuana Legally—A Snapshot of a New Business Model
by https://www.agweb.com/authors/stephanie-mercier on March 20, 2026
U.S. Legal Marijuana Sector had $30 Billion in Revenue in 2024
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Workers at Wyomissing marijuana dispensary reach labor agreement
by WFMZ-TV on March 20, 2026
Union workers at a Wyomissing marijuana dispensary ended their strike after they reached a three-year labor agreement.
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Ohio’s marijuana and hemp rules take effect
by spectrumnews1.com on March 20, 2026
The law caps dispensaries at 400 statewide and sets a buffer distance from schools, playgrounds and churches.
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Cannabis biz could list on stock exchanges under new congressional bill (Newsletter: March 20, 2026)
by Tom Angell on March 20, 2026
THC in Medicare CBD coverage plan; Marijuana bills on VA gov’s desk; IA psilocybin; Study: Cannabis safer than alcohol & tobacco 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… Before
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Meet Bloomwell, The Telehealth Company Growing Germany’s $900 Million Cannabis Industry
by Will Yakowicz on March 20, 2026
Brother and sister duo Niklas and Anna Kouparanis built Bloomwell to help patients get a prescription for medical marijuana—and have it delivered to their door. It's a preview of what's to come in Europe as they build the Amazon of pot.
CBD
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New Ohio law banning intoxicating hemp products, THC and CBD beverages takes effect
by Megan Henry/Ohio Capital Journal on March 20, 2026
A lawsuit was filed this week in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas to block the law from taking effect.
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New Ohio law banning intoxicating hemp products, THC and CBD beverages takes effect
by Megan Henry on March 20, 2026
The changes made by Republican state lawmakers to Ohio's voter-passed weed law has now taken effect, including new criminal charges, along with the state's new intoxicating hemp ban — which includes THC and CBD beverages.
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Cannabis Compound Shows Promise in Fighting Alzheimer’s by Calming Brain Inflammation
by By Society for Neuroscience on March 20, 2026
New findings suggest that targeting inflammation in Alzheimer’s may matter as much as targeting protein buildup.
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Senate approves keeping some THC hemp products legal for adults in SC
by Adrian Ashford on March 20, 2026
Beyond limiting most sales to liquor stores, the amended bill restricts what's legal to beverages and gummies with no more than 10 milligrams of THC per serving.
CRIME
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More than 70 arrests as police crackdown on drug-related crime
by Mark Mansfield on March 20, 2026
More than 70 people have been arrested and eight drug supply networks dismantled during a week of intensified police activity across south Wales. South Wales Police said the operation, carried out as part of the national County Lines Intensification Week between March 2 and 8, targeted drug-related crime and the exploitation of vulnerable people. The
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Pike man charged with felony marijuana trafficking
by A News-Express Staff Report on March 20, 2026
A Pikeville man was arrested on several charges, including felony marijuana trafficking, after Pikeville Police said they found a large quantity of marijuana while serving an arrest warrant.
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Exposed: how drug gangs deal without fear as the law can’t keep up
by David Woode,George Willoughby on March 20, 2026
Police focus on heroin and crack cocaine allows criminals to peddle cannabis and MDMA to middle-class users on encrypted messaging apps, Times analysis shows
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Man Charged With Domestic Violence, Drug Offenses
by Mirage News on March 20, 2026
A man has been charged with alleged domestic violence and drug-related offences in the state's New England region.On Monday 16 March 2026, a warrant
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Not All CBD Is Medicine: Why Medicare's Plan Could Undermine FDA Marijuana Science
by MMJ International Holdings on March 20, 2026
"You cannot claim to follow science while bypassing the scientific process," said Duane Boise, CEO of MMJ International Holdings."Not all CBD is the same. Without FDA validation, you're not practicing medicine-you're experimenting on patients with ...
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New Ohio law banning intoxicating hemp products, THC and CBD beverages takes effect
by Megan Henry/Ohio Capital Journal on March 20, 2026
A lawsuit was filed this week in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas to block the law from taking effect.
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New Ohio law banning intoxicating hemp products, THC and CBD beverages takes effect
by Megan Henry on March 20, 2026
The changes made by Republican state lawmakers to Ohio's voter-passed weed law has now taken effect, including new criminal charges, along with the state's new intoxicating hemp ban — which includes THC and CBD beverages.
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Senate approves keeping some THC hemp products legal for adults in SC
by Adrian Ashford on March 20, 2026
Beyond limiting most sales to liquor stores, the amended bill restricts what's legal to beverages and gummies with no more than 10 milligrams of THC per serving.
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New THC allowance in Trump administration CBD Medicare plan, but no launch date yet
by Chris Roberts on March 19, 2026
But other key questions the hemp industry has, such as when the program launches and who can participate, remain unanswered.
CULTURE
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Steve DeAngelo Talks Smuggling Weed And Why Legalization Still Isn’t Working In Jerry Chu’s New Podcast Video
by https://www.facebook.com/javierhasse/ on March 20, 2026
The first episode of Jerry Chu’s new long-form video podcast, produced with En Volá and distributed through High Times’ YouTube channel, opens with Steve DeAngelo on legacy cannabis, corporate drift, hemp wars and the legalization fight he says the industry still hasn’t finished.
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Hemp Retailers Say New Virginia Cannabis Law Would Shut Them Down
by RVA Staff on March 19, 2026
Virginia hemp businesses are urging Governor Spanberger to amend a new cannabis bill that imposes a 2mg THC cap, warning it could eliminate most products and force closures. More than 1,500 small businesses and farmers say the legislation threatens Virginia’s $562 million hemp industry.
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Cannabis Dispensary Culture House Replaces FlynnStoned at Greenpoint Savings Bank
by Emma Davey on March 19, 2026
FlynnStoned hopes to find a new location.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on March 19, 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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Exploring the Intersection of Art and Cannabis Culture
by Gaston La-Gaffe on March 18, 2026
Photo by Washarapol D BinYo Jundang: https://www.pexels.com/photo/green-cannabis-plant-2731664/ Walk through any contemporary art fair in a major city and
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on March 19, 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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Exploring the Intersection of Art and Cannabis Culture
by Gaston La-Gaffe on March 18, 2026
Photo by Washarapol D BinYo Jundang: https://www.pexels.com/photo/green-cannabis-plant-2731664/ Walk through any contemporary art fair in a major city and
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Americans Lighten Up About Marijuana While Judging Everything Else
by Sarah Johns on March 17, 2026
The Fresh Toast - Americans lighten up about marijuana while judging everything else, new Pew poll reveals shifting moral views
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Doctor Sounds Alarm on Terrifying Studies Showing Real Impact of Marijuana Use
by CBN on March 15, 2026
A doctor is continuing to sound the alarm on the dangers of marijuana, noting new research is dismantling claims from pr
EDIBLES
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Cannabis edibles pose growing risk to children during National Poison Prevention Week
by Cameron Brown on March 20, 2026
Cannabis edibles are becoming more common among accidental poisonings in children, according to officials observing National Poison Prevention Week.
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Police and local Medicine Hat schools issue warning over high-potency THC edibles
by Pattison Media on March 19, 2026
The Medicine Hat Public School Division, Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education, and Prairie Rose Public Sch...
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What The Lancet got wrong about medical cannabis and mental health
by https://facebook.com/teamleafie/ on March 19, 2026
Medical cannabis is once again under attack, as headlines scream that the treatment does “more harm than good”. But the study that the reports are based on didn’t include a single trial for depression, the UK’s most common mental health condition. Nor did it include any data from actual patient…
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Last call for hemp THC beverages in Ohio bars, restaurants ahead of state ban
by Margaret Jackson on March 18, 2026
It's last call for hemp THC beverages sold outside of cannabis retailers in Ohio, where hemp products are an estimated $2 billion industry.
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Last call for hemp THC beverages in Ohio bars, restaurants ahead of state ban
by Margaret Jackson on March 18, 2026
It's last call for hemp THC beverages sold outside of cannabis retailers in Ohio, where hemp products are an estimated $2 billion industry.
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Why Longer Days Actually Boost Your Mood | Hartford Hospital
by hartfordhospital.org on March 18, 2026
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Best THC Gummies of 2026: Top Picks for Potency & Flavor
by Rosh Lewis,Jessica Almeida on March 17, 2026
Discover the best THC gummies for every mood with our top picks. Enjoy flavorful thc edibles that cater to your preferences. Read more to find your favorite!
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Nearly 1,000 pounds of marijuana seized in Shelby Township drug investigation
by Paula Wethington on March 17, 2026
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A Guide to Legal Cannabis Dispensaries in CT
by Pamela Mahler on March 16, 2026
Looking for cannabis dispensaries in CT? We’ve rolled out this guide with every CT cannabis store approved for legal recreational cannabis.
JOBS
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This Ontario woman failed RCMP background check because one of her Facebook friends is a gangster
by Adrian Humphreys on March 17, 2026
Federal Court intervenes after a worker failed her mandatory background security check for her legal cannabis job over a social media link.
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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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Medical marijuana patients could lose employment if new law passes
by Dylan Brown / KFOR on March 19, 2026
A new effort at the Oklahoma State Capitol could put thousands of medical marijuana patients’ employment on the line if it passes in the coming weeks.
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Oklahoma House cans employment bill seeking to expand marijuana usage ban
by Barbara Hoberock on March 12, 2026
House lawmakers on Thursday defeated a measure that would give employers more leeway to fire individuals for using medical marijuana.
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Trulieve Cannabis slashes 58 jobs at Florida call center
by Chris Roberts on March 3, 2026
It's the first mass layoff in Florida for the publicly traded marijuana multistate operator since 2023.
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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.
POLITICS
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Could 'Pot for Potholes Act' bring marijuana legalization to Tennessee? What to know
by Peter Burditt on March 20, 2026
Tennessee Democrats have once again filed legislation to legalize marijuana, this time tying revenue to infrastructure. Here's what to know.
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Nearly $100M in Missouri marijuana tax revenue sits unused despite voter mandate
by Rebecca Rivas (Missouri Independent) on March 20, 2026
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Major changes to Ohio cannabis law will take effect Friday
by Katie Millard on March 20, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Sweeping changes to Ohio’s voter-approved cannabis law are slated to take effect Friday. Senate Bill 56 will introduce changes like limits on intoxicating hemp a…
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Deal keeps hemp THC gummies, drinks in SC. But where can you buy them?
by Lucy Valeski on March 20, 2026
The SC Senate passed a bill to regulate hemp-derived THC late Thursday afternoon. The plan restricts where low-dose gummies and drinks can be sold.
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Conservative Archives
by David Brown on March 20, 2026
StratCann is an online news publication covering the evolution of the legal cannabis industry in Canada and around the world.
SCIENCE
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Yale and McGill Collaborate to Expand Cannabis Research
by Yale School of Medicine on March 20, 2026
The Yale Center for the Science of Cannabis and Cannabinoids (YC-SCAN²) on March 11 announced a new collaboration with the McGill Research Centre for Cannabis (MRCC), marking an important step toward strengthening international partnerships in cannabis and cannabinoid research.
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Huge study finds no evidence cannabis helps anxiety, depression, or PTSD
by ScienceDaily on March 20, 2026
The largest review of medicinal cannabis to date found it doesn’t effectively treat anxiety, depression, or PTSD—despite millions using it for those reasons. Researchers warn it could even make mental health worse, raising risks like psychosis and addiction while delaying proven treatments. Some limited benefits were seen for conditions like insomnia and autism, but the evidence is weak. The findings are fueling calls for stricter oversight as cannabis use continues to rise.
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AI Promises to Accelerate Weed Science Advancements
by Brittany on March 19, 2026
WESTMINSTER, Colo. — The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) and its member scientists are continually exploring ways to facilitate increased knowledge concerning weeds and...
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Cannabis Compounds May Reverse Fatty Liver Disease, Study Suggests
by Carly Cassella on March 19, 2026
Without causing a high.
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Sparse evidence for cannabis to treat mental health conditions highlights research gap
by Will Stone on March 17, 2026
A new analysis represents the largest effort yet to systematically parse all the data from high-quality clinical trials on cannabis and mental health. The evidence is lacking.
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After 4-year delay, DEA will review dozens of requests to grow marijuana for research
by newsfromscience on March 19, 2026
New rules would govern companies and organizations seeking to produce cannabis for medical studies
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Why Longer Days Actually Boost Your Mood | Hartford HealthCare
by hartfordhealthcare.org on March 18, 2026
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on March 18, 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 17, 2026
The latest in science and policy
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Teenagers Have Easy Access to Weed. Science Says It’s Bad for Them.
by Andrea Petersen on March 14, 2026
New research shows even infrequent cannabis use during adolescence is linked to increased risk of mental-health disorders and poor academic performance.
