BUSINESS
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Opinion | Should government solve cannabis industry’s debt crisis?
by Editorial Board on March 15, 2026
Companies too often fail to pay suppliers
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How Cannabis Companies Are Adapting to New Regulations
by Kathlyn Jacobson on March 15, 2026
The legal cannabis industry in the United States is expanding at an impressive pace, but that growth comes with an increasingly complex web of rules. As
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CT's first legal cannabis seller now making medical cannabis products
by Jordan Nathaniel Fenster on March 14, 2026
The number of medical cannabis patients started dropping when Connecticut legalized the sale of recreational cannabis.
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How will Rhode Island’s new cannabis retail license lottery work? TBD.
by Christopher Shea on March 13, 2026
Cannabis cultivators and prospective store owners implored the panel responsible for regulating Rhode Island’s cannabis market to avoid any further delays in awarding 20 new retail licenses on Friday. But the Cannabis Control Commission made no decision on how the lottery system to distribute the licenses will work.
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West Coast cannabis firm expands to Illinois after taking over shuttered PharmaCann grow site
by chicagobusiness.com on March 13, 2026
The Illinois marijuana market just got a little more crowded, with the entrance of Oregon-based multistate cannabis company Grown Rogue.
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Opinion | Should government solve cannabis industry’s debt crisis?
by Editorial Board on March 15, 2026
Companies too often fail to pay suppliers
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West Coast cannabis firm expands to Illinois after taking over shuttered PharmaCann grow site
by chicagobusiness.com on March 13, 2026
The Illinois marijuana market just got a little more crowded, with the entrance of Oregon-based multistate cannabis company Grown Rogue.
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Marijuana sales begin in Pontiac
by Peg McNichol on March 13, 2026
Pontiac residents will finally be able to purchase cannabis products in the city limits, years after votes to allow medical and recreational sales. Residents approved medical sales in August 2018. …
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Ohio hemp businesses race to repeal SB 56 before deadline
by Katharine Huntley on March 13, 2026
Thousands of cannabis and hemp businesses across Ohio could close if a petition to repeal Senate Bill 56 does not collect enough signatures by next Friday, that’s according to opponents of SB 56.
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16 more conditions could be added to Kentucky's approved list for medical marijuana
by Reyna Katko on March 13, 2026
Across Kentucky, more than 20,000 people now hold medical cannabis cards.
CBD
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Is Medicare Turning Seniors Into CBD Test Subjects?
by newswire.com on March 15, 2026
As Duane Boise, CEO of MMJ International Holdings, recently remarked:
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How Cannabis Is Being Used in Therapeutic Treatments
by Breaking AC on March 13, 2026
This blog explores how cannabis supports modern treatments. Discover key potential benefits, medical uses, and evolving research. Learn more today!
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Millions Swap Painkillers for CBD Alternatives
by Laurence Tognetti, MSc on March 13, 2026
How are patients substituting traditional painkillers for cannabidiol (CBD) to manage their diseases? This is what a recent study published in Frontiers in | Cannabis Sciences
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Boonton Introduces Ordinance to Tighten Oversight of Vape and CBD Retailers
by Frank Cahill on March 13, 2026
BOONTON — The Boonton Town Council has introduced a new ordinance aimed at regulating businesses that sell electronic smoking devices and products containing psychoactive substances, including certain vape products and hemp-derived items. The measure is intended to address growing public health concerns related to the sale of these products and the lack of oversight in
CRIME
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Expert warns Morocco’s drug networks threaten regional security, stability
by aps.dz on March 15, 2026
ALGIERS - Security and strategic affairs expert Professor Ahmed Mizab has emphasized that the flow of narcotics from Morocco is no longer merely a cross-border criminal activity, but has evolved into a direct threat to regional stability through its entrenched links to organized crime and terrorist financing.
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High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Sh8.1 Million Cannabis Seizure
by Streamline Official on March 15, 2026
Authorities intercept 272kg of cannabis worth Sh8.1 million following a dramatic highway chase, highlighting the surge in drug transit on Kenya`s roads.
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N.S. First Nation tells government and RCMP to stay out of cannabis and tobacco sales
by The Canadian Press on March 14, 2026
HALIFAX — An Indigenous government in Nova Scotia has passed a new resolution saying the province and RCMP have no right to carry out enforcement on its lands, as police and provincial officials step up raids on what they claim are illegal cannabis ope...
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2 more Danbury smoke shops busted for selling marijuana, multiple arrests made
by Dalton Zbierski on March 13, 2026
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Is Medicare Turning Seniors Into CBD Test Subjects?
by newswire.com on March 15, 2026
As Duane Boise, CEO of MMJ International Holdings, recently remarked:
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Georgia Lawmakers Pass Bill To Expand Medical Marijuana Access
by Marijuana Moment on March 14, 2026
“For the patients that this program is designed to serve, it’s not always worked well enough. This bill is an effort to make sure that for the patients, this program works better.” By Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder A bill aimed at modernizing Georgia’s medical cannabis program passed the House with broad bipartisan support, marking another
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No Evidence Coca-Cola Is Testing a Cannabis-Flavored Beverage
by Cielito Wang on March 13, 2026
A claim circulating widely on social media suggests that Coca-Cola is testing a cannabis-flavored beverage that focuses on flavor rather than psychoactive effects and would contain no THC. However, our review found no evidence that Coca-Cola has officially confirmed or is currently testing such a product. Social Media Posts Several viral posts share nearly identical
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House passes bill easing access to medical cannabis
by Maya Homan on March 13, 2026
A bill aimed at modernizing Georgia’s medical cannabis program passed the Georgia House Wednesday with broad bipartisan support.
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Hemp sodas, gummies and vapes are everywhere. What NC doctors say about risks
by Anna Roman on March 12, 2026
Hemp and marijuana are varieties of the same cannabis plant. They are classified differently based on their THC levels.
CULTURE
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on March 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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Snoop Dogg Denied Federal Trademark for ‘Smoke Weed Everyday’ Cannabis Brand
by Mark Elibert on March 14, 2026
Snoop Dogg’s attempt to get federal protection for the phrase "Smoke Weed Everyday" for cannabis-related retail spots didn...
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Will The New War Affect Cannabis Prices and Policy
by Terry Hacienda on March 12, 2026
The Fresh Toast - Will the new war affect cannabis prices and policy? Supply chains and rescheduling may both feel the impact soon.
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Joey Brabo Hosts Iconoclasts Panel Ft. Autumn Brands and CBX
by https://www.facebook.com/JoeyBrabo on March 12, 2026
At Hall of Flowers Ventura 2025, one of the most memorable conversations came during the Iconoclasts panel, a discussion centered around top shelf cultivation.
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How Gambia’s Drug Law Enforcement Agency stormed “the untouchable village” known for cannabis cultivation
by Dawda BaldehDawda Baldeh on March 12, 2026
Jinack Island, often called “Weed Island” by locals and tourists, has long been a focal point of cannabis culture located in the North Bank Region of The
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on March 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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Snoop Dogg Denied Federal Trademark for ‘Smoke Weed Everyday’ Cannabis Brand
by Mark Elibert on March 14, 2026
Snoop Dogg’s attempt to get federal protection for the phrase "Smoke Weed Everyday" for cannabis-related retail spots didn...
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Doctor Dispels ‘Lies,’ Sounds Alarm on Terrifying Studies Showing Real Impact of Marijuana Use
by http://facebook.com/billyhallowell on March 13, 2026
00:03.40Billy HallowellLet’s okay. All right, three, two, one. Is marijuana dangerous or harmless? That is a question we are tackling today here on CBN News, and I am joined by Dr. Raymond Wiggins. How you doing today? 00:21.39Dr. Raymond WigginsI’m great. How are you, Billy? Great to be with you. 00:23.72Billy HallowellIt’s great to have you back. You know, we have we have talked many times before about marijuana. You are an expert in this area as a physician, as somebody who has written extensively and researched on it. 00:34.68Billy HallowellAnd it’s been a while since you’ve been on with
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The Rise Of The Frequent Less Weed Movement
by Sarah Johns on March 13, 2026
The Fresh Toast - Discover the rise of the frequent less weed movement and why smaller highs are winning over alcohol.
EDIBLES
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Edibles and international sales drive SNDL’s full-year cannabis revenue record
by Sarah Clark on March 13, 2026
SNDL Inc. reported $103.7 million in sales from its total, combined cannabis operations for the three months ended December 31, 2025 (Q4 FY2025), operating income...
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Georgia House Passes Bill to Expand Medical Cannabis Program
by Tony Lange on March 13, 2026
The legislation adds product delivery methods, broadens qualifying conditions, and modernizes THC limits.
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‘An Attempt To Ban the Industry’: Dallas THC Shops React to Smokable Hemp Rule
by Austin Wood on March 13, 2026
New state rules take effect on March 31 and will also drastically raise fees for businesses.
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37% of cannabis poisonings in Wisconsin involved children under 5
by Gina Lee Castro on March 13, 2026
The Wisconsin Poison Center received 309 calls for edible cannabis poisonings in 2025.
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Edibles and international sales drive SNDL’s full-year cannabis revenue record
by Sarah Clark on March 13, 2026
SNDL Inc. reported $103.7 million in sales from its total, combined cannabis operations for the three months ended December 31, 2025 (Q4 FY2025), operating income...
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Celebrating the Year of the Horse | Hartford Hospital
by hartfordhospital.org on March 13, 2026
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Whether It’s Smoking or Edibles, Marijuana Is Bad for Your Heart
by @ucsf on March 10, 2026
A new study led by UC San Francisco researchers finds that chronic cannabis use — whether it’s smoked or consumed in edible form — is associated with significant cardiovascular risks.
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Marijuana, edibles seized from Chamberlain Ave dispensary: KCSO
by Jason Kotowski on March 9, 2026
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Deputies seized about 4 pounds of processed marijuana and 3 pounds of THC edibles from an illegally operating dispensary in east Bakersfield, according to a searc…
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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
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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Recreational Cannabis Retail System Approved by Virginia Legislature
by RVA Staff on March 15, 2026
Virginia lawmakers have approved legislation creating a regulated recreational cannabis retail market expected to launch in 2027. The bill could generate over $400 million annually in tax revenue while maintaining strict limits on hemp-derived THC products, including a two milligram per package cap or a 25-to-1 CBD-to-THC ratio requirement.
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Missouri panel approves new cannabis rules, drops ban tied to revoked licenses
by Rebecca Rivas on March 15, 2026
The changes tighten oversight of the state’s troubled marijuana microbusiness program, but lawmakers stripped out a proposal targeting people tied to denied or revoked licenses.
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Opinion | Should government solve cannabis industry’s debt crisis?
by Editorial Board on March 15, 2026
Companies too often fail to pay suppliers
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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.
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N.S. First Nation tells government and RCMP to stay out of cannabis and tobacco sales
by globalnewsdigital on March 14, 2026
An Indigenous government in Nova Scotia has passed a resolution declaring the province and RCMP have no authority to enforce cannabis laws on its lands.
SCIENCE
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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.
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The Science Behind Cannabis Munchies And What People Actually Eat
by Amy Hansen on March 11, 2026
The Fresh Toast - Researchers reveal the science behind cannabis munchies and what people actually eat when appetite suddenly spikes.
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Cannabis study finds THC can create false memories
by ScienceDaily on March 11, 2026
THC doesn’t just blur memories—it can create new ones that never happened. In a controlled experiment, cannabis users were much more likely to recall words that were never shown and struggled with tasks like remembering to do something later. Researchers found that THC disrupted many different memory systems at once. Surprisingly, moderate doses caused memory problems similar to higher doses.
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Scientists Discover How Cannabis Compounds May Fight Fatty Liver Disease
by Nikhil Pandey on March 10, 2026
A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggests that non-intoxicating cannabis compounds CBD and CBG may help reduce liver fat.
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Colorado scientists discover that cannabis could benefit memory and brain size in older people
by Sonia Ramírez on March 9, 2026
Colorado researchers link cannabis use to larger brain volume and better memory in adults over 40.
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Celebrating the Year of the Horse | Hartford HealthCare
by hartfordhealthcare.org on March 13, 2026
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on March 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 March 13, 2026
The latest in science and policy
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in 2500-year-old cemetery in peaks of western China
by newsfromscience on March 13, 2026
THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
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Texas ban on selling smokable cannabis takes effect March 31
by Nathan Bernier on March 11, 2026
New state rules change how THC levels are calculated and raise fees on hemp businesses by as much as 4,000%
