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Maryland Cannabis Administration Announces Policy Webinar...
by Outlaw Report on August 23, 2026The Maryland Cannabis Administration is hosting a regulatory webinar on Aug. 25, 2026, and an industry workforce conference on Oct. 10, 2026, in Columbia.
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Should Grand Rapids own a cannabis dispensary?
by Ben Karkela Herald Review on August 23, 2026City says project could generate hundreds of thousands of dollars annually, while some residents and business owners question government's role in the marketplace
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New Mexico cannabis businesses prepare for six-day...
by Kara Mihm on August 23, 2026NM cannabis operators are raising concerns about revenue loss and layoffs as the state transitions to a new inventory system, which includes a six-day blackout period starting August 25.
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Gentner Drummond Should Answer for His Cannabis Cash Before...
by Rarchar S. Tortorello, Executive Editor, & Patrick McGuigan, Editor Emeritus, CityNewsOKC on August 22, 2026PAWHUSKA, Okla. — Gentner Drummond wants Oklahoma Republicans to make him governor in Tuesday's runoff election. He is also the chairman of a bank that got rich off the exact
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Feds Aren't Answering States' Questions On Marijuana...
by Marijuana Moment on August 22, 2026“At the state level, we probably have more questions than answers.” By Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight A federal change in medical marijuana’s legal classification should help South Dakota’s medical cannabis industry claim business tax deductions and gain access to banking, officials told state lawmakers Monday, but questions remain about […]
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First cyberspace narcotics case filed over alleged THC-CBD...
by The Daily Star on August 23, 2026DNC arrested a supplier after a Badda raid and says products containing cannabis-derived substances had been sold through the e-commerce platform
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Guide: Highly Rated Cannabis Dispensaries Near Albany
by Bianca Baymon on August 21, 2026Canna-curious about where to find a dispensary near Albany? This guide features every licensed Albany cannabis dispensary for adults 21+.
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High-Potency Cannabis Refreshments
by https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth on August 21, 2026Magic Cactus Higher Desert Edition has been announced by the hemp-infused beverage brand as a follow-up to its popular original low-potency drink…
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Microbiota and the Endocannabinoid System
by noel on August 21, 2026How does cannabis/CBD interact with the gut microbiome? Recent research examines possible implications for Alzheimer's, atherosclerosis, and more.
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Portugal exports more than 66 tonnes of medicinal cannabis...
by Inês Lopes on August 21, 2026Portugal exported more than 66 tonnes of cannabis for medicinal purposes during the first half of 2026, reveals Infarmed.
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Two arrested after cannabis plants found at Worthing former...
by Joseph Blakely on August 23, 2026Sussex Police were called to the premises of the former Angels Bar and Club on high Street, Worthing, in the early hours of the morning on August…
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Flint man wins appeal for prescription cannabis 'drug-drive'
by Steve Craddock on August 23, 2026Alan Jones appeared at Mold Crown Court to appeal his conviction on Friday
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Cannabis smuggling and dealing charges have been brought...
by Charles Graham on August 23, 2026Accusations of cannabis smuggling and peddling have been brought against a Wigan 31-year who will next appear before a crown court judge
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Cannabis farm fly-tips a 'plague' on countryside
by Tony Fisher - Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire on August 22, 2026There have been 90 fly-tipping cases in the past two years on roads over the border from Luton.
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Port Officer Granted $40,000 Bail in Cannabis Possession...
by Admin on August 22, 2026A port officer from Loubiere has been granted $40,000 bail after appearing in court in connection with cannabis possession charges. Alistair Bert Riviere-Alfred of Madrelle, Loubiere, was arrested at the Woodbridge Bay Port on August 18 following a police investigation...
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Nepal is moving to decriminalising cannabis
by Sudiksha Tuladhar on August 22, 2026Gandaki Province’s law regulating cannabis cultivation has revived the legalisation debate
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on August 21, 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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Summer Never Ends Brings 100+ Cannabis Brands and Ibiza...
by Christo Marron on August 20, 2026Summer Never Ends brings legal cannabis brands, Silly Nice, DJs and nightlife to Stereo Garden in Patchogue on August 29.
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High Times Magazine Releases Summer/Fall 2026 Issue...
by Alexa Oliphant on August 20, 2026Khalifa Returns in Issue Exploring Cannabis Prisoners, Hippie Hill, the Potency Debate, Psychedelic History, Rolling as an Art & What Legalization Leaves Behind
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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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Traffic stop on Highway 54 leads to THC edibles seizure...
by Jennifer Weiser on August 21, 2026A Delaware man and woman face a drug charge in Camden County after deputies said they were bringing edibles to a festival near Macks Creek.Prosecutors charged R
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Man arrested in Cherokee County with large amount of...
by Atlanta First News staff on August 20, 2026He is being held without bond.
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I-75 traffic stop uncovers marijuana edibles disguised as...
by WSBTV.com News Staff on August 20, 2026He's being held without bond.
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CSO: Driver found with marijuana edibles in candy packaging
by Shannon Ballew | sballew@cherokeetribune.com on August 20, 2026A traffic stop on Interstate 75 Wednesday in Cherokee County led authorities to finding a large amount of marijuana and edibles, including products in packaging resembling candy.
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Man arrested on I-75 with candy-packaged marijuana edibles
by FOX 5 Atlanta on August 20, 2026A Cherokee Sheriff’s Office deputy arrested a Michigan man on drug charges Wednesday afternoon following an Interstate 75 traffic stop.
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Ensuring the high road in Cannabis: Legalization offers a...
by Sebastian Hickey on August 21, 2026What 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 […]
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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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Career in cannabis? UNLV launches new certificate program
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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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Gentner Drummond Should Answer for His Cannabis Cash Before...
by Rarchar S. Tortorello, Executive Editor, & Patrick McGuigan, Editor Emeritus, CityNewsOKC on August 22, 2026
PAWHUSKA, Okla. — Gentner Drummond wants Oklahoma Republicans to make him governor in Tuesday's runoff election. He is also the chairman of a bank that got rich off the exact
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Germany becomes Europe’s largest regulated cannabis market
by FinancialTimes on August 22, 2026Critics are calling for legislation to be tightened two years after the drug was partially liberalised
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Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission drama continues...
by State House News Service on August 21, 2026Former Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O’Brien is suing the commission and Treasurer Deb Goldberg for compensation for alleged retaliation and the costs of her fight to get her job back.
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Former cannabis chair seeks damages from Goldberg over...
by Katie Castellani | State House News Service on August 21, 2026O'Brien's lawsuit rehashes a two-year-long legal battle between her and Goldberg that highlighted internal strife within the CCC.
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Legal Marijuana NOW candidate for Nebraska governor selects...
by Zach Wendling on August 21, 2026LINCOLN — The Legal Marijuana NOW nominee for Nebraska governor announced Friday the pick of an Omaha Housing Authority commissioner and local community ambassador as his running mate. Rick Beard of O...
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Finance Minister echoes need for further study to determine...
by GorakhaPatra on August 21, 2026Responding to queries from National Assembly (NA) members in the meeting on Friday, the Minister said cannabis is a medicinal plant, but its use as a narcotic drug is also a concern that needs to be controlled. "That's why legal provisions need reviewing following in consultations with experts. Further study before deciding on the existing provisions on its […]
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in...
by newsfromscience on August 21, 2026THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
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United States set to allow more facilities to produce...
by newsfromscience on August 20, 2026Drug Enforcement Administration opens door to more cannabis growers to supply drug for research
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Cannabis research database shows how U.S. funding focuses...
by newsfromscience on August 20, 2026Analysis of 50 funders finds cannabis treatment research is growing slowly
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News at a glance: Antibioticmaking clams, marijuana for...
by newsfromscience on August 20, 2026The latest in science and policy
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