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Issue #009 covers cannabis drive-thrus, federal rescheduling, inspection readiness, testing and quality, workforce development, careers and Jointalism™.
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Virginia Cannabis Control Authority Set to Host October...
by Outlaw Report on October 18, 2026The Board of Directors of the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) will convene for its regular October meeting to discuss key administrative developments, policy updates, and regulatory frameworks governing the Commonwealth’s evolving cannabis market.
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Why Is Marijuana Regulated More Strictly Than Alcohol, Even...
by Marijuana Moment on October 18, 2026“I can tell you exactly where every gram of our cannabis comes from based on a compliance chain that’s a mile long.” By Wes Ritchie, Tree House Craft Cannabis via CommonWealth Beacon I have spent the last seven years of my career operating businesses in two highly regulated industries in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Over
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Marijuana becomes a top issue in Oklahoma governor's race
by Ben Fenwick, The Oklahoman on October 18, 2026Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt wanted to outlaw marijuana. Where do the candidates vying to replace him stand?
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Oxford residents to vote on cannabis business cap Nov. 3
by Nicole Carter on October 18, 2026A number of Oxford residents are fed up with the perception that Main Street/Route 26 has become a cannabis corridor not reflective of the community's values.
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Sothema wins approval for cannabis drugs
by Billionaires.Africa on October 17, 2026Sothema, the Moroccan drugmaker led by Lamia Tazi and controlled by its founding families, has won approval for three cannabis-based epilepsy medicines.
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New Maryland law limits board action against veterinarians...
by Justin Louis, Content Producer on October 17, 2026A law that took effect October 1 bars the state veterinary board from taking certain disciplinary actions against veterinarians solely for discussing or recommending cannabis or CBD products for animals.
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OPINION: Canada’s legal cannabis system has an access...
by Ed Collins, Special to Toronto Sun on October 17, 2026Canadians seeking CBD for health-related reasons are still caught between two systems that weren’t built for them. Find out more.
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Cannabidiol (CBD) for Pain: A Narrative Review of Evidence...
by cureusinc on October 17, 2026Cannabidiol (CBD), the principal non-intoxicating phytocannabinoid of Cannabis sativa, is widely marketed and self-administered for pain relief, yet its regulatory status as an analgesic remains...
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THC product ban in Wisconsin: what you need to know
by Skylar Jensen on October 16, 2026In 2018, Congress passed a farm bill that separated hemp from marijuana making hemp legal for commercial and industrial use. Hemp contains small amounts of the high-inducing compound THC, separating it from the more psychoactive varieties of marijuana by defining hemp as containing no more than 0.3% delta-9 THC. However, the 2018 bill only...
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Is JAZZ Stock Still a Smart Way to Play Medical Cannabis?
by Sundeep Ganoria on October 16, 2026Jazz Pharmaceuticals offers a differentiated medical cannabis play, with Epidiolex sales growth and a diversified portfolio offset by pipeline setbacks and earnings pressures.
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St Philip duo granted bail on cannabis charges
by Barbados Today on October 18, 2026Two St Philip residents have been granted $12 000 bail each after pleading guilty to cannabis-related offences involving a combined 19.3 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis valued at $154 400.
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Police arrest ganja farmer along Volta Lake
by Modernghana on October 18, 2026A 31-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly cultivating cannabis at Mangoase in the Central Tongu District of the Volta Region, following a discovery by the Marine Police .
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Four people arrested with more than nine quintals cannabis
by Nepal News on October 18, 2026SUNSARI: Four people have been arrested with 915.68 kilogrammme of marijuana from Gyanodaya Tol, Inaruwa Municipality-4. Assistant information officer at the District Police Office, Hemraj Oli, told RSS that the marijuana of this quantity was found today morning during a search at Bulbul Yadav’s house near the Hanuman temple in that area. Bulbul Yadav, 36,
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NDLEA Intercepts Saudi-Bound Cannabis Hidden In Palm Oil,...
by David Bolarinwa on October 18, 2026The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a Saudi Arabia-bound consignment of cannabis
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Book of evidence served on Cork man over €500k cannabis...
by Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 - 13:00Liam Heylin on October 18, 2026Daniel Kelleher faces charges including possession of cannabis for sale or supply on January 22 at Arderrin Way, The Glen, Cork.
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Inside Gandaki’s new cannabis law: Who can grow it,...
by @kathmandupost on October 16, 2026The legislation opens the door to medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation under a rigorous licensing regime while keeping recreational use and unauthorised cultivation illegal.
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Major Cannabis Cultivation Destroyed in Udaipur
by Bhupendra Singh Chundawat on October 15, 2026A joint operation in Udaipur led to the destruction of over 1.33 lakh illegal cannabis plants valued at approximately ₹199.50 crore.
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Muntaka urges Ghanaian cannabis growers to form...
by Albert Kuzor on October 12, 2026The Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has urged Ghanaians interested in cannabis cultivation to form business ventures to grow the varieties permitted under the country’s laws.
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NCB joins drive to curb cannabis cultivation in Odisha's...
by The Hawk on October 11, 2026Narcotics Control Bureau and Odisha Anti Narcotics Task Force launch 'Mission Zero Cannabis Cultivation' to eliminate illicit cannabis cultivation in two districts by 2027.
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George Gstar’s Role in the Cannabis Industry: Business,...
by Journal on October 10, 2026George Gstar, born George Vladimir Acello on November 22, 1992, is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, recording artist, and public figure of Russian and Italian heritage.
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Edible Marijuana Dangers: How Parents Can Prevent THC...
by HealthyChildren.org on October 17, 2026It's important for parents understand how edible marijuana products are packaged, the amount of THC they contain, how the drug is absorbed in the body and what to do when a child accidentally eats them. Learn more here.
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'It’s not easy being a Jewish weed brand': Tokin' Jew...
by Rachel Fink on October 15, 2026A new law changes how much THC is allowed in edibles and beverages, which could deal a blow to Jewish cannabis companies
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Baltimore officials pledge zero tolerance for illegal...
by Adam Bednar on October 14, 2026Baltimore public safety agencies pledged zero tolerance for businesses that break the law for profit, but they would not say whether they would investigate three smoke shops where Baltimore Sun reporters bought products marketed as…
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Man Who Sold Marijuana Gummies To Middle School Students On...
by Lisa Finn on October 13, 2026He also sold cocaine and marijuana to an undercover officer, DA says.
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on October 2, 2026Explore the latest cannabis jobs in Canada for October 2026. Browse new career opportunities in retail, cultivation, production, and management across the country.
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Mass. marijuana industry employs nearly 18,000 people....
by Auzzy Byrdsell on September 25, 2026Workers worry about losing their jobs if voters kill their industry in November.
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Cannabis licensees in New York pay above-average wages, new...
by mmjdaily.com on September 23, 2026Despite facing significant structural challenges, New York's cannabis licensees already pay higher-than-average wages and devote a substantial share of gross revenue to labor costs, according…
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Survey finds NY cannabis jobs pay more than other sectors
by Brendan J. Lyons on September 21, 2026The survey by FTI Consulting was sponsored by an association of cannabis industry stakeholders who say a minimum wage could imperil their already struggling businesses.
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US Lawmakers File Bill to Allow Cannabis Users Access to...
by Tony Lange on September 18, 2026The legislation would prevent an individual’s prior or current cannabis use from being a disqualifying factor in federal job opportunities.
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Newton’s Dispensaries Just Won $2.4 Million From the...
by Ollie Lloyd on October 18, 2026For dispensaries in Massachusetts, Question 8 on the ballot represents a terrifying possibility: delegalizing recreational cannabis retail.
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On the Issues: Will TN's next governor legalize marijuana?
by Vivian Jones on October 18, 2026Which candidates for Tennessee governor will work to legalize medical marijuana? Which are open to recreational legalization?
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Houston marijuana arrests rise as voters weigh Prop A on...
by Matt deGrood on October 17, 2026Houston voters could direct police to deprioritize marijuana enforcement at a time when possession arrests have jumped.
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Eight Years of Legalization: Canada's Abandoned Cannabis...
by David Brown on October 16, 2026In the lead-up to legalization on October 17, 2018, there was enormous political will and momentum to approach legalization through a public-health lens. But almost...
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2026 US Elections: Which States Are Voting on Cannabis...
by Camila Berriex on October 16, 2026Idaho and Massachusetts are heading into the November elections with proposals that could reshape their cannabis policies. While one measure seeks to limit
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Extreme heat is sending more people to the emergency room
by The Associated Press on August 27, 2026A Northwestern study of nearly 1 million Chicago ER visits found hot days spike gunshot wounds, kidney problems and even mental health issues.
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Cannabis Use Linked to Earlier Psychosis Onset
by August 26, 2026 August 26, 2026 on August 26, 2026Cannabis users experience psychosis onset 2.5 years earlier on average compared with non-users, a meta-analysis shows.
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in...
by newsfromscience on August 25, 2026THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
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Cannabis Inhalation Linked to Less Cardiac Ectopy in...
by Brian Ellis on August 24, 2026Adults without a history of cardiac arrhythmias have less cardiac ectopy on days they were randomly assigned to inhale cannabis than on days they abstained.
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News at a glance: Antibioticmaking clams, marijuana for...
by newsfromscience on August 24, 2026The latest in science and policy
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