BUSINESS
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Mass. cannabis regulators consider freezing grow licenses
by Steph Solis on February 13, 2026
The commission also isn't ruling out a freeze on other cannabis license types.
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Parsonsfield Showed up for Silver Cannabis Company Grand Opening Weekend
by Sacopee Valley News on February 13, 2026
Over the course of the grand opening weekend, January 17th-18th, 2026, local residents, nearby neighbors, and visitors from across Southern Maine came out to welcome Parsonsfield’s first-ever licensed cannabis dispensary. The celebration included a ribbon cutting with town supporters, steady foot traffic throughout the day, and a warm, small-town atmosphere that reflected just how invested the community is in seeing locally operated businesses succeed.As Co-Founder & COO Brendan McKee shared to
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Cannabis dispensary in Sycamore? Developer to petition City Council
by Kelsey Rettke on February 13, 2026
A developer will ask the Sycamore City Council next week to approve a cannabis dispensary on DeKalb Avenue. The City Council has historically been opposed to development proposals involving recreational cannabis use.
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Virginia debates cannabis business request
by JIM ROMSAAS MESABI TRIBUNE on February 13, 2026
VIRGINIA—The Virginia City Council is continuing to consider a request from a business that wants to operate under the city’s cannabis ordinance.
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FDA head discusses cannabis benefits & concerns (Newsletter: February 13, 2026)
by Tom Angell on February 13, 2026
NY gov signs marijuana biz zoning fix; VA cannabis consumers’ parental rights; FL medical marijuana expansion; CO cannabis revenue outpaces alcohol 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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Colorado Cannabis sales drop for 4th straight year amid price compression
by Margaret Jackson on February 13, 2026
Retailers sold just over $1.1 billion of cannabis products from January through October 2025 – well below the $1.4 billion sold in 2024.
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Federal Agency Finalized Rule For CBD Medicare Coverage Pilot Program Weeks Ago, Key Hemp Stakeholder Says
by Kyle Jaeger on February 13, 2026
As cannabis industry stakeholders await action on a marijuana rescheduling proposal, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a rule to provide federal health insurance coverage for CBD, according to an executive with a hemp company that’s been collaborating with the agency on the initiative. President Donald Trump signed an executive order
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Cannabis dispensary in Sycamore? Developer to petition City Council
by Kelsey Rettke on February 13, 2026
A developer will ask the Sycamore City Council next week to approve a cannabis dispensary on DeKalb Avenue. The City Council has historically been opposed to development proposals involving recreational cannabis use.
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FDA head discusses cannabis benefits & concerns (Newsletter: February 13, 2026)
by Tom Angell on February 13, 2026
NY gov signs marijuana biz zoning fix; VA cannabis consumers’ parental rights; FL medical marijuana expansion; CO cannabis revenue outpaces alcohol 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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Missouri cannabis sales hit record $1.5 billion in 2025
by Margaret Jackson on February 12, 2026
Missouri's cannabis market continues its strong performance since its 2023 launch with another record-breaking year.
CBD
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Federal Agency Finalized Rule For CBD Medicare Coverage Pilot Program Weeks Ago, Key Hemp Stakeholder Says
by Kyle Jaeger on February 13, 2026
As cannabis industry stakeholders await action on a marijuana rescheduling proposal, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a rule to provide federal health insurance coverage for CBD, according to an executive with a hemp company that’s been collaborating with the agency on the initiative. President Donald Trump signed an executive order
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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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Opinion: The Time is Now to Save Wisconsin’s Hemp Industry
by James E. Stoll, MD on February 13, 2026
Hundreds of Wisconsin farmers, manufacturers, and retailers (and their estimated $700 million in total production and 3,500 employees) across the state are counting on legislators to protect the industry from the Trump administration.
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'Make a difference': Cincinnati weed revenue could go toward helping hard hit communities
by James Pilcher, WKRC on February 12, 2026
Cincinnati is poised to receive a $2.5 million windfall from legal adult-use marijuana sales inside city limits.
CRIME
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Man charged after £1.5m worth of cannabis found during car stop on M5
by Ben Perrin on February 13, 2026
David Griffiths, 54, from Newport, Gwent, has now been charged with possession with intent to supply cannabis
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Cincinnati must use cannabis dollars to repair harm
by Mark Jeffreys on February 13, 2026
Opinion: Communities that experienced the harm from the prohibition of marijuana should be first in line for the benefits now that it's legal.
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Memphis Police Department est.1827
by facebookapp on February 13, 2026
A late-night call at 300 N. Highland last month prompted further investigation, resulting in a significant evidence recovery tied to felony charges. Through coordinated police work and RTCC camera...
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300 pounds of processed marijuana discovered in San Leandro cultivation investigation
by Brandon Downs on February 13, 2026
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Federal Agency Finalized Rule For CBD Medicare Coverage Pilot Program Weeks Ago, Key Hemp Stakeholder Says
by Kyle Jaeger on February 13, 2026
As cannabis industry stakeholders await action on a marijuana rescheduling proposal, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a rule to provide federal health insurance coverage for CBD, according to an executive with a hemp company that’s been collaborating with the agency on the initiative. President Donald Trump signed an executive order
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Marijuana consumption methods ranked by health risks
by Sophie Lloyd 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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Opinion: The Time is Now to Save Wisconsin’s Hemp Industry
by James E. Stoll, MD on February 13, 2026
Hundreds of Wisconsin farmers, manufacturers, and retailers (and their estimated $700 million in total production and 3,500 employees) across the state are counting on legislators to protect the industry from the Trump administration.
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Judge tosses Minnesota ban on shipping hemp products
by Tim Harlow on February 12, 2026
An administrative law judge reversed the state Office of Cannabis Management’s in-person sales requirement for hemp-derived products such as edibles or beverages.
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'Make a difference': Cincinnati weed revenue could go toward helping hard hit communities
by James Pilcher, WKRC on February 12, 2026
Cincinnati is poised to receive a $2.5 million windfall from legal adult-use marijuana sales inside city limits.
CULTURE
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Inside Goldflower’s Florida Cannabis Cultivation Expansion
by Hazey Taughtme on February 13, 2026
Florida cannabis expansion moves forward as Goldflower launches a new cultivation site and adds elite genetics for patients.
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Two arrested after £1.6m cannabis cultivation found in Dundee
by bbc.com on February 13, 2026
Approximately 2,000 plants were recovered during a raid in the city on Thursday afternoon.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on February 13, 2026
This post was updated Feb. 5 at 7:07 p.m. We pride ourselves on curiosity, questioning mindsets, breaking stereotypes and expanding knowledge at UCLA. Yet one topic is often left in a cloud of haze: cannabis use and its role in higher education.
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EXCLUSIVE: Be$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$os represents a cultural shift—where storytelling, heritage and infrastructure matter as much as product, and Latino leadership isn’t an afterthought but the future of cannabis.
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Be$os Partners With Legado 7 as Culture-Driven Cannabis Brand Rapidly Expands Across California
by Business Wire on February 11, 2026
LOS ANGELES, February 11, 2026--Be$os, a new Latino cannabis lifestyle brand, has announced a collaboration with Legado 7, the pioneers behind corridos verdes — a cannabis-forward lane of regional Mexican music.
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300 pounds of processed marijuana discovered in San Leandro illegal cultivation investigation
by KPIX on February 13, 2026
By Brandon Downs About 300 pounds of processed marijuana was discovered by San Leandro police, leading to an arrest on Wednesday, authorities said. Detectives responded to a home along Vistagrand Drive following a community tip regarding suspicious activity. Three people were contacted and police said probable cause led to them obtaining a search warrant. When
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Suspected illegal marijuana cultivation and sales operation busted at San Leandro home
by Harry Harris on February 12, 2026
About 300 pounds of processed marijuana was seized and a man arrested in what San Leandro police said was an investigation into an illegal cultivation and distribution operation.
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EXCLUSIVE: Be$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$os represents a cultural shift—where storytelling, heritage and infrastructure matter as much as product, and Latino leadership isn’t an afterthought but the future of cannabis.
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Be$os Partners With Legado 7 as Culture-Driven Cannabis Brand Rapidly Expands Across California
by Business Wire on February 11, 2026
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 11, 2026--
EDIBLES
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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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New bill aims to prevent kids’ accidental cannabis intake
by Cameron Maine on February 13, 2026
A state bill has been proposed to require new signage on marijuana products to warn buyers to keep them out of reach of children and in locked containers, in order to reduce accidental consumption …
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East Lansing elementary students eat marijuana edibles during lunch, prompting an emergency response
by @KOLDNews on February 13, 2026
Five students at Robert L. Green Elementary School needed medical assistance Tuesday afternoon after eating marijuana gummies that one student brought from home and shared during lunch.
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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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New bill aims to prevent kids’ accidental cannabis intake
by Cameron Maine on February 13, 2026
A state bill has been proposed to require new signage on marijuana products to warn buyers to keep them out of reach of children and in locked containers, in order to reduce accidental consumption …
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Lansing elementary students eat marijuana edibles during lunch, prompting an emergency response
by Jaden Hawkins on February 13, 2026
Five students at Robert L. Green Elementary School needed medical assistance Tuesday afternoon after eating marijuana gummies that one student brought from home and shared during lunch.
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Judge tosses Minnesota ban on shipping hemp products
by Tim Harlow on February 12, 2026
An administrative law judge reversed the state Office of Cannabis Management’s in-person sales requirement for hemp-derived products such as edibles or beverages.
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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Virginia Marijuana Sales Legalization Bill Moves To Senate Floor Vote, Teeing Up Negotiations With House
by Kyle Jaeger on February 13, 2026
Virginia senators have advanced an amended bill to legalize recreational marijuana sales in the Commonwealth toward a floor vote while removing new criminal penalties that were recently added to the measure—setting the stage for negotiations between both chambers of the legislature as they work to enact differing versions of the reform. At a hearing before
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Federal Budget Leaves Medical Cannabis Patients More Uncertain Than Ever (Op-Ed)
by Marijuana Moment on February 13, 2026
“True stability requires comprehensive federal legislation that creates a national medical cannabis framework to recognize cannabis-based therapies as part of modern healthcare.” By Steph Sherer, Americans for Safe Access Last week, the House Appropriations Committee declared victory, announcing: “More than 95 percent of the federal government is funded through full-year FY2026 appropriations—delivering stability, certainty, and
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Virginia debates cannabis business request
by JIM ROMSAAS MESABI TRIBUNE on February 13, 2026
VIRGINIA—The Virginia City Council is continuing to consider a request from a business that wants to operate under the city’s cannabis ordinance.
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Fluharty: WV losing ‘billions’ as Ohio, Pennsylvania move ahead on legal cannabis
by Charles Young DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR on February 12, 2026
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia is falling behind neighboring states on cannabis legalization and missing out on hundreds of millions in potential revenue, Del. Shawn Fluharty said Thursday as House
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Other states have legalized weed. Why hasn't Wisconsin?
by Anya van Wagtendonk on February 12, 2026
Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced bills for the past 13 years to legalize marijuana. They never pass. But why?
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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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on February 11, 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 11, 2026
The latest in science and policy
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Cannabis research database shows how U.S. funding focuses on harms of the drug
by newsfromscience on February 10, 2026
Analysis of 50 funders finds cannabis treatment research is growing slowly
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It’s not too early to splash into summer | Hartford HealthCare
by hartfordhealthcare.org on February 6, 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
