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Issue #007 covers cannabis drive-thrus, federal rescheduling, inspection readiness, testing and quality, workforce development, careers and Jointalism™.
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Sand Springs explosion disrupts businesses as suspect faces...
by Jason Burger on September 3, 2026A deadly explosion at a Sand Springs cannabis business killed two people, left nearby businesses struggling to recover, and led to the suspect’s arrest on additional charges.
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Oklahoma's medical marijuana boom went bust. Now, only a...
by Addison Kliewer on September 2, 2026Oklahoma’s marijuana industry faces a survival test after an 85% plunge in its licensed grows. Now, the "Wild West of weed" is vanishing as the state's crackdown transforms the industry.
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Suffolk County sheriff acquitted of extortion charges in...
by Susannah Sudborough | SSudborough@masslive.com on September 2, 2026A federal jury acquitted Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins Wednesday of extortion charges related to his stock dealings with a cannabis company.
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University of Maryland sends cease-and-desist to Colorado...
by Homa Bash on September 2, 2026The University of Maryland is taking on a Colorado cannabis company over its name and logo.
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UMD sends cease-and-desist to cannabis company
by FOX 5 DC on September 2, 2026The University of Maryland sent a cease-and-desist to a cannabis company.
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As hemp’s future hangs in the balance, NC policymakers...
by Clayton Henkel on September 2, 2026The end of the year could bring big changes for both the hemp and cannabis industries. State lawmakers are trying to navigate how to best protect minors from hemp-derived cannabinoids, while also preparing for a future that could include some form of legal cannabis.
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US: House passes bill to delay hemp THC ban
by mmjdaily.com on September 2, 2026The federal hemp THC ban would move from 12 November to 11 December under a government funding bill now on the president's desk. The House passed the measure 370-48 on Tuesday as part of a…
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Cannabis Has 'Therapeutic Promise' For People With Restless...
by Tom Angell on September 2, 2026Cannabis and its components appear to play a role in alleviating the symptoms of restless leg syndrome (RLS), according to a new scientific review. RLS is a neurological disorder that involves an urge to move the legs and that sometimes involves sensations like tingling or aching. “Cannabinoids—particularly CBD—may hold therapeutic promise in RLS […]
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What Strength CBD Cream Do You Need? Compare Topicals
by RMR Staff on September 2, 2026A cbd cream containing 10,000mg of CBD per container sits at the high end of the potency ranges marketed in today's CBD topical category.
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Congress delays U.S. hemp crackdown as CBD, intoxicants get...
by HempToday® on September 2, 2026The delay gives Congress another month to address one of the most serious unintended consequences of the crackdown: its threat to conventional CBD.
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by The Advertiser on September 3, 2026No Cookies
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Two Arrested in Interstate Cannabis Bust
by Mirage News on September 3, 2026Two people have been arrested and charged following an extensive investigation by South Australia Police into the interstate trafficking of large
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Suffolk County sheriff acquitted of extortion charges in...
by Susannah Sudborough | SSudborough@masslive.com on September 2, 2026
A federal jury acquitted Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins Wednesday of extortion charges related to his stock dealings with a cannabis company.
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Humboldt County sheriff tells DEA illicit cannabis market...
by Maranda Vargas on September 2, 2026Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal told federal officials last month that California’s cannabis industry remains overwhelmed by illicit grows, labor trafficking and diversion, warning that legalization has not reduced criminal activity …
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Suffolk sheriff Tompkins acquitted of extorting cannabis...
by https://www.wgbh.org/people/amanda-keane on September 2, 2026Steven Tompkins was indicted last year on charges of extorting $50,000 from a cannabis company.
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Old-School Hash Is Back Near JFK: Silly Nice Bubble Hash...
by Christo Marron on September 1, 2026Silly Nice Bubble Hash is freshly restocked at JFK Cannabis Dispensary in Queens, bringing solventless small-batch hash back near JFK Airport.
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Andorra prepares a single licence for medicinal cannabis...
by La Veu Lliure on September 1, 2026Andorra is moving closer to allowing the cultivation of cannabis for medicinal purposes. The Government considers the reform of the Agriculture and Livestock Farming Act presented on Tuesday to be “the most important step” towards launching this new activity in the country, as it creates the legal structure needed for the primary sector to participate […]
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on September 1, 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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The New York Fashion Drop Bringing Cannabis Culture Into...
by Mason Cash on August 31, 2026A new New York fashion collection turns cannabis culture, NYC graphics, hash references, camouflage and humor into wearable pieces built for everyday rotation.
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Silly Nice Turns New York Cannabis Chaos Into Wearable Art...
by Christo Marron on August 29, 2026Silly Nice transforms NYC cannabis culture into wearable art with its organic oversized 2024 Liberty Print T-shirt, starting at $43.50.
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Maine Office of Cannabis Policy to distribute free lockable...
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How THC Edibles Could Affect Your Driving
by Roni Caryn Rabin on September 1, 2026A new study tested drivers’ impairment after taking different doses of cannabis gummies.
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Shocking Increase In Children Accidentally Eating Weed,...
by Dennis Thompson on September 1, 2026TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — There’s been a shocking increase in the number of kids who’ve accidentally eaten recreational drugs left around by adu
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Edible Marijuana Dangers: How Parents Can Prevent THC...
by HealthyChildren.org on August 31, 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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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on September 1, 2026Explore August 2026 cannabis job openings across Canada, including roles in retail, cultivation, production, sales, delivery, and more.
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Ensuring the high road in Cannabis: Legalization offers a...
by Sebastian Hickey on September 1, 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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Cannabis workforce training: Why Minnesota’s model matters
by Kasey Kollross on August 21, 2026The cannabis industry is booming and cannabis workforce training is critical for success. Learn how Minnesota is setting a new standard.
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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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Supes OK Cannabis Shop Expansion In Unincorporated San...
by City News Service on September 2, 2026San Diego supes vote for a "socially equitable" cannabis policy that allows expanded commercial operations in unincorporated areas.
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Republicans Just Handed Democrats a Surprisingly Potent Win
by Nitish Pahwa on September 2, 2026Even Joe Rogan thinks it could impact the midterms.
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California Has Generated $8.4 Billion In Marijuana Tax...
by Tom Angell on September 2, 2026California’s governor is touting the state’s large haul of marijuana tax revenue since voters legalized recreational cannabis in 2016, saying that the money “helps fund programs that benefit Californians, including childcare and early childhood development, youth substance abuse prevention, medical research and environmental recovery.” Gov. Gavin […]
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Letters to the Editor: Cannabis vapes are getting special...
by Los Angeles Times Opinion on September 2, 2026'California has spent a decade building a legal cannabis economy and collecting the revenue that comes with it. That is not environmental policy,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
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GOP Hemp Opponents Fail To Derail House Agenda In Protest...
by Tom Angell on September 1, 2026A handful of congressional Republicans threatened this week to upend their leadership’s agenda in protest of legislation to delay the scheduled federal recriminalization of hemp THC products from taking effect. Hemp derivatives with less than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC on a dry-weight basis were federally legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill that President […]
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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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