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$4M Muskegon cannabis lounge, upscale restaurant set to...
by crainsgrandrapids.com on August 18, 2026Fields Cannary will have a restaurant, bar, cannabis lounge and dispensary all under one roof.
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Minnesota Cannabis Week unites industry leaders in...
by Mike Bunge on August 18, 2026'Minnesota is at a historic crossroads.'
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Reclassification eases taxes and banking for medical...
by Makenzie Huber on August 17, 2026A federal change should help South Dakota's medical cannabis industry claim business tax deductions and gain access to banking, officials told state lawmakers, but questions remain about the broader impact.
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Cannabis Company Cresco Labs Sued by Insurer Over Class...
by Bloomberg Law Automation on August 17, 2026An insurance company sued cannabis operator Cresco Labs, saying it has no duty to defend the company against two proposed class actions alleging misleading marketing of cannabis products.
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Beleaf NY, Long Island chain of cannabis dispenseries,...
by Brianne Ledda on August 17, 2026
The new owner, Canna Planet, is a luxury and digital oriented brand with nearly a dozen dispensaries in the Hudson Valley and the Catskills.
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Virginia’s 2mg THC Cap on Intoxicating Hemp Products Goes...
by Tony Lange on August 17, 2026A federal judge denied a request for a temporary restraining order against a provision in the state budget that eliminates a 25-to-1 CBD-to-THC rule.
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First cyberspace narcotics case filed over alleged THC-CBD...
by The Daily Star on August 17, 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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Do you know what you're smoking? The synthetic threat...
by https://facebook.com/teamleafie/ on August 17, 2026Two bags of flower, identical in appearance. One contains natural CBD, the other has been sprayed with a lab-made synthetic cannabinoid potent enough to put someone in hospital. Do you know which one you're smoking?
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Soul’s Summer Sale Takes 42% Off their Out of Office THC...
by Maha Haq on August 14, 2026Soul is taking 42% off everything for a limited time, including its Out of Office THC gummies, drinks, and oil drops.
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Georgia is now on a path to allow home delivery of medical...
by Rahul Bali on August 14, 2026The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission is proposing amended and new rules, most notably to allow for home delivery. During Thursday’s commission meeting, executive director Andrew Turnage explained how home delivery
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Customs arrests 10 over HK$56 million cannabis haul bound...
by South China Morning Post on August 18, 2026About 240kg of suspected cannabis buds seized in month-long operation targeting a syndicate that used the city as a transit hub.
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RMP intensifies anti-drug drive to build crime-free Rajshahi
by BSS on August 18, 2026RAJSHAHI, Aug 18, 2026 (BSS) - Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) has adopted a zero-tolerance policy against drugs with a view
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Houston man convicted in 2023 killing of Oregon marijuana...
by Nicole Hensley on August 17, 2026A jury convicted Polie Phan in the Houston killings of two Oregon cannabis businessmen after hearing testimony about drugs, cash and a missing shipment.
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‘It’s just weed’: Clarksville Police defend marijuana...
by Erica Rucker on August 17, 2026The seizure was led by Clarksville PD’s K-9 unit, with K9 Argo pictured alongside the confiscated goods.
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What will you need to legally sell weed in Virginia?
by Brad Kutner on August 17, 2026The window to apply will open in early 2027, with the first licenses distributed in May and at least 55 retail locations licensed and up and running by July 1.
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Immigration and Cannabis Culture in America - Does More...
by Our Friends on August 15, 2026Explore how immigration, cultural change, and immigrant entrepreneurship are shaping cannabis culture and business growth across America.
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Silly Nice Founders Bring Hash Culture to NYCCE in Queens...
by Petra June on August 14, 2026Silly Nice founders head to NYCCE in Bellerose, Queens on August 21 for a 21+ meet-and-greet featuring hash, infused flower and more.
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Silly Nice Hash Is Coming Back to Culture House NYC in...
by Mason Cash on August 14, 2026Silly Nice is returning to Culture House NYC in Herald Square with Bubble Hash, Frosted Hash Ball, Diamond Powder and infused Frosted Flower.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on August 14, 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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Cannabis for People Who Haven’t Smoked Since the ’90s:...
by Christo Marron on August 13, 2026Haven’t used cannabis since the ’90s? Here’s what changed, from THC and terpenes to hash, vapes, infused flower and modern New York dispensaries.
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The 10 Bestselling Cannabis Edibles Brands in Arizona 2026
by Dan Kingston on August 17, 2026Arizona marijuana information and news. Find AZ marijuana dispensaries, doctors, laws, events, news, and more.
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Brazos County juvenile detention employee accused of giving...
by Mikah Giles on August 14, 2026A Brazos County Juvenile Detention Center employee faces felony charges after investigators said he smuggled a THC edible into the facility
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Using Cannabis? Could It Be Affecting Your Heart?
by Luis Soler Rivera on August 14, 2026
While cannabis use more popular than ever, it's not without risks. The American Heart Association's study on cannabis and your risk of heart and vascular issues sheds some light on this concern.
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OPP Seize Shipment of Cannabis, Edibles During Traffic Stop
by Morton Robertson on August 12, 2026Middlesex County OPP seized a large quantity of cannabis products during a traffic stop on July 27, 2026.
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Are THC products still on Texas shelves safe? It’s...
by Austin Wood on August 12, 2026Texas Republicans are still expected to target delta-9 THC and remaining forms of consumable hemp in the next legislative session.
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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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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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Cannabis company cut 211 jobs in Hillsborough, Polk
by Louis Llovio on July 21, 2026Parallel says in a letter to state officials that the layoffs are a result of closing two facilities.
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Summer School training in Syracuse for jobs in nascent...
by Chris Bolt on July 17, 2026Syracuse University, with Green Flower, is teaching aspects of the cannabis industry. Certificate programs in cultivation, product development & medical marijuana prepare students.
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9 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
by Kyle Kaminski on August 17, 2026Here’s your weekly rundown from The MichiGanja Report:
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Lev Parnas Interview: Trulieve, Trump and the Cannabis Deal...
by Rolando García on August 17, 2026He almost became a weed mogul. Instead, he became Trump's man in Ukraine, a central figure in the first impeachment and a federal inmate. Lev Parnas on the Trulieve deal that got away, the memo he brought Trump on legalizing marijuana and why he's running for Congress as an independent.
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Texas Democrats Call Out Paxton For Dodging Cannabis...
by Tom Angell on August 17, 2026The Texas Democratic Party is calling out the Republican candidate in a high-stakes election for a seat to represent the state in the U.S. Senate over his refusal to answer a question about cannabis policy. The party is also pointing to a warning that podcaster Joe Rogan issued to Republicans, saying they will turn the
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The extortion trial of Suffolk County Sheriff Tompkins...
by @wbur on August 17, 2026Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins pleaded not guilty to extorting a top executive at a cannabis company. The trial is expected to begin Aug. 24 and last around two weeks
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Senate candidates clash on cannabis (Newsletter: August 17,...
by Tom Angell on August 17, 2026MA anti-marijuana ballot measure alarm; Study: Legal cannabis boosts agriculture jobs; NC cannabis smell court ruling; HI hemp lawsuit 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… […]
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THC in cannabis may reduce nightmares in people with PTSD
by Mattha Busby on August 14, 2026A drug made up of THC, the main psychoactive component of cannabis, reduced the severity and incidence of nightmares in people with PTSD
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Texas is banning several THC products. Find out what will...
by Katlyn Ma on July 31, 2026Although several synthetically derived cannabis products will be banned on July 31, delta-9 THC products will still remain legal.
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in...
by newsfromscience on July 31, 2026THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
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Coroner in synthetic cannabis death inquiry repeats...
by RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa on July 25, 2026
A coroner has repeated recommendations made in an earlier inquiry into synthetic cannabis deaths to develop a harm reduction strategy.
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The new science of cannabis and sleep
by Ariana Eunjung Cha on July 23, 2026
Research suggests cannabis suppresses REM sleep, raising questions about memory, emotion and the purpose of dreams.
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