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Plain-English cannabis industry updates
What changed, what did not, and why it matters — short interpretive briefings from the Pot Shop News desk.
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Judge Denies SAM’s Temporary Restraining Order; CBD Pilot Program Launches
by Tony Lange on April 1, 2026The judge set an April 20 hearing date for Smart Approaches to Marijuana’s lawsuit attempting to stop the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ program.
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Small business owner grapples with new Texas THC rules
by spectrumlocalnews.com on April 1, 2026A cannabis store owner expects to lose half her revenue to follow the new state rules.
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Veterans and Cannabis: Don't Miss Out on a Loyal Demographic
by Peter Su on April 1, 2026Cannabis businesses have an opportunity to step up. Here's how.
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New York State marks five years of legal cannabis
by mmjdaily.com on April 1, 2026Five years after the passage of the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act, Kathy Hochul is pointing to measurable progress in New York's legal cannabis market. The law not only legalized…
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Applications reopen for cannabis business licenses in Minnesota
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The Dangers of Calcium Deficiency in Cannabis Crops
by Brian E. Whipker, Patrick Veazie, Paul Cöckson on April 1, 2026When environmental conditions reduce transpiration, Ca delivery to young tissues can be restricted, even when sufficient Ca fertility is available, leading to structural (and financial) instability.
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Judge Denies SAM’s Temporary Restraining Order; CBD Pilot Program Launches
by Tony Lange on April 1, 2026
The judge set an April 20 hearing date for Smart Approaches to Marijuana’s lawsuit attempting to stop the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ program.
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SNDL announces leadership transition for cannabis segment
by mmjdaily.com on April 1, 2026SNDL has announced that Tyler Robson, President of Cannabis, has left the Company in order to pursue other opportunities. Ryan Hellard, SNDL's current Chief Strategy Officer, will assume the…
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High Tide Subsidiary NuLeaf Naturals Pursues Participation in U.S. Medicare CBD Pilot Launching Today
by Carter Brownlee on April 1, 2026NuLeaf Naturals is Well Positioned to Serve as Supplier to Participating Organizations Under the CMS Innovation Center’s Beneficiary Engagement Incentive CALGARY, AB, April 1, 2026 /CNW/ – High Tide Inc. (“High Tide” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: HITI) (TSXV: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), the high-impact, retail-forward enterprise built to deliver real-world value across every component of cannabis, today
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PharmDs Explain What Happens When You Mix CBD and Alcohol Together
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by https://www.facebook.com/verywell on April 1, 2026Mixing CBD with alcohol comes with real risks, especially if taken in high quantities. Experts said it's best to use them separately to avoid livery injury and other complications.
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Judge Rejects Anti-Marijuana Groups' Motion To Block CBD And THC Medicare Coverage Plan, Setting Hearing For 4/20
by Tom Angell on April 1, 2026A federal judge has denied a request from a coalition of anti-marijuana organizations that sought to immediately block the Trump administration’s initiative to cover hemp-derived CBD and THC products through Medicare from launching on Wednesday. The groups’ overall lawsuit challenging the policy is still under consideration, however, with a hearing on their separate motion for
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Man arrested and 200 cannabis plants found in raid
by Elliot Ball - West Midlands on April 1, 2026
Droitwich residents are being encouraged to report concerns about drug production.
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CBP seizes weapons, cannabis at the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel
by Mark Brown on April 1, 2026
US CBP agents seized a large quantity of prohibited items during a recent operation.
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Solapur Crime Branch Seizes 21.4 Kg Ganja, 59 Cannabis Plants; One Arrested
by ETV Bharat on April 1, 2026Police nab the accused during a patrol and uncover illegal cannabis cultivation at his residence.
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Man fails to stop extradition to Northern Ireland on cannabis ‘growhouse’ charges
by Mary Carolan on April 1, 2026High Court rejects claims surrender would risk breaching right to practice his religious faith
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Dark Net Drug Bust: Man Charged by Cybercrime Squad
by Mirage News on April 1, 2026Cybercrime Squad detectives have charged a man following an investigation into a dark net drug syndicate.Strike Force Carieville was established by
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Mr. Sherbinski speaks: From medical cannabis to Gelato, hot strains rule the game
by Chris Roberts on March 31, 2026From OG Kush to Gelato, in-demand strains are the backbone of cannabis. Hear from a legend of the breeding game on what's hot now and next.
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Edinburgh landlord struck cannabis cultivation in flat
by Local Democracy Reporter on March 31, 2026An Edinburgh private hire driver who kept his licence despite drug convictions has now been struck from the landlord register, meaning he can no longer let out his five properties. Muhammad Umar told councillors at a licensing meeting in February that being a private hire driver was the only form of work he could find
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The Rise of CBD Culture Among NFL Fans
by Damond Talbot on March 31, 2026The Rise of CBD Culture Among NFL Fans Sunday used to mean one thing for NFL fans: beer, wings, and a couch. But walk through any tailgate lot today, browse any NFL fan forum, or listen to any post-game podcast and you'll notice something different woven into the conversation. CBD — once a fringe wellness topic whispered about in health…
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Six charged following cannabis bust
by Times Team on March 31, 2026Six people have been arrested and charged after Counties Manukau Police busted a cannabis growing operation yesterday Monday. At about 7pm on March 30, police say they executed a search warrant at an address in Karaka, which had previously been used for cannabis cultivation. During the search of the Manuwai Lane property, police say they
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Idaho Electeds At Odds With General Public On Cannabis
by Terry Hacienda on April 1, 2026The Fresh Toast - Idaho electeds at odds with the general public on cannabis amid aggressive efforts to stop legalization and silence voters.
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Did Marijuana Play A Part In Cigarette Smokings HUGE Decline
by Amy Hansen on April 1, 2026The Fresh Toast - Did marijuana play a part in cigarette smoking’s HUGE decline as younger adults shift from tobacco to cannabis nationwide.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on March 31, 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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Terra Pharm Medical Marijuana Organization Opens Cultivation Facility and Dispensaries in Pennsylvania
by Terra Pharm on March 30, 2026
Terra Pharm Celebrates the Opening of Its First Dispensary. Terra Pharm cuts the ribbon and officially opens its first medical marijuana dispensary in Uniontown, PA on Monday, March 30, 2026. Pennsylvania’s newest medical marijuana organization partners with Duquesne University Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine on evidence-based research. PITTSBURGH, March 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terra Pharm, Pennsylvania’s newest medical marijuana cultivation and research organization, has officially
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Howland woman arrested with pot-infused crispy rice, other marijuana edibles
by Mike Gauntner on April 1, 2026Police say the woman was also hiding a bottle of Xanax between her thighs.
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Young N.J. kids keep eating weed gummies and end up in hospital. Lock up your edibles.
by Susan K. Livio | NJ.com on March 31, 2026Unsecured household cleaners and medication posed the greatest threats to kids in N.J. but weed edibles are a growing problem.
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Warren dad charged after 7-year-old allegedly eats marijuana edibles
by Mike Gauntner on March 31, 2026A 42-year-old Warren man is charged was child endangering after police say his 7-year-old son overdosed on marijuana edibles.
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Drug agents find THC edibles during raid at Salem business
by Mike Gauntner on March 30, 2026A busy shopping plaza in Salem’s business district was the scene of a raid by the Columbiana County Drug Task Force on Thursday.
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A new dispensary brings cannabis, edibles and boutique merch to Belleville
by Jennifer Green on March 30, 2026The shop is set up to provide a “more familiar shopping experience” for the customers, said Dre Trobradovic, director of retail for the business.
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on April 1, 2026Explore Canada’s cannabis jobs for April 2026. Find new roles in retail, cultivation, production, and more across every region and province.
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Ensuring the high road in Cannabis: Legalization offers a chance to make the cannabis industry a model of good jobs—if workers are given a voice
by Sebastian Hickey on April 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 workplace benefits, unprotected…
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The Latest Cannabis Industry Stats: Jobs, Sales & Regional Growth
by @MEXC_Official on March 27, 2026Spend enough time around cannabis operators and you start hearing the same thing. The numbers look good from the outside; get inside, and it’s a different conversation
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Cannabis company to close Denver grow facility, cut 132 jobs
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Medical marijuana patients could lose employment if new law passes
by Dylan Brown / KFOR on March 19, 2026A new effort at the Oklahoma State Capitol could put thousands of medical marijuana patients’ employment on the line if it passes in the coming weeks.
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German cannabis legalization remains controversial as report shows no major increase in use
by David Brown on April 1, 2026Two years in, Germany’s partial cannabis legalization experiment is still a controversial policy among politicians, despite a new report showing the law was not associated...
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Latino Cannabis Alliance Unites for Nationwide Collective Action
by Dan Ulloa on April 1, 2026The Latino Cannabis Alliance (LCA) has launched as a national coalition of advocates to meet the need for representation and justice.
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Germany: CDU/CSU calls for cannabis rethink 2 years in
by Mark Hallam on April 1, 2026Conservatives see a two-year report on Germany's partial legalization of cannabis as evidence that it's been a failure. While the findings may be more nuanced, researchers did identify several problems.
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MI Cannabis Industry Association files second lawsuit over 24% wholesale marijuana tax
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Idaho Senate Passes Resolution Attempting to Keep Medical Cannabis Legalization Off Ballot
by Tony Lange on March 31, 2026State lawmakers are calling on voters not to sign a legalization petition while simultaneously trying to block future cannabis reform initiatives entirely.
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in 2500-year-old cemetery in peaks of western China
by newsfromscience on April 1, 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 marijuana for research
by newsfromscience on April 1, 2026Drug Enforcement Administration opens door to more cannabis growers to supply drug for research
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After 4-year delay, DEA will review dozens of requests to grow marijuana for research
by newsfromscience on April 1, 2026New rules would govern companies and organizations seeking to produce cannabis for medical studies