BUSINESS
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Massachusetts may be growing too much marijuana
by Natalie Khait on March 19, 2026
Some cannabis business owners in Massachusetts are calling on regulators to pause new licenses for growers, saying the market is becoming oversaturated.
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Cannabis Dispensary Culture House Replaces FlynnStoned at Greenpoint Savings Bank
by Emma Davey on March 19, 2026
FlynnStoned hopes to find a new location.
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Michigan Cannabis Sales Rebound in February, But Industry Leaders Warn More Closures Are Coming
by Mike Brennan on March 19, 2026
LANSING - Michigan’s cannabis market showed a modest rebound in February, but industry leaders say the numbers hide a more troubling reality: a price war,
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Ohioans Fail to Protect Voter-Approved Cannabis Laws From Legislative Changes
by Tony Lange on March 19, 2026
The Ohioans for Cannabis Choice campaign did not collect enough signatures to land its proposed repeal referendum on the ballot.
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Company’s proposal for 24-hour cannabis drive-thrus in Springfield hits pause
by Ryan Collins on March 19, 2026
Proposal for 24-hour cannabis dispensary drive-thrus in Springfield on hold as company reconfigures. Currently, drive-thrus can only operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Massachusetts may be growing too much marijuana
by Natalie Khait on March 19, 2026
Some cannabis business owners in Massachusetts are calling on regulators to pause new licenses for growers, saying the market is becoming oversaturated.
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Ohioans Fail to Protect Voter-Approved Cannabis Laws From Legislative Changes
by Tony Lange on March 19, 2026
The Ohioans for Cannabis Choice campaign did not collect enough signatures to land its proposed repeal referendum on the ballot.
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DEA admits legal cannabis isn't increasing youth use (Newsletter: March 19, 2026)
by Tom Angell on March 19, 2026
Study: High marijuana taxes don’t deter use; OH cannabis/hemp referendum fails; CO marijuana tax increase; VA legalization bill head start for big biz 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
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Marijuana businesses urge CCC to consider freezing new licenses
by Bryan Hecht on March 18, 2026
The proposed move is aimed at curbing plant oversupply and stopping price plummet.
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Klutch Sports sues Klutch Cannabis for trademark infringement
by crainscleveland.com on March 18, 2026
An example of this is Klutch Cannabis’ use of a “black and gold color motif and virtually identical font as Klutch Sports,” according to the talent agency’s complaint filed in Ohio federal court.
CBD
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Hemp Retailers Say New Virginia Cannabis Law Would Shut Them Down
by RVA Staff on March 19, 2026
Virginia hemp businesses are urging Governor Spanberger to amend a new cannabis bill that imposes a 2mg THC cap, warning it could eliminate most products and force closures. More than 1,500 small businesses and farmers say the legislation threatens Virginia’s $562 million hemp industry.
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Federal CBD Health Insurance Plan Will Reportedly Allow THC Amount Far Exceeding Hemp Limit Signed By Trump
by Kyle Jaeger on March 19, 2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will soon be launching a pilot program that would cover the costs of CBD products for eligible patients under certain federal health insurance plans. But newly reported details about the effort signal that it policy could conflict with a separate law redefining hemp in a way that
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Rethinking What We Know About Cannabis and the Aging Brain
by Hannah Eko on March 19, 2026
When you reach a certain age, you begin to notice how often our understanding of health evolves. Ideas that once seemed settled suddenly get revisited. Assumptions that felt permanent begin
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Cannabis Compounds May Reverse Fatty Liver Disease, Study Suggests
by Carly Cassella on March 19, 2026
Without causing a high.
CRIME
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Three Florida businesses searched in pot probe; pounds seized
by Will Greenlee on March 19, 2026
More than 60 pounds of pot seized, some in a walk-in drink cooler, at St. Lucie County businesses.
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Two arrested after North Charleston stop finds fentanyl, marijuana in vehicle with infant
by Abigail Quinn on March 19, 2026
A man and woman were both arrested early Wednesday morning after a traffic stop led to the discovery of multiple drugs while an infant was in the vehicle, accor
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Filipino couple arrested over $200,000 in drugs, son left at risk
by The Standard 英文虎報 on March 19, 2026
A 42-year-old Filipino man and a 36-year-old Filipino woman were arrested on Lamma Island on Thursday morning (Mar 19) after police discovered about HK$200,000 worth of cannabis and cocaine in their home, authorities said.
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Sydney rock and roll couple charged after major drug bust
by AAP on March 19, 2026
Police uncoverred a secret room in a music studio allegedly containing ketamine, cannabis and other illicit drugs on an extraordinary scale.
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Federal CBD Health Insurance Plan Will Reportedly Allow THC Amount Far Exceeding Hemp Limit Signed By Trump
by Kyle Jaeger on March 19, 2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will soon be launching a pilot program that would cover the costs of CBD products for eligible patients under certain federal health insurance plans. But newly reported details about the effort signal that it policy could conflict with a separate law redefining hemp in a way that
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Effort to repeal ban on hemp, THC drinks will not make the Ohio ballot
by Sarah Donaldson on March 18, 2026
Thursday was the deadline to stave off the measures in Ohio Senate Bill 56 through statewide referendum.
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Ohio to ban THC drinks, hemp products after group fails to block new law
by , The Columbus Dispatch on March 18, 2026
Ohioans for Cannabis Choice didn't collect enough signatures for its effort to block a new hemp and marijuana law from taking effect March 20
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TABC Investigates CBD Retailers
by News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF) on March 18, 2026
Since taking over enforcement in January, the Tennessee Alcohol Beverage Commission agents have uncovered more than 650 illegal hemp-derived cannabinoid product retailers selling without a license.
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Effort to challenge Ohio hemp-THC ban on ballot falls short
by By Diane Adam on Mar. 18, 2026 on March 18, 2026
Opponents unable to secure enough signatures
CULTURE
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on March 19, 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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Exploring the Intersection of Art and Cannabis Culture
by Gaston La-Gaffe on March 18, 2026
Photo by Washarapol D BinYo Jundang: https://www.pexels.com/photo/green-cannabis-plant-2731664/ Walk through any contemporary art fair in a major city and
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San Francisco 420 Festival Unites Ted’s Budz, B Legit and Berner
by Hazey Taughtme on March 15, 2026
San Francisco’s Smoker’s Dream 420 Festival brings Ted’s Budz, B Legit, and Berner together at The Midway for a major cannabis celebration.
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Deputy Rob Curgenven facing code of conduct complaint
by bbc.com on March 15, 2026
A Guernsey cannabis cultivation firm boss claims private information was shared with the media.
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Snoop Dogg Denied Federal Trademark for ‘Smoke Weed Everyday’ Cannabis Brand
by Mark Elibert on March 14, 2026
Snoop Dogg’s attempt to get federal protection for the phrase "Smoke Weed Everyday" for cannabis-related retail spots didn...
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on March 19, 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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Exploring the Intersection of Art and Cannabis Culture
by Gaston La-Gaffe on March 18, 2026
Photo by Washarapol D BinYo Jundang: https://www.pexels.com/photo/green-cannabis-plant-2731664/ Walk through any contemporary art fair in a major city and
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Americans Lighten Up About Marijuana While Judging Everything Else
by Sarah Johns on March 17, 2026
The Fresh Toast - Americans lighten up about marijuana while judging everything else, new Pew poll reveals shifting moral views
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Doctor Sounds Alarm on Terrifying Studies Showing Real Impact of Marijuana Use
by CBN on March 15, 2026
A doctor is continuing to sound the alarm on the dangers of marijuana, noting new research is dismantling claims from pr
EDIBLES
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Last call for hemp THC beverages in Ohio bars, restaurants ahead of state ban
by Margaret Jackson on March 18, 2026
It's last call for hemp THC beverages sold outside of cannabis retailers in Ohio, where hemp products are an estimated $2 billion industry.
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Best THC Gummies of 2026: Top Picks for Potency & Flavor
by Rosh Lewis,Jessica Almeida on March 17, 2026
Discover the best THC gummies for every mood with our top picks. Enjoy flavorful thc edibles that cater to your preferences. Read more to find your favorite!
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Legacy cannabis brand announces nationwide product expansion
by Brandon Dunn on March 16, 2026
Smokiez Edibles' new gummy formulations will focus on sleep and recovery Smokiez Edibles (Smokiez), an award-winning, legacy, family-owned cannabis
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A Guide to Legal Cannabis Dispensaries in CT
by Pamela Mahler on March 16, 2026
Looking for cannabis dispensaries in CT? We’ve rolled out this guide with every CT cannabis store approved for legal recreational cannabis.
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Last call for hemp THC beverages in Ohio bars, restaurants ahead of state ban
by Margaret Jackson on March 18, 2026
It's last call for hemp THC beverages sold outside of cannabis retailers in Ohio, where hemp products are an estimated $2 billion industry.
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Best THC Gummies of 2026: Top Picks for Potency & Flavor
by Rosh Lewis,Jessica Almeida on March 17, 2026
Discover the best THC gummies for every mood with our top picks. Enjoy flavorful thc edibles that cater to your preferences. Read more to find your favorite!
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This shirt offers hope | Hartford Hospital
by hartfordhospital.org on March 17, 2026
Learn more about News Detail at hartfordhospital.org
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A Guide to Legal Cannabis Dispensaries in CT
by Pamela Mahler on March 16, 2026
Looking for cannabis dispensaries in CT? We’ve rolled out this guide with every CT cannabis store approved for legal recreational cannabis.
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964 pounds of pot, 83 pounds of edibles and 20K vape cartridges seized in Shelby Twp bust
by FOX 2 Detroit on March 16, 2026
About 964 pounds of black-market marijuana was recovered along with large quantities of marijuana edibles, vape cartridges, weapons and ammunition.
JOBS
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Cannabis Company Trulieve Reportedly Cutting 58 Jobs at Florida Call Center
by Ben Munson, Editor, Cannabis Equipment News on March 3, 2026
The layoffs are impacting a call center in Clearwater.
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Cannabis Company Cutting 58 Jobs In Pinellas County
by Tiffany Razzano on March 3, 2026
A FL-based medical cannabis company is laying off 58 workers at its Clearwater call center, according to a state WARN notice.
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US: Cannabis retailer cutting 58 jobs in Clearwater
by mmjdaily.com on March 3, 2026
Trulieve, the Tallahassee-based national cannabis retailer, is laying off 58 employees at a call center in Clearwater, according to a March 2 letter sent to the state. In the federally…
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Cannabis retailer cutting 58 jobs in Clearwater
by Louis Llovio on March 2, 2026
Trulieve is laying of the employees at a call center in the city.
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Trulieve Cannabis slashes 58 jobs at Florida call center
by Chris Roberts on March 3, 2026
It's the first mass layoff in Florida for the publicly traded marijuana multistate operator since 2023.
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Cannabis retailer cutting 58 jobs in Clearwater
by Louis Llovio on March 2, 2026
Trulieve is laying of the employees at a call center in the city.
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on March 1, 2026
Explore cannabis jobs across Canada in March 2026, from retail and cultivation to production and corporate roles. Find your next opportunity here.
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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 Economic Policy Institute on February 25, 2026
What 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…
POLITICS
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Intoxicating Hemp Products — Including THC-infused Beverages Banned Starting Friday, March 20
by Ohio Capital Journal on March 19, 2026
Intoxicating Hemp Products — Including THC-infused Beverages Will Now Be Banned Starting Friday, March 20th in Ohio
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New lawsuit seeks to block Ohio law on THC drinks, hemp products
by , The Enquirer on March 19, 2026
A new, 11th-hour lawsuit seeks to block Ohio's ban on intoxicating hemp hours before the restrictions take effect.
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Alcohol And Tobacco Are More Damaging To Users And Society Than Marijuana Is, Government-Funded Study Concludes
by Tom Angell on March 19, 2026
Alcohol and tobacco cause far more harms to people who consume them, and to society overall, than marijuana does, according to a new government-funded study. A panel of 20 experts with professional experience with substance use issues from across Canada were asked to evaluate 16 different drugs on 10 dimensions of harm to consumers, as
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Rand Paul Is A Champion Of Legal Cannabis
by Terry Hacienda on March 19, 2026
The Fresh Toast - Rand Paul is a champion of legal cannabis as attitudes shift and reform gains bipartisan momentum.
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Want to buy more cannabis? This Vermont bill could allow it.
by Charlotte Oliver on March 18, 2026
Also in Final Reading: AI in health care, truancy and March Madness.
SCIENCE
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Sparse evidence for cannabis to treat mental health conditions highlights research gap
by Will Stone on March 17, 2026
A new analysis represents the largest effort yet to systematically parse all the data from high-quality clinical trials on cannabis and mental health. The evidence is lacking.
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Medical cannabis isn’t an effective treatment for anxiety, depression or PTSD, new research shows
by Allison Parshall on March 17, 2026
People frequently use medical cannabis to treat anxiety, depression and PTSD, but two new reviews show there is little evidence that it works
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Scientists say marijuana doesn’t ease anxiety or other mental health conditions
by Sandee LaMotte on March 16, 2026
Marijuana doesn’t help with anxiety, PTSD, depression or other mental health conditions, according to two large, new studies.
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Teenagers Have Easy Access to Weed. Science Says It’s Bad for Them.
by Andrea Petersen on March 14, 2026
New research shows even infrequent cannabis use during adolescence is linked to increased risk of mental-health disorders and poor academic performance.
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The Science Behind Cannabis Munchies And What People Actually Eat
by Amy Hansen on March 11, 2026
The Fresh Toast - Researchers reveal the science behind cannabis munchies and what people actually eat when appetite suddenly spikes.
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on March 18, 2026
Biden signs bill streamlining pot studies and production for research
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This shirt offers hope | Hartford HealthCare
by hartfordhealthcare.org on March 17, 2026
Learn more about News Detail at hartfordhealthcare.org
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News at a glance: Antibioticmaking clams, marijuana for research, and China’s ‘Friedmann’
by newsfromscience on March 17, 2026
The latest in science and policy
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Teenagers Have Easy Access to Weed. Science Says It’s Bad for Them.
by Andrea Petersen on March 14, 2026
New research shows even infrequent cannabis use during adolescence is linked to increased risk of mental-health disorders and poor academic performance.
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in 2500-year-old cemetery in peaks of western China
by newsfromscience on March 13, 2026
THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
