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Federal Changes Will Put Hemp Industry Operators Out Of...
by Marijuana Moment on October 3, 2026“The CBD products that people are expecting to be available to give to their dogs for arthritis or to give to their parents because they’re aging and have aches…they’re not going to have access to them anymore.” By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle Pet tinctures and topicals are the most popular products sold at Oregon
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$28B hemp THC industry fights to save itself from looming...
by GENE JOHNSON Associated Press on October 3, 2026America’s multibillion-dollar market for impairing hemp products faces potential elimination before the end of the year
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North Carolina Advisory Panel Weighs Cannabis Public Use...
by Marijuana Moment on October 3, 2026“We want the public to understand exactly what this means. We don’t want to have to have law enforcement try to guess at businesses, are they public or are they private?” By Clayton Henkel, NC Newsline North Carolina’s Advisory Council on Cannabis faces a December 31 deadline to issue final recommendations for a comprehensive cannabis
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N.J. senator exploited his weed business partners, ex-aide...
by Jana Cholakovska | NJ.com,Jelani Gibson | NJ.com on October 3, 2026A former aide is suing Sen. Raj Mukherji, saying he recruited minority partners to qualify for cannabis licenses, then cut them out of the profits. Mukherji is seeking to have the case dismissed, calling it "salacious."
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Mukherji sued by ex-chief of staff for 'de facto cartel'...
by Hudson County View on October 2, 2026State Senator Raj Mukherji is being sued by his ex-COS for a "de fact cartel" cannabis business scheme that he says cost him six figures.
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Federal Changes Will Put Hemp Industry Operators Out Of...
by Marijuana Moment on October 3, 2026
“The CBD products that people are expecting to be available to give to their dogs for arthritis or to give to their parents because they’re aging and have aches…they’re not going to have access to them anymore.” By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle Pet tinctures and topicals are the most popular products sold at Oregon
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$28B hemp THC industry working to save itself from looming...
by GENE JOHNSON The Associated Press on October 3, 2026America’s multibillion-dollar market for impairing hemp products faces potential elimination before the end of the year. The products include everything from THC seltzers to smokable cannabis flowers.
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A $28B hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a...
by GENE JOHNSON on October 3, 2026America’s multibillion-dollar market for impairing hemp products faces potential elimination before the end of the year. The products include everything from THC seltzers to smokable cannabis...
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Teen cannabis use linked to flattened cognitive development...
by Eric W. Dolan on October 3, 2026New research indicates that adolescents who begin using cannabis may experience slower cognitive development than their non-using peers. While future users often start with slightly higher cognitive scores in late childhood, their rate of mental improvement falls behind.
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Does The UK's First CBD Novel Food Move Put FTSE 100 Giant...
by kalkineuk on October 3, 2026Associated British Foods LSE cannabis link explained as UK regulators back first CBD novel food authorisations and British Sugar's pharmaceutical crop stays in focus.
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St Helens man charged over crack cocaine and cannabis
by Simon Mulligan on October 3, 2026A MAN has been charged with drug offences.
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Jashpur Police seize cannabis worthover Rs 2.20 crore, two...
by @@TwitterCreator@@ on October 3, 2026RAIPUR : JASHPUR Police seized 440.63 kilograms of illegal cannabis concealed beneath sacks of chilli peppers in a Tata Eicher mini-truck at the Lavakera Police checkpoint near the Odisha border on Friday and arrested two alleged smuggle
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New Mexico Cannabis Enforcement Bureau investigates illegal...
by Madison Conner on October 2, 2026NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico’s cannabis industry is facing increased oversight as a new state enforcement bureau investigates illegal operations, regulatory violations, and potentially unsa…
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Troops Arrest Suspected Drug Peddler, Recover Cannabis in...
by Zagazola Makama on October 2, 2026Troops Arrest Suspected Drug Peddler, Recover Cannabis in Abia By Zagazola Makama Troops of 145 Battalion under Operation UDO KA have arrested a suspected ...
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Massive marijuana haul uprooted
by Fiji Broadcasting Corporation on October 2, 2026More than 11,000 plants of marijuana have been uprooted from a farming area in Nasuva, as drug operations continue across the country. The plants were removed yesterday during an operation involving officers from Savusavu, the Northern Division Taskforce and the North Police Rugby team. Police say the owner of the farm has not yet been
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Legalization Nation: Visiting Parlay Philadelphia cannabis...
by Brian Box Brown on October 1, 2026In this edition of Legalization Nation, Box Brown visits Parlay Philadelphia, a cannabis event that "reeks of authenticity."
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Elevate in Mount Vernon Brings Silly Nice Bubble Hash and...
by Mason Cash on September 30, 2026Elevate in Mount Vernon has Silly Nice Bubble Hash and Diamond Powder, giving Westchester shoppers two distinct concentrate options in one licensed dispensary.
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Greenpoint Gets a Hash-Forward Silly Nice Drop at Culture...
by Mason Cash on September 30, 2026Culture House Greenpoint in Brooklyn has Silly Nice Frosted Hash Ball and Bubble Hash. Here’s where to find them and what to know before visiting.
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Terp Basel Is Half Festival, Half Trade Show
by High Times Partners on September 29, 2026Terp Basel grew out of sesh culture. Five years in, the Miami gathering shows what happens when weed, art, brands, and community collide.
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Stevieontay Burnz Announces Burnz and Beyond — Where...
by Urban Soundva on September 28, 2026Independent artist and entrepreneur Stevieontay Burnz prepares to release Burnz and Beyond, a new project built around cannabis culture, ambition, independence, and the real-life experiences behind The Southern Maryland Experience (The Experience Dispensary) Stevieontay Burnz…
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Newsom signs AB 2532 tightening California THC edible and...
by mmjdaily.com on October 2, 2026California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2532 on Wednesday, adding new packaging and labeling requirements for cannabis-infused edibles and beverages sold in the state. The bill, introduced…
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GOP senators push probe on cannabis & China ties...
by Tom Angell on October 2, 2026Congressional psychedelics report; GA medical marijuana delivery; CA gov signs cannabis edibles & drinks bill; Vets medical marijuana research measure 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 […]
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Halloween Edibles Guide: How to Shop for Edibles 2026
by Joseph Brabo on October 2, 2026Halloween is the one night when candy is everywhere. That makes it a good time to talk honestly about cannabis edibles: how to choose one, how to read the
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California Governor Signs Marijuana Bill Adding New...
by Tom Angell on October 1, 2026The governor of California has signed a bill to revise packaging and labeling rules for marijuana-infused edibles and beverages. Under AB 2532, which Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) approved on Wednesday, labels and inserts for cannabis edibles and drinks would need to include the toll-free telephone number for the national Poison Help line. The legislation from
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Blurred cannabis edibles rules pose serious risk to SA...
by Venilla Yoganathan on September 30, 2026Confusing packaging and long-delayed regulatory processes make cannabis edibles accessible to children, warns economic development analyst Lael Bethlehem in TimesLIVE. Bethlehem writes: An incident took place in my neighbourhood a few weeks ago that nearly cost a young boy his life. The boy was given a packet of sweets by an adult who did not
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Cannabis licensees in New York pay above-average wages, new...
by mmjdaily.com on September 23, 2026Despite facing significant structural challenges, New York's cannabis licensees already pay higher-than-average wages and devote a substantial share of gross revenue to labor costs, according…
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Survey finds NY cannabis jobs pay more than other sectors
by Brendan J. Lyons on September 21, 2026The survey by FTI Consulting was sponsored by an association of cannabis industry stakeholders who say a minimum wage could imperil their already struggling businesses.
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US Lawmakers File Bill to Allow Cannabis Users Access to...
by Tony Lange on September 18, 2026The legislation would prevent an individual’s prior or current cannabis use from being a disqualifying factor in federal job opportunities.
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Ensuring the high road in Cannabis: Legalization offers a...
by Sebastian Hickey on September 6, 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 Jobs Update
by Staff on September 1, 2026Explore the September 2026 update on cannabis jobs across Canada, featuring open roles in retail, cultivation, processing, and management.
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In Boston Freedom Rally speech, Greenfield resident urges...
by Aalianna Marietta on October 3, 2026A Greenfield resident urged voters at the Boston Freedom Rally to oppose upcoming Nov. 3 proposals to repeal recreational cannabis laws.
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$28B hemp THC industry fighting to save itself from looming...
by spectrumlocalnews.com on October 3, 2026A government-funding bill last month delayed the effective date of a hemp THC ban to Dec. 11 to give Congress time to consider regulations.
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A $28B hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a...
by The Associated Press on October 3, 2026America’s multibillion-dollar market for impairing hemp products faces potential elimination before the end of the year | NewsRadio 1080 KRLD
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N.J. senator exploited his weed business partners, ex-aide...
by Jana Cholakovska | NJ.com,Jelani Gibson | NJ.com on October 3, 2026
A former aide is suing Sen. Raj Mukherji, saying he recruited minority partners to qualify for cannabis licenses, then cut them out of the profits. Mukherji is seeking to have the case dismissed, calling it "salacious."
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Recreational Marijuana Would Be Legalized In Florida Under...
by Tom Angell on October 2, 2026Florida activists submitted two new proposed marijuana legalization ballot initiatives to state officials this week. The first measure, from a group called Floridians for Marijuana, would allow adults over the age of 21 to legally use cannabis. They could possess up to two ounces of marijuana, including no more than five grams of cannabis concentrates.
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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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