BUSINESS
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Report: The Real Youth Marketing Problem in Cannabis Isn’t Legal Brands — It’s the Illicit Market
by Cara Brown McCormick on February 19, 2026
California lawmakers convened a joint legislative oversight hearing on February 17 to examine concerns that unclear cannabis packaging rules are undermining youth protections.
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Hawaii Senate Advances ‘Low-Dose’ Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill
by Tony Lange on February 19, 2026
The chamber’s Health and Human Services Committee approved legislation allowing those 21 and older to use cannabis with no licensed program in place.
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In Hashstoria’s Shadow, 'The Station' Cannabis Dispensary Opens in Newark’s Ironbound
by Darren Tobia on February 19, 2026
The Station cannabis dispensary recently opened, and its founder says community ties - not celebrity branding - will determine survival in Newark’s crowded cannabis market.
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Collapse of Palm Springs cannabis grow sparks fraud, extortion claims
by Sam Morgen on February 19, 2026
A prominent cannabis cultivator in Palm Springs has collapsed into a complex web of fraud allegations and lawsuits.
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Cannabis maker Nextleaf hands national store sales to Kindred Canada
by Stock Titan on February 19, 2026
New national sales deal and fresh Manitoba/Saskatchewan distributors aim to boost Nextleaf's cannabis brands; company also issues 955,556 shares at $0.05.
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Medical marijuana dispensary opening Friday in Hopkins County
by Aaron Chatman on February 19, 2026
Staff held a ribbon cutting Wednesday.
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Shannon O’Brien’s quest to make Massachusetts a cannabis research hub
by Margaret Jackson on February 19, 2026
Massachusetts offers a cannabis research permit, but no one's obtained one. State cannabis czar Shannon O'Brien wants to change that.
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FDA misses cannabis deadline mandated by Congress (Newsletter: February 19, 2026)
by Tom Angell on February 19, 2026
AZ bill to criminalize “excessive” marijuana odor; PA legalization push; HI medical cannabis access vote; MO licensing audit 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… Free to read (but
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Audit finds flaws in Missouri marijuana licensing system
by KTTN News on February 19, 2026
Missouri’s rapidly expanding marijuana industry, valued in the billions of dollars, was launched through an application and evaluation framework marred by
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Plans for Merriman Valley dispensary challenged in court
by Doug Brown on February 19, 2026
The complaint is the latest in a so far unsuccessful opposition effort to the proposed legal dispensary in the long-vacant CVS property.
CBD
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Medicare CBD coverage: What CMS has (and hasn’t) confirmed
by Rachelle Gordon on February 19, 2026
In December, Trump officials announced a pilot program that may provide seniors with Medicare coverage for CBD products. Here's what we know.
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Nobody knows if Wisconsin hemp products are safe or legal. So we tested them.
by Gina Lee Castro on February 19, 2026
Wisconsin has never regulated hemp products for safety or quality. We tested 30 of them for THC and toxins.
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Hemp, cannabis, THC, CBD: What's the difference?
by Gina Lee Castro on February 19, 2026
Here's our guide to some frequently used terms you might come across in the hemp industry.
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FDA Misses Deadline To Publish Cannabinoid List And Define Hemp 'Containers,' Drawing Industry Criticism
by Kyle Jaeger on February 18, 2026
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has missed a congressionally mandated deadline to publish a list of known cannabinoids as federal hemp laws are set to change later this year in a way that stakeholders argue will upend the existing market. As part of appropriations legislation that President Donald Trump signed last year, many hemp
CRIME
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Perry woman accused of giving marijuana to minors for babysitting her children
by WHAM on February 19, 2026
A woman is charged with two counts of criminal sale of cannabis and one count of endangering the welfare of a child, according to the Perry Police Department.
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An Arizona lawmaker wants to make 'excessive' marijuana smell a crime after neighborhood complaints
by Howard Fischer on February 19, 2026
Senator J.D. Mesnard is proposing a new law that would classify potent marijuana odor as a public nuisance, potentially landing violators in jail. The move comes as residents complain that
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Cannabis farmer hid in loft for eight hours
by Dan Wareing - North West on February 19, 2026
Viktor Ymeralilaj was discovered hiding in a derelict registry office in the centre of the town.
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Los Angeles man arrested in Carpinteria cannabis burglary; Detectives eye links to additional heists
by Edhat Staff on February 18, 2026
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Los Angeles man connected to a Carpinteria-area cannabis grow burglary.
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Medicare CBD coverage: What CMS has (and hasn’t) confirmed
by Rachelle Gordon on February 19, 2026
In December, Trump officials announced a pilot program that may provide seniors with Medicare coverage for CBD products. Here's what we know.
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Nobody knows if Wisconsin hemp products are safe or legal. So we tested them.
by Gina Lee Castro on February 19, 2026
Wisconsin has never regulated hemp products for safety or quality. We tested 30 of them for THC and toxins.
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Hemp, cannabis, THC, CBD: What's the difference?
by Gina Lee Castro on February 19, 2026
Here's our guide to some frequently used terms you might come across in the hemp industry.
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FDA Misses Deadline To Publish Cannabinoid List And Define Hemp 'Containers,' Drawing Industry Criticism
by Kyle Jaeger on February 18, 2026
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has missed a congressionally mandated deadline to publish a list of known cannabinoids as federal hemp laws are set to change later this year in a way that stakeholders argue will upend the existing market. As part of appropriations legislation that President Donald Trump signed last year, many hemp
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Will Indiana legalize or ban Delta 8 products and THC-infused drinks, or something in between?
by Kayla Dwyer on February 17, 2026
With Republicans on a House committee proposing competing amendments to a hemp bill, what direction the state heads in should become clearer on Feb. 18.
CULTURE
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City of West Hollywood to Co-Sponsor Emerald Village 2026 Cannabis, Culture & Change Conference - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
by News Desk on February 19, 2026
The City of West Hollywood is co-sponsoring the 2026 Cannabis, Culture & Change Conference (CCCC) Symposium.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on February 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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Chicago Dispensary Hosting Four Cannabis-Themed Weddings
by Cannabis Equipment News on February 17, 2026
More than 200 couples applied to participate.
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Mother room discipline defines risk in large scale cannabis cultivation
by mmjdaily.com on February 17, 2026
During the latest edition of Indoor Ag-Con, Tyson Cramer used his presentation to argue that many of the problems cannabis operators struggle with downstream can be traced back to a single,…
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Cannabis Is Quietly Reshaping Mardi Gras Culture
by Anthony Washington on February 16, 2026
The Fresh Toast - Cannabis is quietly reshaping Mardi Gras culture, with younger crowds upending culture norms into something better?
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Chicago Dispensary Hosting Four Cannabis-Themed Weddings
by Cannabis Equipment News on February 17, 2026
More than 200 couples applied to participate.
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The Best Ways to Regulate Marijuana
by Manhattan Institute on February 17, 2026
I was cheered to see The Times strike a more cautious note on the legalization of marijuana. The editorial board correctly states that the end of prohibition has brought myriad social problems, including addiction, medical issues and harms to children. Still, I can offer only two cheers for these admissions. As I have argued in The Times and
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on February 17, 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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Cannabis Is Quietly Reshaping Mardi Gras Culture
by Anthony Washington on February 16, 2026
The Fresh Toast - Cannabis is quietly reshaping Mardi Gras culture, with younger crowds upending culture norms into something better?
EDIBLES
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Higher Function Hosts 3rd Annual Dabstravaganza Party in Atlantic City
by Jack Katina on February 19, 2026
In collaboration with Higher Function, High End Events NJ hosted its Dabstravaganza cannabis hash concentrates party in Atlantic City.
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$900K In Illicit Cannabis, Edibles Seized From Now-Padlocked Rhinebeck Shop
by Ben Crnic on February 19, 2026
State investigators shut down an illegal cannabis operation in Dutchess County after seizing more than $900,000 worth of unlicensed marijuana products, officials said. The New York State Office of Cannabis Management announced Tuesday…
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Dutchess County Shop Shut Down As Part Of State Initiative Against Illegal Cannabis Sales
by CJ McIntyre on February 19, 2026
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management shut down The Goats of Glass in Dutchess County, NY seizing nearly $900,000 in illegal cannabis products, as part of their crackdown on illicit shops.
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Illegal dispensaries are raided
by VALLEY PRESS STAFF REPORT on February 18, 2026
ROSAMOND — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office led a multi-agency effort on Feb. 12, executing search warrants that led to four illegal marijuana dispensaries to be shut down.
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$900K In Illicit Cannabis, Edibles Seized From Now-Padlocked Hudson Valley Shop
by Ben Crnic on February 19, 2026
State investigators shut down an illegal cannabis operation in Dutchess County after seizing more than $900,000 worth of unlicensed marijuana products, officials said. The New York State Office of Cannabis Management announced Tuesday…
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Protecting Children: Why Safely Storing Medications and Marijuana Matters
by Randy Bigley on February 18, 2026
With accidental ingestions rising in Ohio, Crawford County Public Health warns parents to securely lock up medications and marijuana edibles to prevent emergency department visits and pediatric poisonings.
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British Airways Flight Attendants Hospitalized After Passenger Gives Them Marijuana Gummies
by @TravelPulse on February 17, 2026
Three British Airways flight attendants were hospitalized after unknowingly consuming marijuana gummies given to them by a passenger as a gift.
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5 impacted after elementary student passes out marijuana edibles for lunch
by WKRC on February 14, 2026
'You know when they’re at the lunch table, they’re trading food all over the place.'
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3 British Airways Cabin Crew Members Got Sick After Eating Marijuana Gummies Allegedly from a Traveler
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on February 14, 2026
Three British Airways cabin crew members got sick after they reportedly consumed marijuana gummies that were allegedly given to them by a passenger. Each worker has 'since recovered,' a spokesperson for the airline said in a statement to PEOPLE.
JOBS
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Cannabis jobs used to pay well. Now minimum wage is catching up.
by Margaret Jackson on February 18, 2026
Traditionally immune to minimum wage increases, cannabis operators are facing increased pressures in 2026 - and are facing tougher choices.
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The cannabis job miracle:
by CHRIS SILVA on February 10, 2026
In the boardrooms and legislative offices of Lansing, the green rush is often framed as a historic victory for Michigan’s labor market. By the end of 2025, economic reports touted cannabis as the …
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on February 1, 2026
Explore cannabis jobs across Canada in February 2026, including retail, cultivation, production, and sales roles from BC to the Yukon.
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Dispensary Hiring Guide Musthave Cannabis Retail Staff
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 11, 2026
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Cannabis jobs used to pay well. Now minimum wage is catching up.
by Margaret Jackson on February 18, 2026
Traditionally immune to minimum wage increases, cannabis operators are facing increased pressures in 2026 - and are facing tougher choices.
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Cannabis Jobs Cincinnatimanage Page 5 Highpaying Marijuana In The Legal Industry
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 10, 2026
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Cannabis Jobs Fresno 5 Highpaying Marijuana In The Legal Industry
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 9, 2026
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Rise Cannabis Careers How Women Changed Dispensaries
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 5, 2026
POLITICS
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Marijuana Legalization Is On The Ballot In Texas During The Primary Election That's Happening Now
by Tom Angell on February 19, 2026
Texas voters who go to the polls for the primary election that’s currently underway have the opportunity to weigh in on whether marijuana should be legalized in the state—at least if they select a Democratic ballot. As part of the March 3 election for which early voting has already started, each major party was able
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Iqaluit to hold public hearing on cannabis store move
by Nunatsiaq News on February 18, 2026
An Iqaluit cannabis store is one step closer to opening at a new location, after the city’s planning committee moved Tuesday to hold a public hearing on a rezoning request needed to allow it to set up shop.
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Nebraska was left out of a key marijuana-related agreement. Advocates want to know why
by Josh Reyes World-Herald Staff Writer on February 18, 2026
Medical cannabis advocates said Nebraska was omitted from federal legislation that would bar the Justice Department from interfering with the new medical program.
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Virginia General Assembly advances cannabis retail framework
by Virginia Mercury on February 18, 2026
After years of clearing the General Assembly only to meet a veto, legislation to create a legal, adult-use cannabis market in Virginia passed both chambers Tuesday — this time with a governor ready to…
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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Should Legalize Marijuana This Year, Pittsburgh City Council Resolution Says
by Tom Angell on February 18, 2026
Local officials in Pennsylvania’s second most populous city are calling on state lawmakers and the governor to urgently agree on a plan to legalize marijuana this year. The Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution noting that despite legalization being enacted in surrounding states and the Trump administration’s “historic” move to federally reschedule marijuana,
SCIENCE
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Steckel Elected Fellow by Weed Science Society of America
by Patrick on February 15, 2026
JACKSON, Tenn. – Larry Steckel, Extension weed specialist and researcher in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA), has been named a Fellow of the Weed Science...
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Smoking Cannabis Linked To Larger Brain Volume And Better Cognitive Function Later In Life
by Benjamin Taub on February 10, 2026
Moderate use appears to protect the hippocampus from shrinking.
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Medical Cannabis at Inflection Point: Policy, Science, What Comes Next (Opinion)
by Kenneth Epstein, Cannformatics on February 10, 2026
From New York’s clinical leadership to emerging product standards, patient care is becoming the market’s north star.
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Vermont State University professor cuts through the haze on cannabis
by Madelyn Nonni For the Herald on February 10, 2026
RUTLAND – Riley Kirk recently visited Phoenix Books to discuss her book, “Reefer Wellness: Understanding Cannabis Science, Culture, and Medicine,” with Vermont State University cannabis studies colleague Dr. Phil Lamy.
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Beyond Cannabinoids: The Analytical Value of Terpene Chirality in Cannabis | Cannabis Science and Technology - Cannabis Industry News, Insights
by Zacariah L. Hildenbrand,Hannia Mendoza-Dickey,Robert Manes on February 9, 2026
This article emphasizes the analytical value of terpene chirality in cannabis quality control. Many cannabis terpenes are chiral (have non-superimposable mirror images), and their enantiomeric distribution affects aroma, bioactivity, and product authenticity. Chiral gas chromatography (GC) is key to separating and quantifying these enantiomers, enabling more rigorous product standards.
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2 held with 955 kgs of marijuana in Dharan
by Sangita Shrestha on February 17, 2026
Dharan (Sunsari), February 17 Two persons were arrested with a huge quantity of marijuana from Bardanda of Dharan Sub-metropolis-20. A team led by DSP at the Area Police Office, Bhishan Babu Rai, nabbed Sandip Kumar Majhi of Kolhabi Municipality-8 in Bara district and Nagendra Raj Shrestha of Chandragiri Municipality-8. Such a quantity of marijuana was
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on February 17, 2026
Biden signs bill streamlining pot studies and production for research
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News at a glance: Antibioticmaking clams, marijuana for research, and China’s ‘Friedmann’
by newsfromscience on February 17, 2026
The latest in science and policy
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Cannabis research database shows how U.S. funding focuses on harms of the drug
by newsfromscience on February 16, 2026
Analysis of 50 funders finds cannabis treatment research is growing slowly
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5 Signs Your Soreness Is Actually a Stress Fracture | Hartford HealthCare
by hartfordhealthcare.org on February 12, 2026
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