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First year cannabis sales reach $250 million in Minnesota
by Kevin Millard on September 15, 2026The cannabis business is big business in Minnesota. On the one-year anniversary of legalizing the sale of cannabis, the state said consumers and patients bought more than $250 million worth of products. Of that, $150 million was adult use with the other $100 million bought for medical use. The state’s Office of Cannabis Management
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CultuR Cannabis and Kindway Farms collaborate to bring...
by Brandon Dunn on September 15, 2026Missouri cannabis companies join forces to pheno hunt locally bred genetics, selecting standout expressions of Gavinator, Mango Jack, Wineberry Whip, Big
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Minnesota recreational cannabis sales hit $150M one year in
by Alyssa Chen on September 15, 2026Minnesotans bought over $150 million worth of recreational cannabis products in the first year of sales at state-licensed stores, the state’s Office of Cannabis Management said in a press release
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Minnesota recreational cannabis sales hit $150M one year in
by Alyssa Chen on September 15, 2026Minnesotans bought over $150 million worth of recreational cannabis products in the first year of sales at state-licensed stores, the state’s Office of Cannabis Management said in a press release Tuesday. The state’s 90,000 registered medical cannabis patients also bought over $100 million of medicinal weed, adding to a total of at least $250 million
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Third cannabis store proposal rejected by council, mayor...
by Pattison Media on September 15, 2026La Ronge Mayor Joe Hordyski was the only member of council to vote in favour of opening a third cannabis retai...
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Korea moves to enable domestic medical cannabis to secure...
by 안동=염현아 기자 on September 15, 2026Korea moves to enable domestic medical cannabis to secure supply and cut costs Policy shift aims to localize CBD production while tightening controls to safeguard patients and curb prices
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Synthetic CBD derivative prevents seizures in mice without...
by Karina Petrova on September 15, 2026A newly synthesized version of CBD protects mice against severe seizures without causing sedation. The compound also helps normalize the growth of brain cell connections, offering a potential new avenue for treating developmental epilepsy syndromes.
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NeoCannBio breaks ground on GMP facility in Andong as CBD...
by mmjdaily.com on September 15, 2026Korea's medical cannabis industry is moving from six years of pilot demonstrations toward commercial-scale production. CBD (cannabidiol), extracted from cannabis flowers with THC reduced…
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Missouri hemp-THC ban leaves medical full-spectrum...
by mmjdaily.com on September 15, 2026Hemp-derived THC businesses in Missouri are restructuring ahead of a state ban taking effect November 12, with a parallel federal ban now delayed until December 11 after President Donald…
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The United Kingdom Is Moving Closer to a Regulated CBD...
by Aurélien BERNARD on September 15, 2026The United Kingdom is set to grant its first «novel food» authorizations for CBD-based products, covering approximately 3,000 items, but future alignment with EU standards could quickly change the rules.
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Police boss praises public following cannabis farm raids
by Gabriel Stewart on September 16, 2026David Allen, the county’s police, fire and crime commissioner, praised local officers after they discovered the Barrow town centre farms.
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No Cookies
by The Advertiser on September 16, 2026No Cookies
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Inbox: Law Enforcement Action Partnership Endorses No On 8:...
by TJM STAFF on September 15, 2026“Repealing legalization wouldn’t eliminate demand for marijuana, or keep people from selling, consuming, or driving impaired."
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Nearly 6,000 Illegal Cannabis Plants and a Hash Oil Lab...
by Staff on September 15, 2026Deputies uncovered water pollution, streambed damage, and littering violations alongside thousands of illicit plants during a two-day cultivation sweep in Ettersburg, Dutyville, Honeydew, and Petrolia.
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12 People Charged in Multi-Million-Dollar Drug Trafficking...
by Editor on September 15, 2026Attorney General Dave Sunday, in conjunction with federal, state, and local partners, announced charges against 12 people — the culmination of a long-term investigation of high-potency THC products sold in stores across Pennsylvania. The 12 defendants were allegedly part of a criminal organization that trafficked marijuana and other high-level THC […]
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Meet Silly Nice: The NY Cannabis Brand Pops Up at Carnegie...
by Christo Marron on September 16, 2026Silly Nice founders hit Carnegie Hill Cannabis Co. on Sept. 18 for an Upper East Side meet & greet featuring education, conversation and NY cannabis culture.
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Inside Gandaki’s new cannabis law: Who can grow it,...
by @kathmandupost on September 16, 2026The legislation opens the door to medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation under a rigorous licensing regime while keeping recreational use and unauthorised cultivation illegal.
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How The Midwest Is Becoming A Surprising Cannabis Story
by Terry Hacienda on September 15, 2026The Fresh Toast - See how the Midwest is becoming a surprising cannabis story as their citizens embrace legal cannabis markets.
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Man arrested and charged in Fife after discovery of cannabis
by Phyllis Stephen on September 14, 2026A MAN has been arrested and charged after a cannabis cultivation was discovered in Lochgelly. Around 3.05pm on Saturday, 12 September, 2026, Police Scotland received a report of suspicious activity at a property on South Street. Officers attended and a cannabis cultivation was discovered with an estimated street value of £153,720. A 32-year-old man was
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Nasha Hash Is Preserving Traditional Hash Culture
by Joseph Brabo on September 14, 2026Ben from Nasha talks traditional hash, solventless production, consumer education and the language cannabis companies use to describe their products.
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Mexico’s Supreme Court allows home preparation of...
by Lev Shevtsov on September 12, 2026Mexico’s Supreme Court allowed authorized recreational cannabis users to prepare edibles at home for personal consumption, while sales and distribution remain prohibited.
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Mexico's Supreme Court allows home cannabis edibles, but...
by MND Staff on September 12, 2026Mexico’s Supreme Court has ruled that people with cannabis authorizations can now make marijuana-infused edibles for their personal use .
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Mexico’s Supreme Court Says Cooking With Cannabis Is...
by @HIGH_TIMES_Mag on September 11, 2026Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled that cooking with cannabis can be covered under a personal-use permit, expanding the scope of recreational self-consumption without legalizing commercial edibles.
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Cannabis edibles pose a growing danger to young kids. An ER...
by Katia Hetter on September 10, 2026Accidental drug ingestions have increased exponentially over 25 years among young children. A doctor explains the risks and how parents can protect their kids.
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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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Cannabis workforce training: Why Minnesota’s model matters
by Kasey Kollross on August 21, 2026The cannabis industry is booming and cannabis workforce training is critical for success. Learn how Minnesota is setting a new standard.
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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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Opinion: The looming revenue cliff for CT cannabis
by Lou Rinaldi on September 16, 2026On Oct. 1, CT's cannabis tax framework changes in a move expected to produce $2 million less revenue than before.
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DEA Is Taking On The Role Of Marijuana Regulator Under...
by Marijuana Moment on September 15, 2026“The cannabis industry spent years pursuing federal legitimacy. What operators are now discovering is that legitimacy often comes with regulation.” By Joshua S. Bauchner and Marky Suazo, Mandelbaum Barrett PC For many years, marijuana businesses primarily answered to state regulators. Now, under changes to federal policy being rolled out by the Trump […]
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Major Labor Union Urges Massachusetts Voters To Reject...
by Tom Angell on September 15, 2026
A top labor union is urging Massachusetts voters to reject an initiative on the November ballot that would roll back the state’s marijuana legalization law. The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Massachusetts State Council on Tuesday endorsed the No on 8: Stop the Repeal Campaign. “With more than 400 adult-use marijuana retail locations […]
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Cannabis biz PAC donations are boosting anti-legalization...
by Tom Angell on September 15, 2026Congress to vote on marijuana & drug testing bill; FDA psychedelics plan; San Francisco cannabis cafe regs; Study: Medical marijuana & cancer symptoms 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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Letters: Bourbon Street weed market has links to GOP donor,...
by Letters Editor on September 15, 2026I am writing in relation to Quin Hillyer's commentary on the new marijuana dispensary on Bourbon Street. What concerns me is what his story of decadence and debauchery omits.
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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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