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Democrat Running for Tennessee Gov. Wants to Legalize Cannabis

Jerri Green, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee in Tennessee, says she supports legalizing medical and adult-use cannabis. Tennessee is one of the few U.S. states where cannabis use remains...

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Most Military Veterans Support Legalizing Marijuana For Recreational And Medical Use, Poll Shows

A strong majority of military veterans support legalizing marijuana and other cannabis-related reforms, according to a new survey conducted by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). IAVA’s...

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The Regulatory Future of Hemp: Quality Standards for U.S. Retailers in 2026

A hemp product’s cannabinoid percentage cannot, by itself, tell a retailer whether that product may be sold and shipped across the United States. The answer depends on the product, the rules in the...

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A Return To Criminalization Is Not The Solution To Unfair Rules Differences Between Hemp And Marijuana (Op-Ed)

“This division, at once under- and over-regulated, is not the cannabis and cannabinoid industry that any of us need.” By Adam Smith, Marijuana Policy Project This week, Chris Lindsey, a former...

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Massachusetts lawmakers urge voters to keep cannabis sales legal (Newsletter: October 19, 2026)

KY gov touts medical marijuana growth; NC poll: Bipartisan legal cannabis support; FL hemp drinks op-ed; Secret DEA agreement with psychedelic church Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s...

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Tilray is accelerating its operations in Europe thanks to a license in Portugal

Tilray Medical has obtained a new license in Portugal, allowing the company to conduct quality tests on medical cannabis directly at its facility in Cantanhede, in the central part of the country....

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Karma Koala Podcast 339: Karen Mamo – Malta’s Regulated Cannabis, “A Human Rights Inspired Model Founded on Harm Reduction Principles”

DOWNLOAD FOR FREE https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/karmakoalapodcast/episodes/2026-10-18T23_40_42-07_00 Having worked in the Maltese legislature and the for ARUC (The Authority for the Responsible...

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PA Vape Ban Starts October 19: What Pennsylvania Vapers Need to Know

The PA vape ban starts October 19, 2026. From that day, Pennsylvania can seize any nicotine vape that a shop or wholesaler sells, offers or holds for sale if the product is missing from the Attorney...

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Why Is Marijuana Regulated More Strictly Than Alcohol, Even Though It Is Safer To Use? (Op-Ed)

“I can tell you exactly where every gram of our cannabis comes from based on a compliance chain that’s a mile long.” By Wes Ritchie, Tree House Craft Cannabis via CommonWealth Beacon I have spent the...

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Puerto Rican Man Sentenced for Trafficking 65 Kilograms of Cocaine During Boat Chase West of Savanah Island

Thursday, October 15, 2026 For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Virgin Islands St. Thomas, USVI – U.S. Attorney Adam F. Sleeper announced today that Chief U.S. District Court...

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Spanish Police Smash Drug Syndicate as Nearly 3 Tons of Cocaine Intercepted

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Psychedelic Church’s Secret Agreement With DEA And Approval From Iowa Officials Allows Import And Manufacturing Of Ayahuasca

“The parties agree that maintaining the memorandum of agreement under seal is necessary to protect important public and privacy interests.” By Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch After years of...

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Kalkine: “Glass House Brands Under Mounting Pressure as Bearish Momentum Intensifies, Downside Risk Accelerates Toward 52-Week Lows”

In real english, their stock is currently as tasty as a 3 day old dog turd Here’s the financial blah Key Highlights Stock has experienced a significant decline from its 52-week high, reflecting...

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Florida Should Regulate Hemp THC Drinks To Show The Rest Of The Country That Legalization Is Better Than Prohibition (Op-Ed)

“Florida doesn’t need to wait for Washington to show what responsible regulation looks like.” By Dani Baranowski, Florida Hemp Beverage Coalition In Umatilla, Florida, my grandmother’s friends unwind...

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Kentucky Now Has Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open In Every Region Of The State, Governor Announces

The governor of Kentucky announced on Friday that medical marijuana dispensaries are now open across all 11 licensing regions of the state following the opening of Sunnyside Dispensary in Floyd...

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How LEEF Brands Is Building Its Cannabis Business for the Next Market

CEO Micah Anderson discusses the economics of cannabis cultivation, lessons from New York, and preparing for interstate and international commerce. The post How LEEF Brands Is Building Its Cannabis...

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A Twenty Dollar Bill, A Billion Dollar Economy: Thunder Walker Premieres WEED MONEY

Gritty and elegant, Walker’s new book examines how cannabis is reshaping business, wellness, culture, family, and the American economy. OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — October 10, 2026 — There’s lunch money. Gas...

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Fifteen Indicted on Cannabis Burglary Ring Charges in Portland, Oregon

Officials have indicted 15 suspects who are accused of being involved with a Portland, Oregon, burglary ring that allegedly targeted 17 cannabis businesses between February and November 2025, KPTV...

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Sticky Finger Seeds Meets Sensi Seeds: Introducing Will Grinnell

We interview Will Grinnell, founder of Sticky Finger Seeds, who has been growing cannabis since 1973. He tells us how a long-rumoured Hawaiian bloodline of bleeding cannabis became the foundation of...

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North Carolinians Support Legalizing Marijuana, Including Majorities Of Republicans And Democrats, Poll Shows

A new poll shows that a strong majority of North Carolina adults support legalizing marijuana—both for recreational and medical purposes—including majorities of Republicans, Democrats and...

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