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| Feb 26, 2026 |
Legalizing Marijuana In Pennsylvania Would Generate Almost Half A Billion Dollars In Revenue By 2028 Under Governor’s Plan, State Analysis Finds Legalizing marijuana in Pennsylvania under the governor’s latest budget plan could bring in nearly half a billion dollars in annual revenue by 2028, according to a new analysis from the state’s Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) that estimates a significantly larger cash windfall compared to projections from Gov. Josh Shapiro’s (D) own office. |
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| Feb 26, 2026 |
Standing on the Moon in Japan: Hemp, History, and the Long Game in Japan I arrived in Tokyo in November for the Japanese International Hemp Expo (JIHE) 2025 with a familiar mix of jet lag, curiosity, and professional reflex. After decades working at the intersection of cannabis, law, and global markets, I’ve learned that the plant reveals more about a society than almost anything else. Where it’s embraced, feared, regulated, or whispered about tells you volumes about culture, history, and power. |
| Feb 25, 2026 |
Union raises safety concerns as solo shifts introduced for BC Cannabis Store workers Some BC Cannabis Store staffers will be working solo for the first time since legalization, following a provincial policy change that is raising safety concerns for the union that represents store employees. |
| Feb 25, 2026 |
Colorado lawmakers to discuss proposal for more cannabis-friendly events Colorado lawmakers to discuss proposal at the Colorado State Captiol for more cannabis-friendly events to smoke marijuana in public. |
| Feb 25, 2026 |
New bill increases fines, enforcement powers for illegal cannabis in Nova Scotia The Nova Scotia government has tabled legislation to strengthen cannabis enforcement amid its crackdown on illegal dispensaries across the province. Justice Minister Scott Armstrong says his bill increases fines and allows peace officers like constables and conservation officers to enforce cannabis rules alongside police. |
| Feb 24, 2026 |
Tax hike crashed Michigan marijuana sales An unprecedented cannabis tax hike that took effect in Michigan on Jan. 1 significantly depressed legal sales, recent state data shows. Michigan marijuana retailers reported about $227 million in sales in January, according to state Cannabis Regulatory Agency data. That’s a nearly 16% decrease from the $270 million in sales recorded in December, according the CRA. |
| Feb 24, 2026 |
Florida Lawmakers Vote To Slash Medical Marijuana Fees For Military Veterans A Florida bill to significantly reduce the fee for military veterans to obtain medical marijuana registry identification cards has cleared another legislative committee. |
| Feb 24, 2026 |
Arbitrator kills cannabis suspension: positive urine test wasn't enough proof A workplace vehicle accident. A positive urine test. A 30-day unpaid suspension, mandatory drug assessments, and random testing — all thrown out. In a February 12, 2026, award, Arbitrator Graham J. Clarke ruled that Toronto Terminals Railway Company (TTR) had no just cause to discipline a signal maintainer who tested positive for THC metabolites after a workplace incident, because TTR failed to prove he was actually impaired on the job. For HR professionals relying on blanket cannabis prohibition policies, the message is clear: a positive urine test alone is not enough. |
| Feb 24, 2026 |
Health Canada provides updates on cannabis sampling rules for producers Health Canada is reminding cannabis production licence holders of the requirements for engaging in activities with cannabis samples, focusing on storage, distribution, documentation, and personnel. All cannabis used for the purpose of providing samples to cannabis retailers must be stored at the site specified in the licence. Storage is not permitted at any location other than the licensed site or at a dwelling-house, including permanent or temporary residences. |
| Feb 24, 2026 |
Germany's Medical Cannabis Boom: Data-Driven Insights for Investors Germany's medical cannabis market exploded in 2025, with prescriptions surging 3,300 percent from March 2024 to December 2025, per Bloomwell Group’s Cannabis Barometer. |
| Feb 24, 2026 |
Virginia Republican Lawmakers Explain Why They Voted To Legalize Marijuana Sales As Virginia lawmakers push ahead with an effort to legalize marijuana sales in the commonwealth, certain GOP members are finding themselves ideologically aligned with their Democratic colleagues, breaking with the majority of their caucus in support of creating a regulated marketplace for adults to purchase cannabis. |
| Feb 24, 2026 |
Key Congressional Committee Set To Vote On Delaying Federal Hemp THC Ban Next Week A GOP congressman is seeking to amend a large-scale agriculture bill to delay the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products for one year as industry stakeholders work to identify a long-term solution to the pending recriminalization—and a key House committee is expected to consider the proposal next week. |
| Feb 24, 2026 |
Organigram launches 10 SKUs in Australian medical cannabis market Organigram Global Inc. is introducing 10 product SKUs in the Australian medical market across its Edison and BOXHOT brands. The move marks the first time the company’s branded products will reach one of the world’s largest medical markets, although the Canadian cannabis company already supplies cannabis flower to the Australian market through existing B2B supply relationships. |
| Feb 23, 2026 |
South Dakota to Switch to Digital MMJ Cards South Dakota is moving toward a digital system for medical cannabis cards, a change that state health officials say will make access easier for patients and caregivers. |
| Feb 23, 2026 |
Scientists Reveal What Types Of Food The Marijuana 'Munchies' Make You Crave The Most Getting the "munchies" after using marijuana isn’t just in your head. It’s a real biological phenomenon that could hold important, real-world implications for people suffering from conditions associated with appetite loss, according to a new study that also identified some of the most commonly desired food items while high. |
| Feb 23, 2026 |
When Beer Beats Weed: Germany’s Cannabis Reform Backlash When Germany introduced the “Cannabis-Gesetz” (CanG) to partially legalize cannabis in April 2024, it faced criticism not only from conservatives but also from proponents of legalization, who argued it could not achieve its goals without a fully regulated adult-use market. The reform came in two phases: Pillar 1 legalized home cultivation and non-profit cannabis cultivation associations similar to cannabis social clubs in Spain, but without permission for a space for common consumption. Pillar 2 promised regional pilot programs for licensed retail sales. |
| Feb 22, 2026 |
Ottawa yanks 4,100 cannabis licences as legal pot industry struggles with debt and black market Federal health regulators have pulled more than 4,100 cannabis licences since legalization, citing risks to public health and safety — including concerns about marijuana being diverted into the black market — as the legal pot industry grapples with bankruptcies and mounting unpaid taxes. |
| Feb 20, 2026 |
New Hampshire Senate Puts Off Cannabis Legalization Bill Before ‘Long’ Debate The New Hampshire Senate kept debate on an adult-use cannabis legalization bill on the back burner Feb. 19, when the body approved a special order to delay considering the House-passed legislation until next month. |
| Feb 20, 2026 |
Bill Would Let New York Liquor Stores Sell Low-Dose THC Drinks A newly proposed bill in New York would allow licensed off-premises alcohol retailers to obtain a permit to sell low-potency cannabis beverages. |
| Feb 20, 2026 |
Petition drive aims to overturn Ohio’s new marijuana regulations A new political battle is brewing in Ohio’s nascent adult-use cannabis market as a petition drive seeks to suspend and ultimately repeal the state’s updated cannabis regulations. |