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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.

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 Maryland Senators Weigh Bill To Let Firefighters And Rescue Workers Use Medical Marijuana While Off Duty
Maryland senators on Thursday took up a bill to protect firefighters and rescue workers from being penalized for off-duty use of medical marijuana.



Feb 20, 2026 Florida Supreme Court Considers Appeal to Put Marijuana on State Ballot
Efforts to legalize recreational cannabis in Florida remain active as the state’s highest court weighs whether to take up a key appeal that could determine if voters see the issue on a future ballot.

The Florida Supreme Court is reviewing a request from the Smart and Safe Florida campaign after roughly 71,000 petition signatures were thrown out. If the justices agree to hear the case and ultimately side with the campaign, the proposed constitutional amendment could move forward to the ballot in November.

Feb 20, 2026 The penny shortage is a serious cannabis retail problem
President Donald Trump killed the penny. Cannabis retailers need to prevent the coin's gradual disappearance from becoming a problem.

Feb 20, 2026 Poland Medical Cannabis Market Data Shows Full Post-Ban recovery, With a Catch
Polish pharmacies dispensed nearly 5,450 kilograms of dried cannabis flower in 2025, a 12% increase from the prior year, according to new data obtained by Prohibition Partners. By October, monthly volumes had surpassed the pre-ban peak for the first time, reaching a new all-time high in December.

Feb 20, 2026 Recreational Cannabis Market Report 2026-2035:
The recreational cannabis market is poised for growth due to increasing legalization, public acceptance, and demand for high-THC strains and innovative products like premium edibles and vape formats. Opportunities lie in product innovation, expanding digital retail, and capitalizing on changing attitudes toward cannabis use.

Feb 20, 2026 Four More States Advance Bills To Allow Medical Marijuana Access In Hospitals
Lawmakers in multiple states are advancing bills meant to provide patients with access to medical marijuana in health care facilities, with lawmakers from Virginia to Hawaii making the case this week for a policy change they say is necessary to ensure patients have a full range of treatment options at their disposal.

Feb 20, 2026 Emotional Zombies: How Weed Can Teach Us to Feel (Again)
Never before in human history have we been exposed to so many sensory stimuli at once, and never, ever, have we felt so little. We live perpetually overloaded with screens, multitasking, demands for constant performance, and hyperproductivity. Thus, the mind remains permanently switched on, without the possibility of taking restorative breaks. And from so much noise and so little substance, a kind of permanent mental chatter arises that pushes us toward a progressive disconnection from our most basic emotions.



Feb 20, 2026 OCS issues recall for Cannabis Cartel QUADS’ Dubai Inspired Chocolate
The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) has issued a recall for Cannabis Cartel QUADS’ Dubai Inspired Chocolate.

The OCS says the recall is being conducted as a “precautionary measure following an aflatoxin result identified in the non-cannabis, un-dosed chocolate ingredient.” The products were packaged on September 30, 2025 and November 27, 2025 with the UPC#: 00846067004731.

Feb 20, 2026 Canadian Cannabis Sales Bounced to a New Record Level in December
Statistics Canada released December retail sales for the country, with cannabis sales increasing from the November levels, up 5.3% to C$503.7 million, a new record monthly total. This sequential increase was up 1.9% on a per-day basis more due to the higher number of days than in the prior month. November, originally reported at C$477.9 million, was revised slightly higher to C$478.4 million. The sales in December were up 2.9% from a year ago, down from the level in May at 8.3%, from 7.5% in June and the 6.2% in September. This was also down from the 20.3% August 2023 growth rate and better than the prior lowest annual growth rate since legalization commenced of -0.9% in September 2024 and then -1.6% in October due to the BC strike, and it was down substantially from the December 2024 growth of 9.1%. The prior record level in August was only 1.8% above the year-earlier level. In 2024, total sales increased 4.5% to C$5.39 billion, and they were up 4.1% in 2025 to C$5.62 billion.

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