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Oct 24, 2026	DEA Judge Denies Marijuana Rescheduling Opponents’ Request To Reopen Hearing For More Testimony, But Allows New Briefs A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) judge has rejected marijuana rescheduling opponents’ request to reopen an ongoing hearing on the Trump administration’s proposed reform for a new round of testimony and document discovery—but he is allowing a federal watchdog report that found there are “gaps” in the government’s process for evaluating controlled substances to be entered into the record and is inviting parties to submit additional briefs about it.
Oct 23, 2026	Israel Names Four Canadian Cannabis Companies for Anti-Dumping Investigation srael’s Commissioner for Trade Levies at the Ministry of Economy and Industry says it will investigate four Canadian cannabis companies in its latest probe into accusations of “product dumping.” In an October 22 announcement, the Commissioner named four companies: GrowCo, Cielo Verde Quebec Inc., 2323414 Alberta Ltd., and Koots Canna Ltd., which it identifies as being responsible for most of the cannabis being exported from Canada into Israel’s medical cannabis market.
Oct 23, 2026	Prominent Virginia senator charged over allegations she ran criminal cannabis scheme Federal prosecutors arrested a prominent Virginia lawmaker on Thursday over allegations she oversaw a criminal cannabis enterprise. Lucas and her alleged co-conspirators are charged with obtaining and illegally distributing large amounts of illegal cannabis. The government has also accused her of using her political influence to benefit herself and her family.
Oct 22, 2026	Survey: German Patients Overwhelmingly Prefer Cannabis From Pharmacies A survey of 7,913 German medicinal cannabis patients, almost 90% of whom have experience with both the unregulated and regulated markets, found that an overwhelming majority of them prefer making their medical cannabis purchases from pharmacies. Bloomwell Group GmbH, one of Europe’s leading medical cannabis companies, conducted the survey.
Oct 22, 2026	Cronos Completes the Acquisition of CanAdelaar for 57.5 million euros The Canadian brand Cronos has finalized the ’Full acquisition of CanAdelaar, one of the largest licensed cannabis producers in the Netherlands, for a base price of 57.5 million euros. This acquisition establishes Cronos as a leader in the Dutch cannabis regulatory landscape and strengthens its presence in Europe.
Oct 22, 2026	Sorry Washington, You Can’t Beat the Gray Market Governments think they can eliminate demand by banning supply. That misunderstands how gray and black markets operate. Texas has spent decades prosecuting marijuana possession. Now, in Austin, someone carrying certain delta-8 THC gummies can face a felony charge, while possession of a small amount of marijuana is generally treated as a lower enforcement priority.
Oct 22, 2026	DEA Judge Denies Marijuana Rescheduling Opponents’ Request To Reopen Hearing For More Testimony, But Allows New Briefs A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) judge has rejected marijuana rescheduling opponents’ request to reopen an ongoing hearing on the Trump administration’s proposed reform for a new round of testimony and document discovery—but he is allowing a federal watchdog report that found there are “gaps” in the government’s process for evaluating controlled substances to be entered into the record and is inviting parties to submit additional briefs about it.
Oct 22, 2026	Hemp: The Council of the EU Takes a Stand on New Production and Marketing Rules The Council of the European Union has agreed on a negotiating position that could redefine the legal framework for industrial hemp at the European level. Whether it involves recognizing more parts of the cannabis plant Whether it is treating cannabis as an agricultural product or harmonizing THC requirements, the proposed changes represent a significant step forward for the sector, without, however, eliminating current national restrictions and regulatory uncertainty.
Oct 22, 2026	Poll: 78% of Cannabis Consumers Base Their Votes on Candidates’ Cannabis Policy Nearly 80% of cannabis consumers say that a candidate’s view on cannabis policy will determine whether they will vote for them during November’s midterm elections, according to a poll released Tuesday by NuggMD at the request of NORML. Forty-one percent of respondents said a candidate’s views on cannabis would “significantly” influence their decision to vote for them in November, while 37% said a candidate’s views on cannabis would “somewhat” influence their decision. Twenty-two percent of those polled said that a candidate’s views on cannabis would not influence their decision at all.
Oct 22, 2026	Puff, puff, don’t pass? Study says frequent weed users share less Cannabis has long been a communal experience, with ‘puff, puff, pass’ serving as an unofficial mantra. But a recent study suggests some consumers may be more inclined to bogart their bud. The research, published in the journal Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, found that college students who use cannabis frequently were less likely to share a hypothetical stash and more prone to solitary consumption.
Oct 22, 2026	Marijuana use rises sharply among one group of Americans, new study finds A growing number of American parents are using cannabis, prompting questions about potential child exposure and safety, according to a new study. Cannabis use increased substantially among parents between 2012 and 2024, with researchers estimating that at least 5.9 million U.S. children were living with a parent who used marijuana on most days in 2024. By 2024, 8% of parents used cannabis on most days, 5.2% used it daily and 6.7% met the criteria for cannabis use disorder (CUD).
Oct 21, 2026	Cannabis for Chronic Pain: The Question Isn’t Just Whether It Works, but for Whom A two-year study of 3,744 patients with chronic pain found significant improvements in pain, sleep quality, anxiety and overall quality of life among those using medical cannabis. More than half of the patients with pain assessments recorded at 24 months achieved a clinically meaningful reduction in pain, although the study’s observational design means the findings show an association rather than proving causation.
Oct 21, 2026	Lots of People Turn to Marijuana to Quit Cigarette Smoking, VA Study Finds A new study has found that cannabis is nearly as common as prescription medication among people seeking help to stop smoking cigarettes. Researchers from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, New York University, the San Francisco VA Health Care System, and the University of California examined survey responses from 2,804 adults who either used nicotine e-cigarettes, smoked cigarettes, or did both.
Oct 21, 2026	Patients waiting indefinitely for medicine two years after Nebraskans approved medical cannabis Voters approved two measures. The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act allows medical patients to possess up to 5 ounces of cannabis with the recommendation of a healthcare practitioner. The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act created the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission to govern the state’s program.
Oct 21, 2026	This Cannabis Stock Jumped 12% in a Day: The Math Says Be Careful Record revenue can make a struggling stock look ready for a comeback. The important question is what remains after the business pays its costs and funds the investment needed to keep operating. Tilray Brands (TSX: TLRY) reported record first-quarter revenue on October 8. The business expanded beyond cannabis into beverages and distribution. That makes the headline growth interesting, but the cash figures give investors a much more cautious conclusion.
Oct 21, 2026	A brewing inflation tale: Beer prices soar in Ontario, while the cost of cannabis stays low As the cost of cracking open a beer climbs in Ontario, cannabis users have seen smaller price increases over the past year. The price of beer in Ontario rose 10.2 per cent in August 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, according to a Capital Current’s analysis of Statistics Canada’s Consumer Price Index. Recreational cannabis prices, however, only increased 1.6 per cent in the same period, Capital Current found. The small increase in cannabis prices follows yearly declines. When these trends are compared to nation-wide data, the numbers tell a similar story, with beer purchased from stores increasing by 4.7 per cent and recreational cannabis prices decreasing one per cent.
Oct 21, 2026	Germany’s Hemp Intoxication Clause Creates Unnecessary Risk For Farmers Germany is on a short list of countries that have adopted a national adult-use cannabis legalization measure. Starting on April 1st, 2024, adults in Germany can cultivate, possess, and consume personal amounts of cannabis. Those adult consumers’ recreational cannabis does not have a THC content limit. With that in mind, it is illogical for Germany’s government to continue to cling to its arbitrary low-THC limit for industrial hemp. Germany has permitted industrial hemp cultivation since 1996. The THC threshold for industrial hemp in Germany is 0.3%.
Oct 21, 2026	Study suggests price is the deciding factor in where cannabis users shop Legal marijuana is now a multibillion-dollar business across the U.S., but the illicit market remains a major competitor to dispensaries in many places. According to new research out of Missouri, 93% of reported cannabis spending in the state went through the regulated market But among those who still bought from illicit sellers, 62% said lower prices were the main reason.
Oct 21, 2026	Ontario proposes tougher crackdown on illegal cannabis sales The Ontario government is proposing tougher enforcement measures to crack down on illegal cannabis sales and protect consumers. The planned changes would give the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario new powers to inspect unauthorized storefronts and online retailers, seize illegal products and equipment, and issue monetary penalties.
Oct 21, 2026	Spain’s Medical Cannabis Framework Finally Reaches Patients, But Rollout is ‘Not the Finish Line’ Spain’s medical cannabis framework will finally start reaching patients over the coming days and weeks, marking a significant milestone in a four-year battle for access. In June 2022, we reported that ‘the regulation and distribution of medical cannabis’ could be rolled out in Spain ‘by the end of the year’, following a knife-edge vote to push through proposals for a framework. Now, more than four years later, and over a year since the Royal Decree 903/2025 came into force, the first (and only) two preparations will be delivered to around 50 public and private hospitals this week, with a broader national rollout expected by the end of October 2026.

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