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Nov 11, 2026	Florida Veterans Still Pay Full Price for Medical Marijuana Cards. The House Tried Twice to Fix It. Both Bills Died in the Senate. On March 4, the Florida House lit its vote board green. HB 887, a bill to cut the medical marijuana ID card fee for honorably discharged veterans from $75 to $15, passed 113 to 0. Its sponsor, Rep. Susan Valdés, described that green board as a way to show veterans how grateful the state is. The bill went to the Senate Rules Committee that same day, was never heard, and died there when the session ended nine days later.
Nov 11, 2026	Senate Committee Floats Marijuana As Opioid Alternative, Encourages Psychedelic Research And Raises Concerns Over Cannabis-Infused Foods A key Senate committee is directing federal agencies to consider medical marijuana as an opioid alternative as well as the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics—while also encouraging hemp cultivar and germplasm development and additionally raising concerns about cannabinoid-infused foods. The Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday posted the text of two annual funding bills and attached reports that contain the cannabis and drug policy directives.
Nov 11, 2026	“The Single Convention Has Been One of Our Biggest Nightmares” Junior “Spirit” Cottle is a political activist and president of the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Cannabis Revival Committee. Since the 1970s he has led efforts to break with British colonialism and establish greater economic and political ownership and control for Vincentians. For the last four decades he has organized traditional cannabis farmers in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines against US drug eradication exercises, including Operation Weedeater. He is a member of the Caribbean Fairtrade Cannabis Working Group and sits on the Steering Committee of the Global Forum of Producers of Prohibited Plants.
Nov 11, 2026	Iowa’s Incoming Governor Says Legalizing Marijuana Can Generate ‘Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars’ For The State Rob Sand, the Democrat who won Iowa’s gubernatorial election last week, says he plans to move forward with a proposal to legalize marijuana in the state—arguing that it could generate “hundreds of millions of dollars” in annual revenue to fund public schools and other services. “We should treat cannabis the way that we treat alcohol,” the incoming governor said on the latest episode of Iowa Press that aired on Iowa Public Television on Friday. “That’s, year one, a smaller figure—maybe 54 million—but after that, hundreds of millions of dollars.”
Nov 10, 2026	Proposition 215, 30 Years Later: When Cannabis in California Was a Movement, Not an Industry Thirty years after Proposition 215 was passed on November 5, 1996, California cannabis has become a a multibillion-dollar industry. Clinics that look like Apple Stores, lab-tested products, licenses and taxes that the activists of that time could never have imagined. Many of those who enacted the law, however, regret what it took away. Among many growers, patients, and advocates, nostalgia runs deep. The years leading up to legalization in 2016 left them with memories of a close-knit community, direct relationships between growers and consumers, and an industry that could be operated without relying on large corporations or their compliance costs.
Nov 10, 2026	Cannafest takes place during first year home cannabis cultivation is legal in Czechia Czechia’s annual trade show for cannabis, Cannafest, took place on the first weekend of November at the PVA exposition center in Let?any, Prague. With none other than the first lady of the Czech Republic, Eva Pavlová, as patron, the exhibition brought together experts from law to medicine, and enthusiasts alike, to enjoy goodies from vendors, live music and public debates regarding cannabis.
Nov 10, 2026	Curaleaf Secures Required Clearances for Proposed Aurora Cannabis Acquisition Curaleaf has received all required competition law clearances for its proposed acquisition of Aurora Cannabis. Key Highlights: Germany and Canada were the only jurisdictions requiring competition law clearance for the proposed acquisition. Germany approved the transaction, and Canada’s Competition Bureau issued a no-action letter after completing its review. Curaleaf’s enhanced offer to buy all outstanding Aurora shares remains open until December 4, 2026, unless withdrawn or amended. Curaleaf says the clearances provide greater certainty of completion and support a faster path to closing, subject to remaining offer conditions. Organigram’s competing proposal remains subject to shareholder, court, and regulatory approvals.
Nov 10, 2026	Proposition 215, 30 Years Later: When Cannabis in California Was a Movement, Not an Industry Thirty years after Proposition 215 was passed on November 5, 1996, California cannabis has become a a multibillion-dollar industry. Clinics that look like Apple Stores, lab-tested products, licenses and taxes that the activists of that time could never have imagined. Many of those who enacted the law, however, regret what it took away. Among many growers, patients, and advocates, nostalgia runs deep. The years leading up to legalization in 2016 left them with memories of a close-knit community, direct relationships between growers and consumers, and an industry that could be operated without relying on large corporations or their compliance costs.
Nov 10, 2026	California Legalized Medical Marijuana 30 Years Ago. So Why Is Most of Its Cannabis Still Underground? Prop 215 made California the first state to legalize medical cannabis 30 years ago this month. Ed Rosenthal, Ethan Nadelmann and Lanny Swerdlow look back on how it won and what it left unfinished.
Nov 10, 2026	Bills filed to regulate adult-use cannabis in Texas DALLAS — New bills have been filed to regulate adult-use cannabis in Texas. Under two bills, both filed under the name the Texas Regulation of Cannabis Act, adults 21 and older would be allowed to use, possess, and transport no more than 2 ounces of cannabis, but not more than 15 grams of cannabis concentrate. For personal use, Texans would also be allowed to grow up to 12 cannabis plants on their private residence under the bills.
Nov 10, 2026	Cannabis Industry Welcomes Excise Stamp Reform in Budget 2026, Continues Call for National Stamp The Canadian cannabis industry is responding with cautious optimism to recently announced plans to harmonize aspects of the federal cannabis excise stamp and create new enforcement tools. The federal government’s 2026 Budget proposes streamlining the federal excise stamping program by reducing the number of unique cannabis excise duty stamps from 13 to six. It also includes increased financial penalties for those selling cannabis outside of the regulatory system.
Nov 9, 2026	The Big Winner From the Aurora Cannabis-Organigram Deal: Curaleaf For months, Curaleaf (CURLF-3.56%) has been pursuing a deal to acquire Canadian-based pot producer Aurora Cannabis (ACB-0.39%) in a hostile takeover. Aurora didn't like the deal, believing it undervalued its business. Instead, it recently agreed to a friendly deal with another Canadian cannabis company: Organigram Global (OGI +1.56%) It's a deal that is about 21% higher than the Curaleaf offer. While it's a short-term win for Aurora investors, it arguably doesn't do much for long-term investors who have incurred significant losses; in five years, the stock has declined by 93%. The biggest winner from all this may end up being Curaleaf. Here's why.
Nov 9, 2026	War on drugs: Agencies widen offensive, use technology to wipe out cannabis, opium cultivation New Delhi, November 9 (IANS): There are multiple agencies which are burning the midnight oil to put an end to the drug menace across India. Operations led by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the state police have been busting several narcotics modules in a bid to make India free of drugs by 2029, a vision of the Narendra Modi-led government.
Nov 9, 2026	1.2 million people in Britain use cannabis daily, study estimates An estimated 1.2 million people in Great Britain use cannabis every day, according to a new study. Researchers from King’s College London and the University of Bath found that 7.2% of adults surveyed had consumed cannabis in the previous year. Among those who had used it, 24.2% reported daily consumption, a substantially higher proportion than recorded in official figures.
Nov 9, 2026	From Caribbean Soil to Zurich Labs: Grow Antigua’s Path to Sovereign Driven, High Quality Medicinal Cannabis Grow Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda’s first licensed medicinal cannabis operator, exemplifies a sovereign?driven green economy. Under Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s New Global Economic Order (NEO), the company integrates cultivation, extraction, and blending with SwissX Island’s Shirley’s Apothecary. Every product is verified by SwissX Labs in Zurich, ensuring scientific rigor. The partnership extends to sovereign wealth, marine restoration, and cultural initiatives, positioning Antigua as a Caribbean hub for natural wellness and renewable biofuel.
Nov 9, 2026	‘We Hear About the Abuse, We Don’t See the Data’: German Cannabis Industry Challenges Berlin’s Case for Restrictions Last week, the first Cannabis Health Symposium to take place in Germany saw the local industry’s leading telemedicine and pharmacy voices pull apart the rationale behind proposed medical cannabis restrictions. Representatives from across Germany’s thriving medical cannabis sector, including Grünhorn Group, Bloomwell Group, and the Association of Cannabis-Supplying Pharmacies, challenged the government’s assertions of widespread abuse, criticised their lack of engagement with the sector, and argued that such restrictions would impact the most vulnerable.
Nov 9, 2026	5 things you (probably) didn't know about cannabis and Vancouver Nowadays, the discussion around cannabis has calmed down in B.C. it seems, as legalization has taken the wind out of the sails for both opponents and advocates. However, for decades it was a big deal, with drug raids, community meetings, and a very public debate going back more than 50 years about its place in society, with Vancouver often central to the Canadian conversation.
Nov 9, 2026	Charlottetown’s interim police chief fined $200 for buying unauthorized First Nations cannabis Sometimes, the price of pot is more than expected. Article content Charlottetown’s interim police chief has been fined for purchasing cannabis products at an unauthorized First Nations store. Interim Chief Darren MacDougall confirmed the charge in a statement to The Guardian, saying he pleaded guilty to the offence and paid the $200 fine. “I purchased cannabis products from the Mniku Trading Post in Scotchfort, which is not an authorized cannabis retailer under P.E.I.’s Cannabis Control Act. I was subsequently advised by the RCMP that I would be issued a summary offence ticket for violating the act.”
Nov 9, 2026	Missouri Officials Warn Marijuana Businesses That Interstate Commerce Is Not Allowed, Even Under Federal Rescheduling Missouri regulators are warning marijuana businesses not to ship or receive cannabis products over state lines—even if they get permission from federal officials under the Trump administration’s rescheduling reform.
Nov 8, 2026	Court Orders New Trial for Unlicensed Cannabis Store Operator The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia overturned the conviction in a 2025 case involving a man who operated an unlicensed cannabis store, while allowing an appeal of the initial ruling. The appeal centred on whether the trial judge erred by not allowing defence counsel to make oral submissions before issuing a decision. In a decision posted on Oct. 29, 2026, the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia found that, because of a series of adjournments and scheduling complications, the trial judge in the 2025 case ruled the guilty verdict was proven without ever hearing the defence’s oral closing arguments. The court agreed with the appellant that he had a right to present oral closing arguments, and it ordered a new trial before a different Provincial Court judge.

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