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Sep 4, 2026	Hawaii Banned Smokable Hemp in 2020. Stores Sold It Openly for Five Years. Then the Crackdown Began. The state says flower, pre-rolls and vapes were already prohibited. Hemp retailers say years of limited enforcement allowed a market to develop that is now being removed.
Sep 4, 2026	Nebraska medical cannabis survives Supreme Court challenge The Nebraska Supreme Court has upheld two voter-approved initiatives that legalized medical cannabis in the state, ending a two-year legal challenge that had unfolded alongside the program’s establishment. The court ruled 7-0 to uphold the initiatives, with Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke writing the 49-page opinion. The court rejected a lawsuit challenging the validity of thousands of signatures collected during the petition process.
Sep 4, 2026	Aurora Cannabis Falls Under Pressure as Sentiment Weakens and Strategic Uncertainty Builds Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX: ACB) is a Canada-based global medical cannabis company focused on the production, distribution and sale of cannabis products, with an emphasis on medical markets and international expansion. Its Business model has increasingly shifted toward higher-value medical cannabis markets, supported by international distribution capabilities and a growing presence across regulated jurisdictions. Aurora has also pursued acquisitions and capacity expansion intended to strengthen its position in international medical cannabis.
Sep 4, 2026	Kahnawake Peacekeepers Seize Cannabis Crop; Activists Claim Environmental Project On September 2, 2026, local police in the Mohawk community of Kahnawà:ke, located near Montreal, Quebec, removed about 79 illegal cannabis plants planted by a local activist group. The Kahnawake Mohawk Peacekeepers issued a press release stating they dismantled the “grow-op” from a community common following a complaint in August. The area had been planted by the Kanien’kehá:ka Land Defenders, who say it was a hemp crop, according to reporting by The Eastern Door.
Sep 3, 2026	Canada’s Cannabis Vape Boom Has a Trash Problem Cannabis vapes, including both single-use and 510 cartridges, comprise almost 20% of total cannabis sales every year across Canada. This has resulted in upwards of 3,550 tonnes of waste over the past four years, and that number is growing at a significant rate each year, creating a significant environmental footprint. Canada’s legal cannabis industry has come a long way since recreational cannabis was legalized in October 2018. Consumers now have an enormous selection of products available through thousands of legal retailers across the country.
Sep 3, 2026	Survey: Most U.S. Voters Favor Education and Community Service Over Jail for Underage Marijuana Purchase Attempts Most U.S. registered voters favor parental notification, community service and drug education over jail time when responding to attempted underage marijuana purchases, according to a new study published in the journal Substance Use & Misuse. The study surveyed 1,502 registered voters recruited through a national online panel. Researchers examined public support for various consequences associated with underage marijuana possession, use, sales and attempts to purchase marijuana using false identification.
Sep 3, 2026	Cannabis edibles can impair driving, even with blood THC below legal limits The feeling of being "high" on cannabis primarily comes from its psychoactive compound, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. Alongside it is its more subdued companion, cannabidiol (CBD), often used for its potential therapeutic benefits. THC is also found in many familiar edibles, from soft, chewy candies to brownies and chocolates, and can affect the brain when consumed. A new study demonstrates how THC edibles can also affect driving ability.
Sep 3, 2026	Idaho Lawmaker Urges Voters To Approve Ballot Measure Restricting Their Own Ability To Legalize Marijuana An Idaho lawmaker is urging voters to approve a measure on the November ballot that would restrict their own ability to legalize marijuana in the future. Sen. C. Scott Grow (R), who sponsored the proposed constitutional amendment to make it so that only lawmakers could legalize cannabis or other controlled substances, said the measure is a way to push back against the marijuana industry, which he claims is trying to make money off of addiction.
Sep 3, 2026	Trump Just Delayed the Hemp Ban. The New Deadline Is the Day Government Funding Runs Out. The hemp industry got its extension. It did not get much else. On Wednesday, September 2, President Trump signed into law H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027. The bill keeps the federal government funded through December 11 and, tucked inside it, delays most of the hemp restrictions that were set to take effect on November 12.
Sep 3, 2026	Curaleaf responds to Aurora's rejection by citing its share sales at US$3.09 Curaleaf has answered Aurora's rejection of its bid by pointing at the prices Aurora's own board sold shares at. Aurora's board told shareholders to take no action and to withdraw any shares already tendered. Curaleaf responded on 2 September, and its case turns on the at-the-market equity programs Aurora has used to fund the debt-free balance sheet it put at the center of its defense.
Sep 3, 2026	Cannabis in Quebec: The 21-Year-Old Age Requirement in the Spotlight La décision du Québec de fixer l’âge légal pour la consommation de cannabis à 21 ans fait une nouvelle fois l’objet d’un examen minutieux, les experts en toxicomanie, les représentants de la santé publique et les acteurs du secteur s’interrogeant sur la capacité de cette restriction à atteindre les objectifs de santé publique visés. Plus de 15 000 personnes âgées de moins de 21 ans se sont vu refuser l’accès aux magasins de la Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) l’année dernière, selon les chiffres cités par le détaillant provincial de cannabis.
Sep 3, 2026	Cannabis at work: key lessons for employers As prescriptions for medical cannabis become more common, employers are facing a difficult shift in workplace drugs management. For years, many organisations have treated a positive cannabis test as a straightforward disciplinary issue. That approach is increasingly risky. Where cannabis has been lawfully prescribed, the key question is not simply whether cannabis is present, but whether the employee is fit for work, whether their condition may be a disability, and whether the employer’s response is reasonable and evidence-based.
Sep 3, 2026	Integrating Medical Cannabis Into Dentistry Can Boost Patient Quality Of Life During Treatments, Study Finds Medical marijuana has “promising therapeutic potential” in dentistry—including for treating conditions like orofacial pain, refractory periodontal diseases and burning mouth syndrome—according to a new scientific review.
Sep 3, 2026	Cannabis consumers are no longer stoner stereotypes. Not all brands are marketing accordingly When it comes to marijuana, millennials may be the last generation of Americans to grow up when Amsterdam still had a whiff of the mystical. For those who were cannabis-curious in the ‘90s and early-aughts, Amsterdam represented an impossible dreamland where one could simply walk into The Weed Store and legally purchase what then amounted to contraband stateside.
Sep 2, 2026	What’s in Store for the Global Cannabis Industry in 2026? Mid-Year Update In December 2025, we asked our in-house team of experts how they expected to see the industry evolve over the coming year. Following a frantic news cycle over the past eight months, we wanted to revisit these predictions and examine what has come to fruition, what regulation is stuck in political limbo, and what developments have come out of left field. Key pieces of legislation in major global markets, including Germany, the UK, and Australia, are yet to be fully clarified, published or enforced. Each of these could yet have a transformative impact on their respective markets, shaping or curbing the telemedicine prescribing phenomenon which we cited as the engine of growth throughout 2025.
Sep 2, 2026	Aurora Cannabis urges shareholders to reject hostile takeover offer by Curaleaf Aurora Cannabis Inc. is urging its shareholders to reject a hostile takeover bid by Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. The company says the unsolicited bid by Curaleaf undervalues Aurora and is not in the best interests of shareholders. Aurora says it is debt free and has about C$149 million in cash, while Curaleaf has over C$1 billion in debt and would gain control over its cash without paying fairly.
Sep 1, 2026	Cannabis Jobs Update – September 2026 Canada’s cannabis industry is hiring. In our September 2026 job roundup, we’ve highlighted open roles in retail, cultivation, processing, brand management, and operational support, as well as a few international opportunities. Whether you are an industry veteran looking for your next career move or a newcomer eager to enter the space, there are options available across every stage of the supply chain. Explore the listings below to find your fit.
Sep 1, 2026	Why Medical Marijuana Is Secretly Saving Companies Millions in Lost Productivity A new study reveals medical cannabis access drops health-related work absences by 6.9 percent, especially in physically demanding industries like manufacturing.
Sep 1, 2026	The Old Farmer’s Almanac Embraces Cannabis From Farm Staple to Backyard Crop: The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s Cannabis Growing Guide Shows How Marijuana Has Gone Mainstream If you want to know how deeply cannabis has moved into the American mainstream, you could look at dispensary sales, legalization maps or the growing number of states allowing recreational marijuana. Or you could look somewhere much more unexpected: A middle American staple, the old Farmer’s Almanac embraces cannabis just like roses, turnips, carrots or corn. Published continuously since 1792, when George Washington was president, the Old Farmer’s Almanac is the oldest continuously published periodical in North America. For generations, it has been a staple in farmhouses, kitchens, garden sheds and suburban homes, offering planting calendars, gardening advice, recipes, astronomical information and, of course, its famously scrutinized long-range weather forecasts. Its audience has expanded well beyond farmers, but its roots remain firmly planted in practical advice for people who want to grow things.
Sep 1, 2026	House Passes Bill To Delay Hemp THC Product Ban, Sending It To Trump’s Desk The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that contains provisions to delay the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products that is currently scheduled to take effect in November. The legislation, which has already been approved by the Senate, is intended to give lawmakers more time to craft regulations as an alternative to prohibition. It now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk.

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