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Jun 11, 2026	Massachusetts Anti-Marijuana Campaign Fires Signature Gatherer Amid Accusations Of Misleading Voters A Massachusetts campaign working to put a measure to roll back marijuana legalization on the November ballot has fired a signature gatherer it says was shown appearing to engage in “wholly unacceptable” conduct in a recent video.
Jun 11, 2026	FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Cannabis-Derived Drug for Chronic Back Pain The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last month granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to VER-01, a cannabis-derived, full-spectrum drug for chronic low back pain produced by German company Vertanical. The designation follows two randomized, controlled Phase 3 trials, which demonstrated significant pain reduction, a favorable tolerability profile, and no evidence of dependence.
Jun 11, 2026	New Zealand raises the THC limit for hemp to 1% New Zealand raised the legal THC limit in hemp from 0.35% to 1%. These changes repeal the 2006 Industrial Hemp Regulations and replace a licensing framework with a simpler notification system. Farmers no longer require the permission of health authorities to grow hemp. They must now simply notify the police and the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) of their intention before proceeding with planting.
Jun 11, 2026	Maine issues recall over moldy cannabis flower The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy issued a recall Tuesday for adult use cannabis flower produced by Green Trap, which was sold at retail stores in Eliot, Berwick, Lebanon, Oxford, Rockland and Bangor. The strain “Drip Burger” sold between April 29 and June 8 was found to have unsafe levels of yeast and mold during audit testing conducted by the office. The recall includes products sold in an eighth of an ounce and half of an ounce of flower
Jun 11, 2026	Morocco’s Police Seize Nearly 1.9 Tons of Cannabis in Two Separate Operations Rabat – Morocco’s police carried out two separate operations, resulting in the seizure of nearly 1.9 tons of cannabis on Thursday in Souq Larba’a al Gharb and Nador. During the early hours of Thursday, police carried out their operation aimed at combating drug trafficking.
Jun 11, 2026	Q4 FY26 delivered record medical cannabis revenue, strong margins, and global market leadership Q4 FY26 saw double-digit revenue growth, record international sales, and strong gross margins, with continued leadership in key global medical cannabis markets and a robust cash position. Strategic acquisitions and innovation support long-term growth.
Jun 11, 2026	Alberta updates cannabis sampling policies Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) has announced amendments to its cannabis representative and retail cannabis store policies, with changes taking effect immediately. The updates apply to Section 4.3 of the Cannabis Representative Handbook and Section 6.3 of the Retail Cannabis Store Handbook. Under the revised guidelines, cannabis representatives are now permitted to provide product samples to retail cannabis store licensees on an ongoing basis, in quantities deemed appropriate for legitimate business and educational purposes. All samples are restricted to licensee use only and must remain in compliance with federal guidelines. The amendments also bring a notable reduction in administrative burden: record-keeping requirements for cannabis sampling have been cut from six years to two years.
Jun 10, 2026	Virginia Governor, Lawmakers Meet over Marijuana Sales Impasse Virginia officials and lawmakers are moving closer to an agreement that could revive plans for legal recreational cannabis sales after Governor Abigail Spanberger vetoed legalization legislation earlier this year.
Jun 10, 2026	Where Did All the Good Weed Go? The good news is, good cannabis hasn’t disappeared. Canada’s best growers are (arguably) growing their best crops yet, but Canada’s high taxes and low prices mean most of those products are now destined for export. Premium cannabis simply costs more to produce, as it generally requires better talent, more labour, higher-quality inputs, and a producer with sufficient margin to reject or downgrade lots that fail to meet expectations. It also requires exceptional speed to market, as product quality tends to degrade with time. For most premium producers in Canada, the domestic market stopped paying that premium.
Jun 10, 2026	Cooking With Weed Just Got Higher. And It’s Not Just Brownies. From infused pasta to organic live rosin, four chefs are cooking weed into something Michelin should hand 420 stars for.
Jun 10, 2026	The CEO innovating in Ireland’s ‘controlled and cautious’ medical cannabis space Leah Fletcher is the co-founder and CEO of Irish biopharmaceutical Dunbar Pharma, which specialises in researching, developing and manufacturing EU-GMP-certified, plant-based active pharmaceutical ingredients. She told SiliconRepublic.com, “My interest in cannabinoid medicines began while I was living in Canada around the time cannabis was legalised there. I was fascinated by how quickly the conversation around the plant was changing and how emotional, political and commercial it was.
Jun 10, 2026	The Cannabis Industry Forgot Who Built It Legal cannabis promised legitimacy. Instead, many of the people who carried the culture through prohibition are being priced, regulated, and pushed out of the industry they helped build.
Jun 10, 2026	Marijuana-fuelled ‘munchies’ – animals get them too, international study shows The mutual appreciation may not extend to midnight pizza pops and The Big Lebowski, but new University of Calgary research shows that rats on cannabis do share an acute craving for food with human marijuana users.
Jun 9, 2026	Humboldt Seed Company and Marley Family Launch Two New Cannabis Seed Strains SAN FRANCISCO, June 9, 2026 /CNW/ -- Humboldt Seed Company (HSC), California's largest licensed cannabis seed provider today announced a collaboration with the Marley family to release Redemption and One Love cannabis seeds globally, paying tribute to Bob Marley's legacy of unity, resilience, and cultural impact. Bob Marley One Love cannabis seeds Bob Marley One Love cannabis seeds "Redemption and One Love are special," said Benjamin Lind, co-founder and chief science officer of HSC. "The seeds themselves are a time capsule, maintaining the essence of the Jamaican heirloom varieties that Bob himself would have smoked, but have been updated for today's modern market."
Jun 9, 2026	Kentucky Governor Broadens List of MMJ Qualifying Conditions Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has moved to broaden access to the state’s medical cannabis program, signing an executive order that expands the range of medical conditions eligible for treatment and renewing his call for wider marijuana reform.
Jun 9, 2026	The New Genetics Race: Why Cannabis Seed Brands Are Becoming the Next Big Differentiator As cannabis shoppers become more educated, seed brands are no longer just selling genetics — they are shaping loyalty, discovery, and the next wave of premium cultivation culture.
Jun 9, 2026	Cannabis Hospitality Leading the Evolution of Cannabis Culture Cannabis culture is in a paradigm shift, with cannabis hospitality holding the keys. Cannabis culture is evolving — legalization continues to expand and the movement of information is unlike it has ever been in its rich 4,000-plus-year history. We are at a time where cannabis hospitality is on the rise and people’s consumption is being guided by professionals through experience, which is changing consumers’ relationship with the plant. A new North Star is here.
Jun 9, 2026	Greek teen cannabis use hits 25-year high Cannabis use among Greek teenagers has reached its highest level in 25 years, with 11.5% of 16-year-olds reporting use, according to new research by Greece’s National Documentation Center for the EU Drugs Agency, released as part of the European Drug Report 2026.
Jun 9, 2026	Chinese company agrees to fund first public research therapeutic cannabis laboratory Chinese company agrees to fund first public research therapeutic cannabis laboratory An employee tends to plants on a cannabis plantation in the village of Yammouneh, in the eastern Bekaa Valley of Lebanon, on July 23, 2018. (Credit: Joseph Eid/AFP) This could be a step that helps accelerate the development of Lebanon’s therapeutic cannabis sector, long been seen as a regulated industry with potential to generate a stable source of revenue for the country. On Monday, Lebanon and Zhonghua Lianchuang International Holding Co., Ltd., a Chinese company headquartered in Hong Kong, signed a $10 million investment agreement at the Grand Serail. Under the deal, Beijing agreed to finance, without direct compensation or conditions, the country's first public laboratory for testing and research in the therapeutic cannabis sector.
Jun 9, 2026	Virginia Governor Touts ‘Productive’ Negotiations On Bill To Legalize Marijuana Sales This Month Virginia’s governor says she is having “really productive” and “incredible” conversations with lawmakers about crafting a compromise approach to legalizing recreational marijuana sales that could pass as part of budget legislation this month. “I don’t want to get ahead of the process,” Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) said on Monday when asked about the fact that she has been holding meetings with legislators on the issue in recent days after vetoing an earlier proposal to enact the reform, as Marijuana Moment reported last week.

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