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May 25, 2026	Renewabuild Great Plains to Begin Manufacturing Structural Hempcrete Blocks in Iowa Renewabuild Great Plains is preparing to commence manufacturing of structural hempcrete blocks in Rock Valley, Iowa, with production anticipated to begin by the end of 2026. This initiative positions the company as the first in the United States to produce these specific structural hempcrete blocks, according to a report by Agweek. The development builds on earlier reports of industrial hemp infrastructure development in Iowa.
May 25, 2026	Weed, Driving, and DUIs: What Happens If You Get Pulled Over Switch to Light Mode Driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal. Yet, with states having different criteria as to what constitutes driving under the influence of drugs (DUID), marijuana consumers need to be familiar with what “under the influence” really means. Unlike the nationally recognized standard for drunk driving (0.08% blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, in every state except Utah), there is no comparable nationwide standard for drug impairment. Additionally, limitations of drug-detecting technology and the fact that THC levels in the bloodstream vary depending on individual factors (such as metabolism and frequency of use) complicate the enforcement of DUID laws.
May 25, 2026	New Zealand’s Medicinal Cannabis Sector Gains Export Focus with New Grower Body The New Zealand medicinal cannabis sector is undergoing a structural development with the establishment of a new grower body, NZ Grow Co, and an associated extraction facility in north Waikato. This initiative, spearheaded by Ora Pharm, aims to enhance the industry’s position as a high-value export sector by integrating cultivation, processing, and export capabilities for local growers. The move is intended to address the complexities of operating in regulated international markets and to foster a more cohesive industry framework.
May 25, 2026	Congressional Committee Approves Bill To Develop ‘Impairment Standards’ For Cannabis A congressional committee has approved transportation legislation containing provisions to require federal officials to study the issue of driving of driving under the influence of marijuana and other drugs and propose “evidence-based impairment standards.”
May 25, 2026	Thailand’s Medical Cannabis Prescription Rules Show Limited Impact on Street-Level Access Thailand’s recent implementation of stricter regulations for medical cannabis prescription has introduced new requirements aimed at limiting cannabis use to medical purposes. However, observations from Bangkok, particularly in tourist-heavy areas, suggest that these new rules have had a limited effect on the widespread accessibility of cannabis for recreational use, according to a report from the Bangkok Post published on May 25, 2026. This situation highlights ongoing challenges in the enforcement and practical application of the country’s evolving cannabis framework, building on earlier coverage of Thailand’s medical cannabis policy and its enforcement discrepancies.
May 24, 2026	Black Cannabis Shop Owner Explains Struggles Still Impacting Black Owners In a historic shift, the Trump administration has officially reclassified medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Moving the Schedule I drug to the lesser Schedule III category is expected to open more doors as cannabis becomes more popular. But for many Black Americans, the move is just another reminder of the greater disparities that keep thousands in prison over marijuana offenses.
May 24, 2026	TSA Policy Allows Medical Cannabis Through Airport Security Amidst State Law Nuances and Traveler Confusion The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has adjusted its policy regarding medical cannabis travel, now permitting passengers to carry medical marijuana through airport security checkpoints under specific conditions. This shift, reported by ClickOrlando, impacts travelers at facilities such as Orlando International Airport, where many passengers expressed ongoing confusion about the updated guidelines.
May 24, 2026	Survival Crop: When Countries Collapse, Cannabis Becomes a Lifeline State failure triggers a currency collapse, which destroys the economics of legal agriculture and drives farmers toward the one crop that still generates reliable income. Across Lebanon, Myanmar, and Afghanistan — three nations in varying stages of collapse — cannabis cultivation has emerged as the primary economic lifeline for millions of farming families who have no other viable path to survival.
May 23, 2026	After Canada Legalized Cannabis, Police Caught More Drunk Drivers When Canada legalized cannabis in October 2018, there were many concerns about its potential impacts. One of them involved cannabis-impaired driving. Before legalization, police were already catching more drug-impaired drivers each year. So, people naturally worried that more stoned drivers would appear on the road after legalization.
May 23, 2026	Canadian Cannabis Sales Marched Higher in March Statistics Canada released March retail sales for the country, with cannabis sales increasing from the February levels, up 7.4% to C$471.4 million from the prior month. The sequential increase was down 4.0% on a per-day basis more due to the fewer days in the prior month. February, originally reported at C$440.5 million, was revised lower to C$439.1 million. The sales in March were up 6.2% from a year ago, down from the level last month at 7.6% and in May at 8.3% and 7.5% in June but better than the prior lowest annual growth rate since legalization commenced of -0.9% in September 2024 due to the BC strike. 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. So far in 2026, sales are up 7.7%.
May 22, 2026	Wiz Khalifa’s Air Purifier Is a Game-Changer for Cannabis Smokers There are a lot of air purifiers on the market claiming they can handle smoke, odor, pet dander, dust, and everyday funk. Most of them look like medical equipment, sound like a jet engine, or simply don’t hold up when faced with real-world cannabis smoke. Then there’s the Khalifa Air Purifier Kit.
May 22, 2026	Hemp THC regulation is inevitable, not a ban. Here’s how operators can prepare. Hemp-derived cannabinoids grew into a $28 billion market while operating in a gray area. This created opportunities, but also confusion and inconsistency – and, in some cases, risk for consumers. One thing is certain: That phase is ending.
May 22, 2026	Alaska Bill To Let People Seal Their Marijuana Convictions Heads To Governor Alaska lawmakers this week passed legislation that will shield people’s marijuana conviction records from being publicly released in certain circumstances. The cannabis provisions are included in a large package of criminal justice legislation that cleared the Senate in a 20-0 vote on Tuesday and was approved by the House of Representatives 39-1 on Wednesday. HB 239 now heads to the desk of Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R).
May 22, 2026	Federal Judge Dismisses Anti-Marijuana Groups’ Lawsuit Challenging Medicare Hemp Coverage Program A federal judge has granted the government’s motion to dismiss marijuana legalization opponents’ lawsuit challenging a new Trump administration initiative to cover up to $500 worth of hemp-derived products each year for eligible Medicare patients. The program being implemented by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) focuses largely on CBD but also allows a certain amount of THC in products.
May 22, 2026	Washington Proposes Letting Cannabis Growers Form Agricultural Cooperatives The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) has proposed rule changes that would allow cannabis cultivators to team up. The LCB is considering repealing, amending and creating rules to allow license cannabis producers to form agricultural cooperatives or associations made of up to three cannabis producer licenses per association. It will allow cannabis grower associations to process, handle and market their products just as other producers of agricultural products do.
May 22, 2026	It’s OK to pack medical marijuana on a flight ... sometimes. What you need to know - The TSA updated its website to reflect its long-standing policy of allowing medical marijuana in carry-on bags and checked luggage, but experts say there are caveats. It’s OK to pack medical marijuana when heading to the airport in California, but whether those products will still be with you when you land remains somewhat of an open question, experts say.
May 22, 2026	Democratic Lawmakers Push Trump To Release Federal Marijuana Prisoners As A Follow-Up To Rescheduling A coalition of Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate are pushing President Donald Trump to commute the sentences of people who are still serving time in federal prison for marijuana. The move, they say, is a logical next step now that his administration is moving to reschedule cannabis. “The inclusion of marijuana in the Controlled Substances Act has resulted in tens of millions of people being sent to county, state, and federal prisons over the last several decades,” the letter sent on Friday says, noting that polling shows strong support for cannabis reform among voters.
May 22, 2026	Are Joint Filters Making You Inhale 86% More Tar? Science Says You’re Being Scammed 3 Different Ways By An Old Big Tobacco Trick. Charcoal joint filters filter out terpenes, which are both tasty and beneficial. They barely reduce the tar. Here’s what nobody’s telling you: take the terpenes out, you get less high. So you smoke more to chase what you lost, and you end up with more tar, not less. Big Tobacco got caught running this same scheme. Watch out for “Light Joints.”
May 22, 2026	Can Cannabis Companies File Bankruptcy? The New Chapter 15 Roadmap Have the doors to U.S. Bankruptcy courts finally swung open to cannabis companies? Perhaps, but still in only very limited circumstances involving a foreign debtor. Nonetheless, Judge Brendan Shannon’s recent order granting recognition of a Canadian insolvency proceeding [1] filed by a cannabis company is the first crack in the door that many bankruptcy professionals have been waiting for and may provide a roadmap for future cannabis restructurings in the U.S.
May 22, 2026	No cannabis for cabin crew - on or off duty A Quebec arbitrator has ruled in favour of Air Transat’s zero-tolerance cannabis policy for flight attendants. Nathalie Massicotte ruled that the policy is reasonable, even though it bars employees from consuming a legal product on their own time. The decision, Syndicat canadien de la fonction publique, section locale 4041 c. Air Transat (translated as Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4041 v. Air Transat), 2026 CanLII 44306 (CA SA), dismisses a grievance filed by CUPE Local 4041, representing the airline's cabin crew (personnel navigant commercial in French).

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