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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.
Jun 9, 2026	Legal Marijuana States Are Moving To Increase Possession Limits, Allowing Consumers To Carry More Cannabis Without Fear Of Criminalization Lawmakers in at least three states have passed legislation this year to significantly increase the amount of marijuana that adults can legally possess. These expansions of existing state cannabis legalization laws are advancing as part of broader legislation that addresses various aspects of marijuana regulatory programs that will change how licensed businesses operate within their markets.
Jun 9, 2026	Cannabis-Based Drug Receives First European Market Approvals for Chronic Back Pain After more than a decade in development, a full-spectrum cannabis extract has received market authorisation in Germany and Austria, with UK approval expected by the end of the year. Developed by German biopharmaceutical company Vertanical, Exilby® (also known as VER-01) will now be prescribed for the treatment of chronic lower back pain with a neuropathic component, and is expected to be eligible for reimbursement in line with national processes.
Jun 9, 2026	Chiang Mai's Cannabis Tourism Alarms Korean Authorities Chiang Mai's old town, located in the highlands of northern Thailand. On the 31st of last month, while walking around the historic Tha Phae Gate area, the smell of cannabis mixed with the aroma of mango sticky rice wafted through the air. Neon signs shaped like green cannabis leaves were visible in every alley, and inside shops, foreign tourists were selecting products after smelling them. In some alleys, songthaews (truck taxis) transporting tourists were lined up. A local cannabis farm official told this newspaper in an interview, "Korean tourists also visit steadily four or five times a month." Chiang Mai, a familiar tourist destination for Koreans, is recently being perceived as a 'cannabis tourism spot,' causing domestic drug control authorities to be on edge. As more countries legalize or relax regulations on cannabis, vigilance is weakening, but there are concerns that easily accessible cannabis products could serve as a gateway to stronger drugs.
Jun 9, 2026	Why Schedule III won’t solve one of cannabis’ biggest problems For years, the cannabis industry has viewed federal rescheduling as a finish line for operational normalcy. Brands, retailers, and other operators have hoped that moving cannabis to Schedule III would unlock mainstream banking access, open the door to major payment processors like Visa and Mastercard, and reduce the everyday headaches that have defined the industry for over a decade. That expectation is overly optimistic, especially when it comes to banking and payments.
Jun 9, 2026	Statistics Canada: Canadian Governments Earned $2.5B from Adult-Use Cannabis Sales During One Fiscal Year Federal and provincial governments earned $2.5 billion from adult-use cannabis sales during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, according to data from Statistics Canada. The total represents an 11.5% increase from the previous fiscal year. Simultaneously, governments earned $13.1 billion from alcohol sales, which marked a 4.2% decline and the largest annual decrease since the agency began tracking the figures in 2004-2005. During the fiscal year, adult-use cannabis sales increased 6.1% or $300 million from the previous fiscal year; however, the growth was down compared to the $5.5 billion increase in 2024-2025. In 2022-2023, adult-use cannabis sales in Canada were up 15.8% from the previous fiscal year, and in 2023-2024, sales increased 11.6%, according to Statistics Canada.
Jun 9, 2026	New Mexico built a successful cannabis market without the hype New Mexico is an oft-overlooked state, but the Land of Enchantment has a robust cannabis program that rivals that of neighboring Colorado or Nevada. At a time when states like Massachusetts are eyeing legalization rollbacks and federal changes are uncertain, New Mexico’s cannabis market is growing. It’s not flashy or headline-grabbing; it’s a steady climb to statewide success.
Jun 9, 2026	Cannabis market faces pressure from federal changes and oversupply Federal cannabis policy changes, market consolidation and difficulties with illicit-market enforcement remain among the biggest challenges facing Washington's legal marijuana industry, according to leaders of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.
Jun 8, 2026	How Online Headshops Are Winning Without Traditional Advertising For most e-commerce brands, growth starts with paid ads. For cannabis accessory companies, that path is rarely straightforward. Platforms like Meta, Google, TikTok, and YouTube have historically restricted cannabis related advertising, even when businesses are selling fully legal accessories instead of cannabis itself. That creates a very different environment compared to traditional consumer products. As a result, some of the most successful brands in the space have been forced to build alternative growth systems centered around organic traffic, content, communities, SEO, affiliate partnerships, newsletters, and social media ecosystems.
Jun 8, 2026	Chicago Class-Action Lawsuit Alleges Deceptive Advertising of Medical Marijuana Products A newly filed federal class-action lawsuit is raising questions about how cannabis products are promoted in the U.S., with plaintiffs arguing that some of the industry’s largest companies have misled consumers about both benefits and potential health risks. The case, submitted in federal court in May, targets three Chicago-based cannabis operators: Verano Holdings, Cresco Labs, and Green Thumb Industries. Spanning over 300 pages, the complaint alleges the companies presented cannabis products as effective for a wide range of medical and psychological conditions while failing to adequately communicate possible adverse effects.
Jun 8, 2026	Creative Highs: Why So Many Artists Still Turn to Cannabis Few ideas are as deeply embedded in cannabis culture as the belief that weed makes people more creative. Whether it’s a musician in the studio, a writer staring down a blank page, or an artist chasing a new idea, cannabis has long been part of the conversation around creativity. The connection between cannabis and creativity has been around for generations. It’s woven into the histories of music, art, literature, and design, and it’s one of the biggest reasons many people still reach for cannabis today. One recurring expression of this belief shows up in conversations about weed and creative writing, where writers describe cannabis as a way to loosen thought patterns and get ideas flowing.
Jun 8, 2026	AGLC Announces Phased Move to Consignment Distribution Alberta’s cannabis regulator will be moving from its current wholesale model for cannabis sold in the province to a privately managed consignment model over the coming years. This approach would, over time, more closely align the province’s handling of whole cannabis with its wholesale alcohol distribution. Currently, the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) buys cannabis directly from federally licensed producers, takes legal ownership of the inventory, and warehouses it before selling it to private licensed retailers. Producers receive payment from AGLC for their products within about two weeks of sending an invoice, rather than when retailers purchase them
Jun 8, 2026	Will rescheduling revive medical cannabis? It depends on the state Federal marijuana rescheduling has given the industry something it hasn’t had in years: a plausible argument that medical cannabis could matter again after declining in states that launch adult-use programs. But whether it gets a real second act now may depend on whether operators return to treating it like medicine.
Jun 8, 2026	PoliticsFederal Marijuana Prosecutions Hit Another Record Low In 2025 As State Legalization Expands, Government Report Shows Federal marijuana trafficking cases fell to another record-low in 2025, with a new report from the U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC) revealing a continued trend amid the expanding state-level reform movement that has given consumers more places to buy legal cannabis. A recently published USSC fact sheet on drug prosecution trends shows just 383 federal cannabis trafficking cases in the last fiscal year. That marks a decline from the 471 cases reported in 2024.
Jun 8, 2026	Idaho Lawmakers Approve Ballot Language For Measure To Block Voters From Legalizing Marijuana Idaho lawmakers have approved ballot language for a proposed constitutional amendment that would prevent voters from ever being able to decide to legalize marijuana via an initiative. The Legislative Council, a bicameral group of lawmakers, voted on Thursday to sign off on a statement of meaning and purpose for the measure, as well as arguments for and against it. If approved in November, the proposal would make it so only lawmakers could legalize cannabis or other controlled substances.
Jun 8, 2026	Bahamas: CBA Chairman warns of banking barriers for cannabis sector Clearing Banks Association chairman Gowon Bowe has warned that Bahamian commercial banks will struggle to provide services to cannabis-related businesses under existing banking rules, particularly those tied to the United States and the United Kingdom. Mr Bowe said major US banks prohibit transactions with financial institutions involved in the marijuana industry. He said that creates a serious hurdle for The Bahamas, whose banking system relies heavily on US correspondent banks for international transactions. "The United States, which is the largest clearing jurisdiction for The Bahamas because most of our transactions clear in the United States dollars, really has not changed the federal law relative to marijuana, and therefore is considered an illegal substance," he noted yesterday.
Jun 8, 2026	Alcohol Sales See Historic Decline While Cannabis Sales Rise Sales of alcohol and cannabis in Canada are on opposite trajectories, according to data from Statistics Canada, the national statistical agency of the Canadian government. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, sales of adult-use cannabis products increased 6.5 percent. By contrast, alcohol sales revenue declined by 1.6 percent. Canadians purchased $5.5 billion worth of cannabis products in the last fiscal year, with sales of herbal cannabis products comprising approximately 60 percent of all sales. Canada legalized the adult-use marijuana market in 2018.
Jun 8, 2026	The WNBA has removed cannabis from its list of banned substances The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has officially removed cannabis from its list of prohibited substances following a new collective bargaining agreement negotiated with the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA).
Jun 8, 2026	Green goes gray: Older folks trying weed in record numbers for help with pain, sleep Willie Nelson excepted, it’s probably not an old dude’s face that pops to mind when you’re thinking of a typical marijuana user. But perhaps it should — older Americans have been getting into weed in record numbers in recent years. “We know that cannabis use is increasing in most age groups. But interestingly not in adolescents. It’s pretty flat with adolescence, and that tracks (with usage rates among this cohort with) other substances” such as alcohol,” University of Colorado psychology and neuroscience professor Angela Bryan told BizWest. “… So use is increasing among adults — and it’s increasing fastest among adults over 60.”
Jun 8, 2026	The fateful day Bob Dylan introduced The Beatles to cannabis Bob Dylan thought The Beatles were already getting high. They weren't – but after the night he spent with them at the Delmonico Hotel, that was about to change.
Jun 7, 2026	Over 140 Therapeutic Cannabis Products Produced in Morocco ohamed El Guerrouj, Director General of the National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis-Related Activities (ANRAC), emphasized that Morocco has reinforced its position in the regulated therapeutic cannabis sector. He made his remarks on Saturday during the first scientific day on the therapeutic use of cannabis. ANRAC organized the event in partnership with the Moroccan Society of Medical Sciences (SMSM). El Guerrouj said more than 140 cannabis-based products have been manufactured by the Moroccan industry and officially registered with the Moroccan Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AMMPS). The products are also available in over 600 authorized points of sale.
Jun 6, 2026	Toronto cannabis shop selling World Cup trophy bongs ahead of tourism boom While one World Cup trophy will be lifted in New Jersey on July 19, a Toronto shop is selling a replica with a very different purpose. Cosmic Charlies, a cannabis shop within walking distance of BMO Field, is selling bongs that resemble the trophy.
Jun 6, 2026	AI Is Growing Your Weed Now From robot canopy scanners to algorithmic breeders to AI-powered dispensary counters, artificial intelligence is remaking cannabis at every level. The question nobody has fully answered: does this help the people who built the culture, or does it replace them?
Jun 5, 2026	Dramatic shifts in Oklahoma's cannabis industry leaves growers struggling For Zachary Bomar, co-owner of Lost Brothers Cannabis Co., the promise of Oklahoma’s cannabis boom was straightforward: opportunity. After 15 years in the oil field, Bomar entered the industry in 2020 following layoffs, investing his savings alongside his three brothers in what he described as “the next oil boom.” The brothers entered the industry as cannabis cultivation spread rapidly across Oklahoma. At first, the expectation seemed justified. “The vision was make some good money,” he said, noting that early on, “that’s what it seemed like everybody was doing.”
Jun 5, 2026	Trulieve to list on NYSE, a first for US cannabis sector Trulieve said Friday that it will list on the New York Stock Exchange come June 10, which would make it the first US cannabis company to ever list on a major American exchange.
Jun 5, 2026	Congressional Committee Votes To Block Medical Marijuana From Being Covered Under Workers’ Comp For Federal Employees A congressional panel has approved annual spending legislation that would affirmatively block federal workers’ compensation programs from covering medical marijuana—even in light of the Trump administration’s move to reschedule cannabis. The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies on Friday voted 11-7 to advance the Fiscal Year 2027 bill that contains several marijuana- and drug policy-related provisions.
Jun 5, 2026	Survey Uncovers the Complex Impact of Marijuana on Sleep Fresh findings from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) highlight the complicated link between marijuana consumption and sleep quality, revealing a wide range of experiences among U.S. adults. According to the survey, 33% of respondents said they sleep somewhat or considerably better when using marijuana. Meanwhile, 19% reported either no noticeable change in their sleep patterns or a negative effect. Specifically, 11% said cannabis made little difference, while 8% felt their sleep worsened after use. Nearly half of those surveyed, 47%, stated that they do not use cannabis at all.
Jun 5, 2026	BC Cannabis Producers Put Human Face on Regulatory Challenges at Legislature Representatives from two of BC’s cannabis producers’ associations met in Victoria on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, as part of a broader push in BC cannabis industry lobbying to connect with elected officials and discuss the sector’s benefits and challenges. Members from the BC Cannabis Alliance (BCCA) and the Cannabis Cultivators of BC (CCBC), representing large and small businesses across the province, held their first lobbying day to build connections and engage in informed discussions with elected officials and policymakers.
Jun 5, 2026	Virginia Lawmakers And Governor Meet To Discuss Marijuana Sales Legalization Compromise That Could Pass This Month Virginia officials in the administration of Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) and lawmakers who sponsored a bill to legalize recreational marijuana sales that the governor vetoed last month have met recently to discuss the possibility of enacting the reform through budget legislation that is due to be passed soon. The sides are getting closer to reaching a deal, several sources said.
Jun 5, 2026	Michigan treated cannabis like a piggy bank, and the revenue grab is backfiring Michigan’s decision to treat its already struggling cannabis industry like a piggy bank for road repairs appears to be backfiring, with tax revenue falling far short of expectations as marijuana sales continue to fall. Four months into the state’s new 24% wholesale tax, Michigan has collected less than $34 million, according to a new state Treasury report. That’s less than a third of the roughly $105 million the tax would need to generate each quarter to meet the $420 million annual estimate lawmakers relied on when they approved the controversial levy last year.
Jun 5, 2026	Study shows surprising link between social media use and cannabis Could social media make you try weed? The answer is not as simple as you might think. According to new research from the Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment, teenagers who frequently use social media are about three times more likely to try cannabis than those who do not.
Jun 5, 2026	Stop Consulting, Start Implementing: South Africa’s Cannabis Industry Demands Action as Businesses Suffer South Africa’s long-suffering cannabis operators have demanded that the government make good on its extensive plans for a regulated framework, as frustration with its lack of meaningful action reaches a boiling point. As Business of Cannabis reported in April, the country’s National Cannabis Master Plan, in development for the best part of seven years, involving ten separate government departments across nine separate pillars, is on the verge of finalisation.
Jun 5, 2026	Pot shops have high expectations from World Cup fans, tourists While no one expects cannabis to overshadow the action on the field, many foresee at least a marginal lift in pot sales and dispensary foot traffic when Toronto and Vancouver play host for their combined 13 matches in June and July. (The remainder of the tournament will take place in the U.S., where some states have also legalized weed, and Mexico.)
Jun 4, 2026	Can Cannabis Help Close the Gender Health Gap? Women are increasingly turning to medical cannabis to manage conditions ranging from endometriosis and chronic pain to menopause symptoms and sexual dysfunction. But while interest in alternative treatments like cannabis-based medicines continues to grow, so too does a broader conversation about why so many women feel conventional healthcare has failed to meet their needs in the first place.
Jun 4, 2026	Cannabis foods and flowers face crackdown wave in Europe The market for non-psychoactive cannabis products – from cookies to tea bags – is in trouble as EU countries impose fresh restrictions. The Cannabis sativa plant has long been in policymakers’ crosshairs. Beyond its psychoactive component, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the plant is prized for its fibres, which are used in everything from textiles to bioplastics and construction material. Meanwhile, the flower-derived compound cannabidiol (CBD), widely considered non-intoxicating because it contains only trace THC, has also grown in popularity.
Jun 4, 2026	Medical Cannabis Education Improves Oncology Nurses’ Confidence in Patient Discussions Key Takeaways Post-intervention surveys showed increased nurse comfort across all domains, suggesting structured cannabis education can mitigate knowledge gaps and enable more confident symptom-management conversations. Practical content on dosing and routes of administration appeared especially impactful, improving readiness to answer patient questions about formulations, timing of effects, and safer use.
Jun 4, 2026	How a little-known federal rule could make cannabis seeds illegal A federal provision that most cannabis consumers have never heard of is poised to potentially upend the seed and genetics market this fall, and the companies that supply America’s growers say the rule is written so vaguely that no legitimate business can comply with it. The fight over Section 781 comes down to the narrow window between now and November 12, 2026. The provision was almost certainly never meant to criminalize a dormant, THC-free seed, but unless that single line is struck, that’s exactly what it will do, potentially putting decades of preserved genetics, the livelihoods of small breeders, and a home grower’s ability to simply start their next plant on the wrong side of federal law.
Jun 4, 2026	Cannabis Oil Provides “Clinically Meaningful” Improvements in Fibromyalgia Symptoms Lismore, Australia: Fibromyalgia (FM) patients who consume cannabis extracts before bedtime experience clinically meaningful improvements in their symptoms – including reduced pain and better sleep, according to placebo-controlled clinical data published in the journal Pain Research and Management.
Jun 4, 2026	Pre-Rolls Now Lead Canada’s Cannabis Market. What Comes Next? s Canada’s legal cannabis market has matured and stabilized, producers and retailers have adjusted their product mix to meet the needs of every consumer and keep their brands at the top of the sales charts. But one category in particular has quietly and consistently separated itself from the rest due to its ready-to-use, convenient format: the humble pre-roll.
Jun 4, 2026	Louisiana Will Let Terminally Ill Patients Use Medical Marijuana In Hospitals After Governor Allows Bill To Take Effect Without His Signature A newly enacted Louisiana law will let patients with terminal and irreversible conditions use medical marijuana in hospitals. Gov. Jeff Landry (R) allowed the reform to be enacted without his signature on Monday, rather than signing or vetoing it.
Jun 4, 2026	Taiwan proposes to withdraw driving licenses for cannabis use abroad Taiwan could soon revoke the driving licenses of those convicted of using the drug cannabis abroad, even if such consumption was legal in the country concerned. The proposal, announced by Taiwan's Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC), is part of a wider initiative to tighten penalties for driving under the influence of drugs, following several high-profile road accidents involving narcotics.
Jun 4, 2026	First medical cannabis store opens in Alabama after years of delays Amanda Taylor, a patient advocate, bought the first medical cannabis product in Alabama Wednesday morning at Callie's Apothecary in Montgomery.

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