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| Jul 20, 2026 |
THC And CBD From Marijuana Reduces Agitation In 9 Out Of 10 People With Alzheimer’s Or Other Dementia, Study Shows A combination of the marijuana components THC and CBD leads to a significant and sustained reduction in agitation in the vast majority of people with Alzheimer’s disease of other forms of dementia, according to a new federally funded study. The placebo-controlled, double-blind trial involved a cannabis preparation called T2:C100 that contained 2mg THC and 100mg CBD, and included 120 people with dementia who were eligible to receive hospice care and were experiencing clinically significant agitation. |
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| Jul 20, 2026 |
Marijuana Consumers’ Support For Trump’s Actions Drops As Most Don’t Believe Rescheduling Will Be Completed This Year, Poll Shows Marijuana consumers’ support for the Trump administration’s actions on cannabis has declined in the months since the Department of Justice first announced it was moving forward with rescheduling the drug, a new survey reveals. The latest quarterly presidential approval tracking poll from NuggMD and Marijuana Moment shows that 48 percent percent of marijuana consumers now either “approve” or “strongly approve” of the Trump administration’s cannabis actions. A total of 13 percent disapprove, and 40 percent say they have no opinion or are neutral. |
| Jul 20, 2026 |
Germany Ends Public Health Insurance Coverage for Medical Cannabis Flowers The German Bundestag has enacted new legislation eliminating reimbursement for medical cannabis flowers as part of the country's mandatory health insurance system (GKV). This measure is part of the broader framework of the GKV Premium Rate Stabilization Act, a law aimed at reducing spending in Germany's public health care system. |
| Jul 20, 2026 |
Report: Nearly Half of Employers No Longer Screen Pre-Hires for Cannabis Fewer employers are screening new hires for cannabis, according to reporting provided by the Wall Street Journal. In a recent survey of nearly 1,000 employers, “about half” no longer test for cannabis in the pre-hire process, the Journal reported. Respondents frequently indicated that they ceased testing to increase their prospective applicant pool. |
| Jul 20, 2026 |
US (MN): White Earth Nation's cannabis expansion milestone Waabigwan Mashkiki, the tribally owned cannabis enterprise of the White Earth Nation, proudly announces the grand opening of its newest dispensary in Chanhassen, Minnesota. This milestone marks the company's fifth retail location overall and fourth off-reservation dispensary, all of which have been opened within the past year. The opening represents an achievement not only for the White Earth Nation but for Tribal economic development across the United States. With five operating dispensaries, Waabigwan Mashkiki has become the largest Tribal cannabis retailer in the nation, demonstrating what is possible when Tribal sovereignty, visionary leadership, and strategic investment come together. |
| Jul 20, 2026 |
Botswana Cannabis Act six months on: Licensing opacity and legal threats stall industry Six months after Botswana promulgated the Cannabis Act and Regulations 2025 on 12 January 2026, the country's emerging cannabis industry remains stalled by allegations of bureaucratic delays, an opaque licensing system, and accusations of political favouritism, with at least two entities now pursuing or considering legal action against the government. The Act establishes the National Cannabis Control Authority (NCCA), tasked with overseeing licensing and coordinating legislative protocols. Stakeholders say the NCCA is not moving fast enough to establish a viable industry, and that earlier government promises of broad-based, inclusive participation have not materialised in the regulations as published. |
| Jul 19, 2026 |
Florida Hemp Businesses Hope Trump Can Save Them From Planned Federal Ban On THC Products “The category’s too big to fail. The consumer demand is there. The infrastructure is in place. I don’t think that it’s going anywhere. It’s a matter of when and how we get regulated.” By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix On Saturday, St. Petersburg retailer Herban Flow hosted its third High and Dry Festival, which featured dozens of brands showcasing THC-infused drinks, plus adaptogens, nootropics and alcohol-free libations. Herban Flow owner Michael Smith says that about 80 percent of sales from his two stores come from hemp-derived THC products, which is why he’s anxious about an impending federal ban on virtually all intoxicating and non-intoxicating hemp and CBD products, effective November 12. “It’s amazing how many people still don’t know about it,” Smith said. “So many people are now just discovering it and they don’t believe me when I tell them in three months that all of this is going away.” That possibility began to emerge last November, when Congress passed a spending bill which included a change to the federal definition of legal hemp to a “total THC standard” rather than Delta-9 THC only. Final-form hemp-derived products would be capped at 0.4 mg total THC per container. Translated, that would render approximately 95 percent of existing hemp-derived products federally illegal, according to the U.S. Hemp Roundtable. |
| Jul 19, 2026 |
UAMS researchers shed light on medical cannabis use during pregnancy in Arkansas
When it comes to medical cannabis use by pregnant Arkansans, healthcare providers often face a difficult reality: There is still much they do not know. A team of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) researchers is now working to fill that knowledge gap by providing the first population-level look at how pregnant women in Arkansas purchase medical cannabis and how those purchasing patterns change throughout pregnancy. The study, “From Card to Cradle: Examining Medical Cannabis Purchasing Among Pregnant Women in Arkansas,” was recently published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM and represents a key step toward understanding the potential effects of cannabis exposure on mothers and babies. |
| Jul 18, 2026 |
Cannabis Legalization in Pennsylvania Once Again on Hold The implementation of a regulated market for recreational cannabis at Pennsylvania was once again put on hold after lawmakers approved a new state budget that did not include any legalization measures. Despite the repeated calls from Governor Josh Shapiro Despite growing public support, the issue remains stalled by political divisions, thereby delaying what could become one of the largest legal cannabis markets in the United States. |
| Jul 17, 2026 |
Arkansas medical cannabis sales slip as governor hopefuls come out on legalization After a record year, Arkansas’ medical cannabis sales fell in the first half of 2026, even as the state’s patient count climbed. Meanwhile, both major party gubernatorial candidates are opposing adult-use marijuana legalization. |
| Jul 17, 2026 |
California cannabis industry blazes path with exhibit at state fair
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) — It used to be a hike to get to the California State Fair’s cannabis consumption lounge. Visitors would buy products in one area, then start a long, cardboard cutout-lined path to where they could imbibe. Fences separated them from the noncannabis portion of the fair. In fact, the entire cannabis exhibit, retail area and consumption lounge sat a world apart from the rest of Cal Expo, the home of the state fair each year in Sacramento. That was by design — a careful path to ensure people didn’t have to see, hear or smell the area unless they wanted to. That hike lasted only one year. This summer, visitors will be able to consume cannabis near the purchase point. |
| Jul 17, 2026 |
Extracts, Edibles Shape Q3 2025 Canadian Cannabis Trends
The latest sales and inventory figures from Health Canada indicate that total cannabis sales in the medical and recreational markets were up 21% in Q3 2025 (July-September) compared with Q3 2024. Dried cannabis continued to account for the largest share of total medical and non-medical sales at 48% (12,901,920 units), although its overall share continues to shrink from 50% in Q2 2025 and 51% in Q3 2024. The second largest cannabis product category after dried cannabis flower was cannabis extracts at 28%, which includes the fast-growing vape pen category. This was up from 25% in the previous quarter and 24% year over year. |
| Jul 17, 2026 |
Judge: California cannabis law can be tweaked without voter approval
California lawmakers can likely adjust the state’s 2016 adult-use marijuana legalization law without having to go back to voters to approve every change, a state judge tentatively ruled Thursday. The decision came from San Francisco Superior Court Judge Harold Kahn in a lawsuit brought by youth advocacy organizations seeking to undo a cannabis retail tax cut passed by the Legislature and signed into law last fall by Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to Courthouse News. |
| Jul 17, 2026 |
International Cannabis Deals: Why Due Diligence Matters More Than Ever
As more Canadian cannabis companies pursue international opportunities, experienced exporters say one of the biggest mistakes businesses can make is assuming that a promising lead is automatically a legitimate one. While new medical cannabis markets continue to emerge around the world, international business relationships also introduce new legal, financial, and operational risks. Verifying who you’re doing business with and whether they can actually deliver on their promises has become an essential part of any export strategy. “The first step any exporter should take is to verify that the organization is who it claims to be. This goes beyond reviewing a professional-looking website or marketing materials, and requires independent validation through multiple sources,” said a spokesperson for Export Development Canada (EDC). |
| Jul 17, 2026 |
Gitanmaax Band to Sign Eighth Section 119 Cannabis Agreement with BC
The BC Government and the Gitanmaax Band are finalizing a government-to-government cannabis agreement that supports shared health and safety priorities. The agreement, under Section 119 of BC’s Cannabis Control and Licensing Act, builds on the Gitanmaax Band’s leadership in the regulated cannabis sector, including the operation of a provincially licensed cannabis retail store in the community. Section 119 of the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act authorizes the province to enter into agreements with Indigenous governments. BC’s Cannabis Control and Licensing Act restricts businesses from operating in both the cannabis production and retail sectors, but section 119 of the Act allows this. |
| Jul 17, 2026 |
SEC sanctions cannabis company, execs U.S. securities regulators secured over US$40 million in disgorgement and penalties against a group of cannabis companies and executives that were accused of defrauding investors. A federal court in California entered a final judgment against American Patriot Brands, Inc. (APB), its various subsidiaries and a pair of executives — former CEO Robert Lee and chief operating officer Brian Pallas — that raised millions from investors and allegedly diverted much of that money for personal use. |
| Jul 17, 2026 |
Combining Marijuana And Music Enhances Medical Benefits, Reduces Prescription Drug Use And Boosts Emotions, Government-Funded Study Shows A new government-funded study is putting quantifiable evidence behind the idea that marijuana use enhances the experience of listening to music. But the new research also suggests that the combination can bolster the therapeutic benefits of cannabis. The study, published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research and conducted by researchers at Dalhousie University and other schools in Canada, examined self-reported data from 122 marijuana consumers who completed an exhaustive, 176-question survey. |
| Jul 17, 2026 |
Cannabis for Cancer Declaration Announces New Video Series Advocating for Cannabis as a Potential Direct Cancer-Fighting Treatment
BALTIMORE, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cannabis for Cancer Declaration, an advocacy initiative dedicated to raising awareness of cannabis as a potential cancer treatment, today announced the formal launch of its educational YouTube video series examining the scientific and patient-reported evidence surrounding cannabis and cancer. |
| Jul 17, 2026 |
Most cannabis flower on the European market would fail a human-consumption standard, Fundación CANNA finds Cannabis extracts and isolates carry pesticides and heavy metals more often than the raw flower they are made from, which means the purification step the industry treats as a route to a cleaner product is concentrating the contamination it is supposed to strip out. These are findings by Fundacion CANNA, a non-profit initiative that studies the cannabis plant and its active ingredients. |
| Jul 16, 2026 |
Banking Reform is Unlikely to Fix Marijuana Industry Payment Processing Challenges
For finance teams in the cannabis industry, managing payments often means navigating a complicated and uncertain system. Invoices are issued to retail customers, payment deadlines stretch out, and staff members juggle concerns over large electronic transfers, checks, cash deposits, and wire payments that have not fully cleared. At the same time, businesses must continue buying inventory, paying taxes, and maintaining banking relationships that can seem fragile. This challenge lies at the heart of wholesale cannabis payments. |
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