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Sep 18, 2026	Cannabis Terpenes Explained: Complete Guide to Myrcene, Limonene, Pinene, Caryophyllene, Linalool and More Terpenes are among the most important, and most misunderstood, compounds in marijuana. They are responsible for much of the citrus, pine, floral, spicy, earthy and fruity aroma associated with different marijuana varieties. But terpenes are more than scent molecules. Many have biological activity of their own, and researchers are increasingly examining whether particular terpenes can influence the effects of THC, CBD and other cannabinoids.
Sep 18, 2026	US Lawmakers File Bill to Allow Cannabis Users Access to Federal Employment, Security Clearances Americans who use cannabis could soon be eligible for federal employment, including for jobs that involve U.S. security clearances, under new legislation in Washington. U.S. House Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., and Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the Cannabis Users’ Restoration of Eligibility (CURE) Act on Sept. 17, legislation that aims to prevent current or prior cannabis use from becoming standalone grounds for denying certain work opportunities within the federal government.
Sep 18, 2026	Federal Court Denies Motion to Halt Marijuana Rescheduling Process A federal court has declined to temporarily suspend the Trump administration’s decision to move state-legal medical cannabis from Schedule 1 to 3, allowing the reclassification to remain in place while a broader legal challenge continues. A three-member bench of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit issued its ruling September 9, rejecting a request brought by MMJ International Holdings and the NDASA. The organizations had sought an emergency stay of an April 22 directive signed by Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Sep 18, 2026	How The Netherlands’ Cannabis Pilot Is Reshaping Coffeeshops’ Supply Chain A new study on the Netherlands' pilot to allow coffeeshops to sell cannabis through a legal supply chain has shed light on how the industry is reacting to this new way of selling cannabis. The study highlights that the stakeholders involved—including municipalities, coffeeshops, growers, consumers, and people living near coffeeshops—are responding positively to the pilot, with some shifts in consumer behavior and sales dynamics. However, the illicit market is far from disappearing.
Sep 18, 2026	Quebec’s Cannabis Industry Demands Apology from Premier Representatives from Quebec’s cannabis industry say they want an apology from Premier Christine Fréchette for comments she made in a recent debate. As reported by TVA Nouvelles and the CBC, during a debate for the riding of Trois-Rivières, Fréchette criticized a rival candidate, disparagingly saying the only company their party brought to the region was a cannabis company.
Sep 18, 2026	Argentina Opens Its Market to Hemp Flowers Containing 1% of THC The new regulatory framework, established by l’Regulatory Agency for the Hemp and Medicinal Cannabis Industry (ARICCAME) through the resolution 69/2026, expands rules that previously focused primarily on seeds, grains and fiber. It now covers the flowers of Cannabis sativa, biomass and any other harvested plant material intended for medical, nutritional, cosmetic, veterinary, industrial and research applications. This measure marks the final step in a regulatory process that Argentina has put in place since the legalization of industrial hemp and medical cannabis in 2022.
Sep 18, 2026	Legalizing Marijuana In Iowa Is A ‘No-Brainer’ Move To Help Raise Revenue, Democratic Candidate For Governor Says Legalizing marijuana is a “no-brainer” move to help ward off a “fiscal time bomb” in Iowa that could otherwise lead to cuts in funding for education and public safety in the state, the Democratic candidate for governor says. “I think we should treat it the way we treat alcohol. That seems like a no-brainer to me, right?” Rob Sand, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, said at a town hall event in Dallas County on Wednesday in response to a question from a voter who said Iowa is “losing money” to other states that have legalized cannabis.
Sep 18, 2026	People Couldn’t Be Denied Federal Jobs Or Security Clearances Due To Past Marijuana Use Under New Bipartisan Bill In Congress Bipartisan congressional lawmakers have introduced a bill to protect people from being denied federal employment or security clearances due to past marijuana use—and to provide relief for people who have already lost opportunities due to cannabis. Reps. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Zachary Nunn (R-IA) introduced the legislation—titled the “Cannabis Users’ Restoration of Eligibility (CURE) Act”—on Thursday.
Sep 18, 2026	Romanian High Court Moves Wiz Khalifa Cannabis Appeal to Bucharest Romania’s High Court of Cassation and Justice has granted US rapper Wiz Khalifa’s request to move the proceedings in which he is challenging a nine-month prison sentence imposed after he smoked a cannabis cigarette on stage at the “Beach, Please!” festival in Costine?ti two years ago. Rapper Thomaz Cameron Jibril, known professionally as Wiz Khalifa, had asked for the case to be transferred from the Constan?a Court of Appeal to the Bucharest Court of Appeal. The Supreme Court granted the request on Friday. The decision is final.
Sep 18, 2026	CLAIM Act would shield insurers covering state-legal cannabis businesses from federal penalties Representatives Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) and Warren Davidson (R-OH) introduced the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act on Wednesday, a bipartisan bill that would shield insurance companies, brokers, and agents from federal penalties for providing coverage to state-licensed cannabis businesses. Velázquez says the gap between federal and state law leaves legal cannabis operators exposed: "Because of the conflict between federal and state law, insurers are still hesitant to write policies for cannabis businesses. That means thousands of legal small businesses are operating without a safety net. One fire or one storm could wipe out everything an owner has built, with no way to recover. The CLAIM Act fixes this by giving these entrepreneurs access to the same basic insurance protections every other legal business takes for granted."
Sep 18, 2026	Medical Marijuana Improves Lower Back Back Pain And Reduces Opioid Use, New 10-Year Study Shows Using medical marijuana helps people who suffer from lower pain significantly reduce their opioid use as well as experience lower pain intensity and functional disability, according to a new study that involved hundreds of patients. Researchers with Tel Aviv University, Rabin Medical Center and Clalit Health Services in Israel enrolled 1,000 patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) who had previously never used cannabis and tracked their pain, disability status and medication usage annually for a period of 10 years at a specialized orthopedic pain clinic.
Sep 18, 2026	What I learned about cannabis at the California State Fair For three weekends in a row, I received a crash course in California cannabis while working the Cannatrol booth at the California State Fair. I have been to California plenty of times on personal trips, but I had never experienced the state quite like this in the past.
Sep 18, 2026	Latinas in Cannabis Summit Unites Women, Business and Culture in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 4th Annual Latinas in Cannabis Summit returns to Los Angeles on Sept. 26, bringing together hundreds of cannabis entrepreneurs, executives, retailers, cultivators, journalists, creators, consumers and industry leaders for a day of business, education, culture and community.
Sep 18, 2026	Minnesota’s legal cannabis market turns 1 as growers ramp up production Minnesota’s recreational cannabis market is about to have a lot more cannabis heading into its second year. The state’s cannabis industry turned 1 on Wednesday, with about $150 million in adult-use sales and a massive increase in the number of cannabis plants tracked by the Office of Cannabis Management. Including medical cannabis, Minnesota generated more than $250 million in sales in the last year.
Sep 17, 2026	How Americans’ Views on Marijuana Have Been?Shifting Christina Mancini grew up hearing that drugs were something to fear. Her grandmother cautioned her against using “dope,” while the school-based D.A.R.E. program presented drug use as a clear path to trouble. Marijuana, like other substances, was generally portrayed as harmful. Years later, Mancini, a professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, began examining how Americans form opinions about crime, offenders, and criminal justice policies. Her research has covered attitudes toward people convicted of crimes against kids and sexual offenses, including cases involving college communities. Recently, she has focused on cannabis and the changing public attitudes that have influenced marijuana laws.
Sep 17, 2026	Curaleaf CEO discusses Aurora Cannabis acquisition in a detailed shareholder Q&A call. Curaleaf Holdings CEO Boris Jordan held a shareholder and analyst call to discuss the company's effort to acquire Aurora Cannabis. This potential merger is notable as it could be the first major cannabis industry deal in over five years. During the call, Jordan addressed 15 pre-submitted questions from Aurora shareholders, aiming to clarify the current status of the acquisition and provide transparency for investors of both companies. The discussion is intended to help shareholders understand the deal's progress and implications.
Sep 17, 2026	Export Experience Gives Canadian Cannabis Upper Hand Over Rescheduled US Market Canadian cannabis companies say they are cautiously optimistic about opportunities in and competition with the US in the wake of rescheduling efforts. Still, many see more opportunities for distinct operational and experiential advantages for Canadian operators than for their American counterparts. While some producers see opportunities to participate in the US market, either through Canadian intellectual property built on more than a decade in a highly regulated market or through products-in-market, others say their focus remains on Canada and growing opportunities in markets like the EU, Australia, Israel, and the UK.
Sep 17, 2026	BC liquor and cannabis store customers raise $1.4M for wildfire relief A month-long fundraising push at BC Liquor and BC Cannabis Store locations has brought in nearly $1.4 million for British Columbians affected by this year's wildfires. “Our thoughts are with those who have been affected by the wildfires, which includes our own employees, customers and industry partners,” said Erin McEwan, CEO, of the LDB.
Sep 17, 2026	Cop charged in Project South planned illegal dispensaries, massage parlours: documents Newly unsealed information shows a police officer accused in a sweeping organized crime and police corruption probe in Ontario allegedly planned to help set up and run illegal cannabis dispensaries and erotic massage parlours in Toronto. Toronto police Const. Timothy Barnhardt is one of eight active and retired officers who were among the 27 suspects charged earlier this year in Project South, a massive investigation by York Region police that uncovered allegations of bribery, conspiracy to commit murder and drug trafficking, among other offences.
Sep 17, 2026	SAFE Banking Act Reintroduced in the Senate A federal bill to normalize banking for the cannabis industry has been reintroduced in Congress. The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, which would provide a create a legal framework for banking and financial services to serve state-legal cannabis businesses, has passed the House of Representatives several times but has never been voted on by the full Senate.

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