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Grow your cannabis dispensary brand with franchise expansion For cannabis dispensary owners who’ve built loyal local followings, expansion can feel like a risk to the very identity that made the shop successful. #Cannabis theleafonline.us/c/business/inv…

Recreational marijuana in nearby states draws Pennsylvania customers A billboard advertising a recreational marijuana shop in Jamestown, N.Y., greets drivers in North East, Pa., on Feb. 6, 2026. Jamestown is roughly 40 miles from North East, where Pennsylvania residents must have a medical marijuana card to legally purchase cannabis. #Cannabis Legalization Now! goerie.com/picture-galler…

One year on: Dutch regulated cannabis experiment an apparent success; Some fines issued year after shops in ten municipalities participating in the regulated cannabis cultivation experiment started selling the soft drug only if it has been grown legally. nltimes.nl/2026/04/07/one…

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CBD Enters US Healthcare Through Medicare Pilot, But Coverage Remains Limited US Medicare patients have now been given access to cannabidiol (CBD) products through a landmark federal pilot scheme, helping boost cannabis stocks.  While many investors have taken CBD being included inside a formal care setting for the first time as a marker of medical legitimisation, for now, the scheme remains strictly limited.  #Cannabis businessofcannabis.com/cbd-enters-us-…

If it works, why can’t doctors prescribe cannabis? Cannabis has medical promise, but doctors still can’t prescribe it. A Harvard psychiatrist explains why science and policy lag behind. usatoday.com/videos/news/na…

Why Most Celebrity Cannabis Brands Failed — And The Four Things The Survivors Had In Common A new report tracking 83 celebrity cannabis brands across North America finds fewer than half are still operating. The ones that survived share four things... forbes.com/sites/javierha…

Why Cannabis Freshness is the New Standard for Premium Quality From terpene preservation to cold-chain logistics, cannabis operators are investing in new technologies to deliver fresher, higher-quality products. #Cannabis mgmagazine.com/products-innov…

Costa Rica’s Medical Cannabis Gains International Demand After First European Export Costa Rica’s emerging medical cannabis industry is already making waves on the global stage. Following its first shipment of medical-grade cannabis to Europe, producers are reportedly receiving offers that could secure their entire annual production — a strong signal of international confidence in the country’s quality and regulatory standards in Costa Rica medical cannabis export. #Cannabis thecostaricanews.com/costa-rica-med…

A desperate North Texas mom turned to CBD to stop her son's seizures. She worries changing cannabis laws could cut off access. A teen’s seizures vanished with CBD. His Texas family now watches state and federal cannabis policy with growing concern. wfaa.com/article/featur…

Massachusetts House and Senate Conferees Agree on Compromise Bill to Implement Significant Changes to Commonwealth's Cannabis Industry Earlier today, Massachusetts legislators agreed on a compromise bill to reform the Cannabis Control Commission (“Commission”) and implement certain meaningful reforms to help businesses still standing after a few years of strong market downturns.  #Cannabis foleyhoag.com/news-and-insig…

Maine lawmakers weigh bill to require testing of medical marijuana Maine is the only state in the country that does not require medical cannabis to be tested for dangerous substances. A bill aims to change that. #Cannabis wgme.com/news/local/mai…

‘Ganjasaurus Rex’ to Invade Hulu: 4/20 Documentary Anthology Includes a Short About the Humboldt-Filmed Cult Classic A faded VHS cover of the 1987 film. For anyone worried that Humboldt County might be losing its cannabis clout, fear not: Here comes “Ganjasaurus Rex.” Disney-owned streaming giant Hulu is celebrating the upcoming stoner holiday of 4/20 with an anthology of documentary shorts — aptly titled “4X20: Quick Hits” — that includes a segment on the low-budget, Humboldt-filmed creature feature from 1987. #Cannabis lostcoastoutpost.com/2026/apr/6/gan…

Virginia medical weed prices rank among highest in U.S. Virginians are paying some of the highest weed prices in the nation through the state's medical marijuana dispensaries. #Cannabis axios.com/local/richmond…

‘Wild West’: NC Cannabis Advisory Council interim report recommends adult-use recreational program N.C — The interim report from the NC Advisory Council on Cannabis recommended that North Carolina lawmakers create a regulated adult-use cannabis system cbs17.com/news/north-car…

Cannabis edibles in dementia care: What families should know As more states legalize medical marijuana, some caregivers wonder if cannabis edibles have a place in dementia care. What to know and the precautions to take. #Cannabis aginguntold.com/2026/04/03/can…

England: 'Medical cannabis cost my brother everything' A coroner found that Oliver Robinson from Bury had refused help for psychiatric and addiction issues because of his use of the prescription drug. #Cannabis bbc.com/news/articles/…

Global Cannabis Packaging Market Size to Reach USD 12.8 Billion by 2035 at 17.4% CAGR: North America Dominates, Greenlane & Calyx Containers Expand Presence The global cannabis packaging market is entering a phase of rapid expansion, driven by increasing legalization, stringent regulatory frameworks, and rising demand for secure, compliant, and sustainable packaging solutions. #Cannabis openpr.com/news/4455712/g…