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September 08, 2026
Why a cannabis business is betting on dogs to reach FDA approval
Endovia is pursuing FDA veterinary approval for its cannabinoid drug targeting canine cancer and chronic pain in the companion-animal market.
Author:
Staff
Source:
MJBiz Daily
September 08, 2026
Local college pushes cannabis workforce safety following deadly Sand Springs explosion
A deadly explosion at a THC extraction facility in Sand Springs is putting a renewed focus on safety, compliance, and proper training within Oklahoma’s cannabis industry.
Author:
comtyler
Source:
Tulsa 96.5 KRMG
September 08, 2026
Many Banks Still Won’t Work With Marijuana Businesses, Federal Report Shows
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) conducted a series of focus groups and interviews with cannabis industry operators, financial services providers, advocacy groups and federal agencies to study the issue.
Author:
Tom Angell
Source:
Marijuana Moment
September 08, 2026
You still can’t smoke medical cannabis in Georgia, but you can vape it. What’s the difference?
Medical cannabis dispensaries are now selling the flower form of the drug in Georgia, but a new state law that took effect this summer has created some confusion over how it can be legally consumed.
Author:
Alander Rocha
Source:
Georgia Recorder
September 08, 2026
New York Marijuana Sales Reach $165.8 Million in August, Year-to-Date Total Tops $1.22 Billion
New York marijuana sales reached an estimated $165.76 million in August, bringing the state’s 2026 total to approximately $1.22 billion through the first eight months of the year, according to new market data from Headset.
Author:
Anthony Martinelli
Source:
Marijuana Herald
September 07, 2026
Supreme Court Could Resolve Cannabis Licensing Disputes, Report Says
The Congressional Research Service report identifies equal protection, dormant Commerce Clause, and federal antitrust law as the three most viable routes for operators to challenge restrictive state licensing.
Author:
Marcus Vela
Source:
Cann Intel
September 07, 2026
Talladega medical cannabis dispensary now open, treating patients with qualifying conditions
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WBRC) - Talladega is now home to the second medical dispensary in the state of Alabama. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission said the opening means more patients now have access to treatment.
Author:
Reggie Kyle
Source:
AL WRBC6 News
September 07, 2026
South Dakota Sets September 23 Hearing on Medical Marijuana Rule Changes as Patient Count Nears 20,000
South Dakota officials will hold a public hearing later this month on a broad package of proposed changes to the state’s medical marijuana regulations, as enrollment in the program approaches 20,000 patients.
Author:
Anthony Martinelli
Source:
Marijuana Herald
September 07, 2026
California’s New Marijuana Pesticide Testing Standards Take Effect October 1 After Major Revisions
California will implement new marijuana pesticide testing standards October 1, after state regulators substantially revised an earlier proposal that an economic analysis found could have resulted in the loss of half of the state’s licensed cannabis testing laboratories.
Author:
Anthony Martinelli
Source:
Marijuana Herald
September 06, 2026
A logo is pitting a Maryland university against a Colorado cannabis company
The university argued in a cease-and-desist letter that Terps USA would “impair the goodwill embodied” in the school’s famous logo.
Author:
Staff
Source:
Washington Post
September 08, 2026
Why a cannabis business is betting on dogs to reach FDA approval
Endovia is pursuing FDA veterinary approval for its cannabinoid drug targeting canine cancer and chronic pain in the companion-animal market.
Author:
Staff
Source:
MJBiz Daily
September 08, 2026
Local college pushes cannabis workforce safety following deadly Sand Springs explosion
A deadly explosion at a THC extraction facility in Sand Springs is putting a renewed focus on safety, compliance, and proper training within Oklahoma’s cannabis industry.
Author:
comtyler
Source:
Tulsa 96.5 KRMG
September 08, 2026
Many Banks Still Won’t Work With Marijuana Businesses, Federal Report Shows
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) conducted a series of focus groups and interviews with cannabis industry operators, financial services providers, advocacy groups and federal agencies to study the issue.
Author:
Tom Angell
Source:
Marijuana Moment
September 08, 2026
You still can’t smoke medical cannabis in Georgia, but you can vape it. What’s the difference?
Medical cannabis dispensaries are now selling the flower form of the drug in Georgia, but a new state law that took effect this summer has created some confusion over how it can be legally consumed.
Author:
Alander Rocha
Source:
Georgia Recorder
September 08, 2026
New York Marijuana Sales Reach $165.8 Million in August, Year-to-Date Total Tops $1.22 Billion
New York marijuana sales reached an estimated $165.76 million in August, bringing the state’s 2026 total to approximately $1.22 billion through the first eight months of the year, according to new market data from Headset.
Author:
Anthony Martinelli
Source:
Marijuana Herald
September 07, 2026
Supreme Court Could Resolve Cannabis Licensing Disputes, Report Says
The Congressional Research Service report identifies equal protection, dormant Commerce Clause, and federal antitrust law as the three most viable routes for operators to challenge restrictive state licensing.
Author:
Marcus Vela
Source:
Cann Intel
September 07, 2026
Talladega medical cannabis dispensary now open, treating patients with qualifying conditions
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WBRC) - Talladega is now home to the second medical dispensary in the state of Alabama. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission said the opening means more patients now have access to treatment.
Author:
Reggie Kyle
Source:
AL WRBC6 News
September 07, 2026
South Dakota Sets September 23 Hearing on Medical Marijuana Rule Changes as Patient Count Nears 20,000
South Dakota officials will hold a public hearing later this month on a broad package of proposed changes to the state’s medical marijuana regulations, as enrollment in the program approaches 20,000 patients.
Author:
Anthony Martinelli
Source:
Marijuana Herald
September 07, 2026
California’s New Marijuana Pesticide Testing Standards Take Effect October 1 After Major Revisions
California will implement new marijuana pesticide testing standards October 1, after state regulators substantially revised an earlier proposal that an economic analysis found could have resulted in the loss of half of the state’s licensed cannabis testing laboratories.
Author:
Anthony Martinelli
Source:
Marijuana Herald
September 06, 2026
A logo is pitting a Maryland university against a Colorado cannabis company
The university argued in a cease-and-desist letter that Terps USA would “impair the goodwill embodied” in the school’s famous logo.
Author:
Staff
Source:
Washington Post
September 08, 2026
Why a cannabis business is betting on dogs to reach FDA approval
Endovia is pursuing FDA veterinary approval for its cannabinoid drug targeting canine cancer and chronic pain in the companion-animal market.
Author:
Staff
Source:
MJBiz Daily
September 08, 2026
Local college pushes cannabis workforce safety following deadly Sand Springs explosion
A deadly explosion at a THC extraction facility in Sand Springs is putting a renewed focus on safety, compliance, and proper training within Oklahoma’s cannabis industry.
Author:
comtyler
Source:
Tulsa 96.5 KRMG
September 08, 2026
Many Banks Still Won’t Work With Marijuana Businesses, Federal Report Shows
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) conducted a series of focus groups and interviews with cannabis industry operators, financial services providers, advocacy groups and federal agencies to study the issue.
Author:
Tom Angell
Source:
Marijuana Moment
September 08, 2026
You still can’t smoke medical cannabis in Georgia, but you can vape it. What’s the difference?
Medical cannabis dispensaries are now selling the flower form of the drug in Georgia, but a new state law that took effect this summer has created some confusion over how it can be legally consumed.
Author:
Alander Rocha
Source:
Georgia Recorder
September 08, 2026
New York Marijuana Sales Reach $165.8 Million in August, Year-to-Date Total Tops $1.22 Billion
New York marijuana sales reached an estimated $165.76 million in August, bringing the state’s 2026 total to approximately $1.22 billion through the first eight months of the year, according to new market data from Headset.
Author:
Anthony Martinelli
Source:
Marijuana Herald
September 07, 2026
Supreme Court Could Resolve Cannabis Licensing Disputes, Report Says
The Congressional Research Service report identifies equal protection, dormant Commerce Clause, and federal antitrust law as the three most viable routes for operators to challenge restrictive state licensing.
Author:
Marcus Vela
Source:
Cann Intel
September 07, 2026
Talladega medical cannabis dispensary now open, treating patients with qualifying conditions
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WBRC) - Talladega is now home to the second medical dispensary in the state of Alabama. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission said the opening means more patients now have access to treatment.
Author:
Reggie Kyle
Source:
AL WRBC6 News
September 07, 2026
South Dakota Sets September 23 Hearing on Medical Marijuana Rule Changes as Patient Count Nears 20,000
South Dakota officials will hold a public hearing later this month on a broad package of proposed changes to the state’s medical marijuana regulations, as enrollment in the program approaches 20,000 patients.
Author:
Anthony Martinelli
Source:
Marijuana Herald
September 07, 2026
California’s New Marijuana Pesticide Testing Standards Take Effect October 1 After Major Revisions
California will implement new marijuana pesticide testing standards October 1, after state regulators substantially revised an earlier proposal that an economic analysis found could have resulted in the loss of half of the state’s licensed cannabis testing laboratories.
Author:
Anthony Martinelli
Source:
Marijuana Herald
September 06, 2026
A logo is pitting a Maryland university against a Colorado cannabis company
The university argued in a cease-and-desist letter that Terps USA would “impair the goodwill embodied” in the school’s famous logo.
Author:
Staff
Source:
Washington Post
September 08, 2026
Why a cannabis business is betting on dogs to reach FDA approval
Endovia is pursuing FDA veterinary approval for its cannabinoid drug targeting canine cancer and chronic pain in the companion-animal market.
Author:
Staff
Source:
MJBiz Daily
September 08, 2026
Local college pushes cannabis workforce safety following deadly Sand Springs explosion
A deadly explosion at a THC extraction facility in Sand Springs is putting a renewed focus on safety, compliance, and proper training within Oklahoma’s cannabis industry.
Author:
comtyler
Source:
Tulsa 96.5 KRMG
September 08, 2026
Many Banks Still Won’t Work With Marijuana Businesses, Federal Report Shows
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) conducted a series of focus groups and interviews with cannabis industry operators, financial services providers, advocacy groups and federal agencies to study the issue.
Author:
Tom Angell
Source:
Marijuana Moment
September 08, 2026
You still can’t smoke medical cannabis in Georgia, but you can vape it. What’s the difference?
Medical cannabis dispensaries are now selling the flower form of the drug in Georgia, but a new state law that took effect this summer has created some confusion over how it can be legally consumed.
Author:
Alander Rocha
Source:
Georgia Recorder
September 08, 2026
New York Marijuana Sales Reach $165.8 Million in August, Year-to-Date Total Tops $1.22 Billion
New York marijuana sales reached an estimated $165.76 million in August, bringing the state’s 2026 total to approximately $1.22 billion through the first eight months of the year, according to new market data from Headset.
Author:
Anthony Martinelli
Source:
Marijuana Herald
September 07, 2026
Supreme Court Could Resolve Cannabis Licensing Disputes, Report Says
The Congressional Research Service report identifies equal protection, dormant Commerce Clause, and federal antitrust law as the three most viable routes for operators to challenge restrictive state licensing.
Author:
Marcus Vela
Source:
Cann Intel
September 07, 2026
Talladega medical cannabis dispensary now open, treating patients with qualifying conditions
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WBRC) - Talladega is now home to the second medical dispensary in the state of Alabama. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission said the opening means more patients now have access to treatment.
Author:
Reggie Kyle
Source:
AL WRBC6 News
September 07, 2026
South Dakota Sets September 23 Hearing on Medical Marijuana Rule Changes as Patient Count Nears 20,000
South Dakota officials will hold a public hearing later this month on a broad package of proposed changes to the state’s medical marijuana regulations, as enrollment in the program approaches 20,000 patients.
Author:
Anthony Martinelli
Source:
Marijuana Herald
September 07, 2026
California’s New Marijuana Pesticide Testing Standards Take Effect October 1 After Major Revisions
California will implement new marijuana pesticide testing standards October 1, after state regulators substantially revised an earlier proposal that an economic analysis found could have resulted in the loss of half of the state’s licensed cannabis testing laboratories.
Author:
Anthony Martinelli
Source:
Marijuana Herald
September 06, 2026
A logo is pitting a Maryland university against a Colorado cannabis company
The university argued in a cease-and-desist letter that Terps USA would “impair the goodwill embodied” in the school’s famous logo.
Author:
Staff
Source:
Washington Post
September 08, 2026
Why a cannabis business is betting on dogs to reach FDA approval
Endovia is pursuing FDA veterinary approval for its cannabinoid drug targeting canine cancer and chronic pain in the companion-animal market.
Author:
Staff
Source:
MJBiz Daily
September 08, 2026
Local college pushes cannabis workforce safety following deadly Sand Springs explosion
A deadly explosion at a THC extraction facility in Sand Springs is putting a renewed focus on safety, compliance, and proper training within Oklahoma’s cannabis industry.
Author:
comtyler
Source:
Tulsa 96.5 KRMG
September 08, 2026
Many Banks Still Won’t Work With Marijuana Businesses, Federal Report Shows
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) conducted a series of focus groups and interviews with cannabis industry operators, financial services providers, advocacy groups and federal agencies to study the issue.
Author:
Tom Angell
Source:
Marijuana Moment
September 08, 2026
You still can’t smoke medical cannabis in Georgia, but you can vape it. What’s the difference?
Medical cannabis dispensaries are now selling the flower form of the drug in Georgia, but a new state law that took effect this summer has created some confusion over how it can be legally consumed.
Author:
Alander Rocha
Source:
Georgia Recorder
September 08, 2026
New York Marijuana Sales Reach $165.8 Million in August, Year-to-Date Total Tops $1.22 Billion
New York marijuana sales reached an estimated $165.76 million in August, bringing the state’s 2026 total to approximately $1.22 billion through the first eight months of the year, according to new market data from Headset.
Author:
Anthony Martinelli
Source:
Marijuana Herald
September 07, 2026
Supreme Court Could Resolve Cannabis Licensing Disputes, Report Says
The Congressional Research Service report identifies equal protection, dormant Commerce Clause, and federal antitrust law as the three most viable routes for operators to challenge restrictive state licensing.
Author:
Marcus Vela
Source:
Cann Intel
September 07, 2026
Talladega medical cannabis dispensary now open, treating patients with qualifying conditions
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WBRC) - Talladega is now home to the second medical dispensary in the state of Alabama. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission said the opening means more patients now have access to treatment.
Author:
Reggie Kyle
Source:
AL WRBC6 News
September 07, 2026
South Dakota Sets September 23 Hearing on Medical Marijuana Rule Changes as Patient Count Nears 20,000
South Dakota officials will hold a public hearing later this month on a broad package of proposed changes to the state’s medical marijuana regulations, as enrollment in the program approaches 20,000 patients.
Author:
Anthony Martinelli
Source:
Marijuana Herald
September 07, 2026
California’s New Marijuana Pesticide Testing Standards Take Effect October 1 After Major Revisions
California will implement new marijuana pesticide testing standards October 1, after state regulators substantially revised an earlier proposal that an economic analysis found could have resulted in the loss of half of the state’s licensed cannabis testing laboratories.
Author:
Anthony Martinelli
Source:
Marijuana Herald
September 06, 2026
A logo is pitting a Maryland university against a Colorado cannabis company
The university argued in a cease-and-desist letter that Terps USA would “impair the goodwill embodied” in the school’s famous logo.
Author:
Staff
Source:
Washington Post
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