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“You have to be basically rich to be as disabled as I am.” That sentence strikes heavy because it’s a cost many people never have to calculate. Nicolas Turinski does. In fact, under the current economic and health care system, he didn’t even have the “luxury” of a proper shower for seven years. To this day, he still has to travel to places like public pool facilities for one due to a lack of home equipment and available assistants. His primary caregiver is his 75-year-old father. Daily life has stripped Nicolas of basic dignities that many take for granted. But deprivation hasn’t drained him. . . .

Cannabis use in the United States is ordinary now. It shows up in medicine cabinets, gym bags, nightstands and kitchen drawers. It’s used by people managing chronic pain, by people replacing alcohol, by people who smoke every day and by people who take a 5-milligram gummy once a month and call it good. That range is new, and it’s reshaping Cannabis culture in ways we’re still catching up to. National surveys reflect the shift: Gallup reports that roughly one in six U.S. adults uses Cannabis regularly, with daily use climbing steadily over the past decade. Federal public health data shows . . .

When I think of the most cultured Cannabis breeder in 2026, I often return to the work of Jesse “Biovortex” Dodd, who is based in Trinidad, California. Voted one of the top 50 greatest breeders of 2025 in our poll, Jesse doesn’t just make seeds or chase hype. He sees his breeding work, Biovortex, as a “living conceptual art piece” that includes film, art, music, fashion and terpenes. Raised in a radical commune in Palo Alto, California, he eschews trends to focus on bespoke projects like his G-Nut line or the award-winning 2022 regenerative farming film “Tending the Garden,” which is . . .

Some people exude energy. A vibe can be dead, and they glide into the room like they’re made of raw, uncut aura. Suddenly, everything’s in motion. If you’ve been in a room with Wiz Khalifa, you already know the score. The man can step into the club and have the dancers throwing money at him. If there are levels to the weed game, Wiz is at the top. After two decades of making and taking hits, he’s accomplished what so many people have tried to do and failed: He’s launched a successful celebrity weed brand, Khalifa Kush, and managed to keep it hot when so many celebrity-driven brands have . . .

Illinois released sales figures for two months on Friday. The last time it had released data in November, the state provided a major revision of historical sales after a big delay, and it updated through October. The previous report had been for adult-use cannabis in May. The document in November explained that the switch to Metrc had been [ . . . ]

Our February 2026 jobs roundup highlights new cannabis industry openings across Canada, spanning retail, production, brand representation, and more. The post Cannabis Jobs Update – February 2026 appeared first on StratCann.

Your February 2026 horoscopes are here! This month highlights emotional clarity and honest connections, encouraging heartfelt choices. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: February 2026 horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.

“I’m a veteran and I cannot see any reason that I can’t grow a few plants in my own house for my personal use.” By Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard After more than a decade of failed attempts, supporters of amending Washington State law to allow for homegrown marijuana are growing frustrated, but not giving up. They’re back at the Legislature this year, pushing lawmakers to make the change. They argue that homegrown cannabis would not put a significant dent in regulated retail marijuana sales and that state penalties for growing at home fall disproportionately on people of color. Law . . .

“It goes back to the heart of criminalization of marijuana in certain communities. And those are communities that are communities typical of people of color.” By Andrea Tinker, Alabama Reflector The Alabama House of Representatives Thursday passed a bill that prohibits smoking or vaping marijuana in a car with children. HB 72, sponsored by Rep. Patrick Sellers, D-Pleasant Grove, would make it a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail, for those who smoke marijuana in a car with a child under 19. The bill passed 77-2 after an unusual debate largely limited to the 29 Democrats . . .

“To constitute a violation . . . marijuana in a vehicle must be of a usable quantity, in imminently usable condition, and readily accessible to an occupant.” By Nigel Duara, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When it comes to impaired driving and the state’s open container law, a rolled and ready joint is more like a can of beer in giving police cause to search a car than a few crumbs of marijuana, according to the California Supreme Court. The court’s reasoning: You can smoke a joint and drink a beer, but loose marijuana isn’t readily . . .

StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending January 31, 2026. The post Week in Weed – January 31, 2026 appeared first on StratCann.

Florida officials are ramping up a criminal probe of a marijuana legalization campaign days before a key deadline. Florida officials step up ‘criminal probe’ of marijuana legalization campaign on eve of deadline is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Florida officials are ramping up a criminal probe of a marijuana legalization campaign days before a key deadline. Florida officials step up ‘criminal probe’ of marijuana legalization campaign on eve of deadline is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Table of Contents From “take a puff” to real dosing How metered‑dose cannabis inhalers work Flower‑based chips (SyqeAir) Liquid‑based MDIs (Curaleaf / Jupiter and US brands) What the clinical data suggest Who is actually shipping products? Syqe Medical – flower‑based, chip‑style inhaler Curaleaf International / Jupiter – CE‑certified liquid inhaler US state‑level MDIs – consumer‑regulated, medically inspired What this means for the cannabis industry Where the opportunity (and friction) lies Metered‑dose cannabis inhalers are the first serious push to make inhaled cannabis look and behave like . . .

Cannabis stocks, as measured by the Global Cannabis Stock Index, were quite volatile in 2024 and then in 2025 as well. While the index did rally in December, it fell for the year. The index dropped 10.6% in January to 5.89. After the Q4 collapse of 21.8% to 6.88 at the end of 2024, the index [ . . . ]

The brand that helped define smoking culture for generations is stepping into its soft-luxury era. Earlier this week, Zig-Zag introduced its Limited-Edition Rose Cones. These are handcrafted, personal-size cones made from real rose petals, and arriving just in time for Valentine’s Day. Fans can also catch a glimpse of them this weekend in Los Angeles for the Grammy Awards, where they’ll be making their cultural debut. Zig Zag’s seasonal drop blends ritual with visual drama, giving modern consumers a format that feels as elevated as the moment itself. It’s not just about function – it’s about . . .

Cannabis industry experts say the products could endanger consumers and are undermining the state’s $1.4 billion legal cannabis market. Report: Colorado cannabis vapes show signs of hemp inversion is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Cannabis industry experts say the products could endanger consumers and are undermining the state’s $1.4 billion legal cannabis market. Report: Colorado cannabis vapes show signs of hemp inversion is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

The National Rifle Association (NRA)–arguably the most influential gun rights lobbying group in the U.S.-has joined top drug policy reform organizations and other interests in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to declare the federal ban on gun ownership by marijuana consumers unconstitutional. In one of the latest amici briefs to be filed ahead of oral arguments in a case before the court, U.S. vs. Hemani, NRA called on justices to uphold a lower court ruling that found the federal statute known as 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3) violates the Second Amendment. The filing came amid other new filings from . . .

Ayurcann has filed for creditor protection under the CCAA, citing a liquidity crisis and rising CRA excise tax demands while it pursues a restructuring and… The post Ayurcann files for creditor protection, citing urgent need for relief following increased CRA fees appeared first on StratCann.

“The historical analogs the government identifies concern temporary restrictions on carrying or firing weapons while intoxicated or on persons adjudged dangerous – not blanket bans on all users of a disfavored substance.” The post NORML Argues in Supreme Court Brief That Disarming Cannabis Consumers Is Unconstitutional appeared first on NORML.

As Virginia lawmakers advance legislation to expand the state’s current marijuana law by legalizing and regulating recreational sales, a new poll shows that they have the support of a majority of registered voters. Sixty percent of respondents in the survey released on Wednesday by The Wason Center at Christopher Newport University support allowing retail adult-use cannabis sales. That includes majorities of Democrats (74 percent) and independents (59 percent), though only 38 percent of Republicans are on board. Voters between the ages of 18 and 44 are much more likely (74 percent) to back . . .

As she works to find Republican colleagues to join her in the push for federal marijuana legalization, a Democratic senator has a “theory” about how to get President Donald Trump on board: Give him a cannabis business license so he can “make a ton of money.” Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) discussed her plans to advance marijuana reform-and the challenges of finding GOP leaders who are aligned with the majority of Americans on the issue-during an event organized and hosted by Cultivated on Thursday. The senator stressed that she needs “a Republican leader to help me” move forward with . . .

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Minnesota’s first government-operated cannabis dispensary is set to open in Anoka next week, Marijuana Moment reports. The dispensary said on social media that it will be open for business starting Wednesday, February 6, but patients will require an appointment to receive service during the grand opening period. The store will open for regular walk-in service starting on Monday, February 9. Under the state’s cannabis legalization law, Minnesota municipalities are allowed to “establish, own, and operate a municipal cannabis store.” “Since 1937, Anoka has successfully managed and reinvested . . .