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

Four in five marijuana consumers say they oppose the recriminalization of hemp THC products under a spending bill President Donald Trump signed into law in November-weeks before he issued a cannabis rescheduling order and took steps to protect access to full-spectrum CBD. The current law as enacted, however, would redefine hemp in a way that industry stakeholders argue would effectively eradicate the sector that Trump legitimized during his first term when hemp was federally legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill. Though there’s been some splintering between marijuana and hemp interests over the . . .

Your January 2026 horoscopes are here! January opens the year with a sense of fresh beginnings as the stars encourage reflection. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: January 2026 horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.

A Democratic congressman is accusing a top GOP colleague of attempting to “invalidate thousands of lawful pardons” that former President Joe Biden issued to people who’ve committed federal marijuana possession offenses. Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY)–the lead sponsor of a cannabis legalization bill called the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act-responded to comments from House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY), who applauded President Donald Trump’s recent cannabis rescheduling order and recognized racial disparities in marijuana . . .

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“If cannabis is medicine, why is the system built as if it were only a retail commodity?” By Jordan Tishler, MD, Association of Cannabinoid Specialists Currently, medical cannabis programs across the United States are dwindling. This is directly a result of these programs being deprioritized in favor of recreational programs and being regulated in a manner that neither provides support to clinicians to do their jobs, nor value to patients who need safe, effective products and expert medical guidance to achieve benefit. Among the many problems baked into these medical cannabis programs, the . . .

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is defending its decision to adopt a rule adding restrictions on companies that provide services to marijuana businesses, making it so participants in a particular government loan guarantee program are prohibited from receiving income from cannabis operations. After posting the finalized rule in October 2024-amending a guaranteed loan program called OneRD through USDA’s Rural Utilities Service-the agency published a notice in the Federal Register last month responding to comments on the marijuana-related policy change. Regarding cannabis, the rule . . .

The 2026 cannabis calendar is already filled with events. Here are 40+, from Cannacon to CHAMPS to Flower Show to Lucky Leaf Expo to NECANN and more.

Tech company Weedmaps is a connector at its core, best known for helping consumers find and order from dispensaries carrying their favorite cannabis products. But that theme of connection extends far past the screens, as Weedmaps moves from traditional to experiential marketing, building authentic moments rooted in the creativity and spirit of the cannabis community. Their 2025 collab with premier sneaker designer Ceeze is just one example of how the tech platform continues to find memorable, made-you-look ways to drive their mission forward. “Sneakers have long served as a canvas for . . .

Cannabis stocks, as measured by the Global Cannabis Stock Index, were quite volatile in 2024 and then in 2025 as well. The index dropped 7.5% last year in December to push the yearly close down 15.2% for the year and also was off to a bad start in 2025. It posted a new all-time of 4.97 [ . . . ]

CanadaBis Capital posted $3.3M in net revenue and a $128K loss in Q1 2026, citing higher excise taxes and a BC labour strike that cut… The post BC labour strike cost CanadaBis half a million in Q1 2026 appeared first on StratCann.

Most other states allow people to grow their own marijuana at home, particularly medical marijuana users, while New Jersey still fully bans it. By Sophie Nieto-Muñoz, New Jersey Monitor New Jersey’s steep decline in medical marijuana patients continued with another 20 percent drop since the beginning of 2025. Between January and December, roughly 14,000 people let their medical marijuana registration lapse, a trend that has continued since the recreational market launched in April 2022. As of mid-December, 51,776 people are registered medical marijuana patients, according to the state . . .

Organigram expands its investment in cannabis genetics firm Phylos, securing priority access to autoflower seeds and exclusive rights in key global markets. The post Organigram extends innovation investment with Phylos appeared first on StratCann.

A Florida Republican senator has filed a bill to expand the state’s medical marijuana program, in part by increasing supply limits for patients and waiving registration fees for honorably discharged military veterans. The legislation from Sen. Alexis Calatayud (R), filed for the 2026 session on Tuesday, would also make it so medical cannabis registrations could last up to two years instead of the current 30 weeks. Another section of the bill stipulates that doctors could certify patients to receive up to 10 70-day supply limits of smokable medical marijuana, rather than three. They could also . . .

“The [2023] ballot initiative had absolutely zero effect on anything in the hemp industry. But it sounds like that’s the vast majority of what people want to overturn.” By Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal Ohioans for Cannabis Choice is mounting a referendum effort against a new law cracking down on intoxicating hemp and making several changes to Ohio’s voter-passed recreational marijuana law. If its signature gathering effort proves successful, Ohio voters will be asked whether to reject provisions of Ohio Senate Bill 56 next November. They’ll need to collect almost 250,000 signatures to put . . .

About one-third of underage shoppers participating in a University of Minnesota Cannabis Research Center study went uncarded when attempting to purchase hemp edibles or beverages in the Twin Cities area, Minn Post reports. The study found that participants were not asked to show ID and verify they were at least 21 years old about 34% of the time. Minnesota state law allows for the sale of hemp-derived THC products without stipulating licensing requirements, which means hemp products can appear in a variety of businesses, including coffee shops, bike shops, arcades, and hardware stores. The . . .

The San Diego Office of the Independent Budget Analyst (IPA) released a report showing that city officials likely overestimated the revenue potential of a cannabis business tax hike they implemented earlier this year. The report highlights diminished cannabis tax revenues as one of the largest negative variances in the city budget, projecting $19.7 million in cannabis business tax revenue – $1.5 million short of the city’s anticipated $21.3 million. The authors suggested that “increased competition from the illegal market and decreased wholesale prices caused by an oversupply of cannabis . . .

An agriculture-focused conservative nonprofit connected to a PAC linked to President Donald Trump is applauding his recent marijuana rescheduling order, arguing that it will “destroy” the illicit market and support seniors and military veterans who could benefit from cannabis. America First Agriculture Inc.-a group affiliated with a PAC of a similar name that previously urged Trump to follow through on a campaign pledge to reschedule marijuana-said in a new ad that the president “promised to put America first, and his word is as good as gold.” “Trump delivered a secure border, unleashed . . .

The top Pennsylvania House lawmaker says legalizing marijuana is one way to create a “very important” revenue source for the state, and it’s an achievable reform if only legislators could find “the will to do it.” In an interview with City & State that was published on Monday, House Speaker Joanna McClinton (D) was asked about the need to bolster revenue and what options might be on the table heading into the 2026 session. “It’s very important. When we talk about the needs for schools, for transit, for roads and bridges, we have to have a way to pay for everything-not just today, but in three . . .

As the U.S. cannabis industry moves into a new year, shifting market dynamics are already reshaping how businesses operate and compete. From licensing activity to pricing behavior, emerging patterns from 2025 offer a clearer picture of where the regulated market is stabilizing-and where pressures are still building. Three trends affecting the U.S. cannabis industry in 2026 is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

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A Florida campaign seeking to put marijuana legalization on the state’s 2026 ballot has filed a new lawsuit against state officials, alleging that they improperly directed the invalidation of about 71,000 signatures as a turn-in deadline quickly approaches. Smart & Safe Florida has been fighting several legal battles this cycle to ensure that its initiative is able to qualify for ballot placement. The latest lawsuit, filed in the Leon County circuit court on Monday, claims Secretary of State Cord Byrd (R) directed county election officials to invalidate about 42,000 signatures from so-called . . .

“Colorado’s world-class marijuana industry drives out criminals and cartels and is supporting Colorado businesses and jobs while driving revenue for school construction.” By Elyse Apel, The Center Square In 2025, Coloradans spent upwards of $1 billion on legal marijuana. That generated almost $200 million in tax and fee revenue for the state, according to monthly data published by the Colorado Department of Revenue. By the end of the year, the department anticipates Colorado will surpass $1 billion in tax and fee revenue on marijuana sales. “Colorado’s world-class marijuana industry drives . . .

Laws aimed at preventing marijuana-impaired driving in almost 20 states are causing innocent people who show no signs of impairment to be criminalized and imprisoned for allegedly operating vehicles while under the influence, a new government-funded study shows. Lawmakers and regulators aiming to reduce drug-impaired driving have long sought to apply a familiar strategy from alcohol enforcement: setting a numerical limit of THC in the bloodstream beyond which a driver is presumed to be impaired, commonly referred to as a “per se” amount. But the new study suggests that approach may be badly . . .

California officials have awarded nearly $30 million in grants for marijuana-focused academic research projects. The government-funded studies will focus on issues such as cannabis use by older people, the effects of THC beverages, the therapeutic potential of novel cannabinoids, how compounds like terpenes affect product flavoring, tribal participation in the legal market and the environmental impact of marijuana licensing programs. This marks the third round of grants delivered through the program-which is funded by marijuana tax revenue-raising the total distributions to about $80 million. . . .