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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and does not endorse or recommend any particular product or company. Operators should consult qualified counsel about federal and state law before manufacturing, distributing, or selling any THCA or other hemp‑derived THC products.​ THCA has quickly moved from a niche cannabinoid to a major category in the hemp‑derived space, but the legal environment has shifted dramatically. In late 2025, Congress passed federal legislation that tightens the definition of hemp, moves from a delta‑9‑only standard . . .

“Many small businesses simply cannot absorb this level of cost and will be forced to shut down rather than renew.” By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Texas state health officials have proposed raising licensing fees by as much as 13,000 percent for some hemp businesses, among a slate of changes that many industry members and advocates say will shutter small operations in favor of large out-of-state companies. Supporters of this change say this is necessary to strengthen oversight on an industry that they say has grown out of control. Late last month, the Texas Department of State Health . . .

StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending January 10, 2026. The post Week in Weed – January 10, 2026 appeared first on StratCann.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested eight and seized thousands of cannabis plants and hundreds of pounds of cannabis in a raid on January 8. The post OPP seize thousands of cannabis plants, arrest 8 in Port Hope appeared first on StratCann.

RCMP in Nova Scotia seized cannabis products, issued tickets, and arrested one person during an inspection of an unlicensed cannabis store in Digby on January… The post Nova Scotia RCMP seize cannabis, issue tickets at unlicensed cannabis shop appeared first on StratCann.

New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) is backing a social equity operator in his lawsuit against Southampton, the eastern Long Island town known as a summer playground for ultra-wealthy vacationers. While the town has imposed numerous local ordinances on hopeful dispensaries, the plaintiff’s location satisfies state requirements, James wrote in November. “The town code must give way.” Like other state markets, New York has suffered some price compression and other growing pains. But Long Island communities had an opportunity to opt out of the industry. The result has been a bonanza for . . .

Cannabis businesses need to be concerned with all kinds of labor laws. How can your business ensure total compliance? The HR compliance checklist every cannabis business needs in 2026 is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Cannabis businesses need to be concerned with all kinds of labor laws. How can your business ensure total compliance? The HR compliance checklist every cannabis business needs in 2026 is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

CannabisDealsUS has announced the continued expansion of its cannabis price comparison and deals platform, designed to help U.S. consumers make more informed purchasing decisions across legal cannabis categories. The platform aggregates pricing data from trusted online cannabis merchants and brands, allowing users to compare products across categories including THC, CBD, vaporizers, accessories, wellness products, and more. By focusing on transparency and accessibility, CannabisDealsUS aims to reduce price confusion in an increasingly complex cannabis marketplace. Unlike traditional deal . . .

Big U.S. banks are still refusing to do business with the $32 billion legal cannabis industry despite President Donald Trump’s Dec. 18 marijuana rescheduling executive order – a position that’s annoying the president, according to one report. Big banks still refusing cannabis despite Trump marijuana rescheduling is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Big U.S. banks are still refusing to do business with the $32 billion legal cannabis industry despite President Donald Trump’s Dec. 18 marijuana rescheduling executive order – a position that’s annoying the president, according to one report. Big banks still refusing cannabis despite Trump marijuana rescheduling is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Massachusetts reached a marijuana sales milestone in 2025, with $1.65 billion in adult-use sales for the year-bringing the state’s total legal cannabis purchases to over $10 billion since the recreational market launched, officials announced on Thursday. A top regulator also said that the forthcoming addition of social consumption lounges could give the industry a further boost in 2026, and that President Donald Trump’s directive to federally reschedule cannabis will create more research opportunities in the state. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) released the latest data . . .

Total sales for the year exceeded the previous year by about $3 million as the state faces a campaign to end adult-use cannabis. Massachusetts cannabis sales hit record $1.65 billion despite falling prices is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Total sales for the year exceeded the previous year by about $3 million as the state faces a campaign to end adult-use cannabis. Massachusetts cannabis sales hit record $1.65 billion despite falling prices is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

The Trump administration is backing away from a prior federal recommendation to limit alcohol consumption to specific amounts, even as marijuana remains federally criminalized and more Americans are choosing cannabis for personal health reasons. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released updated dietary guidance on Wednesday, drawing criticism over the reversal of a recommendation that American men should limit alcohol consumption to a maximum of two drinks per day and women should consume no more than one drink per day. Cannabis isn’t . . .

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On Monday, January 5, leading cannabis edibles company Wyld announced the acquisition of Grön, a women-led brand focused on creating delicious, handcrafted, cannabis-infused edibles. The deal brings together two of the most recognized and respected names in edibles-both from Oregon-combining Grön’s premium, innovation-driven portfolio with Wyld’s extensive distribution reach across North America. According to the companies, the partnership is designed to accelerate growth while preserving what makes each brand beloved by consumers-a shared commitment to quality, creativity and authenticity. . . .

The governor of Kentucky says he’s “not satisfied” with the time it’s taken to launch the state’s medical marijuana program, but he anticipates that the pace of patient access will “pick up significantly” in 2026-and that progress includes the new approval of the first cannabis processor business for operations. Gov. Andy Beshear (D) gave an update on the medical marijuana system during a briefing on Thursday, saying that the processor’s approval means “multiple products” will become “available in the coming weeks for eligible Kentuckians.” Also this month, the governor said he expects two . . .

A new bill in the Delaware House of Representatives is seeking to decriminalize the public consumption of cannabis, WHYY reports. The proposal, introduced by state Rep. Eric Morrison (D), would reduce the penalty for public cannabis consumption from a misdemeanor – which can lead to arrest, imprisonment of up to five days, and fine of up to $200 – to a civil violation punishable by up to $50 in fines for the first offense, increasing to up to $100 on subsequent violations. Morrison said his bill is not designed to approve or condone public cannabis consumption. Rather, his proposal is about . . .

Licensed cannabis dispensaries in Ohio sold more than $836 million of adult-use cannabis products in 2025, the Ohio Capital Journal reports. It was Ohio’s first full year with a regulated adult-use market. Cannabis sales launched in the state in August 2024; total adult-use sales have reached nearly $1.1 billion since then. The average price of cannabis in Ohio decreased in 2025, from a manufactured sales average of $26.66 in January last year to $23.83 last week, according to data from the Division of Cannabis Control. Additionally, the average price of a single gram of flower fell from . . .

A GOP congressman says President Donald Trump made it “very clear” his administration should move forward with rescheduling marijuana, and so he isn’t concerned about the possibility that the Justice Department will delay or ignore the recent directive to complete the process. Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH), co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, told Marijuana Moment on Thursday that he doesn’t think Attorney General Pam Bondi would seek to undermine the president’s executive order to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) despite any personal . . .

A Florida lawmaker has introduced a new bill to legalize recreational marijuana that also aims to break up what he calls “monopolies” in the state’s current medical cannabis program by revising the business licensing structure. The legislation, filed by Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D), comes as the state Supreme Court reviews the constitutionality of proposed adult-use legalization initiative that an industry-funded campaign is seeking to place on the November ballot. Under the new bill, adults over 21 years of age could legally possess up to four ounces of smokable marijuana or cannabis . . .

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Morocco has launched a 10-month research initiative to examine the possible benefits of using cannabis in poultry feed. The initiative aims to validate the usefulness of replacing growth-stimulating antibiotics with a derivative from the plant. It seeks to determine the viability of producing such a product at an industrial scale. The Moroccan Agency for the Regulation of Activities Related to Cannabis announced the decision after signing a framework agreement with the Hassan II Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine in the capital city of Rabat. This institution is one of Morocco’s . . .

THE BIG IDEA Happy 2026 all, The year is off to a fast start. Seriously folks, it is bonkers how much happens in this industry every week. In the newsletter: SCOOP: Estranged Stiiizy partner seeks receiver as trial looms Oklahoma authorities say diversion is rampant And so much more, Alex *Send tips, press releases, concerns, feedback and criticism to hello@weedweek.com. Sensitive material to share? Contact Alex on Signal. * FROM WEEDWEEK SCOOP: Estranged Stiiizy partner seeks receiver as trial looms An estranged partner of leading California operator Stiiizy has asked a judge to appoint a . . .