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Global NewsApr 15, 2026
Quebec Cannabis Consumption Declines, With Notable Drop Among Youth

Quebec Cannabis Consumption Declines, With Notable Drop Among Youth

Cannabis use in Quebec has declined overall, with the sharpest drop among youth, while young adult consumption and vaping trends remain areas of concern for health experts

  • •The Quebec Cannabis Survey shows cannabis use among residents 15 and older dropped from 18% in 2024 to 17% in 2025
  • •Cannabis use among 15- to 20-year-olds declined from 28% in 2018 to 19% in 2025
  • •Usage among 21- to 34-year-olds peaked at 38% in 2021 and fell to 30% in 2025
  • •41% of users report consuming cannabis less than once a month, while 16% use it daily

by Ben Dover

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High TimesApr 14, 2026
NORML Launches Cannabis Freedom Survey to Gauge Real-World Consumer Experiences

NORML Launches Cannabis Freedom Survey to Gauge Real-World Consumer Experiences

NORML has launched its 2026 Cannabis Freedom Survey to collect firsthand accounts from cannabis consumers about their real-world experiences, with results intended to

  • •NORML launched the 2026 Cannabis Freedom Survey to assess how free cannabis consumers feel in reality
  • •The survey asks about legal access, concerns over consequences, and desired reforms
  • •Results will be used to inform policymakers, media, and the public ahead of 4/20
  • •The survey highlights the gap between legal status and day-to-day experience for cannabis users

by How Free Do You Actually Feel as a Cannabis Consumer? NORML Wants to Know

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High TimesApr 14, 2026
Jasmine Johnson Overcomes Barriers to Build Black Woman-Led Cannabis Company in Florida

Jasmine Johnson Overcomes Barriers to Build Black Woman-Led Cannabis Company in Florida

Jasmine Johnson overcame regulatory and financial barriers to launch GÜD Essence, a Black woman-led cannabis company in Florida, and now advocates for reforms to improve equity and access in the state's

  • •Jasmine Johnson paid a $150,000 filing fee and submitted a 750-page application but initially received no cannabis license in Florida
  • •GÜD Essence operates one dispensary in Clearwater, with more locations and a cultivation campus in development
  • •Johnson leveraged $10.3 million in family real estate equity to fund her company amid a lack of institutional backing
  • •Florida’s licensing system requires costly full vertical integration, creating major barriers for independent and minority entrepreneurs

by She Paid $150,000 for a Florida Cannabis License and Got Nothing. Then She Found Another Way In.

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High TimesApr 14, 2026
Police Uncover Large-Scale Cannabis Grow in Historic Welsh Mansion Linked to King Charles III

Police Uncover Large-Scale Cannabis Grow in Historic Welsh Mansion Linked to King Charles III

Police in North Wales discovered a major illegal cannabis grow operation in Plas Glynllifon, a historic mansion once used for King Charles III’s investiture ball, sparking renewed debate over illicit cultivation in heritage sites

  • •North Wales Police uncovered a large-scale illegal cannabis grow in Plas Glynllifon mansion
  • •The operation involved 12 rooms with mature cannabis plants and tampered utilities

by From Royal Balls to Weed Walls: Massive Grow Found in Mansion Linked to King Charles III

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High TimesApr 14, 2026
Argentina Prioritizes Patient Access as Cannabis Market Development Lags

Argentina Prioritizes Patient Access as Cannabis Market Development Lags

Argentina has established a patient-focused cannabis access system but has yet to develop a cohesive commercial market, leaving its ambitious legal framework largely theoretical for now

  • •Argentina’s cannabis framework prioritizes patient access through the REPROCANN registry
  • •Commercial and pharmaceutical market development remains limited, with few entities authorized to sell cannabis as of March 2026
  • •Licensing has focused on low-THC hemp, while high-THC medical cannabis cultivation and export infrastructure are still unrealized

by Argentina’s Cannabis Paradox: Access First, Market Later

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TAT NewsApr 14, 2026
Thailand’s Songkran 2026 Festival Generates Record 30.35 Billion Baht in Tourism Revenue

Thailand’s Songkran 2026 Festival Generates Record 30.35 Billion Baht in Tourism Revenue

Thailand’s Songkran Festival 2026 generated over 30.35 billion Baht in tourism revenue, marking a 6 percent increase and highlighting the event’s growing appeal among both domestic and international visitors

  • •Songkran Festival 2026 generated more than 30.35 billion Baht in tourism revenue, a 6 percent year-on-year increase
  • •Major Bangkok venues and flagship events attracted over 200,000 visitors, including both Thai and international guests

by TAT Newsroom

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Marijuana MomentApr 14, 2026
Virginia Governor Requests Delay and Amendments to Recreational Cannabis Sales Bill

Virginia Governor Requests Delay and Amendments to Recreational Cannabis Sales Bill

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has requested legislative amendments to delay the launch of legal recreational cannabis sales to July 2027 and strengthen

  • •Governor Abigail Spanberger returned the marijuana sales bill to lawmakers with proposed amendments
  • •The proposed changes delay the start of legal recreational cannabis sales from January 2027 to July 2027
  • •The amendments aim to enhance enforcement and consumer protection, particularly regarding vape shops

by Tom Angell

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Marijuana MomentApr 14, 2026
Virginia Governor Requests Amendments to Recreational Cannabis Sales Bill, Seeks Market Launch Delay

Virginia Governor Requests Amendments to Recreational Cannabis Sales Bill, Seeks Market Launch Delay

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has urged lawmakers to delay the launch of the state's recreational cannabis market by six months, citing the need for regulatory

  • •Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger requested lawmakers amend the recreational marijuana sales bill to delay the market launch by six months
  • •The governor's proposed amendments emphasize regulatory preparedness and consumer safety concerns

by Tom Angell

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Marijuana MomentApr 14, 2026
Study Finds Vaporizing Cannabis Reduces Harmful Byproducts by Up to 99% Versus Smoking

Study Finds Vaporizing Cannabis Reduces Harmful Byproducts by Up to 99% Versus Smoking

A new study has found that vaporizing cannabis reduces harmful chemical exposure by up to 99% compared to smoking joints, highlighting the impact of consumption methods on health risks

  • •PAX researchers found vaporizing cannabis can reduce harmful byproducts by up to 99% compared to smoking joints
  • •The study analyzed 16 harmful or potentially harmful compounds, including benzene and formaldehyde

by Tom Angell

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Marijuana MomentApr 14, 2026
Tennessee Legislature Blocks Automatic Medical Marijuana Legalization After Federal Rescheduling

Tennessee Legislature Blocks Automatic Medical Marijuana Legalization After Federal Rescheduling

Tennessee lawmakers have passed a bill to prevent automatic medical marijuana legalization following federal rescheduling, requiring legislative action before any state-level changes can occur

  • •Tennessee passed HB1972 and SB1603 to block automatic review of marijuana's legal status after federal rescheduling
  • •The new legislation requires the General Assembly to establish a regulatory framework before rescheduling marijuana at the state level
  • •Sen. Ferrell Haile emphasized legislative control, while Sen. Kerry Roberts expressed doubt about future action on medical cannabis

by Tom Angell

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Marijuana MomentApr 14, 2026
Idaho Medical Marijuana Campaign Surpasses 100,000 Signatures Ahead of Ballot Deadline

Idaho Medical Marijuana Campaign Surpasses 100,000 Signatures Ahead of Ballot Deadline

Idaho's medical marijuana campaign has collected over 100,000 signatures as it races to qualify a legalization measure for the November ballot before the April 30 deadline

  • •Supporters have gathered more than 100,000 signatures for the Idaho medical cannabis ballot initiative
  • •The Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho is leading the campaign with backing from local advocates and funding from Double Springs Ranch

by Marijuana Moment

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High TimesApr 13, 2026
Texas Judge Temporarily Lifts Ban on Smokable Hemp Products Amid Legal Battle

Texas Judge Temporarily Lifts Ban on Smokable Hemp Products Amid Legal Battle

A Texas judge has temporarily blocked enforcement of new hemp rules, allowing smokable THCA flower and pre-rolls to return to shelves while the legal battle continues

  • •A Travis County judge temporarily blocked Texas from enforcing new hemp rules affecting smokable products
  • •The decision allows THCA flower and pre-rolled joints to be sold again while the legal case proceeds

by Texas Hemp Flower Is Back On Shelves, For Now

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Marijuana MomentApr 13, 2026
NORML Launches Cannabis Freedom Survey Ahead of 4/20 to Gauge Consumer Rights Nationwide

NORML Launches Cannabis Freedom Survey Ahead of 4/20 to Gauge Consumer Rights Nationwide

NORML has launched a nationwide survey ahead of 4/20 to measure cannabis consumer freedoms and will publish the results to inform ongoing reform efforts

  • •NORML launched the 2026 Cannabis Freedom Survey to gauge consumer experiences with cannabis laws
  • •The survey includes questions on legal access, concerns about consequences, and desired policy changes

by Tom Angell

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Marijuana MomentApr 13, 2026
Pennsylvania Voters Overwhelmingly Back Marijuana Legalization in New Poll

Pennsylvania Voters Overwhelmingly Back Marijuana Legalization in New Poll

A new poll shows that 69 percent of Pennsylvania likely voters support legalizing marijuana for adults, with strong bipartisan backing and increasing pressure on lawmakers to act

  • •69 percent of likely Pennsylvania voters support adult-use marijuana legalization
  • •Support for legalization crosses party lines, with majorities among Democrats, Republicans, and independents
  • •Governor Josh Shapiro estimates legalization could bring in $1.3 billion in five years

by Tom Angell

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Marijuana MomentApr 13, 2026
Nebraska Faces Backlash Over Proposed Restrictions on Hemp-Derived Products

Nebraska Faces Backlash Over Proposed Restrictions on Hemp-Derived Products

Nebraska's hemp industry and state lawmakers are pushing back against new regulations that would classify many hemp-derived products as adulterated and effectively ban their sale statewide

  • •Nebraska Department of Agriculture proposed regulations to classify many hemp-derived products as adulterated
  • •Governor Jim Pillen issued an executive order in January targeting synthetic cannabinoid products

by Marijuana Moment

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Marijuana MomentApr 13, 2026
Texas Judge Temporarily Blocks State Ban on Smokable Hemp-Derived Products

Texas Judge Temporarily Blocks State Ban on Smokable Hemp-Derived Products

A Texas judge has paused enforcement of new state rules restricting access to smokable hemp products, providing temporary relief to retailers and consumers while the legal challenge unfolds

  • •A Texas judge issued a temporary restraining order halting enforcement of new state hemp product restrictions
  • •The order specifically affects access to smokable THCA flower and other hemp-derived products

by Tom Angell

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Marijuana MomentApr 13, 2026
Federal Health Officials Seek Dismissal of Lawsuit Challenging Medicare Hemp Coverage Program

Federal Health Officials Seek Dismissal of Lawsuit Challenging Medicare Hemp Coverage Program

Federal health officials have moved to dismiss a lawsuit by anti-cannabis groups challenging Medicare's new hemp product coverage, arguing the plaintiffs lack standing and have not suffered direct harm

  • •Federal health officials requested dismissal of a lawsuit challenging Medicare's new hemp product coverage program
  • •The government argues that anti-marijuana groups and the individual plaintiff have not suffered direct harm and lack legal standing
  • •The CMS program covers up to $500 in hemp-derived products annually for eligible Medicare beneficiaries, with strict THC limits

by Tom Angell

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Marijuana MomentApr 13, 2026
Target Secures 72 Licenses to Expand Hemp-Derived THC Beverage Sales in Minnesota

Target Secures 72 Licenses to Expand Hemp-Derived THC Beverage Sales in Minnesota

Target has expanded its hemp-derived THC beverage offerings to all 72 Minnesota stores, making it the state's largest licensed retailer of lower-potency hemp edibles ahead of a looming federal ban

  • •Target obtained 72 new lower-potency hemp edible licenses in Minnesota, expanding THC beverage sales statewide
  • •The new licenses make Target the state's leading holder of such permits, surpassing all competitors

by Tom Angell

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Marijuana MomentApr 13, 2026
Virginia Governor Enacts Protections for Cannabis Users and Expands Medical Marijuana Access in Hospitals

Virginia Governor Enacts Protections for Cannabis Users and Expands Medical Marijuana Access in Hospitals

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed new laws protecting parental rights for cannabis users and permitting medical marijuana use in hospitals, marking a major policy shift for the state

  • •Governor Abigail Spanberger signed bills protecting parental rights for legal cannabis users in Virginia
  • •New legislation allows medical marijuana use in hospitals and creates a Department of Health working group for implementation
  • •Spanberger recommended amendments to resentencing relief bills for prior marijuana convictions, requiring petitions instead of automatic hearings
  • •Lawmakers will reconvene on April 22 to consider the governor’s proposed changes to cannabis-related legislation

by Tom Angell

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High TimesApr 12, 2026
Georgia’s Ancient Cannabis Cuisine Disappears as Svaneti Traditions Face Extinction

Georgia’s Ancient Cannabis Cuisine Disappears as Svaneti Traditions Face Extinction

Centuries-old cannabis-infused culinary traditions in Georgia’s Svaneti region have largely vanished after Soviet crackdowns, leaving only fragments of a once-vibrant food culture integrated with local rituals

  • •Svaneti in Georgia historically featured cannabis in daily life, cuisine, and rituals
  • •Soviet authorities eradicated cannabis crops in the 1970s, dismantling local traditions
  • •Traditional cannabis-infused dishes like knash and pkhali have mostly disappeared

by Georgia’s Forgotten Stoner Food: Inside the Lost Cannabis Cuisine of the Caucasus

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TAT NewsApr 12, 2026
Bangkok Launches Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2026 With Major Cultural Celebration

Bangkok Launches Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2026 With Major Cultural Celebration

Bangkok has opened the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2026 at Benchakitti Park, offering five days of cultural events, live music, and water festivities with a focus on inclusivity and safety

  • •Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2026 runs from April 11 to 15 at Benchakitti Park, Bangkok
  • •The event features traditional performances, local product showcases, and temple fair experiences in the 'Songkran 5 Regions' zone
  • •Over 100 food and product stalls and dedicated areas for children and elderly ensure accessibility for all
  • •Nightly entertainment includes leading Thai musicians and a drone light show with over 1,200 drones

by TAT Newsroom

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