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NSW motorists who use medicinal cannabis may soon be able to drive without fear of major penalty
Motorists who use medicinal cannabis may soon be able to drive on New South Wales roads without fear of a severe penalty as the Minns government announces long-awaited reforms.
Business of CannabisAURegulation
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French CBD sector prepares legal challenge over government crackdown
Business of CannabisFRRegulation
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Vertanical secures FDA breakthrough designation for cannabis pain drug
Business of CannabisUSMedical
Europe
8 stories- Meta-analysis finds consistent anti-tumour effects of cannabinoids against glioblastoma and breast cancer
Hanf MagazinHealth & Science
- UK multi-clinic survey finds most medical cannabis patients report improved mental health
Cannabis HealthGBMedical
- Inoholds expands hemp processing operations as industry scales up production capacity
NewsweedHemp & CBD
- Spain and Portugal regions launch cross-border hemp value chain project
- Does medicinal cannabis need a pharmaceutical rebrand?
healthcarebusinessinternational.comMedical
- German studies continue to support medical cannabis use for chronic pain
Cannabis IndustrieDEHealth & Science
- New Canopy Growth medical cannabis products launch in Germany
MMJDailyDEBusiness & Investment
- Gender disparities in access to medical cannabis revealed in new report
emjreviews.comMedical
United States
9 stories- Virginia cannabis commission holds first hearing after governor vetoes retail sales bill
Marijuana MomentUSAdult-use
- Kentucky governor expands medical cannabis access while backing decriminalisation
Marijuana MomentUSRegulation
- Los Angeles voters support cannabis tax proposal but remain divided on hotel taxes
kfiam640.iheart.comUSBusiness & Investment
- Alaska lawmakers send cannabis record sealing legislation to governor for approval
NORMLUSRegulation
- New cannabis clinic in Montgomery aims to expand medical cannabis access
wsfa.comUSMedical
- Washington DC cannabis operators warn proposed tax could threaten fragile market
washingtoncitypaper.comUSBusiness & Investment
- Vermont lawmakers approve modest reforms aimed at improving cannabis market operations
vermontpublic.orgUSRegulation
- Ayr Wellness completes transfer of cannabis operations across three US states
MMJDailyUSBusiness & Investment
- TerrAscend faces continued uncertainty as DOJ challenges 280E tax refund claim
ad-hoc-news.deUSBusiness & Investment
Canada
6 stories- Canadian cannabis industry trade commissioners strengthen ties during London visit
StratCannCABusiness & Investment
- Organigram raises revenue outlook following strong performance from Sanity acquisition
asatunews.co.idCABusiness & Investment
- Nextleaf Solutions reports fiscal second quarter 2026 financial results and progress
newsfilecorp.comCABusiness & Investment
- Greenway reports growth in international cannabis exports and market expansion
Stock TitanCABusiness & Investment
- 1CM provides update on arrangement agreement with cannabis operator SNDL
TradingViewCABusiness & Investment
- Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club seeks enforcement pause pending judicial review outcome
cheknews.caCARegulation
LATAM & Caribbean
6 stories- Byonge opens partnerships to advance cannabis genetics and molecule development in Brazil
SechatBRBusiness & Investment
- Mendoza veterinary project explores medical cannabis treatments for animal health
El PlanteoARMedical
- Brazilian medical cannabis imports surge sixty percent to reach historic record
cnnbrasil.com.brBRMedical
- Medical cannabis continues to expand debate around industrial development in Brazil
terra.com.brBRMedical
- Argentine left-wing coalition introduces new proposal to legalise marijuana nationwide
El PlanteoARRegulation
- Panama government activates new registration systems for therapeutic cannabis users
InfobaePARegulation
Africa & Middle East
2 stories- South African cannabis market could exceed €15 billion under full legalisation, report claims
CannaReporterZABusiness & Investment
- Stop consulting, start implementing: South Africa's cannabis industry demands action as businesses suffer
Business of CannabisZABusiness & Investment
APAC
1 story- Japan explores economic opportunities and regulatory developments around industrial hemp
jen.jiji.comJPHemp & CBD
Oceania
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