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Published on Feb 18, 2026

Seven sentenced for large-scale cannabis production

Robin Southgate, 55, of Portland Way, Ipswich, was sentenced to four years and two months for possession of criminal property, while Tuan Nguyen, 29, of Blue Bell Hill Road, Nottingham, received a 30-month sentence.

Source: BBC - Public Broadcaster
Published on 01:06 GMT

Virginia moves closer to legal retail marijuana sales

SUMMARY: Virginia House and Senate passed different retail marijuana bills Tuesday. Retail sales could begin as soon as Nov. 1 under the House plan, while Senate would delay sales until Jan. 1, 2027. Tax structures differ between bills. It’s all over but …

Source: Virginia Business - Pending
Published on Feb 18, 2026

Problems caused by cannabis are growing, but Mass. has failed to fund public awareness campaigns

Walking the halls of the high school that helped him get sober, it was easy for Jackson Wiechert to smile as he greeted former teachers and his principal.Now he’s in college, planning to work in addiction recovery, but when he was sent to Independence …

Source: WCVB Channel 5 Boston - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on Feb 18, 2026

Audit finds flawed scoring cast ‘shadow’ over Missouri medical marijuana licensing

Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, a Republican from Shell Knob (photo submitted). Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released a scathing report Wednesday on the state’s marijuana program, concluding that missteps in the 2019 licensing process …

Source: The Maryville Forum - Missouri - Pending
Published on Feb 18, 2026

Marijuana shops in Virginia? What happens if lawmakers legalize it.

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia lawmakers are moving forward with legislation to create a retail recreational marijuana marketplace, five years after the state legalized possession of the drug. While both the Senate of Virginia and House of Delegates versions …

Source: WTKR 3 - Virginia - Pending
Published on Feb 18, 2026

The 2026 session halfway mark: Retail marijuana and minimum wage increase survive, ‘right-to-work’ repeal fails

In marathon floor sessions, bills to legalize retail marijuana sales, increase the minimum wage and establish paid family medical leave were among those passed by their chamber of origin during crossover week at the Virginia General Assembly. The …

Source: Cardinal News - Virginia - Pending
Published on 00:30 GMT

NYC high on its own supply as pot taxes skyrocket — but cannabis insiders say surge can be higher

They could be higher. The Big Apple got more money to burn thanks to legal pot sales — but the surge in tax revenue still isn’t matching the growing cannabis industry, city officials said. Marijuana tax revenues were projected to hit $24 million in fiscal …

Source: New York Post - Right-wing
Published on 00:47 GMT

Missouri marijuana audit finds licensing issues, customer privacy concerns

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Missouri’s marijuana program generated more than $255 million in tax revenue last year, but a new state audit found significant problems with the licensing process that cost the state $12.5 million in legal fees. State Auditor …

Source: KCTV 5 - Kansas - Neutral
Published on Feb 18, 2026

State Auditor, Missouri Health Department At Odds Over Marijuana Program’s Launch

A state audit says Missouri’s marijuana program has what it calls significant flaws in the application and scoring design process. State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick said the flaws undermined “blind scoring” due to inconsistencies. “I give credit to the …

Source: Missourinet - Neutral
Published on 00:14 GMT

Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency fines two Oakland County companies

The state’s cannabis regulatory agency has fined two marijuana companies with Oakland County ties for violating state regulations Green Zone Michigan, at Building A on an industrial campus at 850 Ladd Road in Walled Lake, was fined $5,000 after a March …

Source: The Oakland Press - Michigan - Neutral
Published on Feb 18, 2026

Auditor Fitzpatrick finds the state's marijuana program used a license application and evaluation process that lacked ...

02/18/2026 - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. A new report from State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick concludes Missouri's multi-billion dollar marijuana industry was launched using a flawed application and evaluation process that ultimately cost the state millions of …

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Published on Feb 18, 2026

Missouri's marijuana program rated fair but flawed

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A new report from Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick’s office rates the state’s Marijuana Program as fair. However, Fitzpatrick pointed out flaws in the application scoring design that undermined the "blind scoring" …

Source: KHQA 7 - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Feb 18, 2026

How many teens in Okeechobee are using marijuana?

By Annie Wills Lake Okeechobee News OKEECHOBEE — At the last few school board meetings a trend seemed to appear. Four students were recommended for expulsion at the December meeting of the Okeechobee County School Board for violating the student code of …

Source: Okeechobee News - Florida - Pending
Published on Feb 18, 2026

Crunch time for cannabis growers in the Carpinteria Valley

A year ago, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors gave cannabis greenhouse growers in the Carpinteria Valley until this March 18 to clean up the pungent smell of pot that still lingers in hot spots around the Carpinteria Valley—eight years after …

Source: Santa Barbara News-Press - California - Pending
Published on Feb 18, 2026

Study Finds No Association between Cannabis Use and Later Developmental Delays

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers explored the association between in utero cannabis exposure and infant health care utilization. They found that those cannabis-exposed infants were no more likely to require emergency department care …

Source: Labroots - California - Neutral
Published on Feb 18, 2026

More than $2 million in illegal cannabis seized in Brooklyn and Rhinebeck raids

NEW YORK (WABC) -- A smoke shop, operating next to a day care, was shut down after state investigators seized 220 pounds of illegal cannabis products, worth an estimated $1.4 million. The shop opened last fall on Rogers Avenue. Neighbors had complained for …

Source: WABC ABC 7 - New York - Neutral
Published on Feb 18, 2026

Iqaluit to hold public hearing on cannabis store move

An Iqaluit cannabis store is one step closer to opening at a new location, after the city’s planning committee moved Tuesday to hold a public hearing on a rezoning request needed to allow it to set up shop. Co-owners of the Higher Experience cannabis store …

Source: Nunatsiaq News - Center-left
Published on Feb 18, 2026

Virginia Lawmakers Pass Competing Bills to Allow Adult-Use Cannabis Sales

The Virginia House and Senate have each passed competing versions of a bill to legalize adult-use cannabis sales in the commonwealth, Foaley Hoag reports. House lawmakers passed HB 642 by a 65-32 vote on Tuesday morning, and the Senate narrowly passed SB …

Source: Ganjapreneur - Washington State - Pending
Published on Feb 18, 2026

Malta man charged with having more than 5 pounds of cannabis

MALTA, N.Y. (WNYT)- A vehicle stop on I-87 in Malta led to an arrest for criminal possession of cannabis. Related: <a href="https://wnyt.com/top-stories/malta-man-accused-of- …

Source: WNYT - New York - Neutral

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 08:10 GMT

Trends and Analysis of the Cannabis-Infused Products Market by Application, Industry, and Segment Forecast Through 2030

The Business Research Company’s Cannabis-Infused Products Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The cannabis-infused products …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 20:20 GMT

Auditor Fitzpatrick finds the state's marijuana program used a license application and evaluation process that lacked ...

02/18/2026 - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. A new report from State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick concludes Missouri's multi-billion dollar marijuana industry was launched using a flawed application and evaluation process that ultimately cost the state millions of …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 15:24 GMT

Sweetest Grass in Cass Lake Expands Retail Access and Brand Selection

Licensed Cass Lake dispensary highlights in-store shopping, pickup options, and a diversified cannabis inventory CASS LAKE, MN, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sweetest Grass Weed Dispensary Cass Lake, a licensed cannabis …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 11:47 GMT

Noire Weed Dispensary Maplewood Expands Retail Access and Product Selection

Licensed Maplewood retailer highlights in-store shopping, pickup options, and a diversified cannabis inventory MAPLEWOOD, NJ, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Noire Weed Dispensary Maplewood, a licensed adult-use cannabis …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 10:00 GMT

SOMAÍ Partners with Japan’s KISEKI to Introduce Japanese-Quality Medicinal Cannabis to Global Medical Markets

KISEKI Flower Products to Launch in the UK LISBON, PORTUGAL, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SOMAÍ, a leading EU-GMP-certified vertically integrated Multi-Country Operator (MCO) specializing in cannabinoid-based medicines, today …

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Published on February 16, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Big Laughs, Late Nights & Elevated Vibes : New York Comedy Film Festival Names incredibles as Official Cannabis Partner

incredibles partners with NYCFF to support comedy, creativity and late-night laughs across the inaugural film festival NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, February 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York Comedy Film Festival (NYCFF), a new festival …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 11:43 GMT

MindLift Dispensary in Plainfield Expands Access with Delivery Service

Licensed retailer adds home delivery to complement in-store shopping and pickup options in Union County PLAINFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MindLift Dispensary Recreational & Delivery, a licensed adult-use …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

STM Canna Launches RollCraft: Affordable Pre-Roll Machine Delivers Industrial Automation Under $30,000

Affordable pre-roll automation for craft operators. Fill and close 10,000 units/day under $30K. Dutch Crown finish at accessible pricing. SPOKANE, WA, WA, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- STM Canna, the U.S. leader in …

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Published on February 19, 2026 - 01:00 GMT

Villa Group Now Offering Bookkeeping Services for Law Firms and Small Businesses in San Marino, CA

The firm has served more than 400 clients across Los Angeles County and is accepting new engagements for monthly financial services. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Villa Group, a bookkeeping and …

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Published on February 19, 2026 - 00:07 GMT

Mexico Bariatric Center® Expands Elite Surgical Team with the Addition of Dr. Miguel Ángel Zapata Martínez

Mexico Bariatric Center welcomes Dr. Miguel Angel Zapata Martínez, a Surgeon of Excellence with 30 years of mastery and 9,000+ surgeries, to their team. TIJUANA, MEXICO, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mexico Bariatric Center® (MBC) …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 23:46 GMT

'The Light Within the Mind' book launch

TORONTO, ON, CANADA, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 'The Light Within the Mind' is the second book in Claudiu Murgan’s spiritual trilogy and continues the exploration initiated in Alternative Methods of Healing. Curated from …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 23:38 GMT

A Langley Dental Team Shares Practical Steps to Stop Cavities Before They Start

Early dental visits and consistent home care play a critical role in preventing tooth decay in young children. LANGLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tooth decay is one of the most common childhood health …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 23:33 GMT

Remedy Therapy Center for Eating Disorders Announces Grand Opening of New Jensen Beach Location

JENSEN BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Remedy Therapy Center for Eating Disorders is proud to announce the opening of its new residential treatment facility in Jensen Beach, Florida, expanding access to …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 23:09 GMT

Brazil Becomes International Hub for Dental Implants and Full Arch Digital Oral Rehabilitations with Zirconia Options

ImplArt Clinic reports expanded in-house digital imaging, intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM zirconia prosthetics, and options for full-arch implant care in Brazil. SãO PAULO, SP, BRAZIL, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With dental travel …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 23:04 GMT

Cancer Commons Opens Enrollment in its N-of-1 Clinical Study

Enabling Personalized Off-Guideline Treatments for Advanced Cancer Patients at Any U.S. Hospital PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cancer Commons today announced that enrollment is open for its N-of-1 …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 21:47 GMT

Eclipse Esthetic Introduces GentleMax Pro® and Glacē™ for Advanced Laser Care and Skin Renewal

BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eclipse Esthetic is thrilled to announce the addition of the GentleMax Pro® to their suite of advanced aesthetic treatments and the launch of Glacē™ treatment, a gentle, multi- …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 21:15 GMT

Managed Care Resource Alliance Strengthens Commitment to Health Plan Intelligence and Strategic Collaboration

The Managed Care Resource Alliance (MCRA) announces the appointment of Desiree Vuocolo as Director of Programs and Partnerships. HAUPPAUGE, NY, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Managed Care Resource Alliance (MCRA), the premier …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 21:15 GMT

Broad Street Capital Group Attends Bilateral Signing Ceremony at the Historic Willard InterContinental Washington

Marking a new chapter in Uzbek-American economic cooperation. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Broad Street Capital Group announced today that its Co-Founder, Alexander Gordin, EQB, attended the Ceremony of …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 20:38 GMT

VersaWell, Inc. Introduces UriGent®, A New Bedside Solution Designed to Reduce Nighttime Fall Risk for Men

Innovative bedside urinal with state-of-the-art design prioritizing safety, stability and usability is commercially launched NASHUA, NH, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VersaWell, Inc. Introduces UriGent®, A New Bedside …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 20:37 GMT

Whittier Street Health Center to Honor State Street Chairman and CEO Ronald P. O’Hanley at Annual Fundraising Gala

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Whittier Street Health Center, a community health center with a mission to serve as a center of excellence that provides high quality and accessible health care and social …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 20:15 GMT

Dr. Andreas Grossgold Introduces The Grossgold Protocol™ for Longevity

CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bridging the gap between military operational readiness and genomic research, Dr. Andreas Grossgold introduces a trademarked framework for biological optimization and anti-aging …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 19:57 GMT

AZIPRx Applauds Senator Shamp for Filing Legislation to End PBM Patient Steering and Require Transparency

The Arizona Independent Pharmacy Coalition (AZIPRx) thanks State Senator Janae Shamp (Legislative District 29) for her leadership in filing Senate Bill 1710. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SB 1710 Would …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 19:41 GMT

St. Jude Rock ’n’ Roll Nashville Half Marathon Named Among the Nation’s Top 10 by RUN

Groupies Program Brings “More Fun to the Run” with Team Opportunities for All Distances NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The St. Jude Rock ’n’ Roll Running Series Nashville has earned national recognition, …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 19:20 GMT

Drummond Launches Education Program for ONC Certification

DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Drummond Group, LLC, an ONC-Authorized Test Lab (ONC-ATL) and Certification Body (ONC-ACB), today launched the ONC Compliance Learning Series, a three-month educational program …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 19:10 GMT

Cardinal Group Continues Ukrainian Healthcare Initiative

ROGERS, AR, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Joe Goddard, managing partner of Cardinal Healthcare Group, has confirmed that his company is continuing talks with representatives of the Federal Government, and the department …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 19:00 GMT

Health Sharing Leadership Strengthened with netWell™ Appointment of Director of Sales

netWell™ appoints Daniel Olmos as Director of Sales to strengthen broker partnerships and drive multi-channel sales expansion. RINGWOOD, NJ, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As netWell™ expands its reach to a larger …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 19:00 GMT

AllShifts Earns Joint Commission Certification Reflecting the Highest National Standards for Safety and Quality of Care

AllShifts earns the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval®, recognizing its commitment to rigorous standards in healthcare staffing, safety, and quality. NEWARK, NJ, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AllShifts announced …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 18:55 GMT

Hypno Life Launches as the World’s Only Weekly Live Radio Show Dedicated to Hypnosis and Subconscious Mind Training

PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A groundbreaking new radio show is redefining how the public understands hypnosis, subconscious programming, and nervous system science. Hypno Life is now airing as the world’ …

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