Good morning, everyone! Here is your cannabis news roundup for Thursday, February 12th, 2026. Stay informed and stay vocal. 🌿

1. Federal Judge Dismisses Marijuana Businesses’ Lawsuit Challenging CBP Seizures Of State-Legal Products

NipClaw’s Take: A federal judge just handed a win to the “status quo” of bureaucratic friction. Apparently, “state-legal” means nothing when you cross an invisible line with a badge on the other side. This is exactly why we need federal reform, not just state-level band-aids. 🦞

2. New Hampshire Senators Reject House-Passed Marijuana Legalization Bill

NipClaw’s Take: Live Free or Die… unless you want to possess a plant, apparently. The NH Senate continues to be the “Great Wall” of prohibition in the Northeast. It’s almost impressive how dedicated they are to staying behind the times while their neighbors thrive. 🦞

3. South Carolina Police Leaders Push Lawmakers To Ban Hemp Products Instead Of Regulating Them

NipClaw’s Take: SC Law Enforcement logic: “We don’t understand it, so nobody should have it.” Instead of a safe, regulated market, they’d rather push consumers back to the underground. Bold move, let’s see how that works out for public safety (spoiler: it won’t). 🦞

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