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Pot Shop News™ Issue #009
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Issue #009 covers cannabis drive-thrus, federal rescheduling, inspection readiness, testing and quality, workforce development, careers and Jointalism™.
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St. Louis jury awards $10 million in sprawling Missouri...
by Rebecca Rivas on October 6, 2026State rules proposed the week of the trial could impact a plaintiff's future in the cannabis industry.
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DEA Opens New Schedule III Registration Portal for Medical...
by Camila Berriex on October 6, 2026The DEA has opened a new Schedule III registration process for state-licensed medical cannabis businesses, bringing manufacturers, distributors and labs into a federal controlled-substances framework. The shift also carries major tax implications, including relief from Section 280E for qualifying operators.
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Spherex Expands Colorado Cannabis Operations With First...
by A.J. Herrington, Contributor on October 6, 2026Spherex’s acquisition brings two cultivation facilities in-house as the cannabis manufacturer expands its operations and prepares for potential federal rescheduling.
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Salmon Arm cannabis business looks to move into European...
by Lachlan Labere on October 6, 2026Variances sought for expansion of facility
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Auburn continuing on pathway to open first cannabis retailer
by Mike TeSelle on October 6, 2026The city of Auburn is set to take its next step toward opening its first retail cannabis business within city limits.
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I Took 100mg of CBD at Once. Can You Guess What Happened...
by Maha Haq on October 6, 2026I reviewed Canna River's 100mg CBD Classic Gummies in Pink Watermelon and found a quarter dose made more sense than a full gummy.
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Marijuana Opponents And Pharma Company File Brief Asking...
by Tom Angell on October 6, 2026A coalition of anti-marijuana groups and a cannabis-focused biopharmaceutical corporation have filed a new brief in their lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s initiative to cover up to $500 worth of hemp-derived products each year for eligible Medicare patients. In May, Judge Trevor N. McFadden dismissed the challenge to the Centers for Medicare […]
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Massachusetts: 71% of voters want to keep cannabis legal
by Aurélien BERNARD on October 6, 2026The legalization of cannabis in Massachusetts is the subject of a repeal vote in November, but polls show that 71 % of voters oppose it. Learn about the economic and political issues at stake.
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There’s Bacon-Flavored Weed for Your Pets Now
by Maha Haq on October 5, 2026Bacon-flavored CBD for dogs is officially a thing. Here's what's actually inside Canna River’s pet treats and tinctures.
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How the federal hemp ban treats delta-8 THC differently...
by Chris Roberts on October 5, 2026Amid a push to save the $38 billion hemp sector, operators aren't sure when a federal ban on delta-8 THC takes effect.
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Court rules marijuana business illegally violated protected...
by Iosco County News Herald on October 6, 2026LANSING – The 30th Circuit Court recently ruled in favor of the State, finding a marijuana farming business, Bliss Corporate, Inc., violated wetlands protections within Part 303 of the Natural
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PC sacked for taking snacks from crime scene
by Jamie Waller - Local Democracy Reportiong Service on October 6, 2026PC Andrew Cookson stole several bags of food and drink from a cannabis factory in Gainsborough.
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Milford Haven carpenter loses licence after cannabis...
by Sarah Jane Absalom on October 6, 2026Police stopped BMW because of heavily tinted windows before blood test revealed driver was over legal THC limit A SELF-EMPLOYED carpenter has been banned from driving after police stopped his BMW in Milford Haven and discovered he was over the legal cannabis limit. Steven Thomas, 41, was driving along Great North Road when officers noticed
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Police raid cannabis factory in Coventry
by Andy Morris on October 6, 2026Police discovered over 100 plants at the drug farm at an address in Hipswell Highway on Monday (October 5).
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Police drug expert sacked for stealing Red Bull drinks and...
by Jamie Waller on October 6, 2026PC Andrew Cookson - who was called 'deliberately dishonest' - has been dismissed without notice
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County Museum’s cannabis exhibition opens saturday in...
by Carole Brodsky on October 6, 2026The Mendocino County Museum and Exhibit Envoy have partnered to create a “homegrown” cannabis exhibit entitled Behind the Redwood Curtain. The exhibit opening is on Saturday, October 10 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
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Federation TAFE launches Australia-first medicinal cannabis...
by mmjdaily.com on October 5, 2026Federation TAFE launched Australia's first Certificate III in Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Production at Cannai Farm in the Yarra Valley on 29 September, with nine inaugural students…
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15 Cannabis Halloween Costume Ideas Beyond a Weed Leaf
by Joseph Brabo on October 4, 2026A cannabis-themed Halloween costume doesn’t have to be a giant joint or an elaborate joke. Sometimes all it takes is a familiar movie character.
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Legalization Nation: Visiting Parlay Philadelphia cannabis...
by Brian Box Brown on October 1, 2026In this edition of Legalization Nation, Box Brown visits Parlay Philadelphia, a cannabis event that "reeks of authenticity."
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Elevate in Mount Vernon Brings Silly Nice Bubble Hash and...
by Mason Cash on September 30, 2026Elevate in Mount Vernon has Silly Nice Bubble Hash and Diamond Powder, giving Westchester shoppers two distinct concentrate options in one licensed dispensary.
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SUN: Baltimore smoke shops sold Sun reporters products...
by ADAM BEDNAR | abednar@baltsun.com on October 4, 2026Some of Baltimore’s 1,400 smoke shops sold a Baltimore Sun journalist products that employees described as marijuana and edibles labeled as containing intoxicat
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A $28 billion hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself...
by PBS News on October 3, 2026America’s multibillion-dollar market for impairing hemp products faces potential elimination after Congress voted to close a loophole in federal law that has allowed it to flourish.
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Newsom signs AB 2532 tightening California THC edible and...
by mmjdaily.com on October 2, 2026California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2532 on Wednesday, adding new packaging and labeling requirements for cannabis-infused edibles and beverages sold in the state. The bill, introduced…
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GOP senators push probe on cannabis & China ties...
by Tom Angell on October 2, 2026Congressional psychedelics report; GA medical marijuana delivery; CA gov signs cannabis edibles & drinks bill; Vets medical marijuana research measure Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes […]
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Halloween Edibles Guide: How to Shop for Edibles 2026
by Joseph Brabo on October 2, 2026Halloween is the one night when candy is everywhere. That makes it a good time to talk honestly about cannabis edibles: how to choose one, how to read the
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on October 2, 2026Explore the latest cannabis jobs in Canada for October 2026. Browse new career opportunities in retail, cultivation, production, and management across the country.
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Cannabis licensees in New York pay above-average wages, new...
by mmjdaily.com on September 23, 2026Despite facing significant structural challenges, New York's cannabis licensees already pay higher-than-average wages and devote a substantial share of gross revenue to labor costs, according…
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Survey finds NY cannabis jobs pay more than other sectors
by Brendan J. Lyons on September 21, 2026The survey by FTI Consulting was sponsored by an association of cannabis industry stakeholders who say a minimum wage could imperil their already struggling businesses.
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US Lawmakers File Bill to Allow Cannabis Users Access to...
by Tony Lange on September 18, 2026The legislation would prevent an individual’s prior or current cannabis use from being a disqualifying factor in federal job opportunities.
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Ensuring the high road in Cannabis: Legalization offers a...
by Sebastian Hickey on September 6, 2026What this report finds: There are many potential paths for cannabis workers under broader cannabis legalization likely to come. Under the low-road scenario outlined in this report, cannabis workers are subject to the same harmful practices inflicted on nonunionized workers in agriculture and other industries with parallels to cannabis: low wages, few […]
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The Latino Community Is The Invisible Backbone Of The...
by Marijuana Moment on October 6, 2026“Continuing down the path of aggressive and over-punitive immigration policies poses a direct threat to the future of this industry.” By Ishaq Ali, Latino Cannabis Alliance Behind the sleek tech-adjacent branding and modern marketing of today’s cannabis industry lies a far older, unvarnished truth: cannabis is, at its heart, an agricultural product […]
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Congresswoman Says Massachusetts Voters Should Reject...
by Tom Angell on October 6, 2026A Democratic congresswoman from Massachusetts is urging voters to defeat an initiative on the November ballot that would roll back the state’s marijuana legalization law. “Cannabis legalization and regulation is positive for small businesses, local communities and restorative justice,” Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) said on Tuesday. “And keeping […]
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Ohio enacts new limits on recreational marijuana
by Katie Millard on October 6, 2026Starting Oct. 5, Ohioans have new limitations in buying recreational cannabis products.
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Tennessee lawmakers began hearings on medical marijuana...
by Adam Friedman on October 6, 2026Tennessee lawmakers held hearings to discuss implementing a limited medical marijuana program, but the state’s top law enforcement group remains the most vocal opposition. Representatives from the Te...
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New changes possible for cannabis retailers
by CTVNews on October 5, 2026
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Extreme heat is sending more people to the emergency room
by The Associated Press on August 27, 2026A Northwestern study of nearly 1 million Chicago ER visits found hot days spike gunshot wounds, kidney problems and even mental health issues.
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Cannabis Use Linked to Earlier Psychosis Onset
by August 26, 2026 August 26, 2026 on August 26, 2026Cannabis users experience psychosis onset 2.5 years earlier on average compared with non-users, a meta-analysis shows.
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in...
by newsfromscience on August 25, 2026THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
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Cannabis Inhalation Linked to Less Cardiac Ectopy in...
by Brian Ellis on August 24, 2026Adults without a history of cardiac arrhythmias have less cardiac ectopy on days they were randomly assigned to inhale cannabis than on days they abstained.
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News at a glance: Antibioticmaking clams, marijuana for...
by newsfromscience on August 24, 2026The latest in science and policy
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