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Plain-English cannabis industry updates
What changed, what did not, and why it matters — short interpretive briefings from the Pot Shop News desk.
Episode 1 • Federal Rescheduling — What Actually Changed
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Idaho Medical Marijuana Campaign Submits Ballot Signatures...
by Tom Angell on July 3, 2026An Idaho medical marijuana campaign has announced that it submitted county-verified petitions for its proposed legalization initiative to state officials for a final review to determine whether the measure can appear on the November ballot. The press release from the Natural Medical Alliance of Idaho (NMAI), however, did not specify whether the […]
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Military Precision Meets Business Success In Cannabis...
by Peter Su on July 3, 2026Cannabis industry contraction rewards operational efficiency over branding. Learn how systems-driven veterans are building profitable, sustainable cannabis businesses.
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US: The Government is now making the case for cannabis
by mmjdaily.com on July 3, 2026After years of delays and political wrangling, the federal government's long-awaited hearing on whether to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act is…
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DOJ slams 'pocketbook interests' opposing cannabis...
by Tom Angell on July 3, 2026IL gov touts new marijuana reforms; Poll: Americans back SCOTUS cannabis & gun rights ruling; Study: Terpenes & entourage effect 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 Marijuana Moment […]
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Is Tilray a Textbook Value Trap -- or the Most Undervalued...
by Prosper Junior Bakiny on July 3, 2026There are much better ways to spend $5.
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New Illinois regulations on intoxicating hemp 'long...
by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois on July 2, 2026A wide-ranging new state law on hemp and other cannabis regulations was "long overdue," Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday at an event in Chicago to celebrate the new law he signed last month.
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2 Opelika business owners arrested in vape, CBD...
by @theauplainsman on July 2, 2026Two Opelika business owners are facing felony charges after authorities discovered illegal hemp flowers following reports of illegal operations at multiple vape and CBD businesses.
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France Submits the Long-Awaited Decree on Medical Cannabis...
by Aurélien BERNARD on July 2, 2026After years of delays, France has taken another step toward establishing a permanent framework for medical cannabis. The long-awaited decree
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Marijuana's 'Entourage Effect' Varies By Terpene And...
by Tom Angell on July 2, 2026Another study has found evidence of an “entourage effect” where marijuana compounds work together to achieve results that are more robust than the sum of their parts—but it also says that the effect may be more nuanced than earlier research has indicated. Specifically, researchers at the Open University of Israel determined that different terpenes […]
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Cannabis At America's 250th Birthday
by Anthony Washington on July 1, 2026The Fresh Toast - Cannabis at America's 250th birthday showcases the evolution of hemp, CBD, and marijuana across two and a half centuries.
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California deals with high times and misdemeanors
by Chris Woodward | The Center Square contributor on July 3, 2026(The Center Square) – Recreational marijuana is legal for Californians 21 and older, but illegal grows remain a costly concern for state and local governments, taxpayers, consumers and the environment.
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Man arrested after suitcase full of cannabis found at...
by Freddie Webb on July 3, 2026Officers in the Gosport have been prioritising drug-related crimes
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No Cookies
by The Daily Telegraph on July 3, 2026No Cookies
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A 35-year-old man arrested in Roquetes with more than 500...
by Izan Domènech on July 2, 2026The Mossos arrest a man in Roquetes for having 500 marijuana plants and illegally connecting to the power grid. Details of the investigation.
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Cannabis hidden in brick shipments: Police smash...
by xp/pl on July 2, 2026Polish, German services seize €12m cannabis shipment.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on July 2, 2026This post was updated Feb. 5 at 7:07 p.m. We pride ourselves on curiosity, questioning mindsets, breaking stereotypes and expanding knowledge at UCLA. Yet one topic is often left in a cloud of haze: cannabis use and its role in higher education.
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Guam Issues Its First Cannabis Cultivation License Seven...
by Aurélien BERNARD on July 2, 2026More than seven years after cannabis was legalized for adult use, Guam has officially issued its first cannabis operating license.
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Inside Canna Studio: A fresh take on Cape Town’s evolving...
by capeetc on July 1, 2026Founded in 2023, The Canna Studio was created as a place for adults to engage with cannabis culture in a setting that feels considered, welcoming and distinctly Cape Town. Rather than presenting itself as a standard retail space, the studio leans into atmosphere, community and experience.
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The most famous face in cannabis: How the Zig-Zag Man...
by Leafly Staff on June 30, 2026Who is the Zig-Zag Man? Discover the history of Le Zouave, the iconic mascot behind Zig-Zag rolling papers, and his influence on cannabis culture, music, art, and fashion.
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Virginia's New Marijuana Law: Everything You Need to Know
by RVA Staff on June 30, 2026Virginia has approved legal recreational marijuana sales beginning July 1, 2027. Here's what the new law means for cannabis possession, hemp products, Delta-8, THCA, dispensaries, taxes, public consumption, and when the changes take effect across Virginia.
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Some cannabis types are safer than others. What experts...
by Sarah Klein on July 3, 2026
Smoking is the most popular form of cannabis use, but it’s also the most dangerous. Here are five safer alternatives to consider.
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Six Arrested After Alleged Marijuana Edibles Bust
by Indea Cartwright on July 3, 2026Bahamas Latest News
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Six arrested after police seize suspected marijuana-infused...
by Natario McKenzie on July 2, 2026NASSAU, BAHAMAS: Six people have been arrested after Drug Enforcement Unit officers seized suspected marijuana-infused edible treats during a targeted anti-drug operation in New Providence. According to preliminary reports, shortly after 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 1st July, 2026, officers acting on
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Police urge parents to watch for marijuana-infused edibles...
by Natario McKenzie on July 2, 2026NASSAU,BAHAMAS: The Royal Bahamas Police Force is urging parents and legal guardians to remain vigilant as marijuana-infused edible products disguised as popular snacks and candies continue to pose a serious risk to children. Police say these products are often packaged to closely resemble well-k
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Hidden driving danger when edible cannabis and alcohol mix
by ScienceDaily on July 1, 2026Using cannabis edibles and alcohol together may make drivers far more impaired than either substance alone, according to new research from Johns Hopkins. Even more concerning, common field sobriety tests often failed to detect the cannabis-related impairment.
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on July 1, 2026Explore July 2026 cannabis job openings across Canada, including roles in retail, cultivation, production, sales, delivery, and more.
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Ensuring the high road in Cannabis: Legalization offers a...
by Sebastian Hickey on June 29, 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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State-Legal Cannabis Sales Exceed $29B in 2025
by NORML on June 25, 2026Market demand for legal marijuana remained steady
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Cannabis Jobs And Sales Decline Together For The First Time...
by Dario Sabaghi on June 25, 2026A new report reveals that both cannabis employment and revenue have dropped for the first time since legal adult-use cannabis markets started expanding.
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The U.S. cannabis industry reports its first job loss
by Aurélien BERNARD on June 25, 2026The U.S. legal cannabis industry is showing clear signs of maturing and facing challenges as employment and revenue decline for the
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Cayman Islands Government Commission Lays Out Options For...
by Tom Angell on July 3, 2026Officials in the Cayman Islands have published a report on options for marijuana reform following voters’ approval last year of a referendum supporting cannabis decriminalization. The self-governing British territory’s Law Reform Commission (LRC) on Wednesday issued a discussion paper titled, “Cannabis Reform: Options for a Harm Minimisation […]
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Pritzker, advocates celebrate new hemp, cannabis regulations
by Mike Miletich on July 2, 2026The law is intended to make the intoxicating hemp industry safer while the cannabis industry becomes more equitable.
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NC Republican lawmakers reach a breakthrough on hemp...
by Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi on July 2, 2026House and Senate lawmakers have been negotiating behind closed doors.
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Gov. Jim Pillen signs Nebraska medical cannabis...
by Josh Reyes World-Herald Staff Writer on July 2, 2026Nebraska's regulations for medical cannabis take effect July 6, but advocates say officials set up a program that's "too weak to succeed." Meanwhile, Iowa just expanded access to out-of-state residents.
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Illinois Governor Celebrates Passage Of Marijuana Bill By...
by Tom Angell on July 2, 2026The governor of Illinois hosted a signing ceremony at a dispensary for a bill that doubles the amount of marijuana that adults can legally possess, significantly restricts hemp THC products and makes other changes to rules for how licensed businesses can operate. While Gov. JB Pritzker (D) gave formal approval to the legislation last month,
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Cannabis research database shows how U.S. funding focuses...
by newsfromscience on July 2, 2026Analysis of 50 funders finds cannabis treatment research is growing slowly
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United States set to allow more facilities to produce...
by newsfromscience on July 1, 2026Drug Enforcement Administration opens door to more cannabis growers to supply drug for research
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After 4-year delay, DEA will review dozens of requests to...
by newsfromscience on June 30, 2026New rules would govern companies and organizations seeking to produce cannabis for medical studies
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in...
by newsfromscience on June 29, 2026THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
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News at a glance: Antibioticmaking clams, marijuana for...
by newsfromscience on June 29, 2026The latest in science and policy