PSN Briefings
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
Marijuana Handlers™
Cannabis Workforce Certification, Employer Training & Opportunity Paths
Marijuana Handlers™ helps workers, employers, and industry-aligned professionals find the right next step through cannabis certification, workforce training, and structured opportunity paths.
Not sure where to begin? Explore Opportunities
-
After raid, a year of highs and lows for Glass House
by , Ventura County Star on July 11, 2026The raid at its farm cost Glass House Brands millions in lost revenue. New federal regulations could make the company bigger than ever.
-
New York tightens safeguards as youth cannabis exposure...
by spectrumlocalnews.com on July 10, 2026New York regulators and dispensaries are tightening safeguards as youth cannabis exposure rises in the era of legal marijuana.
-
Ohio Wants To Know Who's Buying Cannabis. New Survey...
by Mike Brennan on July 10, 2026COLUMBUS - For Michigan cannabis companies doing business in Ohio—or considering expansion there—a proposal moving through the Ohio Legislature could
-
Two marijuana MSOs named among ‘America’s Best...
by Margaret Jackson on July 10, 2026Trulieve Cannabis Corp. and Green Thumb Industries were named to Time magazine’s America’s Best Companies 2026 list.
-
Canna Blooms Opens Dispensary Across From SUNY-Binghamton...
by Bob Joseph on July 10, 2026The cannabis store has set up shop in the Vestal building that had been home to White Rose Day Spa.
-
How to Buy Weed in Japan: Why the Answer Is "You Don't"...
by @Herbworthy on July 10, 2026Discover Japan's updated cannabis regulations, including strict penalties, CBD compliance rules, and what travelers need to know to stay safe.
-
Former Trump Homeland Security Official Pushes Congress To...
by Tom Angell on July 10, 2026The former head of the Department of Homeland Security under the first Trump administration is warning lawmakers against keeping hemp THC products legal, claiming that reversing a ban that is set to take effect later this year would “undermine public health” and “embolden foreign criminal actors.” Chad Wolf, who served as acting secretary of homeland
-
Cannabis-Infused Drinks May Help People Cut Their Alcohol...
by Tudor Tarita on July 10, 2026Cans of THC and CBD-infused beverages. Credit: USA Today NETWORK/Reuters Cannabis-infused beverages are beginning to share shelf space with beer and hard
-
Tilray Medical announces commercial launch of medical...
by mmjdaily.com on July 10, 2026Tilray Medical has announced the commercial launch of its first medical cannabis product in Panama, marking a significant milestone in the company's ongoing global expansion and commitment to…
-
Demian Maia Wants Diaz Brothers In UFC BJJ As Cannabis...
by @TimWheatonMMA on July 10, 2026At 48, Demian Maia is looking at a grappling-focused return rather than a full MMA comeback and has publicly named Nate and Nick Diaz, along with Georges
-
Police bust cannabis cultivation ring in central Greece,...
by Newsroom on July 11, 2026Police have dismantled a criminal organization allegedly involved in cultivating a large cannabis plantation in a forested area of central Greece, seizing more than 4,600 cannabis plants, authorities said.
-
Man gets bail after being caught with cannabis and cash in...
by Times of Malta on July 11, 2026Accused is alleged to have breached bail terms given in a separate case
-
Metro-east police sting results in 18 criminal charges, gun...
by Madison Lammert on July 11, 2026Similar Illinois State Police stings dating back to June 2023 have, in total, netted 703 arrests and 333 gun seizures.
-
Three arrested in two separate drug busts
by Times of Malta on July 11, 2026Police to press charges following cannabis and ecstasy finds
-
Auckland florist Thi Van jailed for laundering $7m linked...
by Craig Kapitan on July 11, 2026
-
Police bust cannabis cultivation ring in central Greece,...
by Newsroom on July 11, 2026
Police have dismantled a criminal organization allegedly involved in cultivating a large cannabis plantation in a forested area of central Greece, seizing more than 4,600 cannabis plants, authorities said.
-
How to Buy Weed in Marrakech: Morocco's Hash Capital & the...
by @Herbworthy on July 10, 2026Discover how to buy weed in Marrakech legally. Learn Morocco cannabis laws, tourist risks, common scams, and safer ways to enjoy your trip.
-
Demian Maia Wants Diaz Brothers In UFC BJJ As Cannabis...
by @TimWheatonMMA on July 10, 2026
At 48, Demian Maia is looking at a grappling-focused return rather than a full MMA comeback and has publicly named Nate and Nick Diaz, along with Georges
-
Cannabis Realm in Jamaica Queens Restocks Silly Nice...
by Christo Marron on July 9, 2026Cannabis Realm in Jamaica Queens restocks Silly Nice Diamond Powder and Frosted Hash Balls for 7/10 Oil Day. Shop now while supplies last.
-
What the New Generation of Cannabis Consumers Is Looking For
by Christopher Pape on July 9, 2026The cannabis industry looks very different today than it did just a decade ago. As legal markets continue to develop and public attitudes evolve, a new
-
Hidden driving danger when edible cannabis and alcohol mix
by ScienceDaily on July 10, 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.
-
Some cannabis types are safer than others. This is what the...
by The Washington Post on July 7, 2026
More than a quarter of adults in the United States and Canada use cannabis for medical purposes. And the overwhelming majority - nearly 80 percent - smoke it.
-
Missouri cannabis workers notch union wins as organizing...
by Rebecca Rivas on July 6, 2026A first contract in Columbia and a union vote in St. Louis come as Vibe Cannabis workers prepare for a July election.
-
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.
-
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 […]
-
State-Legal Cannabis Sales Exceed $29B in 2025
by NORML on June 25, 2026Market demand for legal marijuana remained steady
-
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.
-
Former Trump Homeland Security Official Pushes Congress To...
by Tom Angell on July 10, 2026
The former head of the Department of Homeland Security under the first Trump administration is warning lawmakers against keeping hemp THC products legal, claiming that reversing a ban that is set to take effect later this year would “undermine public health” and “embolden foreign criminal actors.” Chad Wolf, who served as acting secretary of homeland
-
Machias passes cannabis moratorium to review 2024 ordinance
by Evan W. Houk on July 10, 2026
The six-month pause follows the unexpected death of a local shop owner, spotlighting a regulatory gap in the current rules.
-
Where the candidates for Pennsylvania governor stand on...
by @PittsburghPG on July 10, 2026Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and...
-
Using Marijuana Will Make You 'A Loser In Life,' GOP...
by Tom Angell on July 10, 2026A Republican congressman claims that using marijuana “hurts your DNA,” will “make you a loser in life” and leads to young women being “taken advantage of.” Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX), one of the most outspoken opponents of cannabis legalization in Congress, made the comments in an appearance on “High Stakes,” a podcast produced by the
-
Marijuana ballot question in Massachusetts: Tell us your...
by Dana Gerber on July 10, 2026How do you think the rollback would affect your cannabis use? How about the state's economy? Let us know in our survey.
-
Cannabis research database shows how U.S. funding focuses...
by newsfromscience on July 9, 2026Analysis of 50 funders finds cannabis treatment research is growing slowly
-
Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in...
by newsfromscience on July 8, 2026THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
-
U.S. moves to reclassify some types of marijuana as lower...
by newsfromscience on July 2, 2026Long-awaited policy shift could ease barriers for scientists who study the drug
-
Cannabis Terpenes Show Promising Pain-Relieving Effects in...
by News Editor on July 1, 2026Researchers have identified compounds from the Cannabis sativa plant that may offer a new way to treat fibromyalgia and post-surgical pain.
-
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