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
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DEA Initiates New Medical Cannabis Business Registrations Following Federal Rescheduling
by Steven Gothrinet on May 13, 2026The DEA is launching new medical cannabis business registration forms, building on federal rescheduling. Understand the regulatory shifts impacting manufa…
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Village Farms: U.S. Cannabis Optionality (Rating Upgrade)
by Stone Fox Capital on May 13, 2026Village Farms remains a cheap way to play cannabis with a sudden U.S. catalyst, previously ignored. Learn why VFF stock is a Buy.
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Cannabis Banking Access: Operational Costs and Margin Erosion Beyond Account Availability
by Steven Gothrinet on May 13, 2026Explore how limited cannabis banking access creates hidden operational costs and erodes margins for operators. Understand the financial infrastructure cha…
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CT company first to offer Mike Tyson cannabis products in state at retail site. Here’s where.
by Staff Report on May 13, 2026For the week ending April 25, 2026, 164,697 adult use products were sold in the state, data shows.
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'I just want to be on the same playing field': Cannabis tax changes for Nevada City not recommended, events and onsite consumption to be considered
by Marianne Boll-See | Staff Writer on May 13, 2026Proposed changes to the Nevada City Municipal Code related to the cannabis tax structure, limits on storefronts and events, and onsite consumption of cannabis was discussed during the Nevada City
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Older adults turning to edibles instead of pharmaceuticals, study finds
by Liam O'Dowd on May 13, 2026The study found that over-60s in the US are turning to cannabis instead of other drugs, with many believing a mix of CBD and THC is most effective.
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Why older adults are turning to edible cannabis for sleep, pain, and mood
by Vijay Kumar Malesu on May 12, 2026Older adults in Colorado were drawn to edible cannabis mainly to manage sleep problems, pain, anxiety, or depression, often after concerns about conventional medicines or limited relief from other treatments. Most participants preferred THC-CBD combination products, but they remained uncertain about dosing, impairment, effectiveness, and how to choose the right cannabinoid ratio.
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WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam THC and CBD Product Line
by Cannabis Equipment News on May 12, 2026RVD420 has secured distribution with a "major MSO."
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The Best RSO High Potency Oil In 2026: Our Top Five Picks
by Eye On Annapolis on May 12, 2026If you have been comparing RSO products lately, you have probably noticed one thing right away: a lot of brands talk about potency, but not all of them make it easy to understand what you are actua…
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Bedrocan launches cannabinoid formulations
by mmjdaily.com on May 12, 2026Bedrocan has announced the launch of Bedromed, a new product line of standardised cannabinoid-based formulations. Leveraging Bedrocan's decades of expertise in producing high-quality cannabis…
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Border Police seize over 10,000 cannabis plants located in 18 greenhouses in southern Israel
by SHIR PERETS on May 13, 2026The event took place as part of a wider operation to locate and destroy illegal drug greenhouses across southern Israel.
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Cannabis Possession Reform: Cut Unnecessary Arrests
by Mirage News on May 13, 2026The Federation of Community Legal Centres supports the motion tabled by Legalise Cannabis Victoria to legislate the Victoria Police practice of making
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Baltimore City Council bill evokes padlock law for illegal cannabis sales
by Chevall Pryce on May 12, 2026Baltimore City Council is continuing its crackdown on the city’s numerous smoke shops, targeting shops selling cannabis unlawfully.
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Assault plaint unravels cannabis racket
by The Times Of India on May 12, 2026Assault complaint at Khajrana police led to bust of alleged cannabis supply racket; 2 kg seized worth Rs 50,000 and Rs 20 lakh vehicle recovered.
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Nervous driver busted with €375k haul of cocaine and cannabis jailed for four years
by Crime World on May 12, 2026Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that Patryk Czajczynski (32) was not on the garda radar
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Police Intensify Crackdown on Cannabis Cultivation in Jammu and Kashmir
by Devdiscourse News Desk on May 13, 2026
Police in Jammu and Kashmir have launched a large-scale operation to eradicate cannabis cultivation, targeting over 53 kanals of land in Doda and Samba districts. The initiative aims to combat drug abuse and safeguard youth by destroying significant amounts of wild cannabis spontaneously growing in targeted areas.
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How Cannabis Creators Beat Social Media Censorship — One 'Broccoli' at a Time
by Hernán Panessi on May 12, 2026Cannabis creators are fighting a war of semantics against social media algorithms — and losing accounts in the process. Here's the survival playbook, straight from those who've cracked the code.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on May 12, 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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Does Your Mother Use Marijuana
by Sarah Johns on May 8, 2026The Fresh Toast - Does your mother use marijuana? More women are replacing alcohol and cigarettes with cannabis for relaxation and wellness.
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EDC And Cannabis Are A Magical Mix
by Sarah Johns on May 8, 2026The Fresh Toast - EDC and cannabis are a magical mix bringing together electronic music, immersive lights, and modern cannabis culture.
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Cannabis Edibles Market
by Market.us on May 13, 2026Cannabis Edibles Market size is expected to be worth around USD 59.5 Billion by 2035, from USD 17.0 Billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 13.4%
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Why older adults are turning to edible cannabis for sleep, pain, and mood
by Vijay Kumar Malesu on May 12, 2026
Older adults in Colorado were drawn to edible cannabis mainly to manage sleep problems, pain, anxiety, or depression, often after concerns about conventional medicines or limited relief from other treatments. Most participants preferred THC-CBD combination products, but they remained uncertain about dosing, impairment, effectiveness, and how to choose the right cannabinoid ratio.
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Older Adults Are Using Cannabis Edibles Based on Word of Mouth Recommendations
by Cannabis Equipment News on May 12, 2026They're not relying on discussions with health care providers.
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A Comprehensive Guide to THC Edibles in the USA
by Times Argus on May 12, 2026THC edibles have rapidly become one of the most popular cannabis products in the United States, giving consumers a flavorful, discreet, and smoke-free way to enjoy cannabis. As cannabis legalization
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Older adults are growing more interested in cannabis edibles, researchers say — here’s why
by Alixel Cabrera on May 12, 2026Adults over 60 are the fastest growing demographic in cannabis use, particularly edibles. A study found they aren't chasing a high.
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Ensuring the high road in Cannabis: Legalization offers a chance to make the cannabis industry a model of good jobs—if workers are given a voice
by Sebastian Hickey on May 10, 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 workplace benefits, unprotected…
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on May 1, 2026Our May 2026 jobs roundup highlights new cannabis industry openings across Canada, spanning retail, production, brand representation, and more.
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AI and robotics are taking over the cannabis industry. Are they replacing jobs?
by Margaret Jackson on April 27, 2026Automation and AI can help with growing plants and selling products, raising questions about what happens to the people in those jobs.
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Cannabis Laws Quietly Creating 6 Surprising Workplace Changes In 2026
by Bryan Robinson, Ph.D. on April 6, 2026Cannabis laws are quietly rewriting policy on how companies hire, manage risk and structure jobs, with surprising changes affecting American workers and careers in 2026.
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Virginia Officials Post New Marijuana Regulatory And Compliance Job Openings As Governor Nears Deadline To Act On Adult-Use Sales Bill
by Kyle Jaeger on April 2, 2026Virginia officials are ramping up hiring for a variety of cannabis regulatory roles as the state’s pro-legalization governor prepares to take action on a bill to allow recreational sales, in addition to several other reform proposals that lawmakers have sent to her desk. In one of the latest indicators that the commonwealth is positioned to
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Cannabis growers bankroll Cory Bantilan in 5th District Santa Barbara County Supervisor’s race
by Melinda Burns • Special for the Santa Barbara News-Press on May 13, 2026Cory Bantilan, top aide to outgoing supervisor Lavagnino, who was the co-sponsor of the county's permissive cannabis ordinance, has received nearly $36,000 — more than 40 percent of his total raised
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Indiana lawmaker working on legislation for 2027 to legalize medical marijuana
by WDRB Digital Staff on May 12, 2026Republican Sen. Mike Bohacek said the Hoosier state needs to "consider a feasible marijuana policy that would be the most helpful to Hoosiers and the economy."
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Marijuana rescheduling is a political shortcut
by Scott Chipman, opinion contributor on May 12, 2026Current federal marijuana policy is not based on scientific evidence and risks bypassing the scientific and regulatory processes designed to protect public health, as seen in the rise of illegal ma…
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May 12: Indiana regulators awaiting final federal marijuana action as lawmaker drafts legalization bill
by Casey Smith indianacapitalchronicle.com on May 12, 2026Indiana lawmakers could soon revisit debates over medical marijuana legalization, but state officials say it remains unclear when — or if — federal marijuana reclassification will formally trigger action in
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B.C. cannabis sales losing its buzz as novelty fades
by Glen Korstrom on May 12, 2026Alcohol wholesales in B.C. outperform those for cannabis by more than five times
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After 4-year delay, DEA will review dozens of requests to grow marijuana for research
by newsfromscience on May 12, 2026New rules would govern companies and organizations seeking to produce cannabis for medical studies
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Cannabis research database shows how U.S. funding focuses on harms of the drug
by newsfromscience on May 11, 2026Analysis of 50 funders finds cannabis treatment research is growing slowly
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News at a glance: Antibioticmaking clams, marijuana for research, and China’s ‘Friedmann’
by newsfromscience on May 11, 2026The latest in science and policy
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SVMC Earns Seventh Consecutive Top Hospital Safety Grade | Hartford HealthCare
by hartfordhealthcare.org on May 8, 2026Learn more about News Detail at hartfordhealthcare.org
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on May 8, 2026Biden signs bill streamlining pot studies and production for research