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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Lake Success eyes Nassau’s first recreational cannabis dispensary
by Miao Li on June 8, 2026Lake Success is taking the first formal steps toward potentially becoming home to Nassau County's first recreational cannabis dispensary
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Court Ruling Provides 'Backdoor' Access To Bankruptcy Relief For Some Marijuana Companies As Rescheduling Unfolds(Op-Ed)
by Marijuana Moment on June 8, 2026“With rescheduling, it is possible that medical cannabis operations might have similar success filing a chapter 11 in the near future.” By Michael Brandess and Steve Levine, Husch Blackwell LLP The cannabis business can be challenging. Margins are often pretty thin. Customers are fickle. And taxes are pretty high. While other industries have similar problems,
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Will rescheduling revive medical cannabis? It depends on the state
by Margaret Jackson on June 8, 2026The opportunity is not just tax relief or capital access – it’s rebuilding cannabis around wellness and products tailored to specific needs.
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Cannabis at an Inflexion Point: A Structural Repricing Ahead
by Sean Mclean on June 8, 2026Having spent over 30 years in advisory roles in financial markets prior to entering the cannabinoid industry, I lived through many hyperbolic boom/bust market cycles. Whether a commodity cycle, the
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Big Tobacco enters Dutch regulated cannabis experiment with stake in largest grower
by NL Times on June 8, 2026Big tobacco producer Altria, formerly Philip Morris, known for Marbloro cigarettes, has entered the Dutch regulated cannabis experiment by becoming a part owner of CanAdelaar, the largest regulated grower in the trial, Investico, De Groene Amsterdammer, and NU.nl discovered.
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CBD Isolate Market Size to Reach USD 9.20 Billion by 2033, Growing at 14.2% CAGR Driven by Regulatory Clarity, Formulation Innovation, and Standardized Manufacturing: Verified Market Research
by Verified Market Research on June 8, 2026/PRNewswire/ -- The Global CBD Isolate Market is witnessing substantial expansion as manufacturers increasingly adopt standardized cannabidiol ingredients to...
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A U.S. Weed Company Finally Cracked The NYSE. It Had To Leave The Recreational Pot Behind.
by Javier Hasse on June 8, 2026Trulieve trades on the NYSE starting June 10, the first U.S. plant-touching cannabis company on a major American exchange. The catch: it carved its recreational weed into a separate company to get there, and the first Green Rush is a cautionary tale.
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How to Buy Weed in Dominica: 2026 Visitor's Guide
by @Herbworthy on June 8, 2026Dominica cannabis laws are changing. Learn what visitors need to know about weed possession, CBD products, penalties, and future regulations.
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WNBA removes cannabis from banned substances list
by Aurélien BERNARD on June 8, 2026The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) has officially removed cannabis from its list of banned substances following a new convention
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How to Buy Weed in Mongolia: Laws, Penalties & What Every Traveler Must Know (2026)
by @Herbworthy on June 8, 2026Mongolia has strict cannabis laws with no medical or recreational access. Learn the risks, penalties, and legal realities for travelers.
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£1.5m cannabis grow found in Kessingland in crime crackdown
by Ben Fieldhouse on June 8, 2026A total of 11 arrests have been made as part of a targeted operation to disrupt organised immigration crime in Norfolk.
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Somerset sheriff, DA seek proposals to spend $40k from cannabis grow cases
by Jake Freudberg on June 8, 2026Authorities want the money, which four of those convicted paid as part of their recent plea deals, to help projects focused on youth and community.
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Suspected cannabis seized after fire near A494 in Flintshire
by Alex Whilding on June 8, 2026A man has been arrested after a large quantity of suspected cannabis was found following a fire near the A494 in Flintshire.
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Man jailed for cocaine and cannabis possession in Newmarket
by Paris Maben-Hume on June 8, 2026Fernandson Sousa, 32 and of no fixed abode, was jailed for possessing cannabis and cocaine after being arrested in Newmarket.
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Police spotted cannabis grinder under pillow, Ballymena court told
by Ballymena Court Reporter on June 8, 2026Police were at an address in relation to an unrelated matter and then spotted a grinder under a pillow.
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How to recover a struggling cannabis cultivation facility: the case for controlled optimization
by mmjdaily.com on June 8, 2026In this second part of the series, Christopher Leavitt, founder of Voyager Genetics, covers the cultural and financial dimensions of the seasoning process. What happens to teams and…
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How to Buy Weed in Grenada: 2026 Visitor Guide
by @Herbworthy on June 8, 2026Discover how to buy weed in Grenada in 2026. Learn cannabis laws, possession limits, beach culture, Rastafari influence, and visitor travel rules.
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How to Buy Weed in Malawi (2026): Laws, Malawi Gold & Risks
by @Herbworthy on June 8, 2026Explore Malawi's cannabis culture, the legendary Malawi Gold strain, legal restrictions, tourist considerations, and industry developments.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on June 8, 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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Exclusive | High kicks: NY gives local World Cup fans tips on how to land safe, legal cannabis
by Carl Campanile on June 7, 2026
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Hidden driving danger when edible cannabis and alcohol mix
by ScienceDaily on June 7, 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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Study Finds Mixing Edible Cannabis, Alcohol Impairs Drivers More
by Carrier Management on June 4, 2026Combining cannabis edibles and alcohol together may impair drivers far more than either substance alone, according to new research from Johns Hopkins Medicine. More worrisome is that standard field sobriety tests often failed to detect impairment caused by cannabis, whether it was consumed by itself or alongside alcohol. The findings, published in JAMA Network, indicate … Continued
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The TSA Updated Its Cannabis Policy — Here's What It Means for Travelers
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1805x1126:1807x1128)/Flying-with-marijuana-update-TSA-guidelines-FT-DGTL0626-0ee6bcd091fa441e933b0915f12af09d.jpg "The TSA Updated Its Cannabis Policy — Here's What It Means for Travelers")
by https://www.facebook.com/foodandwine on June 4, 2026Planning to fly with medical marijuana this summer? The TSA recently updated its guidance to list medical marijuana as a permitted item in carry-on and checked bags, though state laws, airline policies, and local law enforcement can still complicate travel. Here's what experts say travelers should know before heading to the airport.
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Edibles Maker Pot + Pan Is Going Nationwide
by Cannabis Equipment News on June 3, 2026The company's products had only been available in one state up until now.
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I’ll take mental health for $500 | Hartford Hospital
by hartfordhospital.org on June 2, 2026Learn more about News Detail at hartfordhospital.org
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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 June 7, 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 June 1, 2026Explore the June 2026 Canadian cannabis jobs update, featuring positions in cultivation, production, retail, and more across provinces and territories. Find your next role in Canada’s cannabis industry.
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Fluent trims New York cannabis operations ahead of Vireo deal
by Margaret Jackson on May 13, 2026And a second cannabis MSO is closing a Michigan cultivation operation for combined job losses of more than 100 employees.
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Chestertown cannabis facility with 37 jobs facing closure
by Larry Rulison on May 11, 2026Etain LLC, which had become part of Fluent Corp., reports that it plans to close its Chestertown facility in August.
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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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‘These sorts of confusion and delays can cause real issues’
by https://theweek.com/author/justin-klawans on June 8, 2026Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Idaho Lawmakers Approve Ballot Language For Measure To Block Voters From Legalizing Marijuana
by Tom Angell on June 8, 2026Idaho lawmakers have approved ballot language for a proposed constitutional amendment that would prevent voters from ever being able to decide to legalize marijuana via an initiative. The Legislative Council, a bicameral group of lawmakers, voted on Thursday to sign off on a statement of meaning and purpose for the measure, as well as arguments
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Federal Marijuana Prosecutions Hit Another Record Low In 2025 As State Legalization Expands, Government Report Shows
by Tom Angell on June 8, 2026Federal marijuana trafficking cases fell to another record-low in 2025, with a new report from the U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC) revealing a continued trend amid the expanding state-level reform movement that has given consumers more places to buy legal cannabis. A recently published USSC fact sheet on drug prosecution trends shows just 383 federal cannabis
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Missouri GOP Lawmakers Hope Trump's Psychedelics Order Boosts Efforts To Allow Military Veteran Access In The State
by Marijuana Moment on June 7, 2026“Kudos to President Trump for stepping up and taking the lead on this. PTSD is really a killer among veterans.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Missouri state Rep. Dave Griffith has spent the last five years digging into research on how psychedelic-assisted therapy has helped veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. This May
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Marijuana Rescheduling or Regulatory Failure? D.C. Appellate Court Will Rule
by ACCESS Newswire on June 7, 2026"As DEA rescheduling cases merge and federal hemp litigation moves to the D.C. Circuit, MMJ argues that companies following FDA rules should not be disadvantaged while non-FDA-approved cannabinoid products receive
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Science
by abcnews on June 5, 2026Stay up to date with the top Australian science news, and industry information.
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United States set to allow more facilities to produce marijuana for research
by newsfromscience on June 5, 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 grow marijuana for research
by newsfromscience on June 5, 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 June 2, 2026Analysis of 50 funders finds cannabis treatment research is growing slowly
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National Geographic's 'Weed: The New Science Of Marijuana'
by Tuesday, May 19, 2015 | Sacramento, CA on June 1, 2026Acclaimed writer Hampton Sides joins Insight. He wrote the cover story for the June issue of National Geographic Magazine,which is entirely devoted to the science of marijuana.