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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Deep Green Guam receives island's first cannabis...
by mmjdaily.com on June 24, 2026Guam's Cannabis Control Board has approved its first permit to operate a cannabis establishment, granting unanimous approval to Guam Real Deal LLC, doing business as Deep Green Guam, on…
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Why Is Cannabis Stock (NASDAQ:CGC) in Focus After Medical...
by kalkineus on June 24, 2026Canopy Growth operates within the Nasdaq Composite cannabis sector, combining medical cannabis expansion, international operations, product development, and recapitalization initiatives globally today.
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US (MN): Company plans vertically integrated cannabis...
by mmjdaily.com on June 24, 2026Bernie LLC, a vertically integrated cannabis company, has received city approval to open a manufacturing, cultivation, and retail operation at the former Second Harvest Northland warehouse in…
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CRON Strengthens Global Footprint: Is the Cannabis Stock...
by TradingView on June 24, 2026Cronos Group CRON continues to attract investor attention as the cannabis company strengthens its global footprint and executes on several strategic initiatives.The company has been expanding its presence across international markets while reinforcing its position in Canada through a growing portfo…
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New Federal Report Tracks Nearly $15 Billion In Marijuana...
by Tom Angell on June 24, 2026A newly updated federal government report shows that states where marijuana is legal have generated nearly $15 billion in tax revenue from legal cannabis sales since late 2021. The U.S. Census Bureau this month issued the latest periodic update to its Cannabis Excise Sales Tax Collections data to include totals from the first quarter of 2026,
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Where Is THC Legal? See the 2026 State-by-State Map
by Maha Haq on June 23, 2026Where is hemp-derived THC legal? This state-by-state guide breaks down where hemp THC products are legal, restricted, illegal, or changing.
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Zen Cannabis Launches Fast-Acting THC Edibles In Connecticut
by https://www.facebook.com/JoeyBrabo on June 23, 2026Zen Cannabis has officially expanded into Connecticut, bringing its lineup of fast-acting THC gummies, infused chocolates, sleep-focused products, and CBD offerings to dispensaries across the state.
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Ananda Pharma Confirms Safety of CBD Drug, as Clinical Pain...
by Business of Cannabis on June 23, 2026Ananda Pharma has taken another major step forward in bringing its flagship MRX1 CBD oral solution to market.
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From 2016 to now: THCA ban marks latest marijuana Tennessee...
by The Tennessean Staff on June 23, 2026Marijuana debates have been occurring in Tennessee since the 1970s, but the latest reform banning THCA might have put an end to them for good.
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New Virginia legal cannabis sales plan heads to governor's...
by Tom Angell on June 23, 2026Military recruit marijuana amendment in Congress; NORML challenges rescheduling non-invite; CA GOP governor candidate on cannabis; Study: CBD for acne 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 […]
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Sixteen arrested and over £1m of cannabis plants seized in...
by Belfast Telegraph on June 24, 2026Major PSNI raids expose nine rural cannabis grow houses and 16 arrests across Armagh, Tyrone and Fermanagh
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Sixteen arrested after nine cannabis factories uncovered...
by By Rebecca Black, Press Association on June 24, 2026Police said it comes after proactive searches in the counties of Armagh, Tyrone, and Fermanagh over the last two days.
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Rural drug raids net £1.1m of cannabis as 16 arrested
by Iain Gray on June 24, 2026A series of drug raids across three counties in Northern Ireland have seen police scoop cannabis worth around £1.1m on the streets.
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Sixteen arrested after nine cannabis factories uncovered
by Belfast Telegraph on June 24, 2026Sixteen people have been arrested after police uncovered nine cannabis factories across Northern Ireland.
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PSNI's Organised Crime Branch make 16 arrests in NI as part...
by Gemma Murray on June 24, 2026Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have made 16 arrests as part of an investigation into suspected drug cultivation and associated criminal activity.
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Weedmaps World Tour RAD Brings World Cup Energy and...
by Christo Marron on June 23, 2026Weedmaps World Tour RAD lands in NYC with World Cup watch parties, cannabis culture activations, exclusive merch, giveaways, and community events across Manhattan and the Bronx.
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Nebraska Officials Approve Start Of Medical Cannabis...
by Marijuana Moment on June 23, 2026“Every day that goes by, we’re losing time and availability.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission cleared the way Monday for the first state-licensed cultivator to put marijuana plants in the ground, while another is taking steps to fight a local zoning decision. The four-member commission voted unanimously to […]
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on June 23, 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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420: The Unlikely Origin Story Behind the Most Famous Date...
by Marketplace Contributor Content on June 22, 2026Every April 20th, millions of people across the world pause, sometimes literally mid-puff, to mark a date that has become the unofficial high holiday of cannabis culture. But ask most
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How Vancouver's Weed Culture Influences Music and Arts Scene
by New Wave on June 21, 2026Vancouver has long occupied a unique place in Canada's cultural landscape. The city is known for its independent music scene, creative communities, and progressive attitudes toward lifestyle and wellness. It is also one of the places most closely associated with cannabis culture.While conversations about cannabis often focus on legalization or retail sales, […]
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Zen Cannabis Launches Fast-Acting THC Edibles In Connecticut
by https://www.facebook.com/JoeyBrabo on June 23, 2026
Zen Cannabis has officially expanded into Connecticut, bringing its lineup of fast-acting THC gummies, infused chocolates, sleep-focused products, and CBD offerings to dispensaries across the state.
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Tennessee THCA ban starts July 1. Here's what's still legal...
by , The Tennessean on June 23, 2026Tennessee's new THCA restrictions take effect July 1. Here's which drinks, edibles and other products can still be legally purchased.
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Hidden driving danger when edible cannabis and alcohol mix
by ScienceDaily on June 22, 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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Edible Marijuana Dangers: How Parents Can Prevent THC...
by HealthyChildren.org on June 21, 2026It's important for parents understand how edible marijuana products are packaged, the amount of THC they contain, how the drug is absorbed in the body and what to do when a child accidentally eats them. Learn more here.
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NBC New York: Doctors Warn Parents About Children...
by NYU Langone News on June 21, 2026Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone experts see a sharp rise in kids accidentally ingesting edibles. Learn more.
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Ensuring the high road in Cannabis: Legalization offers a...
by Sebastian Hickey on June 23, 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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Legal cannabis industry sheds jobs for first time
by Margaret Jackson on June 22, 2026The legal U.S. cannabis industry employed 412,500 people in early 2026 – down 2.7% from 425,002 jobs reported last year.
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Legal Marijuana Revenue Declined For The First Time In...
by Tom Angell on June 18, 2026For the first time since state recreational marijuana markets launched in 2014, the industry saw a year-over-year decline in national revenue from cannabis sales in 2025, according to a new economic report. But that trend could soon reverse as state laws evolve, businesses adapt and federal rescheduling potentially creates new opportunities. In 2025, […]
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Fewer Employees Skip Work Days Where Medical Marijuana Is...
by Tom Angell on June 17, 2026Legalizing medical marijuana appears to be associated with reduced rates of employees missing work—particularly in trades like manufacturing and agriculture where workers are more likely to experience symptoms such as pain that cannabis can help treat—according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Southern Maine and University of Georgia […]
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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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Missouri voted on cannabis. Jeff City politicians don’t...
by Paulie Vega on June 24, 2026As the state Supreme Court ruled, a statute that conflicts with a constitutional provision must be held invalid. | Opinion
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Virginia's $250 public marijuana fine faces advocate...
by Brendan Ponton on June 23, 2026Virginia lawmakers passed a budget raising the public marijuana smoking fine from $25 to $250, but advocates say the increase could harm low-income residents and worsen racial disparities.
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Most Texans support marijuana reform. Is Texas leadership...
by Robin Jaffin on June 23, 2026
If Texas marijuana policy reflected public opinion, the state would already have broad medical marijuana, decriminalized possession, and a path to full legalization. Instead, Texas still treats low‑le...
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DEA's Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Includes The Wrong...
by Marijuana Moment on June 23, 2026“A decision about whether to continue one of the most outdated and destructive drug policies in American history should not exclude the people and advocates most directly affected by it.” By Jason Ortiz, Last Prisoner Project The federal government has finally admitted what millions of people have known for decades: cannabis never belonged in Schedule
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From 2016 to now: THCA ban marks latest marijuana Tennessee...
by Peter Burditt, Nashville Tennessean on June 23, 2026
Marijuana debates have been occurring in Tennessee since the 1970s, but the latest reform banning THCA might have put an end to them for good.
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in...
by newsfromscience on June 23, 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 22, 2026The latest in science and policy
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on June 19, 2026Biden signs bill streamlining pot studies and production for research
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United States set to allow more facilities to produce...
by newsfromscience on June 18, 2026Drug Enforcement Administration opens door to more cannabis growers to supply drug for research
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Cannabis Psychosis Shows Distinct Symptom Pattern
by Edited by Anushree Chaphalkar on June 17, 2026Cannabis-associated psychosis is associated with distinct patterns of cognitive function and behavioral characteristics relative to non-cannabis psychosis, a new study shows.