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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Cannabis Company, Executives Ordered to Pay SEC $42 Million
by Rebecca Klar on July 2, 2026A cannabis company and its executives were ordered to pay more than $42 million in an SEC suit alleging they misled investors about the firm’s financial health.
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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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House Passes Youth Safety Bill That Could Complicate...
by Tom Angell on July 2, 2026The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at protecting children online that could create complications for advertisers trying to promote legal marijuana and other regulated substances. Lawmakers voted 267-117 on Monday to approve the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, sponsored by Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY). The measure previously […]
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New York Launches Program to Educate Doctors About Cannabis
by @ganjapreneur on July 2, 2026The New York Office if Cannabis Management (OCM) last week launched its Center of Excellence for Cannabis Care and Health Equity.
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TLRY Plans Strategic Medical Cannabis Expansion: Time to...
by TradingView on July 2, 2026Tilray Brands TLRY recently announced the acquisition of HelloMD, a Canadian virtual healthcare platform focused on medical cannabis patients. The company, however, did not disclose the financial terms of the deal.TLRY's Latest Move Strengthens Medical Cannabis StrategyThe acquisition represents an…
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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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Bosnia and Herzegovina Continues to Roll Out Medical...
by Aurélien BERNARD on July 1, 2026Four months after the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina approved the legalization of medical cannabis, the authorities are working
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Who wins when Washington reschedules cannabis?
by Jeffrey Miller on July 1, 2026When Washington reschedules cannabis, an uneven playing field emerges for the industry, impacting operators in different ways.
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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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Top NC court will not hear new arguments in marijuana odor...
by Mitch Kokai on July 2, 2026The North Carolina Supreme Court will not set aside its recent ruling upholding a defendant’s conviction in a case related to marijuana odor. Nor will the court hold new oral arguments in that case or a related case that has not yet been resolved.
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Hong Kong Customs Seizes 10kg of Cannabis Buds in Airport...
by Bastillepost on July 2, 2026Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected cannabis buds worth about $1.8 million at airportHong Kong Custom
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Discussion paper published on cannabis reform
by Cayman News on July 2, 2026(CNS): Over a year after the referendum on General Election Day, when 55.64% of Cayman’s participating electorate voted for the decriminalisation of ganja, the Law Reform Commission has publi…
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Four in court accused of supplying cannabis in Cumnock
by Andy Hamilton on July 2, 2026Four men appeared in court allegedly concerned in cannabis supply in Cumnock.
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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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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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Nature's Lab Drops Toad Venom and Demon Toad at Squintz
by Weedmaps News on June 29, 2026Two cold-cure rosins. One shared lineage. One shop. Nature's Lab is dropping limited quantities of Toad Venom and Demon Toad at Squintz | Foreign, a pair of fire, cold-cure live...
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on June 29, 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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West Hollywood to consider extending Emerald Village...
by Paulo Murillo on June 29, 2026West Hollywood City Council is set to consider extending its financial support for marketing the cannabis industry by approving $250,000 with Emerald Village.
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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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Edible Marijuana Dangers: How Parents Can Prevent THC...
by HealthyChildren.org on June 28, 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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Oklahoma Limits Edible THC And Bans Kid-Friendly Packaging
by Source: Unsplash/CRYSTALWEED cannabis on June 27, 2026New law limits edible THC and bans candy‑like packaging after a child’s hospitalization.
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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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Illinois Governor Celebrates Passage Of Marijuana Bill By...
by Tom Angell on July 2, 2026
The 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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House Passes Youth Safety Bill That Could Complicate...
by Tom Angell on July 2, 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at protecting children online that could create complications for advertisers trying to promote legal marijuana and other regulated substances. Lawmakers voted 267-117 on Monday to approve the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, sponsored by Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY). The measure previously […]
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Most Americans Support Supreme Court Decision Upholding...
by Tom Angell on July 2, 2026Most Americans agree with the Supreme Court’s recent decision to uphold the gun rights of people who use marijuana—and that includes majority support across party lines—according to a new poll Earlier this month, the nine justices unanimously ruled that the government’s efforts to criminalize possession of firearms for cannabis consumers is an […]
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Virginia locks in timeline for 2027 retail marijuana market
by Isabel Soisson on July 1, 2026Following a budget compromise with lawmakers, Virginia officials finalized the timeline, restrictions and enforcement rules for the Commonwealth's upcoming retail cannabis market.
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Pillen signs off on Nebraska medical cannabis regulations
by Zach Wendling on July 1, 2026
LINCOLN — Nebraska’s medical cannabis regulations will become a permanent fixture of the state regulatory code Monday, five days after Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen gave final approval. Pillen announced We...
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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
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Rescheduling marijuana would put politics ahead of science
by Russell Kamer, opinion contributor on June 28, 2026The Drug Enforcement Administration is considering a proposal to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, which would recognize all cannabis products as havi…