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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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Voices of Cannabis Europa: Nir Aloni, CEO of SafriCanna
by Peter on May 17, 2026Hana Hallaj from SafriCanna will also host a presentation entitled ‘Innovation in Cannabis’ at this year’s event. As as we head into Cannabis Europa SafriCanna’s CEO Nir Aloni speaks to
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Trailhead Cannabis dispensary is open for business
by Tim Speier on May 17, 2026Trailhead Cannabis is a family-owned dispensary that opened in late April next to Highway 371 by Brainerd and is looking to break the stigma of cannabis use.
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Medical Cannabis Company Atlantic Medicinal Partners Closes Amidst US$6.11 Million in Lawsuits
by Steven Gothrinet on May 17, 2026Atlantic Medicinal Partners, a medical cannabis company, has ceased operations in Massachusetts, facing two lawsuits seeking US$6.11 million for alleged u…
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DEA Clarifies Intent of 'Red-Flag' Question on Medical Cannabis Schedule III Registration Application
by Steven Gothrinet on May 17, 2026The DEA has clarified its 'red-flag' question on the medical cannabis Schedule III registration application, stating it's not a barrier to entry. Understa…
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Ohio’s THC Crackdown Throws Hemp, Cannabis Businesses Into Crisis
by Mike Brennan on May 17, 2026COLUMBUS - Ohio’s escalating crackdown on hemp-derived THC products is rapidly turning into a major business crisis for companies that invested millions
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US Hemp Ban Threatens CBD Market and Medicare Reimbursement Pilot Program
by Steven Gothrinet on May 17, 2026A looming US hemp ban, set for November 2026, could criminalize most CBD products and derail a Medicare pilot program. Understand the regulatory shift and…
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How US hemp ban could criminalize CBD products – and derail Medicare plan
by Hannah Harris Green on May 17, 2026Pilot program to reimburse patients for hemp-derived products could be undermined by ban passed by Congress
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The Little-Known Side Effect of CBD Nobody Is Talking About
by Sean Felenczak on May 16, 2026
Many people associate marijuana with an increased appetite, aka the munchies, primarily due to its active constituent THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol). THC is the psychoactive compound that delivers the feeling of being “high”, for lack of a better term. The other constituent of some marijuana strains is ...
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What happens if Texas wins its fight against hemp-THC?
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Medicare to offer free CBD to select patients under new Trump administration program
by Editorial Team on May 15, 2026Trump administration launches first-ever Medicare pilot offering free CBD to seniors. The program covers 34 million enrollees and reshapes cannabis market outlook.
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Cannabis mum who knocked down girl (3) is ex-partner of gangster ‘Mad Dog’ Maloney
by Alan Sherry on May 18, 2026
Charlene Lawlor appeared in court this week over running down girl at pedestrian crossing in Dublin
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New study reveals distinct differences in how different drugs relate to criminal behavior
by Eric W. Dolan on May 17, 2026A study of over 500,000 Americans suggests that substances like PCP and cannabis consistently predict higher arrest rates. Conversely, psilocybin is associated with lower odds of offending, though these protective effects vary by race and age.
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Athens drug bust nets three suspects, large cocaine and cannabis haul
by Newsroom on May 16, 2026Police arrested three men in Athens on drug trafficking charges after seizing large quantities of cocaine and cannabis in coordinated raids across the capital.
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Wardha man held for cultivating cannabis near house
by Milind Ande on May 16, 2026Wardha: The local crime branch conducted a raid and uncovered cannabis cultivation beside a house in Hamadapur village under Dahegaon police station limits in Wardha district. The accused, Praful Tulsiram Shambharkar, was caught cultivating cannabis plants near the compound.
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Man arrested after €515k of cannabis seized at Dublin Airport
by Martin Healy on May 16, 2026The herbal cannabis was found vacuum-packed in the man’s luggage.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on May 18, 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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First regulate cannabis cultivation. Licence it after
by @kathmandupost on May 17, 2026Nepal might license cannabis cultivation. The science of what that demands must lead, not follow.
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Michigan Marijuana Tours Launches Behind-the-Scenes Cannabis Cultivation Experiences in Michigan
by Posted by CBT Staff on May 14, 2026Michigan Marijuana Tours offers guided behind-the-scenes access to licensed cannabis cultivation facilities across Michigan.
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Rob Van Dam Launches Cannabis Brand
by @slamwrestling on May 13, 2026Rob Van Dam is getting into the cannabis and hemp business.
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Michigan Marijuana Tours launches behind-the-scenes cannabis cultivation experiences in Michigan
by mmjdaily.com on May 13, 2026Michigan's cannabis industry has rapidly evolved from retail storefronts to a full-scale cultural and economic movement. Now, a new company is giving consumers an opportunity to experience…
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Tip from public leads to large drug bust
by PCE staff on May 16, 2026Two Onalaska residents were arrested Tuesday on multiple charges after the Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a call from concerned citizens. Acting on the tip, the Polk County Narcotics …
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Edibles Found At Milton Middle School, 3 Students Disciplined
by DJ Digital on May 14, 2026LPSS says no students were hurt after edibles were found at Milton Middle School. Three students now face discipline.
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Mixing Edible Cannabis and Alcohol May Impair Driving More Than Scientists Expected
by Vincent L on May 14, 2026Cannabis edibles and alcohol together produced stronger driving impairment than either substance alone, while standard field sobriety tests missed cannabis-related impairment.
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Marijuana edibles found at Milton Middle School, 3 students face disciplinary action
by News 15 Staff on May 14, 2026LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Three Milton Middle School students are facing disciplinary action after marijuana edibles were found at their school, according to Lafayette Parish School System officials. LPSS
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Polk County authorities: 2 arrested after weed, edibles found in home with children
by Meredith Billings on May 13, 2026Two people have been arrested after 16 pounds of marijuana; vape pens and several candy-like packages of edibles were found in home at children’s reach.
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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 13, 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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Can my WA employer fire me for smoking cannabis in my free time? What law says
by Karlee Van De Venter on April 9, 2026Here’s what employers can — and can’t — do when it comes to weed use.
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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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Ohio Marijuana And Hemp Referendum Campaign Failed To Pay For Some Signatures As Promised, Petitioners Say
by Marijuana Moment on May 17, 2026“Where’s our money? I worked really hard, and I want to be paid in full.” By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal Petitioners who tried to get a hemp and marijuana referendum on Ohio’s November ballot are saying they either never got paid or only got partially paid for the signatures they collected. Lisa Flagella and
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Indiana Republicans increasingly open to marijuana legislation
by Alexandra Kukulka on May 17, 2026Indiana Republican legislators have been more emboldened to discuss marijuana legislation — with a Republican Senator recently announcing he will propose legislation in the 2027 session to legalize medical marijuana — because of shifts at t…
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Govt to Tightens Cannabis Rules, Ban Sales at Kiosks and Mini Markets
by tovima.com on May 17, 2026Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis says new restrictions aim to curb youth access and bring stricter oversight to the rapidly expanding cannabis-products market
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Healey will soon re-make the Cannabis Commission
by Jon Chesto,Shirley Leung on May 15, 2026Governor Healey must soon name three members to a re-structured Cannabis Control Commission. Who'll be left off the list?
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Spanberger signs bill to give pre-legalization marijuana convicts 'a path home'
by Web Staff on May 15, 2026
Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed a bill into law that gives Virginians incarcerated for some pre-legalization marijuana-related offenses an automatic sentence modification process.
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U.S. moves to reclassify some types of marijuana as lower risk
by newsfromscience on May 15, 2026Long-awaited policy shift could ease barriers for scientists who study the drug
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United States set to allow more facilities to produce marijuana for research
by newsfromscience on May 15, 2026Drug Enforcement Administration opens door to more cannabis growers to supply drug for research
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on May 14, 2026Biden signs bill streamlining pot studies and production for research
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Cannabis research database shows how U.S. funding focuses on harms of the drug
by newsfromscience on May 14, 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 14, 2026The latest in science and policy