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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Trulieve to List on NYSE: First US Plant-Touching Cannabis Stock Approved
by Sue Dehnam on June 5, 2026Trulieve becomes the first US plant-touching cannabis company to list on the NYSE starting June 10.
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Trulieve to list on NYSE, a first for US cannabis sector
by J. Edward Moreno on June 5, 2026More may be on the way: several other US cannabis companies have announced reverse stock splits with the intention of listing on a major exchange....
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Marijuana in ‘California packaging’ found during inspection of Michigan cannabis company
by Gus Burns | fburns@mlive.com on June 5, 2026A surprise inspection in February uncovered thousands of cannabis items that regulators say couldn't be accounted for in the state's inventory system, with some in out-of-state packaging.
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Michigan treated cannabis like a piggy bank, and the revenue grab is backfiring
by Steve Neavling on June 5, 2026Michigan’s decision to treat its already struggling cannabis industry like a piggy bank for road repairs appears to be backfiring, with tax revenue falling far short of expectations as marijuana sales continue to fall.
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DEA registration is a tough choice for medical marijuana operator
by Margaret Jackson on June 5, 2026Registration provides a safe harbor for medical marijuana businesses, but they must hand over a lot of sensitive information to the agency.
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White House Pushes Congress To Keep Hemp CBD Products Legal By Amending Broad Ban That's Set To Take Effect Later This Year
by Tom Angell on June 5, 2026The White House is making it clear that President Donald Trump wants Congress to take action to amend a law that threatens to federally recriminalize hemp-derived full-spectrum CBD products in November. The administration “welcomes the opportunity to work with the Congress to, at a minimum, update the statutory definition of final hemp-derived cannabinoid products to
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CBD Oil Co., Hemp Farm Spar Over $1.7M Contract Suit
by @law360 on June 4, 2026A Washington hemp farm is suing CBD oil processor AgroRefiner LLC, alleging it breached a contract to buy 2.5 million pounds of biomass and owes $14.7 million, while AgroRefiner has filed counterclaims alleging that the biomass didn't meet the standards of the agreement.
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I Tried Batch’s Uplift THC Gummies, and Somehow I Still Got Things Done
by Maha Haq on June 4, 2026A Sour Tangerine gummy with 5mg THC + 5mg CBD made for daytime use, creative activities, errands, and productive-ish plans.
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WNBA Removes Marijuana From Banned Substances List And Sets Rules For Player Endorsements Of Hemp CBD Products
by Tom Angell on June 4, 2026The WNBA has officially removed marijuana from its prohibited substances list while also laying out rules for how players can invest in and promote cannabis companies. At the same time, however, the women’s basketball league is also adding several psychedelics to the list of banned drugs. As part of negotiations between the Women’s National Basketball
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Dan Ahrens on MSOS Inflows, Uplisting Rumors and Psychedelics
by Shadd Dales on June 4, 2026Cannabis and psychedelics continue to gain momentum as investors position for what could be a transformative period for both industries. In this episode of Trade To Black, Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell welcome AdvisorShares MSOS ETF Managing Director Dan Ahrens to discuss cannabis stock inflows, recent market activity, uplisting speculation, the upcoming DEA Administrative Law
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Nigerian student discharged over cannabis possession charge
by Kalbana Perimbanayagam on June 5, 2026KUALA LUMPUR: A Nigerian student was acquitted and discharged by the Sessions Court in Petaling Jaya today of a charge of possessing 54.39 grammes of cannabis after the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against him.
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Cannabis growers took over vulnerable victim's Kearsley home
by Joe Harrigan on June 5, 2026Cannabis growers took over a vulnerable man’s house to run their farm before viciously assaulting him, a court heard.
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Dad of six pressured into holding cannabis after building up drug debt, court hears
by Eimear Cotter on June 5, 2026A father of six who was caught with cannabis was put under pressure to hold the drug after he built up a debt, a court was told.
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Driver tried to ditch bag of marijuana, turning stop into DUI case: PSLPD bodycam
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4 arrested, 73 pounds of suspected cannabis seized in Baltimore smoke shop crackdown
by Maggie Trovato on June 4, 2026Four people have been arrested, more than 73 pounds of suspected illegal cannabis products, and nearly 18,000 tobacco products have been seized.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on June 5, 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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The Complete Guide to COAs For Dispensary Buyers + Budtenders
by https://www.facebook.com/JoeyBrabo on June 4, 2026For dispensary buyers and budtenders, understanding cannabis testing and a COA can improve purchasing decisions and strengthen trust.
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Peekskill’s Cannabis Culture Is on a Roll
by Eric Harvey on June 3, 2026Third dispensary, first microbusinesses open, with three more companieson the way
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The Stony Awards Are Back: Meet the Class of 2026
by Javier Hasse on June 3, 2026Cannabis culture doesn't live in boardrooms. It lives in grow rooms, backyards, studios and the backseat of a Honda Civic. The Stonys are back, and we're celebrating the people who keep the culture alive.
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Scaling With Authenticity with Berner of Cookies Brand
by Aron Vaughan on June 3, 2026Building a legendary brand requires more than luck. Berner, founder of the iconic Cookies cannabis brand, shows how vision, authenticity, and strategic risk shape lasting success. Starting from humble...
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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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Hidden driving danger when edible cannabis and alcohol mix
by ScienceDaily on June 4, 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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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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Edible Marijuana Dangers: How Parents Can Prevent THC Poisoning
by HealthyChildren.org on June 2, 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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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 4, 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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Wyoming Attorney General Objects To Trump Reclassifying Marijuana As Medical
by Clair McFarland on June 4, 2026Wyoming Attorney General Keith Kautz is opposing the Trump administration reclassifying marijuana as medicinal, while state law generally expects Wyoming…
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As a trauma surgeon, I know cannabis kills. Don’t green-light ‘medicinal’ drivers
by John Crozier on June 4, 2026
Cannabis is now the No. 1 substance found in the blood of seriously or fatally injured road victims – and the premier wants to go light on “medicinal” cannabis users who drive.
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Michigan wholesale marijuana tax revenue lags far below projections
by Beth LeBlanc on June 4, 2026Michigan's new 24% wholesale tax on marijuana brought in less tax revenue than projected in the first quarter of its existence.
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Congressional Committee Directs Feds To Keep Testing Truck Drivers For Marijuana, Regardless Of Trump's Rescheduling Move
by Tom Angell on June 4, 2026A congressional committee is directing federal officials to continue requiring government employees and safety-sensitive workers such as truck drivers and airline pilots to be drug tested for marijuana, “regardless of any future changes to the legal status or scheduling.” The panel is separately urging agencies to focus on determining whether “commercially feasible technology” is available
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No Cookies
by Sky News on June 4, 2026SkyNews.com.au — Australian News Headlines & World News Online from the best award winning journalists
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Science
by abcnews on June 3, 2026
Stay up to date with the top Australian science news, and industry information.
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After 4-year delay, DEA will review dozens of requests to grow marijuana for research
by newsfromscience on June 2, 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.
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News at a glance: Antibioticmaking clams, marijuana for research, and China’s ‘Friedmann’
by newsfromscience on May 29, 2026The latest in science and policy