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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City mulls cannabis dispensary at J. Carver site
by Al Lohman al.lohman@apgecm.com on July 1, 2026Could there be a new kind of buzz around the J. Carver Distillery location?
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Marijuana Companies Seek To Defend Trump's Rescheduling...
by Tom Angell on July 1, 2026Two medical marijuana companies are taking steps in federal court to intervene in ongoing lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s ongoing cannabis rescheduling process by joining the side of the government and opposing the litigation from prohibitionists. The new motion—filed on Monday by attorneys for MedPharm Iowa, LLC, which does business as […]
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Why THC Percentage Is The Wrong Way To Shop For Cannabis
by Peter Su on July 1, 2026Chasing the highest THC percentage is not the right way to choose cannabis, it limits your choices, ignores genetics, and often relies on inflated lab numbers.
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Top Grass cannabis dispensary opens in Bellport a year...
by Celia Young on July 1, 2026Top Grass opens in Bellport as Long Island's cannabis industry lags behind the rest of the state and New York City amid legal disputes and a complex approval process.
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Augusta-area dispensaries open for business under new...
by , The Augusta Chronicle on July 1, 2026The \
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Best 7 Cannabis Products for Anxiety and Stress Relief:...
by Mike Fuhrman on July 1, 2026A ranking of the best cannabis and hemp products for easing stress and winding down, judged on formulation, transparency, and real reviews. Quick answer: The best cannabis product for anxiety and s…
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Medical cannabis access cuts number of sick days taken by...
by Liam O'Dowd on July 1, 2026New research shows legalising medical cannabis reduced health-related workplace absences, with manual labourers and industrial workers seeing the biggest benefits.
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Heart risks from cannabis remain hazy but warrant caution
by Julie Corliss on July 1, 2026Cannabis use is becoming more common, but its effects on heart health remain unclear. Learn what current research suggests about the potential cardiovascular risks....
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Wisconsin hemp shop owners rally against new federal ban
by Jasmine Franklin on June 30, 2026With a federal hemp ban looming, Wisconsin cannabis shop owners are rallying to push state lawmakers to protect their businesses.
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Can Cannabis Help Relieve Back Pain
by Amy Hansen on June 30, 2026The Fresh Toast - Can cannabis help relieve back pain? Doctors and researchers examine its role in modern pain management.
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Illicit cannabis enforcement team coming courtesy Nevada...
by NCSO on July 1, 2026The Nevada County Sheriff's Office (NCSO), serving as the lead agency in partnership with the Nevada County Community Development Agency’s (CDA) Cannabis Compliance and Recreation programs, has been awarded a
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Exclusive: Leitrim Detective talks local drug scene amid...
by Eóin Gallagher on July 1, 2026“We are aware of people who sell houses, take out significant loans, sell cars, or have had cars taken off them by local drug gangs to meet debts, and debts never go away.”
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Lawyer says state police detective used 'false' info in...
by , The Providence Journal on July 1, 2026Kenneth LaFlamme's lawyer argues Detective Matthew Lynch’s sworn statements demonstrate a “reckless disregard for the truth.”
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All Human Trafficking Charges Dropped in High-Profile...
by Ryan Hutson on July 1, 2026A case that began with dramatic allegations of labor trafficking at a licensed cannabis farm has ended with every human trafficking count dismissed. This week’s court roundup also covers developments…
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R.I. moves to lift court order blocking pot shop licenses
by Christopher Shea on June 30, 2026The legislation signed into law by Governor Dan McKee directs the Cannabis Control Commission to open a new license application process within 60 days.
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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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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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Hidden driving danger when edible cannabis and alcohol mix
by ScienceDaily on June 28, 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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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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‘Wild West’ for THC drinks, edibles stays as hemp...
by Lucy Valeski on June 26, 2026A deal to strictly regulate hemp-derived THC products died in the South Carolina House for the year. No restrictions on age and drinks stay in bars.
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From ice cream and sobolo to eggs: 7 dangerous effects of...
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by Maxwell Nyagamago on June 25, 2026Cannabis-infused ice cream, sobolo, toffees and other foods are becoming a growing concern in Ghana. Here are seven dangerous health effects of marijuana edibles, according to health experts and addiction researchers.
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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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Report: Cannabis Industry Jobs Fell 2.7% Year-Over-Year
by TG Branfalt on June 25, 2026Employment in the legal cannabis industry fell slightly in 2025 – down 2.7%, according to Vangst and Whitney Economics’ annual U.S. Cannabis Jobs Report. The
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Bipartisan Congressional Bill Would Codify Trump's...
by Tom Angell on July 1, 2026Bipartisan congressional lawmakers have filed a bill they say is intended to codify into law an executive order President Donald Trump issued to streamline research and access into psychedelic medicine. Reps. Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), Lou Correa (D-CA), Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Michael McCaul (R-TX) introduced the Initiating Biomedical Outcomes to Garner […]
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Marijuana Companies Seek To Defend Trump's Rescheduling...
by Tom Angell on July 1, 2026
Two medical marijuana companies are taking steps in federal court to intervene in ongoing lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s ongoing cannabis rescheduling process by joining the side of the government and opposing the litigation from prohibitionists. The new motion—filed on Monday by attorneys for MedPharm Iowa, LLC, which does business as […]
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Tennessee Democrats revive push on “Pot for Potholes”
by Sam Stockard on July 1, 2026As Tennessee’s ban on popular hemp products takes effect Wednesday, two Democratic lawmakers are reigniting a drive to legalize marijuana.
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Why the UK's Next Prime Minister Should Legalise Cannabis
by James Matthewson on July 1, 2026Andy Burnham wants to be bold. James Matthewson argues there's no better way to do it than finally ending the war on weed and pouring the proceeds into teen mental health.
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Marijuana Opponents Attack Government Analysis Behind...
by Tom Angell on June 30, 2026Lawyers for marijuana reform opponents that are participating in a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hearing on the Trump administration’s cannabis rescheduling proposal put significant focus on the second day of the proceedings on pressing a government witness about recently adopted changes to an analysis used to determine whether drugs have accepted […]
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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…
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on June 26, 2026Biden signs bill streamlining pot studies and production for research