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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AWH files DEA registration applications for state-licensed...
by Brandon Dunn on June 30, 2026Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH," "Ascend," or the "Company") (CSE: AAWH-U.CN) (OTCQX: AAWH), a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operator
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Tilray Acquires HelloMD in Court-Supervised Sale, Adding...
by Rob Dale on June 30, 2026Tilray Brands (TLRY) has acquired HelloMD Corporation’s Canadian medical cannabis assets through a court-supervised insolvency sale, with court approval granted on 29 June 2026. The transaction, the terms of which
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New York’s First Cannabis Showcase Held at Farm in...
by TG Branfalt on June 30, 2026New York’s first legal cannabis showcase was held Sunday at Lincoln Hill Farms in Gorham, News 19 NBC reports. Event attendees were able
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Virginia becomes first Southern state with regulated...
by Stock Titan on June 30, 2026Licensed adult-use sales start July 1, 2027; Jushi plans a 33% cultivation-space increase later this year and a second-phase expansion next year.
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In Michigan’s most lucrative weed market, local officials...
by crainsdetroit.com on June 30, 2026Controversial weed shop Trap Stars Outlet in New Buffalo Township remains under threat of being expelled from paradise.
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The ‘Skunky’ Smell of Cannabis May Help Treat...
by Pain News Network on June 29, 2026By Pat Anson THC and CBD get all the attention, but there’s another compound in cannabis that could someday be harnessed to treat chronic pain: terpenes. Terpenes are the aromatic compounds that give plants like lavender, sage and eucalyptus their distinctive smells. In cannabis, terpenes give the
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Farmers, retailers worry as state and federal regs for...
by Charlotte Rene Woods on June 29, 2026A store owner gave notice to her landlord to end a lease while a farmer ponders sustainability of his business
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Can cannabis bridge the gender health gap?
by Lauren Crosby Medlicott on June 29, 2026Over 760,000 women languish on gynaecology waiting lists while the data linking cannabinoids to hormonal health becomes clearer by the day. Yet there's not a single large-scale trial testing cannabis for endometriosis, menopause, or period pain. The result? Thousands of British women are paying privately for something the NHS won't…
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Farmers, retailers worry as state and federal regs for...
by Charlotte Rene Woods on June 29, 2026Forthcoming federal hemp definition changes after Congress previously opened the door to broader hemp markets are set to take effect in November this year while Virginia’s potential legal cannabis market is set to take effect next July.
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Is This the End of Germany's "Contamination Clause"...
by Aurélien BERNARD on June 29, 2026In late April, the Amberg District Court in Germany acquitted a shopkeeper accused of illegally selling hemp flowers containing less than
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Officer found guilty of stealing marijuana from crime scene
by laurieb on June 30, 2026A longtime Winnipeg Police Service constable has been found guilty of stealing marijuana from a crime scene he had been assigned to guard. Const. Jonathan Kiazyk will be sentenced at
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UN: Global Drug Markets Are Changing Rapidly as Traffickers...
by Petir Garda Bhwana on June 30, 2026Global drug markets are undergoing rapid transformation as criminal networks exploit geopolitical instability to expand their reach.
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Drug And Weapon Charges, Collingwood Park
by Mirage News on June 30, 2026Police have charged a 25-year-old man with multiple drug and weapon offences following the search of a vehicle in Collingwood Park on 26 June.Around
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Illegal cannabis delivery service taken down in...
by Miranda Adams on June 30, 2026Four people were arrested in Porterville for operating an unlicensed cannabis delivery service, “September Select”, which was advertising and delivering cannabis products without the re…
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Texan Ken Paxton Doubles Down on Cannabis Opposition
by Terry Hacienda on June 29, 2026The Fresh Toast - Texan Ken Paxton doubles down on cannabis opposition while Texas sees rising marijuana acceptance and legalization support.
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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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How to Buy Weed in Washington DC: Initiative 71, Gifting...
by @Herbworthy on June 29, 2026Buying cannabis in Washington DC is different from other states. Discover Initiative 71, legal gifting, licensed retailers, and key safety tips.
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How to Buy Weed in Portland: Oregon's Cannabis Culture,...
by @Herbworthy on June 29, 2026Your complete guide to buying weed in Portland with Oregon cannabis laws, dispensary advice, pricing, product options, and travel guidance.
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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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Congressional Committee Allows Military Psychedelics...
by Tom Angell on June 30, 2026A powerful congressional committee is allowing a psychedelics-focused amendment to a major military bill to proceed to a floor vote in the House of Representatives—but it is also blocking other cannabis- and drug-related proposals from advancing. The House Rules Committee on Monday considered the amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) […]
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Pennsylvania Democratic Senators Put Pressure On GOP To...
by Tom Angell on June 30, 2026Every Pennsylvania Democratic senator is joining together in support of a procedural move that aims to increase pressure on Republicans to allow a vote on legalizing marijuana in the state. Led by Sen. Sharif Street (D), the lawmakers filed what is known as a discharge resolution that seeks to bring a bipartisan cannabis legalization bill
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New GA medical marijuana law takes effect soon. Here's...
by Sundi Rose on June 30, 2026Georgia expands medical marijuana law. Here's what to know
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MA marijuana legalization repeal ballot question: What to...
by Bryan Hecht on June 30, 2026If the measure passes, it would mark the first time a state has reversed marijuana legalization. Here’s what it would do.
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Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in...
by SARAH RANKIN - Associated Press on June 29, 2026Recreational marijuana sales are set to begin next year in Virginia. Five years ago, Virginia became the South’s first state to legalize possession of the drug but until now had
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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
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U.S. moves to reclassify some types of marijuana as lower...
by newsfromscience on June 26, 2026Long-awaited policy shift could ease barriers for scientists who study the drug