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Pot Shop News™ Issue #009
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Issue #009 covers cannabis drive-thrus, federal rescheduling, inspection readiness, testing and quality, workforce development, careers and Jointalism™.
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Mukherji sued by ex-chief of staff for 'de facto cartel'...
by Hudson County View on October 2, 2026State Senator Raj Mukherji is being sued by his ex-COS for a "de fact cartel" cannabis business scheme that he says cost him six figures.
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Denver marijuana dispensary The Herbal Cure faces...
by Max Scheinblum on October 2, 2026The owners of The Herbal Cure say a credit union error triggered foreclosure proceedings against the property housing their longtime Denver marijuana business.
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Cannabis Co. Says Mass. Town Keeping License In Limbo
by Carolyn Muyskens on October 2, 2026A cannabis business has alleged in state court that Provincetown, Massachusetts, is holding up the company's license renewal with a demand that it waive claims against the town regarding overpayment of fees, calling the move a "strong-arm tactic."
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Jamaica’s Cannabis Reform Opens a New Path for Small...
by @HIGH_TIMES_Mag on October 2, 2026Jamaica has introduced two new special permits designed to help traditional growers and small farmers enter its regulated cannabis industry despite the
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New York Dispensaries Have Sold More Than $4 Billion In...
by Tom Angell on October 2, 2026New York’s recreational marijuana dispensaries have now sold more than $4 billion worth of legal cannabis products, state officials have announced. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) revealed the sales totals at a Cannabis Control Board (CCB) meeting on Thursday. The $4.1 billion worth of adult-use marijuana products since sales began in late 2022 […]
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France’s Drug Policy Chief Defends Cannabis...
by Aurélien BERNARD on October 2, 2026Appearing as a guest on DébatDoc on LCP to defend France's cannabis policy, Nicolas Prisse, president of MILDECA, faced two
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These THC Gummies Feel Like the Edible Version of a Glass...
by Maha Haq on October 1, 2026I reviewed Vena Xtra Bliss Gummies, made with 10mg THC + 10mg CBD + 2mg CBG for a smooth, glass-of-wine-like, relaxing evening high.
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Is The Mail The Latest Cannabis Battle
by Anthony Washington on October 1, 2026The Fresh Toast - Is the mail the latest cannabis battle? Cannabis legalization grows, but federal postal rules remain complicated.
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Are You Sure You’re Not Committing a Crime? The Supreme...
by Patricio Liddle on October 1, 2026Rafael Fernández de Noreña opened one of Spain’s first CBD shops in 2018. Eight years later, his company is closed and his case has become a precedent that
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Federal hemp ban set for December threatens Wisconsin CBD...
by mmjdaily.com on October 1, 2026A federal ban on hemp products set to take effect December 11 is threatening to shut down CBD and hemp businesses across Wisconsin, including two in the Chippewa Valley region. Chris Buske,…
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Troops Arrest Suspected Drug Peddler, Recover Cannabis in...
by Zagazola Makama on October 2, 2026Troops Arrest Suspected Drug Peddler, Recover Cannabis in Abia By Zagazola Makama Troops of 145 Battalion under Operation UDO KA have arrested a suspected ...
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Florist arrested with 4 kg cannabis during checking drive
by TNN on October 2, 2026Indore Crime Branch arrested florist Sagar Gaud with 4.064 kg cannabis worth Rs 40,000 during a check near Chanakyapuri Square; NDPS case filed.
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85,000 pounds of pot seized at illicit grow operation in El...
by Brian Day on October 2, 2026A San Bernardino County task force has seized more than 85,000 pounds of cannabis from an illicit grow operation in El Mirage, authorities said.
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Nearly 100 pounds of cannabis seized during police raids in...
by Brandon Kyc on October 2, 2026A van suspected of selling cannabis known as the "Space Van" was part of the raids
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Judge says he has cut-off limit in drugs cases as Offaly...
by Offaly Live Court Reporter on October 2, 2026DPP directed prosecution can stay in Tullamore District Court but judge noted alleged value of cannabis was above €5,000
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Legalization Nation: Visiting Parlay Philadelphia cannabis...
by Brian Box Brown on October 1, 2026In this edition of Legalization Nation, Box Brown visits Parlay Philadelphia, a cannabis event that "reeks of authenticity."
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Elevate in Mount Vernon Brings Silly Nice Bubble Hash and...
by Mason Cash on September 30, 2026Elevate in Mount Vernon has Silly Nice Bubble Hash and Diamond Powder, giving Westchester shoppers two distinct concentrate options in one licensed dispensary.
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Greenpoint Gets a Hash-Forward Silly Nice Drop at Culture...
by Mason Cash on September 30, 2026Culture House Greenpoint in Brooklyn has Silly Nice Frosted Hash Ball and Bubble Hash. Here’s where to find them and what to know before visiting.
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Terp Basel Is Half Festival, Half Trade Show
by High Times Partners on September 29, 2026Terp Basel grew out of sesh culture. Five years in, the Miami gathering shows what happens when weed, art, brands, and community collide.
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Stevieontay Burnz Announces Burnz and Beyond — Where...
by Urban Soundva on September 28, 2026Independent artist and entrepreneur Stevieontay Burnz prepares to release Burnz and Beyond, a new project built around cannabis culture, ambition, independence, and the real-life experiences behind The Southern Maryland Experience (The Experience Dispensary) Stevieontay Burnz…
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Newsom signs AB 2532 tightening California THC edible and...
by mmjdaily.com on October 2, 2026California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2532 on Wednesday, adding new packaging and labeling requirements for cannabis-infused edibles and beverages sold in the state. The bill, introduced…
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GOP senators push probe on cannabis & China ties...
by Tom Angell on October 2, 2026Congressional psychedelics report; GA medical marijuana delivery; CA gov signs cannabis edibles & drinks bill; Vets medical marijuana research measure Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes […]
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Halloween Edibles Guide: How to Shop for Edibles 2026
by Joseph Brabo on October 2, 2026Halloween is the one night when candy is everywhere. That makes it a good time to talk honestly about cannabis edibles: how to choose one, how to read the
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California Governor Signs Marijuana Bill Adding New...
by Tom Angell on October 1, 2026The governor of California has signed a bill to revise packaging and labeling rules for marijuana-infused edibles and beverages. Under AB 2532, which Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) approved on Wednesday, labels and inserts for cannabis edibles and drinks would need to include the toll-free telephone number for the national Poison Help line. The legislation from
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Blurred cannabis edibles rules pose serious risk to SA...
by Venilla Yoganathan on September 30, 2026Confusing packaging and long-delayed regulatory processes make cannabis edibles accessible to children, warns economic development analyst Lael Bethlehem in TimesLIVE. Bethlehem writes: An incident took place in my neighbourhood a few weeks ago that nearly cost a young boy his life. The boy was given a packet of sweets by an adult who did not
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Cannabis licensees in New York pay above-average wages, new...
by mmjdaily.com on September 23, 2026Despite facing significant structural challenges, New York's cannabis licensees already pay higher-than-average wages and devote a substantial share of gross revenue to labor costs, according…
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Survey finds NY cannabis jobs pay more than other sectors
by Brendan J. Lyons on September 21, 2026The survey by FTI Consulting was sponsored by an association of cannabis industry stakeholders who say a minimum wage could imperil their already struggling businesses.
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US Lawmakers File Bill to Allow Cannabis Users Access to...
by Tony Lange on September 18, 2026The legislation would prevent an individual’s prior or current cannabis use from being a disqualifying factor in federal job opportunities.
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Ensuring the high road in Cannabis: Legalization offers a...
by Sebastian Hickey on September 6, 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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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on September 1, 2026Explore the September 2026 update on cannabis jobs across Canada, featuring open roles in retail, cultivation, processing, and management.
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Recreational Marijuana Would Be Legalized In Florida Under...
by Tom Angell on October 2, 2026Florida activists submitted two new proposed marijuana legalization ballot initiatives to state officials this week. The first measure, from a group called Floridians for Marijuana, would allow adults over the age of 21 to legally use cannabis. They could possess up to two ounces of marijuana, including no more than five grams of cannabis concentrates.
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After a decade with a marijuana ban, Sutherlin voters will...
by Tiffany Eckert on October 2, 2026Changing attitudes, rising city costs and the experience of a neighboring city have brought marijuana back into the conversation in Sutherlin. Ten years after city leaders prohibited marijuana businesses, voters will decide whether it’s time to lift the ban.
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Cannabis revenue up, liquor revenue down: MBLL
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New Jersey lawmaker improperly took advantage of marijuana...
by Matt Friedman on October 1, 2026State Sen. Raj Mukherji allegedly recruited people from his circle to serve as social equity ‘owners’ of shops they did not truly control. He denies wrongdoing and was ‘stunned’ by the lawsuit.
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GOP senators call for DOJ to investigate Chinese role in...
by Nathaniel Weixel on October 1, 2026
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Extreme heat is sending more people to the emergency room
by The Associated Press on August 27, 2026A Northwestern study of nearly 1 million Chicago ER visits found hot days spike gunshot wounds, kidney problems and even mental health issues.
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Cannabis Use Linked to Earlier Psychosis Onset
by August 26, 2026 August 26, 2026 on August 26, 2026Cannabis users experience psychosis onset 2.5 years earlier on average compared with non-users, a meta-analysis shows.
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in...
by newsfromscience on August 25, 2026THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
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Cannabis Inhalation Linked to Less Cardiac Ectopy in...
by Brian Ellis on August 24, 2026Adults without a history of cardiac arrhythmias have less cardiac ectopy on days they were randomly assigned to inhale cannabis than on days they abstained.
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News at a glance: Antibioticmaking clams, marijuana for...
by newsfromscience on August 24, 2026The latest in science and policy
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