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Pot Shop News™ Issue #008
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Issue #008 covers cannabis drive-thrus, federal rescheduling, inspection readiness, testing and quality, workforce development, careers and Jointalism™.
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nuEra Expands Medical Cannabis Access Across Illinois
by GlobeNewswire on September 9, 2026Illinois-born, family-owned cannabis operator brings medical service to five additional dispensaries beginning September 10
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What Is Shaping Interest in Aurora Cannabis Stock?...
by kalkineus on September 9, 2026Aurora Cannabis (NASDAQ:ACB) is in focus after a verified corporate update, while sector conditions and broader market themes shape discussion around its operating current direction.
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Waltham resident reflects on appointment to Cannabis...
by Charlie Johnson on September 9, 2026Anthony Wilson stands with Gov. Maura Healey following his appointment to the Cannabis Control Commission. Photo from the Massachusetts Office of the
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County code change would allow cannabis sales
by Jane Braxton Little on September 8, 2026Plumas County code allows cultivation of up to six cannabis plants within private residences. The county does not have an ordinance allowing — or
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'Let's Go All In On Cannabis' Grown Rogue's Obie Strickler...
by The Cannabis Investing Podcast on September 8, 2026CEO and founder of Grown Rogue (GRUSF), Obie Strickler and CSO Josh Rosen explain why operations matter more than scale in the cannabis industry.
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French Trade Groups Prepare For Key CBD Ruling
by Peter on September 9, 2026Despite the Council of State knocking back its initial attempt to derail the French authorities' latest crackdown on CBD, the head of the trade groups…
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CBD and THC: New study reveals surprising interaction
by Rachelle Gordon on September 8, 2026A new meta-analysis study of CBD and THC found that CBD may actually increase certain THC levels in the blood.
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UK: "It will be the first CBD novel food authorization in...
by mmjdaily.com on September 8, 2026The first CBD novel food authorization is now one Board vote and a ministerial signature away, in the UK. "There will be applications slated to be approved. One is the application we filed as…
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Why a cannabis business is betting on dogs to reach FDA...
by Margaret Jackson on September 8, 2026Endovia is pursuing FDA veterinary approval for its cannabinoid drug targeting canine cancer and chronic pain in the companion-animal market.
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Best CBD Gummies Of 2026: Lab Tested & Reviewed
by Meaghan Harmon on September 8, 2026Note: Prices listed are sourced from the manufacturers and accurate as of the publication date. CBD products are not approved by the FDA to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Most Popular is calculated from the number of times each affiliate product was selected by Forbes Health use
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Malaysian Woman Arrested In India With RM2.2 Mln Cannabis
by BERNAMA on September 9, 2026Malaysian, women, arrested, cannabis, India
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Barry drug dealer admits supplying cocaine and cannabis
by Iwan Gabe Davies on September 9, 2026A Barry man has admitted supplying cocaine and cannabis and driving without insurance
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Rotorua houses burgled for 'leftovers' after police raids...
by 1News Reporters on September 9, 2026Opportunistic thieves targeted homes searched in a $6.5 million cannabis operation, with police saying they appear unconnected to the original organised crime groups.
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Cannabis shop owner arrested after re-opening OCM-sealed...
by Brandon Kyc on September 8, 2026The arrest came after an operation on Friday
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Stop chasing users, target corporate drug traffickers
by Abhay on September 8, 2026
A tentative investigative finding of cannabis use by the pilot of a Phuket-Delhi flight has renewed attention to cannabis use and trafficking in India. Such use by a commercial pilot illustrates the reach of cannabis even in a safety-critical profession.
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How El Niño Could Affect Cannabis
by Anthony Washington on September 8, 2026The Fresh Toast - Wondering how El Niño could affect cannabis? See what extreme weather means for growers, harvests, and weed prices.
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GTA 6 and Weed: Every Cannabis Clue You Need to Know
by @Herbworthy on September 8, 2026GTA 6 lands November 19, 2026. Here's every confirmed cannabis clue in Rockstar's Florida, plus the weed rumors that keep getting repeated as fact.
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Fela Kuti and Cannabis: Seun and Femi Kuti on the Plant,...
by Hernán Panessi on September 8, 2026Fela Kuti smoked ritually and said so publicly. The Nigerian state used it to call his politics ridiculous. Ahead of his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction,
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Silly Nice Closes Out Summer With Its NYC Department of...
by Petra June on September 7, 2026Silly Nice drops its NYC Department of Herbal Affairs Large Logo Tee in four colors, turning New York civic style into cannabis streetwear.
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Inside Gandaki’s new cannabis law: Who can grow it,...
by @kathmandupost on September 6, 2026The legislation opens the door to medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation under a rigorous licensing regime while keeping recreational use and unauthorised cultivation illegal.
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Edible Marijuana Dangers: How Parents Can Prevent THC...
by HealthyChildren.org on September 7, 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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A federal ban on hemp THC takes effect in November. Here...
by Matt DeLong on September 4, 2026State officials say hemp-derived edibles and beverages will remain available in Minnesota, but the new law could have major implications for the state’s hemp industry.
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How I stumbled into a major trend slamming beer sales...
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Los consumidores de marihuana pueden enfrentarse a un...
by Fox News on September 3, 2026Los consumidores de productos comestibles de cannabis registraron niveles de THC casi 10 veces más bajos que los fumadores, a pesar de que su capacidad para conducir se veía afectada de forma similar, lo que pone de manifiesto una posible laguna en materia de seguridad vial.
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Marijuana users may face hidden driving danger that...
by Fox News on September 3, 2026
Cannabis edible users registered THC levels nearly 10 times lower than smokers despite similar driving impairment, exposing a potential road safety gap.
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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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Cannabis workforce training: Why Minnesota’s model matters
by Kasey Kollross on August 21, 2026The cannabis industry is booming and cannabis workforce training is critical for success. Learn how Minnesota is setting a new standard.
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Marijuana Legalization Boosts Agriculture Jobs In States...
by Tom Angell on August 14, 2026States that enact marijuana legalization see jobs in the agriculture sector increase more than they would have without the policy change, according to a new economic analysis from researchers at Texas Tech University. The results, which were presented at the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association’s 2026 meeting last month, found a 9 percent […]
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Cannabis job fair highlights new opportunities in New York
by Tyanna Xavier on August 11, 2026The cannabis industry is continuing to grow in New York State and so are the job opportunities. On Tuesday, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) in collaboration with the state’s departmen…
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State regulators say Vermont Lt. Gov. John Rodgers grew...
by Shaun Robinson on September 8, 2026Rodgers, who is running for reelection this year, downplayed the allegations as “a routine and common administrative matter.” He faces a $5,000 fine.
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President Trump delays federal hemp ban. What it means for...
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Trump Commutes Two Cannabis Sentences—But What About...
by Camila Berriex on September 8, 2026President Donald Trump commuted the federal marijuana sentences of Jerry Haymon IV and Kevin Harden as his administration continues a broader process that
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Marijuana Is A 'Gateway Drug,' GOP Congressional Majority...
by Tom Angell on September 8, 2026One of the top Republicans in Congress says he is concerned that marijuana causes people to use other, more dangerous substances as the Trump administration is moving forward with a proposal to federally reschedule cannabis. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) told Marijuana Moment last week that he thinks “marijuana is a gateway drug, and
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Lawmaker calling for study into marijuana testing
by Tanner DeLeon/ KFOR on September 8, 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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