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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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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Select Board votes to opt out of state cannabis delivery policy
by Mary Ellen Gambon on June 3, 2026https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6vRro4syCM The Select Board on Tuesday voted 3-0 to request that the town opt out of a new statewide cannabis policy
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Kewanee welcomes its first cannabis dispensary
by Michael Berry on June 3, 2026Shortly after noon Monday, the Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors conducted a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Trichome Cannabis Company dispensary on Tenney Street. And then, the dispensary opened to offer Kewanee’s first legal cannabis sales. Christian Wells, general manager for Trichrome, said a variety of cannabis-based products are offered at the dispensary. He stressed that… Continue reading Kewanee welcomes its first cannabis dispensary
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United States Cannabis Market Set to Surpass USD 40 Billion by 2034 as Legalization and Innovation Fuel Growth
by Futurism on June 3, 2026From Medical Treatments to Lifestyle Products, Cannabis Is Transforming into One of America's Fastest-Growing Consumer Industries
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US (AL): New cannabis clinic coming in Montgomery
by mmjdaily.com on June 3, 2026The Green Remedy is set to open its doors in Montgomery on Saturday. Patients will be evaluated at the clinic before they can qualify for a medical marijuana card. "We will pre-screen them to…
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The FDA is fast-tracking a THC drug. Here's why it's a big deal
by Rachelle Gordon on June 3, 2026Medical marijuana is legal in most states, but the FDA has yet to approve most therapies. A new THC drug for pain could be one of the first.
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Latest French CBD Crackdown To Be Challenged In The Court
by Peter on June 3, 2026French trade groups are seeking to overturn the ban on the sale of CBD food supplements in an attempted re-run of the successful 2022 removal of the ban on the
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Kewanee welcomes its first cannabis dispensary
by Michael Berry on June 3, 2026
Shortly after noon Monday, the Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors conducted a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Trichome Cannabis Company dispensary on Tenney Street. And then, the dispensary opened to offer Kewanee’s first legal cannabis sales. Christian Wells, general manager for Trichrome, said a variety of cannabis-based products are offered at the dispensary. He stressed that… Continue reading Kewanee welcomes its first cannabis dispensary
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Trump's reclassification of cannabis challenged in court
by Aurélien BERNARD on June 3, 2026The Trump administration’s initiative to reclassify cannabis is facing growing legal opposition, with several lawsuits filed
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CBD Enhances Oxycodone’s Pain Relieving Effects
by Pain News Network on June 2, 2026By Pat Anson, Some pain sufferers firmly believe that cannabis can help boost the pain relieving effects of prescription opioids. The evidence behind that belief is mostly anecdotal, but some new research lends some credence to it. In studies on laboratory rats, researchers at the University of Fl
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Vietnam, China, Laos, Myanmar agree joint crackdown on cross-border drug crime
by The Star Online on June 3, 2026HANOI: A three-month anti-drug campaign involving Vietnam, China, Laos and Myanmar will begin on June 15, following talks among representatives of the four countries in Hanoi on Tuesday (June 2).
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‘Lenient’ drug sentence upheld for 26-year-old
by cyprus-mail.com on June 3, 2026A 26-year-old man sentenced to 14 years in prison for possession of over 32kg of cannabis saw his appeal rejected on May 29, with the appeals court pointing out that the sentence was not excessive but actually quite lenient given the quantity of drugs and the role the appellant played…
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Iver man, 44, jailed for numerous drug and weapon crimes
by James Richings on June 3, 2026A man who was found to have numerous weapons as well as over £500,000 worth of drugs has been jailed
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Three cannabis factories found and 14 e-scooters seized as police give update on how they are tackling crime in East Northamptonshire
by Stephanie Weaver on June 3, 2026Police have dismantled three cannabis factories, seized 14 private e-scooters and used stop and search powers on 56 occasions as part of recent efforts to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in East Northamptonshire and surrounding villages.
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Jarrod John McSweeney: Albany drug trafficker jailed for being caught dealing drugs twice in a month
by Melissa Sheil on June 3, 2026A declared drug trafficker has been jailed for several years in Albany District Court after police found evidence he was dealing meth and cannabis a week after he was granted bail for the same crime.
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Peekskill’s Cannabis Culture Is on a Roll
by Eric Harvey on June 3, 2026
Third dispensary, first microbusinesses open, with three more companieson the way
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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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Technopark firm IT manager held for indoor cannabis cultivation
by The Times Of India on June 2, 2026Technopark IT manager arrested in Thiruvananthapuram after police found 70 indoor cannabis plants in his flat; booked under NDPS Act in Operation Toofan.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on June 2, 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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Josh Kesselman, High Times Publisher, Featured on Forbes Cannabis 42.0
by Newsfile - on June 1, 2026Newsfile Press Release.
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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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Hidden driving danger when edible cannabis and alcohol mix
by ScienceDaily on June 1, 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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Local hemp-based edibles company launches THC-infused seltzer
by Jack Jacobs on June 1, 2026“It’s the fastest growing product in the overall industry right now. You’re seeing them in Total Wines. Targets are starting to pick them up. It’s a nice wave and we want to hop on it,” said Chester Cannabis Co. owner David Bedard.
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Baked Bags Transformed Sweet Tooth Culture Into Delicious THC Edibles
by https://www.facebook.com/JoeyBrabo on May 31, 2026Instead of relying solely on traditional gummies or standard infused chocolate bars, Baked Bags has built a reputation around products that feel more like
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Cannabis Edibles and Alcohol Impair Drivers Beyond Legal Drunk Limit: Tests Cannot Detect It
by Shannon Harwood on May 31, 2026Cannabis edibles alcohol driving impairment study by Johns Hopkins Medicine finds that combining a cannabis brownie with two or three drinks produces worse driving than being legally drunk on alcohol alone, while standard field sobriety tests fail to catch it — a gap that affects drivers in every
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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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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 1, 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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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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Wisconsin Democratic Governor Candidates Promise To Advance Marijuana Legalization And Protect Hemp In 2027
by Tom Angell on June 3, 2026Most of the contenders for Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial nomination appeared at a forum hosted by a cannabis reform group on Tuesday, making pledges to advance the cause of legalization if elected even in the face of potential opposition from Republican legislative leaders. The event, hosted by the Wisconsin Coalition for Cannabis Reform (WCCR), featured six
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Gov. Beshear: 15 more health conditions now qualify for medical marijuana in KY
by Karla Ward on June 3, 2026Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order Tuesday to add 15 health conditions to Ky.’s list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis.
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Here’s what federal changes could mean for cannabis laws in Virginia
by Kate Seltzer on June 2, 2026Here’s what a reclassification of medical marijuana and a tighter definition of hemp products at the federal level could mean in Virginia.
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Gov. Beshear expands medical cannabis access, adding 15 qualifying conditions
by Kiley Hill on June 2, 2026The order directs Kentucky's Office of Medical Cannabis to issue an emergency regulation recognizing 15 additional qualifying conditions under state law.
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Kentucky Governor Expands Medical Marijuana For 15 New Qualifying Conditions, While Saying 'It's Time' For Broader Decriminalization
by Tom Angell on June 2, 2026The governor of Kentucky has signed an executive order to expand the list of health conditions that make patients eligible for medical marijuana—adding that he thinks “it’s time” for broader cannabis decriminalization. At a press conference on Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear (D) announced that he was taking executive action to “clarify” that the current law
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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