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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Pesticides lead to federal charges for Oklahoma medical...
by Chris Roberts on July 16, 2026The two men, employees at a state-licensed Oklahoma medical marijuana grow, smuggled pesticides from China, federal authorities allege.
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Senate Democrats File Bill To Fully Legalize Marijuana...
by Tom Angell on July 16, 2026Senate Democrats have filed a bill to federally legalize marijuana, a far-reaching proposal that comes as the Trump administration is moving ahead with a more incremental reform to reschedule cannabis. The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), which is also being led by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sen. Ron
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San Francisco Set to Become First Bay Area City to Approve...
by edhat on July 16, 2026San Francisco is set to allow cannabis cafes after the Board of Supervisors approved a new permit program.
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Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission tracking new...
by mmjdaily.com on July 16, 2026Following the enactment in April of a law that authorized cannabis delivery statewide, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) has developed new resources and guidance for…
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Melt-to-Make Launches Patent-Pending Prebiotic Fiber Pectin...
by Posted by CBT Staff on July 16, 2026The prebiotic fiber pectin system helps manufacturers streamline production at scale while meeting evolving consumer demand.
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Cannabis-Based Treatment Shows Promise In Easing Agitation...
by Nisha Pandey on July 16, 2026The second phase of LiBBY Trial has indicated that cannabis-driven treatment could help alleviate symptoms of agitation in older adults with advanced dementia., Health News News, Health and Me
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Can I Fly With Medical Cannabis?
by NORML on July 15, 2026What to know before you pack for your next flight
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The next frontier in anxiety care: Synthetic CBD arrives
by Sharad Vats on July 15, 2026The timing could not be more significant. According to the National Mental Health Survey 2015–16, conducted by NIMHANS across 12 Indian states, anxiety disorders affect 2.57% of adults currently and 3.5% over a lifetime.
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THC/CBD Combo Might Ease Agitation In Late-Stage Dementia
by Ernie Mundell on July 15, 2026WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Agitation is a common and tough-to-control symptom of late-stage dementia. But a new trial suggests that a combinati
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ASX Cannabis Stock Cronos (ASX:CAU): What’s Keeping CBD...
by kalkineau on July 15, 2026ASX Cannabis Stock Cronos (ASX:CAU): What’s Keeping CBD Off Pharmacy Shelves?
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Large Law Enforcement Convoy Seen on Alderpoint Road as MET...
by Kym Kemp on July 16, 2026One witness, who asked to remain anonymous, described seeing approximately four California Department of Fish and Wildlife vehicles, about six white unmarked vehicles and a skid steer being hauled on…
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Man, 40s, arrested after €122,400 worth of cocaine and...
by Cathal Ryan on July 16, 2026One man was arrested after the raid
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Police confirm Malaysian teen's arrest in Hong Kong with...
by Austin Camoens on July 16, 2026KUALA LUMPUR: Police have confirmed the arrest of a 19-year-old Malaysian in Hong Kong over an alleged attempt to smuggle three kilogrammes of cannabis buds, following earlier reports by Hong Kong authorities.
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Thailand, UK strengthen cooperation to combat illegal...
by Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) on July 16, 2026From October 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, the Customs Department of Thailand seized illegal cannabis in 3,309 cases, totalling more than 37,210 kilograms and valued at over 474 million THB. Of these, 3,266 cases involved attempted illegal exports.
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In Ukraine, 12 drug labs shut down and 74 individuals...
by Ukrinform on July 15, 2026As part of the nationwide special operation Gentlemen-2026, law enforcement officials charged 74 individuals suspected of being involved in the illegal cultivation of narcotic plants and dismantled 12 underground laboratories. — Ukrinform.
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Inside Canada's Legal Cannabis Culture
by Ocean Road Magazine on July 16, 2026Since legalisation in 2018, cannabis has woven into everyday Canadian life. Here is a grounded look at how it works, for the curious adult reader.
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RAW Rolling Papers Acquires RAW Genetics
by Cannabis Equipment News on July 15, 2026The deal opens the door to future expansion into cannabis genetics and seeds.
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Silly Nice Bubble Hash Restocks at Long Island Cannabis...
by Christo Marron on July 15, 2026Silly Nice Bubble Hash is back at Long Island Cannabis Club in Deer Park, giving Long Island shoppers a rare small-batch hash restock.
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Redwood Valley search warrants served targeting illegal...
by Savana Robinson on July 14, 2026Four search warrants target illegal cannabis cultivation sites with environmental impact.
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From Sacred to Illegal: Inside India’s Cannabis Debate
by Niko Vorobyov on July 14, 2026Ganja was part of India's religious and cultural life for thousands of years before prohibition. Now, a new Supreme Court ruling has opened the door for reform.
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Bessemer man arrested for drug trafficking after marijuana,...
by WBRC Digital Staff on July 16, 2026Police arrested 25-year-old Bryant Cornner after a search warrant was executed at Cloud 205 Dispensary, a business located on Huffman Road.
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Authorities reportedly discover 'large amount' of weed,...
by WKRC on July 14, 2026Youngstown police reportedly discovered large amounts of marijuana, cannabis edibles, nearly $47,500 in cash and a ballistic vest while searching a home.
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Three Jennings men arrested after drugs, MAC-10 seized...
by KPLC Digital Team on July 11, 2026According to the Jennings Police Department, officers stopped the vehicle after seeing it traveling with its high-beam headlights on, creating a traffic hazard.
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Hidden driving danger when edible cannabis and alcohol mix
by ScienceDaily on July 10, 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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Missouri cannabis workers notch union wins as organizing...
by Rebecca Rivas on July 6, 2026A first contract in Columbia and a union vote in St. Louis come as Vibe Cannabis workers prepare for a July election.
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on July 1, 2026Explore July 2026 cannabis job openings across Canada, including roles in retail, cultivation, production, sales, delivery, and more.
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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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Senate Democrats File Bill To Fully Legalize Marijuana...
by Tom Angell on July 16, 2026
Senate Democrats have filed a bill to federally legalize marijuana, a far-reaching proposal that comes as the Trump administration is moving ahead with a more incremental reform to reschedule cannabis. The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), which is also being led by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sen. Ron
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Marijuana Companies Shouldn't Be Allowed To Defend...
by Tom Angell on July 16, 2026Marijuana reform opponents are asking a federal court not to let two medical cannabis companies intervene in a lawsuit that seeks to block the Trump administration from moving forward with federally rescheduling the drug. The businesses—MedPharm Iowa, LLC, which does business as Bud & Mary’s, and Tri-Mountain Pure, LLC—moved late last month to […]
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Ottawa’s high taxes are stunting the growth of legal...
by The Editorial Board on July 16, 2026The federal government should scrap its $1 minimum excise tax in favour of a flat percentage
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GOP Senator Says Keeping Hemp THC Products Legal Is An...
by Tom Angell on July 15, 2026A Republican senator is previewing forthcoming bipartisan legislation to reverse the scheduled federal recriminalization of hemp THC products this year and replace it with a new regulatory system that includes age limits and taxes. Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) said the issue is “important to me personally” as a wounded veteran “who has a lot of
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Idahoans will not get to vote on Medical Marijuana...
by Julie Luchetta on July 15, 2026Idaho will not get to vote on legalizing medical marijuana this coming election. Among other shortcomings, the organization behind the ballot initiative failed to gather enough signatures.
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in...
by newsfromscience on July 14, 2026THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
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The latest science on cannabis has some good news and bad...
by Zoe Cummings on July 13, 2026Recent studies have shed light on the effect of cannabis consumption.
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on July 10, 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 July 10, 2026Long-awaited policy shift could ease barriers for scientists who study the drug
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Cannabis research database shows how U.S. funding focuses...
by newsfromscience on July 9, 2026Analysis of 50 funders finds cannabis treatment research is growing slowly