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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White House Asks Congress to Revise Hemp Definition, Delay...
by Tony Lange on June 25, 2026The president’s Office of Management and Budget is pushing Congress to include the ‘fair treatment of hemp products’ in funding legislation.
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Massachusetts Advocates Launch Campaign To Defeat Marijuana...
by Tom Angell on June 25, 2026A coalition of Massachusetts marijuana business leaders, healthcare professionals and other advocates have launched a campaign to defeat an initiative to roll back that state’s cannabis legalization law that is expected to appear on the November ballot. The Stop the Repeal Campaign held a press conference on Thursday to announce the effort to urge voters
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Thailand Tightens Cannabis Rules With License Suspensions...
by @HIGH_TIMES_Mag on June 25, 2026Thailand has issued new enforcement guidelines for cannabis businesses, introducing license suspensions, possible revocations, stricter reporting rules, and
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SEC drops case as cannabis company turns over new leaf
by Ella Fincken on June 25, 2026Efforts to remedy periodic reporting violations and credible assurances of future compliance have saved a cannabis cultivator from being stripped of its securities registration.
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DEA Judge Sets Cannabis Hearing Schedule, Won’t Consider...
by Tony Lange on June 25, 2026The administrative law judge declined to consider pleas from non-parties to participate in the rescheduling hearing for the proposed Schedule III rule.
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cbdMD’s THC Drink Mixer Lets You Turn Almost Anything...
by Maha Haq on June 25, 2026I tried cbdMD's Drink Mixer, an unflavored, zero-calorie, 3mg THC + 3mg CBG mixer made for customizing drinks and low-dose THC cans.
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Reunion Island: The CBD Cannabis Cup Returns to Jardin...
by Aurélien BERNARD on June 25, 2026On Sunday, August 16, 2026, the Hybrid Department association will host the second edition of the Réunion Island Cannabis Cup—CBD Edition, which will bring together
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Guest commentary: Intoxicating hemp drives onerous...
by HempToday® on June 25, 2026The market remains heavily restricted, overregulated, characterized by legal uncertainty and, in many respects, still influenced by prohibition-era thinking rather than evidence-based regulation.
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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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Why Are CBD Stocks [FTSE AIM 100 INDEX] in Focus Today?
by kalkineuk on June 25, 2026CBD-focused companies remain in focus as consumer wellness products continue shaping discussion across London's cannabis-related growth-company market themes.
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Man jailed for 12 years after importing 14kgs of cannabis...
by Clara Farrugia on June 25, 2026The accused was arrested at Malta International Airport
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Birmingham couple jailed following cannabis and cash raid
by https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews on June 25, 2026More than £50,000 in cash is found by police in various locations across the pair's home.
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Drugs found in Tyrone linked to Lithuanian crime gang,...
by Staff Reporter on June 25, 2026All 11 suspects were arrested following searches of nine properties throughout the three counties on Tuesday and Wednesday
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PSNI uncover extra £257,000 worth of cannabis plants after...
by Niall McGreevy on June 25, 2026PSNI uncover more rural cannabis factories in Armagh, Tyrone and Fermanagh with arrests and major seizures
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Irish Parliament Recommends Decriminalizing All Drugs
by Aurélien BERNARD on June 25, 2026A committee of the Irish Parliament, the Joint Committee on Drug Use, has published its final report, setting out 161
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In Search of Magu, Daoist Hemp Goddess
by Hannah Eko on June 24, 2026Cannabis culture has long been flattened into a narrow set of images, often focused on burnout stoners, frat-house humor, and the same recycled narratives about excess and escape. But across […...
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Best Cannabis Cookouts, Pop-Ups & Events in New York This...
by Mason Cash on June 24, 2026Discover the best July 4th cannabis events, cookouts, pop-ups and celebrations happening across New York during Independence Day weekend.
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Weedmaps World Tour RAD Brings World Cup Energy and...
by Christo Marron on June 23, 2026Weedmaps World Tour RAD lands in NYC with World Cup watch parties, cannabis culture activations, exclusive merch, giveaways, and community events across Manhattan and the Bronx.
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Nebraska Officials Approve Start Of Medical Cannabis...
by Marijuana Moment on June 23, 2026“Every day that goes by, we’re losing time and availability.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission cleared the way Monday for the first state-licensed cultivator to put marijuana plants in the ground, while another is taking steps to fight a local zoning decision. The four-member commission voted unanimously to […]
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on June 23, 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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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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Edible Marijuana Dangers: How Parents Can Prevent THC...
by HealthyChildren.org on June 25, 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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Zen Cannabis Launches Fast-Acting THC Edibles In Connecticut
by https://www.facebook.com/JoeyBrabo on June 23, 2026Zen Cannabis has officially expanded into Connecticut, bringing its lineup of fast-acting THC gummies, infused chocolates, sleep-focused products, and CBD offerings to dispensaries across the state.
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Tennessee THCA ban starts July 1. Here's what's still legal...
by , The Tennessean on June 23, 2026Tennessee's new THCA restrictions take effect July 1. Here's which drinks, edibles and other products can still be legally purchased.
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Hidden driving danger when edible cannabis and alcohol mix
by ScienceDaily on June 22, 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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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, 2026
The 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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Ensuring the high road in Cannabis: Legalization offers a...
by Sebastian Hickey on June 23, 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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Legal cannabis industry sheds jobs for first time
by Margaret Jackson on June 22, 2026The legal U.S. cannabis industry employed 412,500 people in early 2026 – down 2.7% from 425,002 jobs reported last year.
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Massachusetts Advocates Launch Campaign To Defeat Marijuana...
by Tom Angell on June 25, 2026
A coalition of Massachusetts marijuana business leaders, healthcare professionals and other advocates have launched a campaign to defeat an initiative to roll back that state’s cannabis legalization law that is expected to appear on the November ballot. The Stop the Repeal Campaign held a press conference on Thursday to announce the effort to urge voters
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Bipartisan Senators File Marijuana Banking Bill As Trump's...
by Tom Angell on June 25, 2026A bipartisan coalition of U.S. senators have filed a bill to protect banks from being punished for providing financial services to marijuana businesses. The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking (SAFE) Act is intended to ease the cannabis industry’s access to financial services, which have been difficult to obtain for some businesses in the sector under
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New Hampshire Lawmakers Push To Override Governor's Veto Of...
by Tom Angell on June 25, 2026New Hampshire lawmakers and advocates are pushing to override the governor’s veto of a bill to let medical cannabis companies grow marijuana in greenhouses. Supporters say the proposal will make cannabis more affordable and available for patients, and it passed the Senate and House of Representatives in voice votes this session—but Gov. Kelly Ayotte (R)
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Minns Labor Unveils Medicinal Cannabis Reform Bill
by Mirage News on June 25, 2026The Minns Labor Government will today introduce legislation to Parliament to create a more commonsense system for drivers who use lawfully prescribed
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New York boosts funding to $35M for community cannabis...
by Tommy Gallagher (WGRZ) on June 24, 2026
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United States set to allow more facilities to produce...
by newsfromscience on June 24, 2026Drug Enforcement Administration opens door to more cannabis growers to supply drug for research
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After 4-year delay, DEA will review dozens of requests to...
by newsfromscience on June 24, 2026New rules would govern companies and organizations seeking to produce cannabis for medical studies
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in...
by newsfromscience on June 23, 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 22, 2026The latest in science and policy
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on June 19, 2026Biden signs bill streamlining pot studies and production for research