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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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Michigan lawmakers consider one-year freeze on 24% cannabis...
by Brian Ford on November 2, 2026LANSING, Mich. (WOWO) — Michigan lawmakers are considering a one-year freeze on the state’s 24-percent wholesale marijuana tax after collections fell well short of projections, raising questions...
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Suffolk weighs where recreational marijuana businesses...
by Jessica Davis on November 2, 2026Suffolk is weighing where recreational marijuana businesses could operate as Virginia prepares to launch its adult-use cannabis market in 2027.
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Business owners reflect on a decade of legal marijuana sales
by Dylan Hubbard on November 1, 2026Trevor Haynes has been a part of Alaska’s legal cannabis industry since it was legalized in 2014.
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Massachusetts Voters Should Keep Marijuana Sales Legal,...
by Marijuana Moment on November 1, 2026“Police already face considerable demands on their time and resources, and renewed cannabis enforcement would add to that burden.” by Diane Goldstein and Karen Hawkes, Law Enforcement Action Partnership via CommonWealth Beacon Ten years ago, Massachusetts voters made a clear choice about how the state should approach marijuana. After decades of policy […]
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Ontario's Crackdown on Illegal Cannabis Stores Explained
by UL Lawyers on November 1, 2026Ontario's new measures aim to combat illegal cannabis stores, impacting retailers and consumers across the province. Learn how this affects you.
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Uncle Sam Just Signed Off on 900 Medical Marijuana...
by https://www.facebook.com/javierhasse/ on October 30, 2026The first phase of medical cannabis rescheduling is here. More than 900 dispensaries in seven states are now federally registered, and the DEA has given everyone else in line until November 29 to clean up their supply chains.
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New Testing Method Can Distinguish Marijuana From Hemp in...
by Anthony Martinelli on October 30, 2026Researchers have developed a new method for distinguishing marijuana from hemp based on THC content in approximately four minutes, achieving 94% accuracy when tested on … Continue reading
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Cannabis Co. Fined $6.5M, Director $450K Over CBD Ads
by Antony Scholefield on October 30, 2026The Federal Court of Australia imposed on Friday penalties of $6.5 million on defunct medicinal cannabis company CDA Clinics Qld and $450,000 on its former sole director, Dr Benjamin Jansen, for unlawfully advertising prescription drugs.
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A 35-year study challenges the belief that marijuana is...
by Anahad O’Connor on October 30, 2026
One researcher was “totally surprised” by the findings.
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Best Dispensaries in St. Paul (2026): Licensed Minnesota...
by @Herbworthy on October 29, 2026Explore the best dispensaries in St. Paul with our 2026 guide to 11 licensed shops, including RISE, MnLooN, Theory Wellness, and neighborhood retailers.
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Skelmorlie drug dealer given 11-month electronic curfew
by Tristan Stewart-Robertson on November 2, 2026Skelmorlie drug dealer avoids prison after almost £24,000 of cocaine and cannabis found, receiving a curfew and unpaid work.
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Police Dismantle Cannabis Distribution Operation in Athens
by Kosta Papadopoulos on November 1, 2026
Greek police arrested two men in Athens and seized more than 32kg of processed cannabis during an investigation into drug trafficking across Attica.
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Cops raid Bangkok cannabis shop after Chanthaburi family...
by James Morris and Son Nguyen on November 1, 2026Cannabis sweets horror. Two parents suffer violent convulsions and lose consciousness as their toddler falls ill. Police raid a Bangkok shop, arrest a 26-year-old woman… Read More ›
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Lucas sought ‘generational wealth’ while selling...
by Peter Dujardin,Nori Leybengrub on November 1, 2026Prosecutors contend Lucas and several other defendants were illegally selling marijuana while the senator served as one of the state’s key lawmakers on legalizing and creating a regulatory marketplace for cannabis sales.
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Massachusetts Voters Should Keep Marijuana Sales Legal,...
by Marijuana Moment on November 1, 2026
“Police already face considerable demands on their time and resources, and renewed cannabis enforcement would add to that burden.” by Diane Goldstein and Karen Hawkes, Law Enforcement Action Partnership via CommonWealth Beacon Ten years ago, Massachusetts voters made a clear choice about how the state should approach marijuana. After decades of policy […]
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Supreme Court orders for medicinal and industrial Cannabis...
by the_farsight on November 2, 2026The Supreme Court has directed the government to introduce regulations allowing the controlled cultivation and production of cannabis for medicinal, scientific, agricultural and industrial purposes within three months. A joint bench of Justices Nahakul Subedi and Til Prasad Shrestha issued...
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on November 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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Inside Gandaki’s new cannabis law: Who can grow it,...
by @kathmandupost on October 31, 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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Beyond the Octagon: Exploring Cannabis Culture in Combat...
by Crystal M. Wilson on October 30, 2026Photo Source Combat sports are about more than what happens inside the ring or octagon. From training routines and nutrition to personal interests and
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Illegal cannabis cultivation destroyed across 1,300...
by Dar Ovais on October 30, 2026The drive was conducted under the jurisdiction of Patlikuhal and Manikaran police stations to curb the illegal production and trade of narcotics and eradicate illicit cannabis cultivation
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New Oklahoma laws take effect Nov. 1: What changes for you
by Devyn Lyon on November 2, 2026Oklahoma’s ban on child marriage, new rules for medical marijuana edibles and changes to cash payments are among the laws taking effect Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
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Edible Marijuana Dangers: How Parents Can Prevent THC...
by HealthyChildren.org on November 1, 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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Edible Marijuana Poisoning in Children
by UPMC | Life Changing Medicine on November 1, 2026The number of marijuana edible exposures in children increased drastically in recent years. Consuming edibles can have dangerous effects on kids. Learn more.
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Michigan State Police: check Halloween candy for THC edibles
by Kevin Miller on October 31, 2026In a social media post, Michigan State Police encouraged parents to check their kids' Halloween candy before they start eating.
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94% of Medical Marijuana Patients Using It for Chronic Pain...
by Anthony Martinelli on October 31, 2026A new University of Florida study found that 94% of medical marijuana patients who used it to treat chronic pain reported improvements in their condition, … Continue reading
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on November 2, 2026Canada's cannabis job market continues to grow, with new career opportunities across the country. In our November 2026 job posting roundup, you'll find roles in...
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Cannabis Career Expo Highlights Jobs and Business...
by Melissa Bryan on October 28, 2026Prospective workers and business owners gathered Monday at My Brother’s Workshop on St. Thomas to explore employment opportunities and build partnerships within the Virgin Islands’ developing cannabis industry.
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New Rules For California Employers Testing for Marijuana...
by Adelyn Vigran on October 24, 2026New Rules For California Employers Testing for Marijuana Use Are Approaching Fast
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on October 2, 2026Explore the latest cannabis jobs in Canada for October 2026. Browse new career opportunities in retail, cultivation, production, and management across the country.
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Mass. marijuana industry employs nearly 18,000 people....
by Auzzy Byrdsell on September 25, 2026Workers worry about losing their jobs if voters kill their industry in November.
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Massachusetts Voters Should Keep Marijuana Sales Legal,...
by Marijuana Moment on November 1, 2026
“Police already face considerable demands on their time and resources, and renewed cannabis enforcement would add to that burden.” by Diane Goldstein and Karen Hawkes, Law Enforcement Action Partnership via CommonWealth Beacon Ten years ago, Massachusetts voters made a clear choice about how the state should approach marijuana. After decades of policy […]
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Holscher backs legal marijuana as candidate. Surveyed...
by Bryan Richardson, Topeka Capital-Journal on October 31, 2026
LAWRENCE - As Sen. Cindy Holscher, D-Overland Park, shook hands and took pictures with supporters following a Oct. 8 campaign rally, the chorus of Kid Cudi's "Day ‘N' Nite" echoed through the room.
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Winkler residents vote against allowing cannabis stores
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How much weight does the ballot measure to repeal legal...
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DEA approvals could bring big tax benefits for medical...
by The Associated Press on October 30, 2026The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has for the first time issued registrations to medical marijuana businesses | 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA
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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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