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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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Cannabis insurance bill seeks to expand US insurer...
by Beinsure: Insurance & InsurTech Media Market Intelligence Platform on September 23, 2026The CLAIM Act would protect insurers serving legal cannabis businesses as non-admitted coverage and limited capacity still dominate the US market
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IM Cannabis Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Minimum Bid...
by IM Cannabis Corp. on September 23, 2026/PRNewswire/ -- IM Cannabis Corp. ("IMC" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: IMCC), a medical cannabis company with operations in Israel and Germany, today announced...
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Marijuana business eyes Oak Bluffs zoning amid legal...
by Eunki Seonwoo on September 23, 2026A cannabis entrepreneur group’s plans to set up a dispensary on the Island fell through last year, and assets in 90 Dr. Fisher Road in West Tisbury, the former location of the Island’s only marijuana-growing facility, are being liquidated. But representatives of Black Harbor Group, which had rented the West Tisbury location, said they’re making
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Curaleaf Presses NY Governor to Fix Out-of-State Cannabis...
by Tony Lange on September 23, 2026The company paid for a full-page ad in the New York Post, urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign legislation intended to crack down on cannabis 'inversion.'
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IM Cannabis Stock Falls after $1.31 Million Offering...
by Akanksha Bakshi on September 23, 2026IM Cannabis stock reverses an earlier surge after a $1.31 million share offering followed its non-binding defense-tech deal.
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This Company Wants to Sell the 'World's First' CBD Pain...
by High Times on September 23, 2026An Australian company has filed for approval of a THC-free CBD tablet it calls a world first for chronic pain. Its chief executive told 7News the trial didn't outperform placebo.
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This Is the CBD Balm I Give to My Parents
by Maha Haq on September 23, 2026Papa & Barkley's 3:1 Releaf Balm has become my go-to CBD topical recommendation. Here's how it feels, works, and what it costs.
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Navigating Cannabis, CBD Use for Pain Management in...
by Daniela on September 23, 2026Cannabis and CBD for pain management is common in rheumatic disease but clinicians must weigh modest benefits vs potential drug interactions.
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Chill Brands (LSE:CHLL): Is Its Pivot From CBD To...
by kalkineuk on September 23, 2026Chill Brands (LSE:CHLL) interims show strong revenue growth via Chill Connect as the board reviews funding and strategic options.
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State Rep Proposes Cannabis Freedom Payments
by Jerry Hinkle on September 23, 2026Illinois lawmakers are considering a new proposal aimed at addressing past harms from cannabis enforcement. St...
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Hyderabad STF Busts OG Kush Network, Seizes ₹6 Lakh...
by Subhransu Satpathy on September 23, 2026Hyderabad STF arrests two for allegedly selling OG Kush cannabis online. Discover details on the bust and seized items.
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Selangor police seize 418kg of cannabis, arrest 12 at KLIA
by YASMIN ABDUL LATIF on September 23, 2026SHAH ALAM: Police have crippled nine drug trafficking syndicates in 10 raids at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and around Sepang, seizing 418kg of cannabis worth RM33.4mil and nabbing 12 suspects.
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Police updates on £30k cannabis parcel in Bury St Edmunds
by Abigail Banks-Smith on September 23, 2026Police have not made any arrests after intercepting a parcel containing £30,000 worth of high-potency cannabis in Bury St Edmunds.
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Man and woman, 20s, arrested after 11.5 kg of cannabis...
by Cathal Ryan on September 23, 2026The cannabis was valued at €161,000
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Deported Albanian found at Leeds house with £100,000 of...
by Nick Frame on September 23, 2026They raided his home after spotting him on CCTV hiring cars
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Two Buds Dispensary in the Bronx Adds Silly Nice Diamond...
by Petra June on September 23, 2026Find Silly Nice Diamond Powder and Frosted Hash Ball at Two Buds Dispensary in the Bronx. Check the live menu before visiting.
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The History of Cannabis in Los Angeles: From Prohibition...
by Joseph Brabo on September 23, 2026The history of cannabis in Los Angeles is complicated. Los Angeles helped normalize cannabis, but it was also an early center of its criminalization. The city
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$1.5 million cannabis cultivation facility planned at...
by Digital Staff on September 23, 2026A former Louisville coffee facility could soon be used to grow marijuana.
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How Prague Fits into Europe’s Growing Cannabis Tourism...
by Heady NJ Guest Author on September 22, 2026Prague has long attracted travelers with its historic streets, lively nightlife, architecture, and alternative culture. In recent years, another part of the city’s identity has also attracted attention: its place within Europe’s evolving cannabis culture.
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Inside Gandaki’s new cannabis law: Who can grow it,...
by @kathmandupost on September 22, 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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La Vergne police seize over $3K, THC vapes, edibles during...
by Brianna Sorrell on September 23, 2026A traffic stop in La Vergne led police to a Nashville home where they found large amounts of drugs and cash, according to investigators.
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Why is weed so expensive in Ohio?
by spectrumnews1.com on September 21, 2026A look at the factors that make recreational marijuana prices significantly higher in Ohio than in Michigan.
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‘Don’t leave us in limbo,’ THC edible sellers in SC...
by Lucy Valeski on September 18, 2026Hemp-derived THC products could be restricted by the end of the year, worrying several South Carolina business owners.
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Kids accidentally consuming cannabis edibles at rising rates
by Abbey Hamachek on September 17, 2026
Wisconsin experts warn cannabis edibles are increasingly being consumed by children, who often mistake them for candy.
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Cannabis Edibles Impair Driving Even Below Legal THC Limits
by Marilynn Larkin on September 17, 2026Cannabis edibles dose-dependently impair simulated driving performance hours after ingestion at THC blood concentrations below roadside enforcement levels.
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Cannabis licensees in New York pay above-average wages, new...
by mmjdaily.com on September 23, 2026Despite facing significant structural challenges, New York's cannabis licensees already pay higher-than-average wages and devote a substantial share of gross revenue to labor costs, according…
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Survey finds NY cannabis jobs pay more than other sectors
by Brendan J. Lyons on September 21, 2026The survey by FTI Consulting was sponsored by an association of cannabis industry stakeholders who say a minimum wage could imperil their already struggling businesses.
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US Lawmakers File Bill to Allow Cannabis Users Access to...
by Tony Lange on September 18, 2026The legislation would prevent an individual’s prior or current cannabis use from being a disqualifying factor in federal job opportunities.
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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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Anti-Drug Coalition Wants Voters To Pressure Candidates...
by Tom Angell on September 23, 2026An anti-drug group is seeking to mobilize voters to ask U.S. House and Senate candidates about their stances on hemp THC products as the November elections approach. The Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) included two questions about the issue in its 2026 Congressional Election Guide amid recent developments on Capitol Hill concerning the crop
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Worcester Chamber on board to defend the marijuana industry...
by Katie Lannan on September 23, 2026xxxxx
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How the Illegal Became Legal
by David Rosen on September 23, 2026I live in an apartment building in New York City and, a couple of months ago, a head shop opened on the ground floor of the building next door. It is no
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Nova Scotia sees uptick in cannabis sales
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Pasco narrowly OK’s 5th cannabis shop but with...
by Nicol León Arge on September 22, 2026The state must still approve the shop opening.
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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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