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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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Jamaican cannabis company wants to turn the Caribbean into...
by Anthony Turner on July 4, 2026JACANA recently announced that it is consolidating its skincare line, farm tours and retail shops into the Caribbean Wellness Platform.
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2 companies planned over 170 Michigan layoffs in June
by Ehren Wynder | ewynder@mlive.com on July 4, 2026Michigan experienced minimal layoffs in June compared to the previous month, with most caused by ripple effects from a shrinking cannabis industry.
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Week in Weed
by Staff on July 4, 2026StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending July 4, 2026.
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Idaho Medical Marijuana Campaign Submits Ballot Signatures...
by Tom Angell on July 3, 2026An Idaho medical marijuana campaign has announced that it submitted county-verified petitions for its proposed legalization initiative to state officials for a final review to determine whether the measure can appear on the November ballot. The press release from the Natural Medical Alliance of Idaho (NMAI), however, did not specify whether the […]
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France Breaks Medical Cannabis Deadlock as Reimbursement...
by Ben Stevens on July 3, 2026France’s incoming generalised medical cannabis framework has edged tantalisingly close to clearing its last remaining hurdle, as the outstanding decree governing the reimbursement of cannabis medicines has been submitted to
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Virginia’s New Marijuana and Hemp Laws: Everything You...
by Chrysnel Banzouzi on July 3, 2026PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Following legislative battles, vetoes and compromise negotiations, Virginia now has a roadmap for legal recreational marijuana sales. The state budget signed into law…
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The Great Backyard Revival: Cannabis Is Becoming the New...
by Sarah Johns on July 3, 2026The Fresh Toast - The Great Backyard Revival reveals how cannabis, edible pairings, and mocktails are redefining outdoor entertaining.
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NC Senate passes THC crackdown, but House delays vote...
by Caroline Yaffa, WRAL state government reporter on July 3, 2026The fight over hemp and THC regulation, for anyone under 21, continues inside the North Carolina General Assembly after a GOP compromise stalled in the House.
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‘Doing nothing was not an option’: NC Senate votes to...
by Brandon Kingdollar on July 3, 2026On their last day before heading home for nearly a month, North Carolina senators voted to ban most cannabis products currently being sold in the state.
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Some cannabis types are safer than others. What experts...
by Sarah Klein on July 3, 2026
Smoking is the most popular form of cannabis use, but it’s also the most dangerous. Here are five safer alternatives to consider.
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Trans harasser, bad driver and cannabis thug sentenced by...
by Olivier Vergnault on July 4, 2026The man who harassed a trans person got a longer punishment because of the hate crime and the guy with weed assaulted a man and a woman
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British woman held in slaying of Pattaya cannabis farm...
by Amporn Sangkaew on July 4, 2026A 21-year-old British woman has been arrested on suspicion of murdering her boyfriend, the operator of a cannabis farm in Chon Buri, after a fatal stabbing at a luxury rental home in Pattaya.
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Calif. Deals with high times and misdemeanors
by The Center Square on July 3, 2026Recreational marijuana is legal for Californians 21 and older, but illegal grows remain a costly concern for state and local governments, taxpayers, consumers and the environment.
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Odisha Police destroy 64.8 MT of seized cannabis in...
by Statesman News Service on July 3, 2026The Odisha Police have destroyed more than 64.8 metric tonnes (64,816.17 kg) of seized ganja under the ongoing drug-free Odisha campaign, marking a major achievement in the state's efforts to curb narcotics, said officials on Friday.
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California deals with high times and misdemeanors
by Chris Woodward | The Center Square contributor on July 3, 2026(The Center Square) – Recreational marijuana is legal for Californians 21 and older, but illegal grows remain a costly concern for state and local governments, taxpayers, consumers and the environment.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on July 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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Guam Issues Its First Cannabis Cultivation License Seven...
by Aurélien BERNARD on July 2, 2026More than seven years after cannabis was legalized for adult use, Guam has officially issued its first cannabis operating license.
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Inside Canna Studio: A fresh take on Cape Town’s evolving...
by capeetc on July 1, 2026Founded in 2023, The Canna Studio was created as a place for adults to engage with cannabis culture in a setting that feels considered, welcoming and distinctly Cape Town. Rather than presenting itself as a standard retail space, the studio leans into atmosphere, community and experience.
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The most famous face in cannabis: How the Zig-Zag Man...
by Leafly Staff on June 30, 2026Who is the Zig-Zag Man? Discover the history of Le Zouave, the iconic mascot behind Zig-Zag rolling papers, and his influence on cannabis culture, music, art, and fashion.
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Virginia's New Marijuana Law: Everything You Need to Know
by RVA Staff on June 30, 2026Virginia has approved legal recreational marijuana sales beginning July 1, 2027. Here's what the new law means for cannabis possession, hemp products, Delta-8, THCA, dispensaries, taxes, public consumption, and when the changes take effect across Virginia.
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Some cannabis types are safer than others. What experts...
by Sarah Klein on July 3, 2026
Smoking is the most popular form of cannabis use, but it’s also the most dangerous. Here are five safer alternatives to consider.
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Six Arrested After Alleged Marijuana Edibles Bust
by Indea Cartwright on July 3, 2026Bahamas Latest News
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Six arrested after police seize suspected marijuana-infused...
by Natario McKenzie on July 2, 2026NASSAU, BAHAMAS: Six people have been arrested after Drug Enforcement Unit officers seized suspected marijuana-infused edible treats during a targeted anti-drug operation in New Providence. According to preliminary reports, shortly after 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 1st July, 2026, officers acting on
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Police urge parents to watch for marijuana-infused edibles...
by Natario McKenzie on July 2, 2026NASSAU,BAHAMAS: The Royal Bahamas Police Force is urging parents and legal guardians to remain vigilant as marijuana-infused edible products disguised as popular snacks and candies continue to pose a serious risk to children. Police say these products are often packaged to closely resemble well-k
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Hidden driving danger when edible cannabis and alcohol mix
by ScienceDaily on July 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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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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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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North Carolina Senate Passes Bill To Restrict Hemp THC And...
by Marijuana Moment on July 4, 2026“If there are folks that want to legalize marijuana, then they can introduce that bill, we will talk about that.” By Brandon Kingdollar, NC Newsline On their last day before heading home for nearly a month, North Carolina senators voted to ban most cannabis products currently being sold in the state. The version of House Bill
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Veto override means localities will have to relax zoning on...
by Bente Bouthier on July 4, 2026Local governments will have to relax their zoning laws on where cannabis businesses can set up shop, after House lawmakers successfully overrode a veto by Gov. Matt Meyer during the wee hours of morning on the last day of Delaware's legislation session.
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Illinois legislation to regulate cannabis market
by Brian Weckerly on July 3, 2026
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Cayman Islands Government Commission Lays Out Options For...
by Tom Angell on July 3, 2026Officials in the Cayman Islands have published a report on options for marijuana reform following voters’ approval last year of a referendum supporting cannabis decriminalization. The self-governing British territory’s Law Reform Commission (LRC) on Wednesday issued a discussion paper titled, “Cannabis Reform: Options for a Harm Minimisation […]
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Pritzker, advocates celebrate new hemp, cannabis regulations
by Mike Miletich on July 2, 2026The law is intended to make the intoxicating hemp industry safer while the cannabis industry becomes more equitable.
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U.S. moves to reclassify some types of marijuana as lower...
by newsfromscience on July 2, 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 2, 2026Analysis of 50 funders finds cannabis treatment research is growing slowly
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Cannabis Terpenes Show Promising Pain-Relieving Effects in...
by News Editor on July 1, 2026Researchers have identified compounds from the Cannabis sativa plant that may offer a new way to treat fibromyalgia and post-surgical pain.
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United States set to allow more facilities to produce...
by newsfromscience on July 1, 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 30, 2026New rules would govern companies and organizations seeking to produce cannabis for medical studies