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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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Ohio Dispensary Reopens After Regulators Investigate...
by Posted by CBT Staff on September 17, 2026The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control authorized the Herbal Wellness Center dispensary in Jackson to reopen on Sept. 17.
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Bipartisan cannabis banking bill introduced in Congress
by Liam Hibbert | The Center Square contributor on September 17, 2026(The Center Square) - U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto joined a bipartisan effort to legalize access to banks for the cash-dependent cannabis industry.
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New York cannabis retailers owe $3.9 million as sales stall
by Margaret Jackson on September 17, 2026New York's cash-on-delivery list includes 87 retailers owing an average of $45,000, with 2026 sales far below the state's earlier projection.
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Smiling Bud Cannabis Manufacturing Workers Vote to Join...
by Dan Ulloa on September 17, 2026The UFCW Local 360 labor union announced that manufacturing workers at the New Jersey cannabis company Smiling Bud voted to unionize.
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Inside the fight to save adult-use cannabis sales in...
by Chris Roberts on September 17, 2026If Ryan Dominguez can convince voters to keep Massachusetts cannabis sales legal, he could also discourage marijuana rescheduling's foes.
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Why Have Chill Brands (LSE:CHLL) Shares Slipped As CBD...
by kalkineuk on September 17, 2026Chill Brands faces renewed investor pressure as consumer CBD margins tighten and liquidity thins across London's shrinking cannabis sector.
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UK Food Standards Agency Recommends Approving CBD Products...
by Cannabis Wire on September 17, 2026An excerpt from a recent edition of the Cannabis Wire Daily newsletter.
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Pharma & Health Insider: 'Route CBD' Truck Crosses State...
by Les LuchterLES LUCHTER on September 17, 2026When new regulations effectively banned the sale of full-spectrum CBD products in California, hemp brand Charlotte's Web took to the road in nearby Nevada.
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How to Buy THC and CBD for Stress (When You’re Already On...
by Maha Haq on September 17, 2026A practical guide to shopping for stress-relief CBD products, including gummies, sublingual oils, THC blends, and dosing.
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The Socialist Party Still Doesn't Know How to Approach...
by Aurélien BERNARD on September 17, 2026When asked about the legalization of cannabis, Olivier Faure believes that «the question must be raised.» This cautious stance sums up the Socialist Party’s current position quite well: acknowledging the limitations of prohibition, openly considering legalization, but still preferring to hold yet another debate rather than clearly championing the reform.
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Canaan man sentenced to time served for running cannabis...
by Jake Freudberg on September 18, 2026Jian Wu, who already served 120 days in county jail, was also ordered to pay a $6,000 fine.
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Organized crime and drug-related deaths rise Germany
by Marcel Fürstenau on September 18, 2026Presenting its annual report for organized crime, the German police said that cocaine was a danger for the state and society, and that the cases of money laundering had increased.
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Youths aged 18–35 make up majority of drug-related arrests
by Karishma Kumari on September 18, 2026People aged between 18 and 35 years account for the largest share of those arrested in drug-related cases in Fiji, with the age group making up 56 per
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OPP bust illegal online cannabis operation, seize more than...
by Rachel Morgan on September 17, 2026Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and its specialized cannabis enforcement team began investigating the operation, known as "420 Highway,' in July.
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Multiple grow houses targeted across the ACT
by ACT Policing on September 17, 2026ACT Policing has arrested nine people and seized drugs, cash and vehicles during a large-scale operation targeting cannabis grow houses across the ACT region this week.
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How to Buy Weed in Seoul: South Korea's Capital, K-Culture...
by @Herbworthy on September 17, 2026How to buy weed in Seoul? Learn South Korea cannabis laws, penalties, airport rules, CBD restrictions, medical cannabis access, and travel risks.
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How to Buy Weed in Vanuatu: Kava Culture vs. Cannabis Law...
by @Herbworthy on September 17, 2026Learn how to buy weed in Vanuatu with this guide covering cannabis laws, kava culture, penalties, travel risks, and island regulations for visitors.
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Weedmaps and Rolling Loud join forces to elevate a cultural...
by Brandon Dunn on September 16, 2026The collaboration brings together Rolling Loud’s music and cultural influence with Weedmaps’ nearly two decades of cannabis expertise and year-round
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East New York Cannabis Guide: Forever 420 Has Three Silly...
by LeVar Thomas on September 16, 2026Forever 420 in Brooklyn carries Silly Nice Bubble Hash, Diamond Powder and Frosted Hash Ball at 1118 Pennsylvania Ave.
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TRU Cannabis on Manhattan Avenue Has a Three-Product Silly...
by Celeste Hedera on September 16, 2026Find Silly Nice Bubble Hash, Frosted Hash Ball and Diamond Powder at TRU Cannabis, 256 Manhattan Ave in New York City.
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Kids accidentally consuming cannabis edibles at rising rates
by Abbey Hamachek on September 17, 2026Wisconsin experts warn cannabis edibles are increasingly being consumed by children, who often mistake them for candy.
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Mexico’s Supreme Court allows home preparation of...
by Lev Shevtsov on September 12, 2026Mexico’s Supreme Court allowed authorized recreational cannabis users to prepare edibles at home for personal consumption, while sales and distribution remain prohibited.
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Mexico's Supreme Court allows home cannabis edibles, but...
by MND Staff on September 12, 2026Mexico’s Supreme Court has ruled that people with cannabis authorizations can now make marijuana-infused edibles for their personal use .
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Mexico’s Supreme Court Says Cooking With Cannabis Is...
by @HIGH_TIMES_Mag on September 11, 2026Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled that cooking with cannabis can be covered under a personal-use permit, expanding the scope of recreational self-consumption without legalizing commercial edibles.
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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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Cannabis workforce training: Why Minnesota’s model matters
by Kasey Kollross on August 21, 2026The cannabis industry is booming and cannabis workforce training is critical for success. Learn how Minnesota is setting a new standard.
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Marijuana Legalization Boosts Agriculture Jobs In States...
by Tom Angell on August 14, 2026States that enact marijuana legalization see jobs in the agriculture sector increase more than they would have without the policy change, according to a new economic analysis from researchers at Texas Tech University. The results, which were presented at the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association’s 2026 meeting last month, found a 9 percent […]
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Cannabis job fair highlights new opportunities in New York
by Tyanna Xavier on August 11, 2026The cannabis industry is continuing to grow in New York State and so are the job opportunities. On Tuesday, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) in collaboration with the state’s departmen…
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NSW govt passes new ‘common sense’ marijuana driving...
by Kate Fowler on September 17, 2026A reform to medicinal marijuana driving laws has passed New South Wales parliament, drawing criticism from some MPs.
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Majority of NC adults support intoxicating hemp, marijuana...
by Shabnam Danesh on September 17, 2026RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A majority of North Carolinians support allowing intoxicating hemp products like THC gummies and seltzers, with even stronger support that they should be restricted to adults 21...
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Majority of North Carolinians support marijuana...
by Emily Mikkelsen on September 17, 2026ELON, N.C. (WGHP) — North Carolinians are unwavering in their position on legalizing marijuana in the state. According to Elon University, the number of North Carolinians in support of marijuana has r...
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Paso Robles takes another step to expand cannabis business...
by Libbey Hanson on September 17, 2026The City Council took other steps to further expand cannabis business in the city.
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Advocates gather for Cannabis Day at the Capitol
by Daylyn Huff on September 17, 2026LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Michigan cannabis patients, caregivers, home growers, small businesses and advocates are gathering for Cannabis Day at the Capitol. Hosted by advocacy organization Michigan W…
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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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