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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Medipharm Labs sees 43% growth in international medical cannabis revenue in 2025
by Sarah Clark on March 30, 2026MediPharm Labs Corp. reported net revenue of $11.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025 (Q4 FY2025), $3.9 million in gross profit, and...
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'Cannabis Is an Act of Rebellion': Latin Superstar Farruko on Weed, Healing and Fighting the System
by Camila Berriex on March 30, 2026The Puerto Rican hitmaker says cannabis is bigger than business, framing the plant as medicine, resistance, and a way to challenge the machine that taught people to fear it.
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HYTN Successfully Releases Cannabis Products in Germany, Accepts Reorder
by Posted by CBT Staff on March 30, 2026The company’s milestone export builds on its previously announced strategic supply framework for Germany.
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Vireo Growth Provides Update on Planned Hawthorne Gardening Acquisition
by Posted by CBT Staff on March 30, 2026The planned share-based transaction is expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2026 and includes a ScottsMiracle-Gro appointment.
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New York Total Cannabis Sales Reach $3.3B After Five Years
by Graham Abbott on March 30, 2026New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said last week that after five years of adult-use sales, licensed cannabis retailers in the state have generated over $3.3
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Rep. Steve Cohen Demands Answers From DEA on Rescheduling
by Ben Stevens on March 30, 202699 days after the executive order, Rep. Steve Cohen slams the DEA and Attorney General for missing legal deadlines for cannabis rescheduling.
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White House Schedules More Meetings On Cannabis Product Enforcement Policy From FDA For This Week
by Kyle Jaeger on March 30, 2026The White House now scheduled a total of four meetings with cannabis industry and research stakeholders this week to discuss a proposed enforcement policy for CBD products. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) under the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced earlier this month that it plans to review yet-unpublished guidance
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New Hemp Cannabis ban to close at least 1 North Texas business, others worried
by mmjdaily.com on March 30, 2026Big changes to the hemp industry are coming this week and it's expected to impact countless small businesses in North Texas and across the state. Effective Tuesday, March 31, hemp cannabis…
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Upcoming bill aims to make THC drinks more available in Colorado bars, restaurants
by Tiney Ricciardi on March 30, 2026Hemp-derived beverages that offer a cannabis buzz could become more widely available at bars, restaurants and liquor stores in Colorado if a forthcoming bill passes the legislature.
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Can I drive when taking medicinal cannabis? Is it safe?
by Tom Arkell on March 29, 2026Nobody wants impaired drivers on the road. But if you take medicinal cannabis and need to drive, here are some options to minimise the risk.
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Is CBD Oil Legal in the UK? A Complete Guide for 2026
by Zach Lowy on March 29, 2026CBD oil is one of the most searched wellness products in the UK, and the question of its legal status comes up consistently among first-time buyers and experienced consumers alike. The answer is not a straightforward yes or no. CBD oil can be legal in the UK, but only when it meets a specific set
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Air Canada employee charged in alleged cannabis smuggling attempt at Toronto airport
by TorontoToday.ca on March 30, 2026A 32-year-old from Mississauga been charged
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New Study Shows Legalizing Marijuana Does Reduce Crime Rates
by News/ Talk KRMS on March 30, 2026A new study released shows that legalizing cannabis for either medical or adult-use purposes is associated with declining crime rates over time…that’s according to the National Organization for the…
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Guns-for-cannabis network hit: Europol high-value target arrested in international action
by Europol on March 30, 2026A Europol high-value target has been arrested and key members of his criminal network targeted during a coordinated action on 23 March across Spain, Bulgaria and Greece. The network is suspected of trafficking firearms from the Western Balkans and Türkiye into the European Union, exchanging them for cannabis and fuelling organised crime across multiple Member States.
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Dublin gas fitter jailed for role in €260,000 drugs importation
by Crime World on March 30, 2026Karl Phipps (42) pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
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Influencer caught trying to smuggle £150,000 worth of cannabis back to UK
by Brenna Cooper on March 30, 2026Scottish influencer Ellie Crampsie is accused of trying to smuggle £150,000 worth of cannabis back to UK from a holiday to Thailand.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on March 29, 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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[Watch] High Times’ New Travel Series Goes From Mallorca’s Underground To Portugal’s Cannabis Boom
by @HIGH_TIMES_Mag on March 28, 2026Produced with Matca Films, the new High Times Travel Series opens with two very different stops: a discreet cannabis club culture shaped by island rhythm and neighborhood respect in Mallorca, and a fast-growing medical cannabis infrastructure boom just outside Lisbon.
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Vancity Original® enters legal cannabis market with launch of Vancity® Cannabis Brand
by Contributor on March 27, 2026Vancity Original® enters Canada’s legal cannabis market with the launch of The Vancity® Cannabis Brand, bringing iconic Vancouver culture to B.C. Bud.
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420Fest Returns to Tucson as the Ultimate Cannabis Celebration
by Tucson Doobie on March 26, 2026Celebrate cannabis culture at 420Fest Tucson! Enjoy live entertainment, food, and local vendors on April 18 at MSA Annex.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on March 29, 2026
This 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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Medical Marijuana Can Help The Military
by Amy Hansen on March 26, 2026The Fresh Toast - Medical marijuana can help the military treat injuries, ease chronic pain, and support better mental health outcomes
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Is New York's cannabis business really flying high?
by Mike Wendling on March 26, 2026Five years after it was legalised, cannabis is seemingly everywhere in New York, but business owners say that many legitimate businesses are struggling.
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US Army Relaxes Rules On Marijuana
by Anthony Washington on March 25, 2026The Fresh Toast - US Army relaxes rules on marijuana, signaling a major shift in military recruitment standards and cultural norms.
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Howland woman arrested with pot-infused crispy rice, other marijuana edibles
by Mike Gauntner on March 30, 2026Police say the woman was also hiding a bottle of Xanax between her thighs.
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A new dispensary brings cannabis, edibles and boutique merch to Belleville
by Jennifer Green on March 30, 2026The shop is set up to provide a “more familiar shopping experience” for the customers, said Dre Trobradovic, director of retail for the business.
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Warren dad charged after 7-year-old allegedly eats marijuana edibles
by Mike Gauntner on March 29, 2026A 42-year-old Warren man is charged was child endangering after police say his 7-year-old son overdosed on marijuana edibles.
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What Do New Ohio Restrictions On Marijuana And Hemp Mean For Consumers And Businesses?
by Marijuana Moment on March 28, 2026It’s now illegal to bring any recreational-use cannabis products into Ohio, even if they were legally purchased in another state. By Frank W. Lewis, Signal Cleveland This story was originally published by Signal Cleveland. Sign up for their free newsletters at SignalCleveland.org/subscribe. Intoxicating hemp products and THC-infused beverages are now illegal again in Ohio and
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Drug agents find THC edibles during raid at Salem business
by Mike Gauntner on March 27, 2026A busy shopping plaza in Salem’s business district was the scene of a raid by the Columbiana County Drug Task Force on Thursday.
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The Latest Cannabis Industry Stats: Jobs, Sales & Regional Growth
by @MEXC_Official on March 27, 2026Spend enough time around cannabis operators and you start hearing the same thing. The numbers look good from the outside; get inside, and it’s a different conversation
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Cannabis company to close Denver grow facility, cut 132 jobs
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Medical marijuana patients could lose employment if new law passes
by Dylan Brown / KFOR on March 19, 2026A new effort at the Oklahoma State Capitol could put thousands of medical marijuana patients’ employment on the line if it passes in the coming weeks.
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This Ontario woman failed RCMP background check because one of her Facebook friends is a gangster
by Adrian Humphreys on March 17, 2026Federal Court intervenes after a worker failed her mandatory background security check for her legal cannabis job over a social media link.
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The hardest job in cannabis – and the most lucrative
by Chris Roberts on March 9, 2026Top jobs in cannabis cultivation are becoming the most important and in-demand in the industry. They're also the best-paid.
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White House Schedules More Meetings On Cannabis Product Enforcement Policy From FDA For This Week
by Kyle Jaeger on March 30, 2026
The White House now scheduled a total of four meetings with cannabis industry and research stakeholders this week to discuss a proposed enforcement policy for CBD products. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) under the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced earlier this month that it plans to review yet-unpublished guidance
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DOJ cannabis rescheduling update requested by congressman (Newsletter: March 30, 2026)
by Tom Angell on March 30, 2026Bipartisan Senate psychedelics bill; MS gov vetoes medical marijuana expansion; IN gov talks legalization; Poll: Cannabis use isn’t immoral Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Free to read
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Medical marijuana bill sent to House; inspector general search continues
by , The News Journal on March 30, 2026Delaware's search for its first inspector general moves forward. A legislative ban on private ICE detention centers was put on pause.
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Hemp farmers brace for new DSHS hemp rules expected to kick in March 31
by spectrumlocalnews.com on March 29, 2026Among stricter requirements for packaging, increased licensing fees and allowing for inspections by different state agencies, one of the most impactful rules is new testing requirements.
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NJ-CRC Chair Dianna Houenou Stepping Down
by Dan Ulloa on March 28, 2026NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) Chair Dianna Houenou is stepping down with her last meeting likely this week.
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Hartford HealthCare Earns 2026 Great Place To Work Certification | Hartford HealthCare
by hartfordhealthcare.org on March 27, 2026Learn more about News Detail at hartfordhealthcare.org
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on March 27, 2026Biden signs bill streamlining pot studies and production for research
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Cannabis research database shows how U.S. funding focuses on harms of the drug
by newsfromscience on March 27, 2026Analysis of 50 funders finds cannabis treatment research is growing slowly