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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Cannabis Prohibition Interests Don’t ‘Systemically...
by Tony Lange on July 8, 2026The Department of Justice argued that anti-rescheduling groups attempting to stay a Schedule III order have ‘pocketbook interests’ in prohibition.
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Minnesota mom continues fight for industry safeguards after...
by Liz Collin and Dr. JC Chaix on July 8, 2026Heather Bacchus joined Liz Collin on her podcast. Bacchus lost her son, Randy Michael, to cannabis-induced psychosis and suicide.
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Cannabis industry's operational gap threatens long-term...
by mmjdaily.com on July 8, 2026The U.S. cannabis industry generated $33.8 billion in retail sales in 2025, but its manufacturing infrastructure has lagged behind its brand-building success. Industry observers argue the…
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Washington State recreational cannabis sales drop 21% amid...
by mmjdaily.com on July 8, 2026Washington state's licensed recreational cannabis market reports revenue falling from about $1.4 billion in 2021 to roughly $1.1 billion last year, a 21% drop in four years, with industry…
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Aurora Cannabis Inc. Announces Filing and Mailing of the...
by TradingView on July 8, 2026EDMONTON, AB, July 8, 2026 /CNW/ - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the "Company" or "Aurora") (TSX:ACB) (NASDAQ:ACB), a leading Canada-based global medical cannabis company, is pleased to announce that the management information circular (the "Circular") for the upcoming annual general meeting of shareholder…
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The Evolving Clinical Efficacy of Cannabidiol for Chronic...
by Contributing Writer on July 8, 2026Australia has issued over 700,000 medicinal cannabis approvals — here's how CBD is being studied for chronic pain and how patients access it under the regulatory framework.
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Belgium Beat the U.S. on the Pitch But What About Legal...
by Anthony Washington on July 8, 2026The Fresh Toast - Belgium beat the U.S. on the pitch, but what about legal cannabis? America leads in legalization, access, and industry.
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Glass House Brands Completes 1st International Hemp Sale
by Posted by CBT Staff on July 7, 2026The California cannabis company completed the sale of smokeable CBD biomass to Europe.
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EU Medical Cannabis Faces Its Most Consequential Regulatory...
by Ben Stevens on July 7, 2026Cultivation is perhaps the most complex, highly regulated, and expensive part of the cannabis supply chain. This is especially true in markets where the end product is classed as a
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cbdMD Sets a New Safety Standard for Broad Spectrum CBD...
by cbdMD, Inc. on July 7, 2026/PRNewswire/ -- cbdMD, Inc. (NYSE American: YCBD), one of the nation's most recognized and trusted hemp-derived wellness companies, today announced the...
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5 illegal marijuana operations raided in Woodward; 30,000...
by https://www.news9.com/christian-hans on July 8, 2026Authorities say more than 30,000 marijuana plants and over 200 pounds of processed marijuana were seized during a two-day operation involving multiple state, local and federal agencies.
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Toronto police are accused of conspiring to operate illegal...
by Carly Lewis on July 8, 2026The latest from the Project South investigation
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Scots caught smuggling cannabis from Thailand face huge new...
by Holly Lennon on July 8, 2026The new fines follow a number of prosecutions in Scotland
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23 people arrested and 10kg of cannabis seized in...
by Harry Jackaman-Pegg on July 8, 2026
Police have arrested 23 people in a targeted operation to tackle organised immigration crime across Norfolk and Suffolk.
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Two men charged after £300k cannabis farm found in Girvan
by Craig Williams on July 8, 2026Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with a drugs recovery in Girvan.
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Dave Sheridan on Scary Movie, Officer Doofy and Cannabis...
by https://www.facebook.com/javierhasse/ on July 8, 2026Dave Sheridan played Officer Doofy in Scary Movie, the deputy revealed as the man behind the Ghostface-style mask. That grinning face became a cannabis icon somewhere along the way, and 25 years later, with it now on a PAX vape, Sheridan is still working out how the culture got there first.
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The Growing Role of Cannabis Education in Modern Sports...
by Damond Talbot on July 6, 2026The Growing Role of Cannabis Education in Modern Sports Culture Sports culture has always reflected broader changes in society. Conversations that once focused almost exclusively on game plans and championship aspirations now extend to topics such as nutrition, mental resilience, recovery, technology, and, more recently, responsible cannabis education. For […]
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on July 5, 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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How to Buy Weed in Phoenix: Arizona's Legal Market,...
by @Herbworthy on July 5, 2026Explore the best Phoenix dispensaries, Arizona cannabis laws, delivery options, pricing tips, and where adults can legally buy weed today.
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WNBA Joins NBA and NFL in Relaxing Marijuana Policies Under...
by https://www.facebook.com/JoeyBrabo on July 4, 2026On May 22, 2026, the WNBA and its players officially ratified a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that removed marijuana from the league's banned substances
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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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Missouri cannabis workers notch union wins as organizing...
by Rebecca Rivas on July 6, 2026A first contract in Columbia and a union vote in St. Louis come as Vibe Cannabis workers prepare for a July election.
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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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Kansas Democratic Candidates For Governor Campaign On...
by Marijuana Moment on July 8, 2026“We should allow adults who choose to buy cannabis to do it in Kansas, and use it safely and responsibly.” By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector Cindy Holscher and Ethan Corson on Tuesday both called for the legalization of recreational marijuana in Kansas, separating themselves from other gubernatorial candidates who only support using the drug for
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Most Marijuana Consumers Don't Believe Trump Administration...
by Tom Angell on July 8, 2026As a hearing on Trump administration’s federal marijuana rescheduling proposal proceeds this month, a new poll shows that most cannabis consumers aren’t optimistic that reform will be fully implemented by the end of the year. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in April issued an order that immediately reclassified state-licensed medical cannabis, as […]
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Puff, Puff … Pass?
by Jeffrey Billman on July 7, 2026Everyone agrees that the hemp industry needs to be regulated—including the hemp companies. Why can’t lawmakers figure out how to do it?
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Banking group pushes Congress to pass cannabis bill...
by Tom Angell on July 7, 2026AMA’s new marijuana stances; Congressional psychedelics bill; NH gov candidates clash on cannabis; MO marijuana workers unionize 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… […]
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Michigan Supreme Court: Weed use can't be banned as...
by , Detroit Free Press on July 7, 2026In a unanimous opinion, the court's justices wrote because marijuana is legal for use in Michigan, state courts cannot ban it as a term of probation.
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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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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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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in...
by newsfromscience on July 2, 2026THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
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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