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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Rachel Carr Shreves Examines Cannabis Rescheduling...
by Evangelina Cantu on July 7, 2026Spencer Fane attorney Rachel Carr Shreves wrote the article Cannabis Rescheduling to Schedule III – Key Implications for Your Business, recently published
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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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American Bankers Association Press Congress to Pass SAFE...
by Tony Lange on July 7, 2026The financial trade group for the U.S. banking industry wrote a letter to congressional leaders, urging them to co-sponsor the cannabis legislation.
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Cannabis, The Billion-Dollar Industry Learning To...
by Peter Su on July 7, 2026The era of the extract artist is over. Cannabis hit $33.8B in sales, but many operators still lack systems for scale. Here's what manufacturing maturity requires
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Virginia's Cannabis Control Authority seeks public input on...
by WAVY.com on July 7, 2026Hampton Roads Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina News, Weather, Traffic and Sports.
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EU Medical Cannabis Faces Its Most Consequential Regulatory...
by Ben Stevens on July 7, 2026
Cultivation 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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Kief’s Cannabis Chemistry
by David Luhrssen on July 6, 2026Owner Mason Lyon and Bay View store manager Will Daugherty met in a UWM chemistry class and graduated with degrees in chemistry. Ask them a question about cannabis and they can respond by discussing cell membranes and how THC activates enzymes.
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My favorite — and least favorite — THC and CBD...
by Angela Hansberger on July 6, 2026The canned cannabis drink aisle is exploding. Here are the CBD- and THC-infused drinks I recommend, and one I don't.
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Cannabis Formula Granted "Breakthrough Therapy Designation"...
by Dan Kingston on July 6, 2026Arizona marijuana information and news. Find AZ marijuana dispensaries, doctors, laws, events, news, and more.
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Chicago-area 420 Smoke Shop accused of illegally selling...
by FOX 32 Chicago on July 7, 2026A suburban Chicago smoke shop with "420" in its name is facing criminal charges after investigators said the business was illegally selling marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms without the required licenses.
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Police seize £20,000 worth of cannabis and make arrests in...
by Sam Morton on July 7, 2026Police have seized an estimated £20,000 worth of cannabis and illegal vape products, as part of a summer crackdown, across West Sussex.
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Barrow drug dealer Bailey Dutton jailed for cocaine &...
by Alec Whitaker on July 7, 2026A MAN from Barrow has been sentenced to 45 months in prison for drug dealing in Barrow.
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Ashanti police swoop on suspected drug, crime networks,...
by Admin1 on July 7, 2026A major intelligence-led operation by the Ghana Police Service has dealt a blow to suspected drug and criminal networks in the Ashanti Region, leading to the arrest of 24 suspects and the retrieval of firearms, suspected narcotic substances, vehicles and other exhibits. The operation, conducted by the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Operations Team […]
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Tuscumbia woman faces drug trafficking charge
by Kevin Taylor City Editor on July 7, 2026TUSCUMBIA — A 38-year-old woman faces drug trafficking charges after agents with the Colbert County Drug Task Force found more than an ounce of cocaine inside and outside of her
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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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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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Some cannabis types are safer than others. What experts...
by Sarah Klein on July 3, 2026Smoking 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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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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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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‘Doing nothing was not an option’: What's next after NC...
by Brandon Kingdollar, The Asheville Citizen Times on July 7, 2026Lawmakers in the North Carolina House will have nearly a month off to decide on proposed bans on hemp and cannabis products.
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MO cannabis workers are unionizing as effort spreads...
by Rebecca Rivas on July 7, 2026Missouri cannabis workers are securing union contracts and organizing for better pay and safer working conditions.
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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