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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Minnesota lawmakers ‘tweak’ cannabis laws to create new category, boost hemp THC
by Chris Roberts on May 18, 2026Minnesota cannabis sales are still modest almost a year after legalization. Could new business rules help?
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Colorado lawmakers reject cannabis hospitality ‘pop-up’ events
by Margaret Jackson on May 18, 2026A bill that would have legalized "pop-up" events in Colorado allowing cannabis consumption - but not sales - has failed.
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Death Row Records Cannabis Expands Into Nevada
by Posted by CBT Staff on May 18, 2026The Las Vegas debut of the cannabis brand founded by Snoop Dogg coincides with rollout of new vapes, gummies, and infused pre-rolls set to expand into additional states.
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Report: Massachusetts governor expected to fire cannabis czar
by Chris Roberts on May 18, 2026After a contentious tenure, Massachusetts' top cannabis regulator is likely on her way out, according to The Boston Globe.
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MN Court of Appeals rules Albert Lea was wrong to deny man a cannabis license
by Josh Frey on May 18, 2026The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ruled that the City of Albert Lea was wrong to deny a man a cannabis license last year.
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New Hemp-Based Plastic Offers Sustainable Alternative to Conventional Materials
by Terry Lassitenaz on May 19, 2026New hemp-based plastic, derived from low-grade CBD oil, offers durability and environmental benefits over conventional plastics. Explore its potential for…
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France Implements Ban on CBD Edibles Under EU Novel Food Regulation
by Steven Gothrinet on May 19, 2026France has banned CBD edibles, including gummies and tinctures, under the EU's 1997 Novel Food Regulation. Learn how this French CBD edibles regulation im…
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Georgia Expands Medical Cannabis Access by Removing THC Cap and Adding Qualifying Conditions
by Steven Gothrinet on May 18, 2026Georgia has expanded medical cannabis access by enacting the "Putting Georgia's Patients First Act," removing the THC potency cap and adding new qualifyin…
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Gyeonggi Institute Confirms Industrial Hemp Products and Imported Gummies Meet Safety Standards
by Steven Gothrinet on May 18, 2026The Gyeonggi Provincial Institute of Health and Environment confirmed the safety of industrial hemp products and imported gummies, ensuring compliance wit…
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I Replaced My Lunch Beer With Soul’s Out of Office THC Seltzer and Stayed Weirdly Productive
by Maha Haq on May 18, 2026Out of Office Drinks have low-dose THC, double the CBD, and two straightforward flavors to keep your day going.
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No Cookies
by Herald Sun on May 19, 2026No Cookies
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Parlier PD seizes 1,800 marijuana plants
by Mid Valley Times Staff on May 18, 2026PARLIER – An indoor grow site in Parlier, which was housing more than 1,800 cannabis plants, has been shut down by local law enforcement.
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“Criminal penalties don’t make cannabis safer:” Your letters, May 19, 2026
by Amie Rivers on May 18, 2026"Iowa’s current approach doesn’t prevent use. It just punishes it. And the people being punished aren’t criminals—they’re workers, parents, veterans, and patients who would rather buy a clearly labeled product than guess what’s in something they got from a friend of a friend."
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Livingston Co. deputies find more than 2,000g of cannabis after traffic stop
by Molly Sweeney on May 18, 2026LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — More than 2,000 grams of THC cartridges, flower, oil and edibles were seized after a traffic stop in Livingston County over the weekend. The Livingston County…
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Former Acton pub hid massive 700-plant cannabis factory - EALING.NEWS - The Voice of Ealing's 7 towns - Acton, Ealing, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale, Southall.
by EALING.NEWS reporter on May 18, 2026A huge cannabis factory containing more than 700 plants discovered by police in Acton was operating inside the former Chatsworth Pub in Acton High Street — only a short walk from Acton Police Station.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on May 18, 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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First regulate cannabis cultivation. Licence it after
by @kathmandupost on May 17, 2026Nepal might license cannabis cultivation. The science of what that demands must lead, not follow.
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What Virginia’s Marijuana Resentencing Law Means for Incarcerated Residents
by R. Anthony Harris on May 14, 2026Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed SB 62 into law, creating a pathway for courts to review certain marijuana-related convictions and sentences handed down before cannabis legalization in Virginia.
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Michigan Marijuana Tours Launches Behind-the-Scenes Cannabis Cultivation Experiences in Michigan
by Posted by CBT Staff on May 14, 2026Michigan Marijuana Tours offers guided behind-the-scenes access to licensed cannabis cultivation facilities across Michigan.
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Rob Van Dam Launches Cannabis Brand
by @slamwrestling on May 13, 2026Rob Van Dam is getting into the cannabis and hemp business.
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Tip from public leads to large drug bust
by PCE staff on May 16, 2026Two Onalaska residents were arrested Tuesday on multiple charges after the Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a call from concerned citizens. Acting on the tip, the Polk County Narcotics …
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Edibles Found At Milton Middle School, 3 Students Disciplined
by DJ Digital on May 14, 2026LPSS says no students were hurt after edibles were found at Milton Middle School. Three students now face discipline.
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Mixing Edible Cannabis and Alcohol May Impair Driving More Than Scientists Expected
by Vincent L on May 14, 2026Cannabis edibles and alcohol together produced stronger driving impairment than either substance alone, while standard field sobriety tests missed cannabis-related impairment.
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Marijuana edibles found at Milton Middle School, 3 students face disciplinary action
by News 15 Staff on May 14, 2026LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Three Milton Middle School students are facing disciplinary action after marijuana edibles were found at their school, according to Lafayette Parish School System officials. LPSS
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Polk County authorities: 2 arrested after weed, edibles found in home with children
by Meredith Billings on May 13, 2026Two people have been arrested after 16 pounds of marijuana; vape pens and several candy-like packages of edibles were found in home at children’s reach.
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Ensuring the high road in Cannabis: Legalization offers a chance to make the cannabis industry a model of good jobs—if workers are given a voice
by Sebastian Hickey on May 16, 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 workplace benefits, unprotected…
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on May 1, 2026Our May 2026 jobs roundup highlights new cannabis industry openings across Canada, spanning retail, production, brand representation, and more.
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AI and robotics are taking over the cannabis industry. Are they replacing jobs?
by Margaret Jackson on April 27, 2026Automation and AI can help with growing plants and selling products, raising questions about what happens to the people in those jobs.
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Can my WA employer fire me for smoking cannabis in my free time? What law says
by Karlee Van De Venter on April 9, 2026Here’s what employers can — and can’t — do when it comes to weed use.
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Cannabis Laws Quietly Creating 6 Surprising Workplace Changes In 2026
by Bryan Robinson, Ph.D. on April 6, 2026Cannabis laws are quietly rewriting policy on how companies hire, manage risk and structure jobs, with surprising changes affecting American workers and careers in 2026.
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“Criminal penalties don’t make cannabis safer:” Your letters, May 19, 2026
by Amie Rivers on May 18, 2026
"Iowa’s current approach doesn’t prevent use. It just punishes it. And the people being punished aren’t criminals—they’re workers, parents, veterans, and patients who would rather buy a clearly labeled product than guess what’s in something they got from a friend of a friend."
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Cannabis Advocacy Groups Push Congress For Legalization And Other Reforms Following Trump's Rescheduling Move
by Marijuana Moment on May 18, 2026“Cannabis reform is the most popular issue in American politics, and…it’s on Congress to pass a comprehensive legalization bill that centers the release of cannabis prisoners.” By Jack Gorsline, Filter A national coalition of 41 advocacy groups converged on Capitol Hill for the Cannabis Week of Unity, when a coordinated lobbying blitz pressed a gridlocked
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St. Louis marijuana workers win union vote after two-year ballot fight
by Rebecca Rivas on May 18, 2026The National Labor Relations Board rejected BeLeaf Medical’s claim that Sinse post-harvest employees were agricultural workers exempt from federal union protections
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“End the Nightmare”—Coalition Hits DC for Cannabis Justice
by jack-gorsline on May 18, 2026A national coalition of 41 advocacy groups converged on Capitol Hill for the Cannabis Week of Unity, when a coordinated ...
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Indiana Governor Touts Medical Marijuana's Benefits For Veterans, Saying He Hopes Opposition From GOP Lawmakers 'Softens'
by Tom Angell on May 18, 2026Indiana’s Republican governor says he hopes that opposition to legalizing medical marijuana from GOP leaders in the state legislature “softens”—pointing to the benefits cannabis has for military veterans and other people dealing with trauma and issues “where there’s nothing else that seems to work.” Gov. Mike Braun (R) told WPTA-TV in an interview posted on
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in 2500-year-old cemetery in peaks of western China
by newsfromscience on May 18, 2026THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
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News at a glance: Antibioticmaking clams, marijuana for research, and China’s ‘Friedmann’
by newsfromscience on May 18, 2026The latest in science and policy
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After 4-year delay, DEA will review dozens of requests to grow marijuana for research
by newsfromscience on May 18, 2026New rules would govern companies and organizations seeking to produce cannabis for medical studies
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on May 16, 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 May 16, 2026Analysis of 50 funders finds cannabis treatment research is growing slowly