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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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Robbinsville Council Hears Pitches From Four Cannabis...
by TAPinto on October 11, 2026Robbinsville hears pitches from 4 cannabis retailers for 2 new dispensary licenses, with a council decision still pending.
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Cannabis Was Canada’s Fifth Most Important Cash Crop In...
by Johnny Green on October 11, 2026In 2025, cannabis was Canada’s fifth most important cash crop according to Statistics Canada, ahead of tobacco and potatoes.
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Lee Select Board opposes Massachusetts Ballot Question 8...
by Nate Harrington on October 11, 2026Lee officials urge voters to reject Question 8, citing cannabis tax revenue, local jobs and pain relief for residents.
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‘Not good public policy’: Cannabis retailers concerned...
by Alex Karpa on October 11, 2026Manitoba is considering new cannabis-store safety measures that would allow retailers to remove window coverings and could require a minimum number of employees to work during higher-risk hours.
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George Gstar’s Role in the Cannabis Industry: Business,...
by Journal on October 10, 2026George Gstar, born George Vladimir Acello on November 22, 1992, is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, recording artist, and public figure of Russian and Italian heritage.
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Marijuana Reform Group Asks Congress To Keep Hemp THC...
by Tom Angell on October 9, 2026A leading marijuana legalization advocacy organization is stepping up the pressure on Congress to reverse a scheduled ban on hemp THC products and institute a system of regulations as an alternative to criminalization. “When it comes to public health and safety, regulation and education consistently yield better results than prohibition,” the Marijuana […]
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Voyager Life (LSE:VOY) In Focus: How Is The CBD Wellness...
by kalkineuk on October 9, 2026Voyager Life and the UK CBD wellness market: strategy, acquisitions and regulatory risk.
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The Hemp Ban Could Send Billions To Licensed Cannabis. One...
by Javier Hasse on October 8, 2026An ATB analyst says investors are underestimating the hemp ban's upside for licensed cannabis. An economist expects much of that demand to go illicit.
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Cannabis oil linked to significant reduction in...
by Kevin Dinneen on October 8, 2026Women with endometriosis experienced significant reductions in pain and use of conventional painkillers after taking a balanced THC and CBD cannabis extract for three months.
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Wollongong dealer busted by cops with cannabis, heroin at...
by https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/profile/760/jay-anna-mobbs/ on October 8, 2026Inside the home, police found bags and jars of cannabis.
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Banned again: repeat drug driver fails to prove he has...
by https://www.standard.net.au/profile/1208/andrew-thomson/ on October 11, 2026Drug driver banned for another 12 months.
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NDLEA re-arrests 83-year-old woman for drug offence one...
by Akinbayo Wahab on October 11, 2026Nigeria's anti-narcotics agency on Sunday said it had re-arrested an 83-year-old woman for possessing illegal drugs, a year after she was convicted of a similar crime.
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NDLEA rearrests 83-year-old woman for drug trafficking,...
by Apex News Exclusive on October 11, 2026An 83-year-old woman previously convicted for drug trafficking has been arrested again with methamphetamine and Colorado, as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) records major drug seizures across several states, including the arrest of a
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NDLEA Arrests 83-Year-Old Grandma Again, Seizes Meth,...
by Kazeem Kasali on October 11, 2026The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has rearrested an 83-year-old woman, Uloma Uchechi Sunday, for allegedly dealing in
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Hong Kong Customs Seize 5kg of Cannabis Buds, Arrest Two...
by Bastillepost on October 11, 2026Hong Kong Customs detects drug trafficking case involving incoming passengers at airportHong Kong Cu
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George Gstar’s Role in the Cannabis Industry: Business,...
by Journal on October 10, 2026
George Gstar, born George Vladimir Acello on November 22, 1992, is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, recording artist, and public figure of Russian and Italian heritage.
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D.C. Cannabis Lounge Guide: Top Places to Smoke & Socialize
by Outlaw Report on October 10, 2026Discover the top legal cannabis lounges and summer gardens in Washington, D.C. Explore on-site consumption spots, live events, rules, and patient requirements across the District.
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Why Weed Makes Ideas Feel Brilliant, and Why They Rarely...
by Hernán Panessi on October 8, 2026Cannabis loosens self-criticism and everyday logic, which is why the idea feels like a revelation at midnight and like nonsense at nine in the morning. The gap is real. It's also the point.
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Jerome Baker and Kaleidoscope Chase Full-Flavor Weed
by @HIGH_TIMES_Mag on October 7, 2026Jerome Baker Designs and The Kaleidoscope Collective pair limited genetics, New York flower, and collectible glass in a new collaboration.
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County Museum’s cannabis exhibition opens saturday in...
by Carole Brodsky on October 6, 2026The Mendocino County Museum and Exhibit Envoy have partnered to create a “homegrown” cannabis exhibit entitled Behind the Redwood Curtain. The exhibit opening is on Saturday, October 10 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
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Incident Involving Marijuana Candy At Kreeger Elementary
by whmi.com on October 9, 2026"On Tuesday, school administration became aware of a few students who may have received candy from another student that was believed to have contained THC".
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Here's what products Ohio cannabis stores can no longer sell
by Margaret Jackson on October 8, 2026Ohio cannabis retailers must pull noncompliant flower, vapes and edibles after new state potency and package caps took effect Oct. 6.
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Less THC for more money? What Ohio's new marijuana rules...
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Shelter-in-place emergencies reported amid marijuana gummy...
by Grace Zokovitch on October 7, 2026Stoughton High School reported a surge of consumption of marijuana edibles among students, with the school principal urging parents and students to take precautions after three shelter-in-place emergencies related to the issue and other…
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Stoughton High had 3 shelters-in-place amid concerns about...
by , Enterprise News on October 7, 2026Stoughton students sheltered 3 times Tuesday so personnel could reach students who used THC edibles or had other medical needs, the principal said.
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on October 2, 2026Explore the latest cannabis jobs in Canada for October 2026. Browse new career opportunities in retail, cultivation, production, and management across the country.
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Mass. marijuana industry employs nearly 18,000 people....
by Auzzy Byrdsell on September 25, 2026Workers worry about losing their jobs if voters kill their industry in November.
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Cannabis licensees in New York pay above-average wages, new...
by mmjdaily.com on September 23, 2026Despite facing significant structural challenges, New York's cannabis licensees already pay higher-than-average wages and devote a substantial share of gross revenue to labor costs, according…
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Survey finds NY cannabis jobs pay more than other sectors
by Brendan J. Lyons on September 21, 2026The survey by FTI Consulting was sponsored by an association of cannabis industry stakeholders who say a minimum wage could imperil their already struggling businesses.
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US Lawmakers File Bill to Allow Cannabis Users Access to...
by Tony Lange on September 18, 2026The legislation would prevent an individual’s prior or current cannabis use from being a disqualifying factor in federal job opportunities.
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Deb Goldberg is still dealing with fallout from cannabis...
by Chris Van Buskirk on October 11, 2026The yearslong — and technically still-running — saga between state Treasurer Deborah Goldberg and her onetime appointee pushed the three-term Democrat into a spotlight rarely seen in her relatively obscure statewide office.
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‘Not good public policy’: Cannabis retailers concerned...
by Alex Karpa on October 11, 2026Manitoba is considering new cannabis-store safety measures that would allow retailers to remove window coverings and could require a minimum number of employees to work during higher-risk hours.
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Chances of being charged for cannabis use triples as...
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Trump Complains That Democratic-Run Cities Smell Like...
by Tom Angell on October 10, 2026President Donald Trump has a number of complaints about cities run by Democrats—including that they smell like marijuana. During a Friday speech commemorating Columbus Day, the president criticized the “radical left” and “dirty” Democrat-run cities. “The sidewalks are disgusting. The streets are disgusting. They’re just in bad shape,” he […]
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Letter: Editorial on marijuana legalization missed key facts
by Paul Armentano on October 10, 2026The deputy director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws responds to a recent editorial.
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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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