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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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North Mankato Reduces Buffer Zones for Some Cannabis...
by Jeff Spence on October 22, 2026The North Mankato City Council has approved an ordinance amendment reducing buffer zones for certain cannabis businesses...
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Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CN:GTII) Gains Bullish...
by Ankur Sharma on October 22, 2026Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CN:GTII) Gains Bullish Momentum as Cannabis Expansion and Regulatory Optimism Strengthen Investor Confidence
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How could Question 8 impact the music industry in...
by Noah Schaffer on October 22, 2026When Massachusetts legalized cannabis a decade ago, it ushered in an era of dispensary event sponsorships, artist strains, and the prospect of live entertainment at licensed social consumption venues. All of that would likely disappear if Massachusetts voters pass the Question 8 referendum.
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Decibel Cannabis Responds to Unsolicited Tender Offer
by David Brown on October 22, 2026Decibel highlights that neither it nor its board of directors is recommending that shareholders deposit shares under the offer or refrain from doing so, noting...
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Newton Cannabis Shop Wants Sunday Sales, Says Customers Are...
by TAPinto on October 21, 2026Newton Cannabis Shop Wants Sunday Sales, Says Customers Are Going Elsewhere
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Kentucky Cannabis Company founder warns federal hemp...
by mmjdaily.com on October 21, 2026A change to federal hemp law scheduled for December 11 could affect full-spectrum CBD oils containing naturally occurring trace amounts of THC, including products made by long-established…
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Cannabis-Based Oil Fails to Improve Pain or Nonmotor...
by Isabella Ciccone, MPH on October 21, 2026A recently published phase 2 trial showed that CBD/THC cannabis oil failed to ease chronic pain or nonmotor symptoms versus placebo among patients with Parkinson disease.
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New Maryland law limits board action against veterinarians...
by Justin Louis, Content Producer on October 20, 2026A law that took effect October 1 bars the state veterinary board from taking certain disciplinary actions against veterinarians solely for discussing or recommending cannabis or CBD products for animals.
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Afraid of Edibles? This Cannabis Founder Was, Too. Here’s...
by Maha Haq on October 20, 2026Wondering which edible to try first? Kiva's Kristi Palmer shares beginner tips, Camino recommendations, and her take on high-dose edibles.
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Study Finds CBD Reduces Liver Scarring and Inflammation,...
by Anthony Martinelli on October 20, 2026Cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduced liver scarring, inflammation and markers of liver injury in mice, while researchers identified a potential molecular mechanism explaining how the cannabinoid … Continue reading
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Hong Kong Customs Seizes 8 kg of Cannabis, Arrests Two Men...
by Bastillepost on October 22, 2026Hong Kong Customs detects two drug trafficking cases involving incoming passengers at airportHong Ko
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Drug Suspect Who Distributed Drugs in Korea While on the...
by https://www.asiae.co.kr on October 22, 2026A drug offender who had spent years on the run overseas has been apprehended through international cooperation between the police and the National Int
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San Jose Police Allegedly Find Loaded Homemade Gun,...
by StaffReport1 - Press Release on October 21, 2026SAN JOSE, CA -- "Over the weekend, Southern Division Patrol Officers conducted a vehicle enforcement stop that resulted in..."
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Fort Madison man in jail following drug raid
by Daily Gate City on October 21, 2026A Fort Madison man is in jail after police allege they found marijuana and drug paraphernalia in his possession during a drug raid.
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Major Cannabis Farm Found in Attica, Three Arrested
by tovima.com on October 21, 2026Police discovered 255 cannabis plants and 27.6 kilograms of cannabis cuttings at a fully equipped hydroponic facility, with estimated potential profits of €200,000.
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Inside Gandaki’s new cannabis law: Who can grow it,...
by @kathmandupost on October 22, 2026The legislation opens the door to medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation under a rigorous licensing regime while keeping recreational use and unauthorised cultivation illegal.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on October 21, 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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Cultura Con Fuego Returns to Celebrate Latin Culture,...
by Heady NJ Staff on October 19, 2026Cultura Con Fuego returns Thursday, October 22nd to The Lobby NJ with more brands, live experiences, and a bigger night for Latin Heritage Month.
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MP Police bust illegal cannabis cultivation in Neemuch,...
by The Hawk on October 18, 2026Madhya Pradesh Police crack down on illegal cannabis cultivation, seizing over 52,000 plants worth Rs 5.89 crore in Neemuch and Dhar districts.
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Major Cannabis Cultivation Destroyed in Udaipur
by Bhupendra Singh Chundawat on October 15, 2026A joint operation in Udaipur led to the destruction of over 1.33 lakh illegal cannabis plants valued at approximately ₹199.50 crore.
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Edible Marijuana Dangers: How Parents Can Prevent THC...
by HealthyChildren.org on October 20, 2026It's important for parents understand how edible marijuana products are packaged, the amount of THC they contain, how the drug is absorbed in the body and what to do when a child accidentally eats them. Learn more here.
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State-Funded Illinois Study Finds 26% of Tested Hemp...
by Anthony Martinelli on October 19, 2026A state-funded Illinois study involving laboratory testing of 527 hemp products found that 26% of non-CBD edibles contained more than 10 milligrams of delta-9 THC … Continue reading
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Weed Use Affects Sedation During Medical Procedures
by Dennis Thompson on October 19, 2026How you use weed might make a difference in how much sedation you require for surgeries or procedures, a new study says. People who smoke or vape weed - but not those who use edibles - might need more anesthesia, researchers say.Weed smokers required substantially higher...
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Upper endoscopy patients who inhale cannabis may need more...
by Medical Xpress on October 18, 2026Patients who smoke or vape cannabis may need more anesthesia during an upper endoscopy than those who use edibles or do not use cannabis, according to a new study presented at the Anesthesiology 2026 ...
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Why you should talk to your child about drugs
by Venessa Lee on October 18, 2026
Singapore parents urged to talk to children, teens and youths about drugs as CNB warns of youth abuse, online misinformation and cannabis edibles. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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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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New poll: MA voters want legal weed, see it as positive for...
by Margie Cullen on October 22, 2026MA voters are in favor of all proposals on the ballot this fall – except one to roll back the legalization of marijuana, a new poll reveals.
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What you need to know about Question 8: Banning the sale of...
by https://www.wgbh.org/people/gal-tziperman-lotan on October 22, 2026
Voters will decide whether to approve Ballot Question 8 and prohibit selling cannabis in the Massachusetts 2026 election.
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Vivek And The Question 8 Signature Gatherers
by CHRIS FARAONE on October 22, 2026By now, you are likely familiar with the sickening attack ad launched by Vivek Ramaswamy, the MAGA Republican vying to be governor of Ohio. The fallout from platforming opponent Amy Acton’s...
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OMMA chief Adria Berry resigns after 5 years leading...
by Ben Felder, The Oklahoman on October 21, 2026Adria Berry, who has resigned as head of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, oversaw OMMA's move to a standalone agency.
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DEA Opposes Marijuana Rescheduling Opponents' Request For...
by Tom Angell on October 21, 2026Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is opposing marijuana rescheduling opponents’ request to reopen an ongoing hearing on the Trump administration’s proposed reform for a new round of testimony and document discovery. The dispute concerns a recently released federal watchdog report that found there are “gaps” in the government’s process for […]
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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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