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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From cannabis to AI: Proposed Kalamazoo data center sparks...
by Caroline Bissonnette on July 6, 2026A former cannabis grow facility in Kalamazoo could become an AI data center, prompting residents to organize and debate the economic benefits, environmental impacts, and community consequences of bringing the rapidly expanding industry to their neighborhood.
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Why a Medical Cannabis Policy Should be Mandatory for...
by Sarah Sinclair on July 6, 2026First reported on Cannabis Health Thousands of people in the UK are legally prescribed cannabis-based medicines for chronic health conditions, and employment remains the single biggest reason they seek legal
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Thai PM threatens to ‘shut down’ cannabis after global...
by South China Morning Post on July 6, 2026Four years after decriminalisation, a wave of international drug busts could force Asia’s only legal cannabis market to recriminalise.
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$10M-a-year Flemington marijuana dispensary set for $9M sale
by Brad Wadlow on July 6, 2026A cannabis company plans a $9 million deal to acquire Flemington's Aunt Mary's dispensary, adding a fifth New Jersey retail location.
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Cash Reconciliation for Cannabis Dispensaries: Building an...
by AccuBANKER on July 6, 2026How cannabis dispensaries build standardized end-of-day cash reconciliation workflows to cut discrepancies and scale across locations....
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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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How to Buy Weed in Houston: Texas Cannabis Laws, the...
by @Herbworthy on July 5, 2026Learn how to buy weed in Houston legally. Explore Texas cannabis laws, TCUP eligibility, CBD rules, and Delta 8 restrictions in 2026.
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Scientists Say These 2 Cannabis Compounds Show Early...
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by https://www.facebook.com/foodandwine on July 5, 2026A new study found that the cannabis compounds CBD and CBG improved liver fat, blood sugar control, and cholesterol levels in obese mice with fatty liver disease. Experts say the findings are promising, but human clinical trials are still needed before either compound can be recommended as a treatment.
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2026 Oregon Leaf Concentrates Special
by Oregon Leaf Staff on July 4, 2026The Oregon Leaf staff reviews some of the state's best hash products from 2026 in our annual Concentrates Special.
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Vicente LLP | Cannabis Law & Policy: How Should the FDA...
by Vicente LLP | Cannabis Law & Policy on July 3, 2026National cannabis and psychedelics law firm providing services to marijuana, hemp, and psychedelics businesses, ancillary companies, investors, and governmental bodies
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Inmate continued to run his crime gang from behind bars,...
by Paul Britton on July 6, 2026Three men have been sentenced after a major investigation into HMP Hindley
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Crime gang used drone to smuggle contraband into prison
by Megan Banner on July 6, 2026A mobile phone revealed evidence to their plot
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Thai PM threatens to ‘shut down’ cannabis after global...
by South China Morning Post on July 6, 2026
Four years after decriminalisation, a wave of international drug busts could force Asia’s only legal cannabis market to recriminalise.
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57-Year-Old Japanese Man Arrested for Trafficking About...
by Bastillepost on July 5, 2026Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected cannabis buds at airportHong Kong Customs detected a drug traffic
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NCB arrests kingpin in hydroponic cannabis smuggling case
by PK Jaiswar on July 4, 2026
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), in a joint operation with the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), has arrested the alleged kingpin of an international hydroponic cannabis trafficking racket after he landed in India from Thailand.
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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, 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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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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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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The U.S. cannabis industry reports its first job loss
by Aurélien BERNARD on June 25, 2026The U.S. legal cannabis industry is showing clear signs of maturing and facing challenges as employment and revenue decline for the
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New Hampshire Democratic Challenger Slams GOP Governor's...
by Tom Angell on July 6, 2026A New Hampshire Democratic gubernatorial candidate is criticizing the incumbent Republican governor for vetoing a bill to let medical cannabis companies grow marijuana in greenhouses. Supporters say the proposal will make cannabis more affordable and available for patients, and it passed the Senate and House of Representatives in voice votes this […]
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Bhumjaithai pushes cannabis control bill
by Apinya Wipatayotin on July 5, 2026The Bhumjaithai Party has reaffirmed its support for restricting cannabis to medical use and urged parliament to prioritise a new medical cannabis bill when the House of Representatives reconvenes in August.
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Gov. Jim Pillen signs Nebraska medical cannabis...
by Josh Reyes World-Herald Staff Writer on July 5, 2026Nebraska's regulations for medical cannabis take effect July 6, but advocates say officials set up a program that's "too weak to succeed." Meanwhile, Iowa just expanded access to out-of-state residents.
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Tennessee Democrats Step Up Push To Legalize Marijuana As...
by Marijuana Moment on July 5, 2026“Republicans didn’t make cannabis go away—they just made it unsafe and untaxed. People will still find it, whether that means driving to Illinois or buying from someone with no license and no lab test.” By Sam Stockard, Tennessee Lookout As Tennessee’s new ban on popular hemp products takes effect Wednesday, two Democratic lawmakers are […]
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North Carolina Senate Passes Bill To Restrict Hemp THC And...
by Marijuana Moment on July 4, 2026“If there are folks that want to legalize marijuana, then they can introduce that bill, we will talk about that.” By Brandon Kingdollar, NC Newsline On their last day before heading home for nearly a month, North Carolina senators voted to ban most cannabis products currently being sold in the state. The version of House Bill
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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