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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Michigan’s top cannabis regulator elected president of...
by Margaret Jackson on June 16, 2026Brian Hanna is the first military veteran to lead the group and the second Michigan regulator to hold the post.
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Khalifa Kush Expands Global Footprint With Entry Into...
by Posted by CBT Staff on June 16, 2026In partnership with Endoca, Khalifa Kush will launch premium flower and edible offerings for Australian patients.
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FOX45: Maryland collects $26M in cannabis tax revenue...
by Alexa Dikos on June 16, 2026The Central region generated the largest share of revenue, bringing in nearly $10.7 million between January and March. The Capital region followed with $6.2 million, while Western Maryland generated $4.7 million.
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State Survey Finds Rates of Teen Marijuana Use, Ease of...
by Posted by CBT Staff on June 16, 2026Colorado Leads provides a statement regarding the latest results of CDPHE’s Healthy Kids Colorado Survey.
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The case for cannabis businesses being good neighbors
by Meg Sanders on June 16, 2026A Canna Provisions co-owner argues that cannabis businesses are good for communities, but have failed to communicate their value ahead of a ballot initiative to end adult-use cannabis that is
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Los Angeles Approves New Tax on Illegal Cannabis...
by Aurélien BERNARD on June 16, 2026Los Angeles residents have approved a measure to tax illegal cannabis dispensaries, in a new attempt—which seems strange from France
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GOP Lawmaker Circulates Bill To Keep Hemp THC Drinks...
by Tom Angell on June 15, 2026A Republican congresswoman is circulating draft legislation that would keep hemp THC beverages legal under federal law, creating a carve-out from the broad recriminalization of products derived from the crop that is set to take effect later this year, Marijuana Moment has learned. The Hemp-Derived Beverage Regulatory Clarity Act from Rep. Beth Van Duyne […]
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Our New Study Shows That The Science Of Cannabis And Sleep...
by Marijuana Moment on June 15, 2026“We found that the strongest evidence for improving sleep was associated with cannabidiol (CBD), cannabinol (CBN) and combinations of the two—but not primarily THC.” By Andrea Efre, University of South Florida College of Nursing The cannabis sleep market represents a shift away from traditional pharmaceuticals toward a natural alternative. […]
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Cannabisblueten.de Launches as Germany's Independent...
by newswire.com on June 15, 2026Cannabisblueten.de is a German-language patient and consumer resource covering cannabis flower strains, terpene profiles, pharmacy availability, and prescription guidance under Germany's medical cannabis framework. From Justin Hartfield, co-founder of Weedmaps.
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Synthetic cannabinoids among teens: French DGS issues a...
by Aurélien BERNARD on June 15, 2026500 reports, 71% of cases severe, two deaths: the French DGS warns of a rise in synthetic cannabinoid poisoning among teenagers. E-liquids, PTC, Buddha Blue… what the June 11, 2026, circular says.
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Cannabis burglary leads to multi-county pursuit and several...
by Chris Hamilton on June 16, 2026A multi-county pursuit transpired after the early morning burglary of a cannabis greenhouse facility just south of Salinas, Sunday, leading to two crashes and multiple arrests.
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Charges anticipated as CFSEU-BC targets organized crime...
by posted by: Rattan Mall on June 16, 2026AN investigation by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) has resulted in the seizure of significant quantities of illicit drugs, firearms, cash, and other evidence linked to an organized crime group operating throughout the Lower Mainland. The investigation began in October 2025 and focused on an organized crime group […]
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Border Force seizes record 12 tonnes of cannabis worth...
by Carrington Walker,Tom Sanders on June 16, 2026Around 1,200 boxes of cannabis were found crammed into two shipping containers at Southampton Port
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‘Record‑breaking haul’ as 12 tonnes of cannabis found...
by Tom Sanders,Carrington Walker on June 16, 2026Three people have been arrested in connection to the raid
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Biggest ever UK cannabis bust as Border Force intercepts...
by Tom Sanders,Carrington Walker on June 16, 2026The South West Regional Organised Crime Unit arrested three people on Tuesday
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How to Buy Weed in Negril: Jamaica's Cannabis Scene & Herb...
by @Herbworthy on June 14, 2026Negril offers one of Jamaica's most famous cannabis experiences. Learn how tourists can buy legally, what strains to seek out, and key travel rules.
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How to Buy Weed in Medellín (2026): Colombia's Cannabis...
by @Herbworthy on June 14, 2026Medellín cannabis guide for 2026. Understand the 20 gram possession rule legal risks medical cannabis access and local cannabis culture.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on June 14, 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 Tanzania: Cannabis Laws and Tourist...
by @Herbworthy on June 13, 2026Buying weed in Tanzania is illegal. Explore cannabis laws, Zanzibar regulations, enforcement risks, and key facts every tourist should know in 2026.
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Josh Kesselman, RAW Founder, Featured in High Times Article...
by StreetInsider.com on June 12, 2026New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2026) - High Times has published a feature highlighting the inclusion of...
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Do cannabis products need standardized expiration dates?
by Margaret Jackson on June 16, 2026Cannabis products have "best-by" or expiration dates that are applied unevenly and sometimes arbitrarily, critics say.
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Hidden driving danger when edible cannabis and alcohol mix
by ScienceDaily on June 16, 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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Edible Marijuana Dangers: How Parents Can Prevent THC...
by HealthyChildren.org on June 13, 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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How to Stay Comfortable in a Cast, According to an...
by hartfordhospital.org on June 12, 2026Learn more about News Detail at hartfordhospital.org
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Rise in adulterated cannabis in France, as edible CBD ban...
by Sarah Elzas on June 12, 2026Cannabis use in France is once again under scrutiny, with a drugs monitor reporting a sharp rise in adulterated products on the illegal market, and risky new products entering the legal CBD market. To…
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Ensuring the high road in Cannabis: Legalization offers a...
by Sebastian Hickey on June 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 […]
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on June 1, 2026Explore the June 2026 Canadian cannabis jobs update, featuring positions in cultivation, production, retail, and more across provinces and territories. Find your next role in Canada’s cannabis industry.
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Fluent trims New York cannabis operations ahead of Vireo...
by Margaret Jackson on May 13, 2026And a second cannabis MSO is closing a Michigan cultivation operation for combined job losses of more than 100 employees.
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Chestertown cannabis facility with 37 jobs facing closure
by Larry Rulison on May 11, 2026Etain LLC, which had become part of Fluent Corp., reports that it plans to close its Chestertown facility in August.
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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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Virginia cannabis market deal sets 2027 launch, caps...
by Bill Atkinson on June 16, 2026Gov. Spanberger and lawmakers reached a compromise to launch a retail cannabis market in Virginia in 2027.
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Spanberger, legislators announce agreement on legal...
by Elizabeth Beyer on June 16, 2026The plan calls for legal sales to start in July 2027.
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Spanberger, legislators roll out retail weed plan, set to...
by Samantha Willis on June 16, 2026Tuesday morning, Gov. Abigail Spanberger and the legislative architects of a long-awaited retail weed framework presented a revamped plan for the recreational marketplace that they said is set to launch next summer, pending finalization of the state budget. The announcement marked a major shift, after Spanberger vetoed the cannabis marketplace plan approved […]
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Bipartisan North Carolina Lawmakers Say Psychedelic...
by Kyle Jaeger on June 16, 2026Bipartisan North Carolina lawmakers are stepping up the push for psychedelics reform legislation by asking colleagues to pass it as part of the budget. Several members of the Senate and House of Representatives spoke at a press conference on Tuesday in support of a bill to fund research on the therapeutic value of substances like
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Gov. Spanberger announces compromise to open retail...
by Chrysnel Banzouzi on June 16, 2026Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced a compromise proposal Tuesday aimed at creating a legal retail cannabis marketplace in Virginia.
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United States set to allow more facilities to produce...
by newsfromscience on June 15, 2026Drug Enforcement Administration opens door to more cannabis growers to supply drug for research
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Stoned rats get the munchies. Here's what that means for...
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by CBC on June 14, 2026It turns out stoned rats get the munchies too. New research from the University of Calgary and Washington State University digs into the effects of cannabis on rats and humans, particularly when it comes to appetite.
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on June 12, 2026Biden signs bill streamlining pot studies and production for research
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Cannabis research database shows how U.S. funding focuses...
by newsfromscience on June 12, 2026Analysis of 50 funders finds cannabis treatment research is growing slowly
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in...
by newsfromscience on June 12, 2026THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled