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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FINO Cannabis Announces 1st Florida Dispensary Opening in...
by Posted by CBT Staff on June 23, 2026The company is bringing a new patient-first cannabis experience to Central Florida.
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Supreme Court Unanimously Blocks Federal Gun Ban for...
by Outlaw Report on June 23, 2026D.C. lawmakers prepare for a July hearing on three medical cannabis bills as regulators shutter more illicit stores, Virginia’s cannabis compromise divides the hemp industry.
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Cannabis loyalty isn’t built on THC, it’s built on trust
by Margaret Jackson on June 23, 2026Low-dose products, microdosed beverages and experience-based merchandising may prove more scalable for consumer retention than a perpetual potency race.
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The Cannabis Business Advisors Launches Compliance Platform...
by Dan Kingston on June 23, 2026Arizona marijuana information and news. Find AZ marijuana dispensaries, doctors, laws, events, news, and more.
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San Diego cracks down on illegal cannabis delivery services
by David Garrick on June 23, 2026San Diego cracked down Monday on illegal cannabis delivery services by creating new permit requirements, increasing penalties and allowing legal dispensaries to sue illegal operators and recover damages.
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From 2016 to now: THCA ban marks latest marijuana Tennessee...
by The Tennessean Staff on June 23, 2026Marijuana debates have been occurring in Tennessee since the 1970s, but the latest reform banning THCA might have put an end to them for good.
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New Virginia legal cannabis sales plan heads to governor's...
by Tom Angell on June 23, 2026Military recruit marijuana amendment in Congress; NORML challenges rescheduling non-invite; CA GOP governor candidate on cannabis; Study: CBD for acne Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana […]
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Wyld’s Blood Orange 50mg CBD Drink Is Annoyingly Good for...
by Maha Haq on June 22, 2026I tried Wyld's Blood Orange CBD Sparkling Water, a 50mg broad-spectrum CBD drink with 10 calories, 1g sugar, and no THC.
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Hemp-Derived CBD Is A 'Promising' Treatment For Acne...
by Tom Angell on June 22, 2026CBD seems to be effective in the management of acne, according to a new scientific review. Researchers looked at findings from more than a dozen studies from 2010 to 2024 analyzing hemp-derived CBD and acne-related outcomes such as inflammation and the production of oily and waxy lipids from the sebaceous glands. The review, published in
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La Caroline du Sud va-t-elle enfin légaliser le cannabis...
by Aurélien BERNARD on June 22, 2026Alors que la Caroline du Sud s’apprête à élire son prochain gouverneur, le débat sur le cannabis médical dans cet État revient une nouvelle fois sur le
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Five men arrested after trying to bring significant amount...
by Morton Robertson on June 23, 2026Five men have been arrested after being caught trying to enter Canada from the United States with 32.3 kg of cannabis and 1,700 THC vape...
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Florida Man Pleads Guilty To Stealing 15 Pounds Of...
by Caledonian Record on June 23, 2026A Monticello, Florida, man and Norwich University student who, with a partner, stole over $30,000 of product from a Sutton cannabis grower pleaded guilty to felony grand larceny in Caledonia
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Five arrested for possession of unstamped cannabis at...
by Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Central Region on June 23, 2026/CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) report that five individuals have been charged following a significant seizure of unstamped cannabis and...
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How Are the Marijuana Rescheduling Hearings Going
by Terry Hacienda on June 22, 2026The Fresh Toast - How are the marijuana rescheduling hearings going? Federal officials review science, public safety, and cannabis policy.
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NACOC arrests three suspects in night raid on cannabis...
by Emmanuel Jacob Amissah II Contributor on June 22, 2026The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested three suspects following an overnight intelligence-led operation targeting a suspected cannabis cultivation, processing, and distribution hub in the Volta Region .
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Weedmaps World Tour RAD Brings World Cup Energy and...
by Christo Marron on June 23, 2026Weedmaps World Tour RAD lands in NYC with World Cup watch parties, cannabis culture activations, exclusive merch, giveaways, and community events across Manhattan and the Bronx.
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Nebraska Officials Approve Start Of Medical Cannabis...
by Marijuana Moment on June 23, 2026“Every day that goes by, we’re losing time and availability.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission cleared the way Monday for the first state-licensed cultivator to put marijuana plants in the ground, while another is taking steps to fight a local zoning decision. The four-member commission voted unanimously to […]
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on June 23, 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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420: The Unlikely Origin Story Behind the Most Famous Date...
by Marketplace Contributor Content on June 22, 2026Every April 20th, millions of people across the world pause, sometimes literally mid-puff, to mark a date that has become the unofficial high holiday of cannabis culture. But ask most
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How Vancouver's Weed Culture Influences Music and Arts Scene
by New Wave on June 21, 2026Vancouver has long occupied a unique place in Canada's cultural landscape. The city is known for its independent music scene, creative communities, and progressive attitudes toward lifestyle and wellness. It is also one of the places most closely associated with cannabis culture.While conversations about cannabis often focus on legalization or retail sales, […]
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Tennessee THCA ban starts July 1. Here's what's still legal...
by , The Tennessean on June 23, 2026Tennessee's new THCA restrictions take effect July 1. Here's which drinks, edibles and other products can still be legally purchased.
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Hidden driving danger when edible cannabis and alcohol mix
by ScienceDaily on June 22, 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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Many accolades from state hospital group | Hartford Hospital
by hartfordhospital.org on June 19, 2026Learn more about News Detail at hartfordhospital.org
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Edible Marijuana Dangers: How Parents Can Prevent THC...
by HealthyChildren.org on June 17, 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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Legal cannabis industry sheds jobs for first time
by Margaret Jackson on June 22, 2026The legal U.S. cannabis industry employed 412,500 people in early 2026 – down 2.7% from 425,002 jobs reported last year.
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Ensuring the high road in Cannabis: Legalization offers a...
by Sebastian Hickey on June 19, 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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Legal Marijuana Revenue Declined For The First Time In...
by Tom Angell on June 18, 2026For the first time since state recreational marijuana markets launched in 2014, the industry saw a year-over-year decline in national revenue from cannabis sales in 2025, according to a new economic report. But that trend could soon reverse as state laws evolve, businesses adapt and federal rescheduling potentially creates new opportunities. In 2025, […]
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Fewer Employees Skip Work Days Where Medical Marijuana Is...
by Tom Angell on June 17, 2026Legalizing medical marijuana appears to be associated with reduced rates of employees missing work—particularly in trades like manufacturing and agriculture where workers are more likely to experience symptoms such as pain that cannabis can help treat—according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Southern Maine and University of Georgia […]
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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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Most Texans support marijuana reform. Is Texas leadership...
by Robin Jaffin on June 23, 2026If Texas marijuana policy reflected public opinion, the state would already have broad medical marijuana, decriminalized possession, and a path to full legalization. Instead, Texas still treats low‑le...
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DEA's Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Includes The Wrong...
by Marijuana Moment on June 23, 2026“A decision about whether to continue one of the most outdated and destructive drug policies in American history should not exclude the people and advocates most directly affected by it.” By Jason Ortiz, Last Prisoner Project The federal government has finally admitted what millions of people have known for decades: cannabis never belonged in Schedule
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New Virginia legal cannabis sales plan heads to governor's...
by Tom Angell on June 23, 2026
Military recruit marijuana amendment in Congress; NORML challenges rescheduling non-invite; CA GOP governor candidate on cannabis; Study: CBD for acne Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana […]
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Cannabis plants worth more than £300,000 found in Aberdeen
by https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews on June 23, 2026More than 300 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of £320,000 were discovered.
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San Diego cracks down on illegal cannabis delivery services
by David Garrick on June 23, 2026
San Diego cracked down Monday on illegal cannabis delivery services by creating new permit requirements, increasing penalties and allowing legal dispensaries to sue illegal operators and recover damages.
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News at a glance: Antibioticmaking clams, marijuana for...
by newsfromscience on June 22, 2026The latest in science and policy
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on June 19, 2026Biden signs bill streamlining pot studies and production for research
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in...
by newsfromscience on June 19, 2026THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
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United States set to allow more facilities to produce...
by newsfromscience on June 18, 2026Drug Enforcement Administration opens door to more cannabis growers to supply drug for research
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Cannabis Psychosis Shows Distinct Symptom Pattern
by Edited by Anushree Chaphalkar on June 17, 2026Cannabis-associated psychosis is associated with distinct patterns of cognitive function and behavioral characteristics relative to non-cannabis psychosis, a new study shows.