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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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Office of Cannabis Management rebuts Nonna Farms over...
by mmjdaily.com on October 5, 2026New York's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has publicly rebutted claims by Nonna Farms after the company's officials appeared before an administrative judge. Nonna Farms, located in…
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Michigan court rules that cannabis business illegally...
by mmjdaily.com on October 5, 2026Last week, the 30th Circuit Court ruled in favor of the State, finding a marijuana farming business, Bliss Corporate, Inc., violated wetlands protections within Part 303 of the Natural…
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Florida May Have 3 Options to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis...
by Tony Lange on October 5, 2026A pair of related legalization campaigns filed their proposed initiatives with state officials, potentially competing with a Trulieve-backed campaign.
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Massachusetts Governor Urges Voters To Keep Marijuana Sales...
by Tom Angell on October 5, 2026The governor of Massachusetts opposes an initiative on the November ballot that would roll back the state’s marijuana legalization law. “I’d vote no,” Gov. Maura Healey (D) said in an interview on WCVB-TV’s On The Record on Sunday. “We’ve got to keep recreational marijuana here in Massachusetts.” “It’s an important industry, the cannabis […]
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Pistol and Paris Launches Vanquish Medical Providing Access...
by markets.businessinsider.com on October 5, 2026AGASSIZ, B.C., Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vanquish Holdings Inc. (“Vanquish”), operating as Vanquish Brands and the company behind Pistol...
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There’s Bacon-Flavored Weed for Your Pets Now
by Maha Haq on October 5, 2026Bacon-flavored CBD for dogs is officially a thing. Here's what's actually inside Canna River’s pet treats and tinctures.
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What Does Ingredion's Pending Takeover Mean For Tate & Lyle...
by kalkineuk on October 5, 2026Tate & Lyle LSE takeover update on the Ingredion cash offer and ingredient sector context as UK regulators move toward first CBD supplement and beverage authorisations.
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"Light" Cannabis in Italy: Ban on Hemp Flowers to Be...
by Aurélien BERNARD on October 5, 2026On February 9, 2027, the Italian Constitutional Court will hear appeals challenging Article 18, which restricts the trade in hemp flowers and their derivatives.
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New York's legal cannabis market exceeds 4 billion $ in...
by Aurélien BERNARD on October 5, 2026Since the launch of recreational sales in late 2022, licensed dispensaries in New York State—which has a population of approximately 20 million—have generated more than
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Will Avecho's CBD Sleep Trial Reach the Finish Line...
by kalkineau on October 5, 2026Avecho Biotechnology continues its pivotal CBD insomnia trial after a positive interim review, with Sandoz owning Australian rights.
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Canadian attempted to smuggle 31kg of cannabis in luggage...
by Kaija Jussinoja on October 5, 2026A Canadian man was sentenced to one year in jail recently after he was caught attempting to smuggle more than two dozen kilograms of cannabis from Vancouver to the U.K., authorities announced Monday.
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Cannabis farm found in Oldham as police seize £2m of...
by Kent Lawlor on October 5, 2026An estimated £2 million worth of cocaine has been seized and a man arrested after police searched three addresses including a property in Oldham
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Middleton vehicle stop leads police to suspected cocaine...
by David Murphy on October 5, 2026Police seized 20 kilograms of suspected cocaine and found three cannabis farms after stopping a vehicle in Middleton on Sunday, October 4.
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Britain's cannabis ‘menace' exposed as Tories demand...
by Michael Knowles on October 5, 2026Police should arrest everyone caught with the substance to stop the drug blighting the UK, says Chris Philp
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Judge rules on whether medical cannabis card shields...
by Travis Jaudon on October 5, 2026A Forsyth County judge has weighed in on whether medical cannabis and probation can coexist, and his answer could shape how similar cases are handled in the future.
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Federation TAFE launches Australia-first medicinal cannabis...
by mmjdaily.com on October 5, 2026Federation TAFE launched Australia's first Certificate III in Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Production at Cannai Farm in the Yarra Valley on 29 September, with nine inaugural students…
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15 Cannabis Halloween Costume Ideas Beyond a Weed Leaf
by Joseph Brabo on October 4, 2026A cannabis-themed Halloween costume doesn’t have to be a giant joint or an elaborate joke. Sometimes all it takes is a familiar movie character.
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Legalization Nation: Visiting Parlay Philadelphia cannabis...
by Brian Box Brown on October 1, 2026In this edition of Legalization Nation, Box Brown visits Parlay Philadelphia, a cannabis event that "reeks of authenticity."
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Elevate in Mount Vernon Brings Silly Nice Bubble Hash and...
by Mason Cash on September 30, 2026Elevate in Mount Vernon has Silly Nice Bubble Hash and Diamond Powder, giving Westchester shoppers two distinct concentrate options in one licensed dispensary.
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Greenpoint Gets a Hash-Forward Silly Nice Drop at Culture...
by Mason Cash on September 30, 2026Culture House Greenpoint in Brooklyn has Silly Nice Frosted Hash Ball and Bubble Hash. Here’s where to find them and what to know before visiting.
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SUN: Baltimore smoke shops sold Sun reporters products...
by ADAM BEDNAR | abednar@baltsun.com on October 4, 2026Some of Baltimore’s 1,400 smoke shops sold a Baltimore Sun journalist products that employees described as marijuana and edibles labeled as containing intoxicat
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A $28 billion hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself...
by PBS News on October 3, 2026America’s multibillion-dollar market for impairing hemp products faces potential elimination after Congress voted to close a loophole in federal law that has allowed it to flourish.
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Newsom signs AB 2532 tightening California THC edible and...
by mmjdaily.com on October 2, 2026California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2532 on Wednesday, adding new packaging and labeling requirements for cannabis-infused edibles and beverages sold in the state. The bill, introduced…
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GOP senators push probe on cannabis & China ties...
by Tom Angell on October 2, 2026Congressional psychedelics report; GA medical marijuana delivery; CA gov signs cannabis edibles & drinks bill; Vets medical marijuana research measure 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 […]
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Halloween Edibles Guide: How to Shop for Edibles 2026
by Joseph Brabo on October 2, 2026Halloween is the one night when candy is everywhere. That makes it a good time to talk honestly about cannabis edibles: how to choose one, how to read the
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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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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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Ensuring the high road in Cannabis: Legalization offers a...
by Sebastian Hickey on September 6, 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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Marijuana MSOs gave millions to Trump. It's supporting an...
by Chris Roberts on October 5, 2026Cannabis companies have donated generously to pro-Trump PACs that are funneling cash towards U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton, a cannabis foe.
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Marijuana Industry Money Is Boosting Republicans Who Oppose...
by Jesus Mesa on October 5, 2026Trump backed reclassifying marijuana during the 2024 campaign and signed an executive order in December directing the change.
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Massachusetts Governor Urges Voters To Keep Marijuana Sales...
by Tom Angell on October 5, 2026
The governor of Massachusetts opposes an initiative on the November ballot that would roll back the state’s marijuana legalization law. “I’d vote no,” Gov. Maura Healey (D) said in an interview on WCVB-TV’s On The Record on Sunday. “We’ve got to keep recreational marijuana here in Massachusetts.” “It’s an important industry, the cannabis […]
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2026 midterms could be the end of Pennsylvania’s split...
by Daniel J. Mallinson on October 5, 2026Pennsylvania has a split legislature, and both chambers are up for grabs in the 2026 midterms.
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What to know about Mass. Ballot Question 8, which would...
by Ross Cristantiello on October 5, 2026If voters approve Question 8 on Election Day, the sale of recreational marijuana in Massachusetts would once again be barred.
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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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