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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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Plan, don't predict: Cannabis leaders on preparing for 2027
by Margaret Jackson on November 4, 2026Federal rescheduling is uncertain, and hemp faces a Dec. 11 deadline. MJBizCon speakers share how cannabis businesses can plan for 2027.
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Historic election for cannabis as Massachusetts rejects...
by Chris Roberts on November 4, 2026Support for legal cannabis has vastly increased since marijuana legalization a decade ago, an historic vote in Massachusetts shows.
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Idaho Safeguards Citizens’ Power to Legalize Cannabis,...
by Tony Lange on November 4, 2026Idaho voters blocked a constitutional amendment proposed by lawmakers that would have removed the ability of citizens to initiate ballot measures to legalize cannabis.
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Cannabis Legalization Prevails in Massachusetts; Repeal...
by Tony Lange on November 4, 2026Ten years after legalizing adult-use cannabis, the Bay State voters rejected a prohibitionist proposal, Question 8, which aimed to wipe out the industry.
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Question 8 appears to fall short, recreational marijuana...
by Samantha Genzer on November 4, 2026Opponents argued repealing recreational marijuana would be a threat to the industry and its hundreds of small businesses.
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The ‘sober-curious’ autumn: How microdoses and hemp...
by Chris Silva on November 4, 2026If you’ve driven out to an orchard or hit a college football tailgate over the last few weeks, you’ve probably noticed a shift in what people are
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Federal Hemp Ban Threatens CBD and THC Products Across US
by Jessica Williams on November 4, 2026A federal restriction taking effect December 11 could outlaw thousands of hemp-derived CBD and THC products, threatening businesses and consumers across the US.
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Some Hemp and CBD Products become illegal to sell outside...
by Austin Williams on November 3, 2026Salem Mayor Nic Farley is sending a letter to retailers of hemp or CBD products that some will soon become ill...
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Trulieve, Vireo Growth Among Early DEA Cannabis...
by Cannabis Equipment News on November 3, 2026The DEA is also reviewing applications from manufacturers and distributors.
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FDA Accepts Application for Cannabidiol Capsules, Sets...
by Anthony Martinelli on November 3, 2026The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted a new drug application from Jazz Pharmaceuticals for a capsule formulation of cannabidiol (CBD), setting April … Continue reading
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Barrow father and son jailed for cocaine and cannabis supply
by Alec Whitaker on November 4, 2026A FATHER and his son have been jailed for a combined eight years after detectives found cocaine, cannabis and thousands of pounds in cash during a search of their home.
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Barrow men jailed after police raid finds £6,755-worth of...
by Cumbria Crack on November 4, 2026Two men from Barrow have been jailed for a combined total of almost eight years after police uncovered thousands of pounds worth of cocaine and cannabis during a raid.
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Woman charged with arson and cannabis possession in St...
by Simon Mulligan on November 4, 2026A WOMAN is facing charges of arson and drug possession.
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Woman (20s) charged following seizure of €784k worth of...
by Neil Fetherstone on November 4, 2026Gardaí stopped a vehicle and searched a residential property as part of ongoing investigations targeting organised crime activity under Operation Tara
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Woman to appear in court following €784,000 cannabis...
by Nicola Donnelly on November 4, 2026Her court appearance follows a Garda operation on Monday, November 2, targeting organised crime in the Coolock area as part of ongoing investigations under Operation Tara.
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The ‘sober-curious’ autumn: How microdoses and hemp...
by Chris Silva on November 4, 2026
If you’ve driven out to an orchard or hit a college football tailgate over the last few weeks, you’ve probably noticed a shift in what people are
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Inside Gandaki’s new cannabis law: Who can grow it,...
by @kathmandupost on November 3, 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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Supreme Court orders for medicinal and industrial Cannabis...
by the_farsight on November 2, 2026The Supreme Court has directed the government to introduce regulations allowing the controlled cultivation and production of cannabis for medicinal, scientific, agricultural and industrial purposes within three months. A joint bench of Justices Nahakul Subedi and Til Prasad Shrestha issued...
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on November 2, 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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Beyond the Octagon: Exploring Cannabis Culture in Combat...
by Crystal M. Wilson on October 30, 2026Photo Source Combat sports are about more than what happens inside the ring or octagon. From training routines and nutrition to personal interests and
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Oklahoma begins enforcing MMJ edibles packaging rules
by Margaret Jackson on November 3, 2026Regulators can fine MMJ businesses $500 per violation for edible packaging that appeals to kids, but processors say guidance is vague.
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Congress is banning many hemp products in December. Which...
by Amanda Schupak,Sarah Owermohle on November 3, 2026Changes to the federal definition of hemp products containing THC and other cannabinoids would take many gummies, tinctures and pills off the market.
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New Oklahoma laws take effect Nov. 1: What changes for you
by Devyn Lyon on November 2, 2026Oklahoma’s ban on child marriage, new rules for medical marijuana edibles and changes to cash payments are among the laws taking effect Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
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Edible Marijuana Dangers: How Parents Can Prevent THC...
by HealthyChildren.org on November 1, 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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Edible Marijuana Poisoning in Children
by UPMC | Life Changing Medicine on November 1, 2026The number of marijuana edible exposures in children increased drastically in recent years. Consuming edibles can have dangerous effects on kids. Learn more.
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on November 2, 2026Canada's cannabis job market continues to grow, with new career opportunities across the country. In our November 2026 job posting roundup, you'll find roles in...
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Cannabis Career Expo Highlights Jobs and Business...
by Melissa Bryan on October 28, 2026Prospective workers and business owners gathered Monday at My Brother’s Workshop on St. Thomas to explore employment opportunities and build partnerships within the Virgin Islands’ developing cannabis industry.
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New Rules For California Employers Testing for Marijuana...
by Adelyn Vigran on October 24, 2026New Rules For California Employers Testing for Marijuana Use Are Approaching Fast
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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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Niles voters approve caps on marijuana retailers
by WNDU Staff on November 4, 2026Niles voters have approved a ballot measure capping the number of adult-use marijuana retailers within the city, according to unofficial results.
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Massachusetts Voters Reject Measure Calling For End To...
by Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes Staff on November 4, 2026Dispensaries began opening in Massachusetts in 2018.
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From elections to marijuana, Mass. voters decide key issues
by BostonGlobe.com on November 4, 2026The lengthy slate of initiates served as what some saw a rebuke to Beacon Hill’s longstanding inaction on a number of significant issues.
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Massachusetts Voters Overwhelmingly Reject an Attempt To...
by Jacob Sullum on November 4, 2026If anything, a decade of experience with legal recreational cannabis seems to have reinforced opposition to pot prohibition in the Bay State.
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Idaho Voters Reject Ballot Measure That Would Have...
by Tom Angell on November 4, 2026Idaho voters have rejected a ballot measure that would have restricted their own ability to legalize marijuana in the future. The proposed constitutional amendment was trailing by a 72-28 margin on Tuesday night, with an estimated 16 percent of ballots counted, according to The Associated Press. If approved, the measure would have made it so
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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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