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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San Francisco supervisors approve plans of cannabis cafes
by Thomas Hughes | Bay City News on July 15, 2026San Francisco may become the first city in the Bay Area to license cannabis cafes that will allow consumers to enjoy food, beverages, and live entertainment.
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Jason Adelstone To Speak On DEA Marijuana Rescheduling...
by Jason Adelstone on July 15, 2026The DEA's marijuana rescheduling hearing raises critical questions about the future of cannabis regulation and what Schedule III classification could mean for businesses, investors, and the broader industry. Harris Sliwoski attorney Jason Adelstone joins industry experts to discuss the latest developments from the hearing and the legal and business […]
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Franklin Council Cuts Proposed Cannabis Fees After Local...
by TAPinto on July 15, 2026Franklin Twp. cuts cannabis microbusiness license fee to $500; public hearing set for Aug. 11 on revised ordinance.
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Missouri's Cannabis Market Grew Up Fast
by @HIGH_TIMES_Mag on July 14, 2026Missouri has built one of the country's most dynamic cannabis markets. SWADE Cannabis and BeLeaf Medical Co. show how.
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King City Gardens Announces Exclusive Partnership to Bring...
by Posted by CBT Staff on July 14, 2026The nation's leading pre-roll brand will make its Ohio debut with an exclusive launch at The Garden dispensaries before expanding statewide.
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Can I Fly With Medical Cannabis?
by NORML on July 15, 2026What to know before you pack for your next flight
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The next frontier in anxiety care: Synthetic CBD arrives
by Sharad Vats on July 15, 2026The timing could not be more significant. According to the National Mental Health Survey 2015–16, conducted by NIMHANS across 12 Indian states, anxiety disorders affect 2.57% of adults currently and 3.5% over a lifetime.
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THC/CBD Combo Might Ease Agitation In Late-Stage Dementia
by Ernie Mundell on July 15, 2026WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Agitation is a common and tough-to-control symptom of late-stage dementia. But a new trial suggests that a combinati
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ASX Cannabis Stock Cronos (ASX:CAU): What’s Keeping CBD...
by kalkineau on July 15, 2026ASX Cannabis Stock Cronos (ASX:CAU): What’s Keeping CBD Off Pharmacy Shelves?
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Marijuana ingredients helping dementia patients
by wfmynews2.com on July 14, 2026
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National Police conducted special operation called...
by Herasimova Tetiana on July 15, 2026Andrii Niebytov, Deputy Head of the National Police, stated that the “Gentlemen” special operation was carried out by anti-drug units in collaboration with
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Get Help Clearing Cannabis-Related Records Through State...
by BlackPressUSA Newswire on July 15, 2026MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN-RECORDER — The Minnesota Cannabis Expungement Board is reviewing approximately 98,000 marijuana-related felonies and misdemeanors as adult-use cannabis has been legal for nearly three years in Minnesota. Many individuals are still affected by past convictions. To assist residents, the CEB and Roots Wellness Center are hosting a public […]
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Court sentences cannabis dealer to 10-month jail term
by News Agency of Nigeria on July 15, 2026The prosecuting counsel, D.O. Otunla, told the court that the convict committed the crime on February 4, at Apata area of Ibadan, Oyo State.
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Granby police seize nearly 4,000 tablets and cannabis in...
by William Crooks on July 15, 2026Get local news like this every morning. Subscribe free below. Subscribe Pulse Newsroom Granby police seized nearly 4,000 tablets, cannabis, cannabis concentrate, cash and equipment allegedly used for drug trafficking during searches of two residences on Tuesday morning. Investigators searched homes on rue du Centre and avenue du Parc in Granby on July 14 […]
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Employee accused of stealing from Wilton cannabis facility
by Melanie Snyder on July 15, 2026A former employee of Asset Packaging Management, LLC in the Town of Wilton was arrested last week in the theft of 4.2 pounds of cannabis with a value of over $3,000.
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Silly Nice Bubble Hash Restocks at Long Island Cannabis...
by Christo Marron on July 15, 2026Silly Nice Bubble Hash is back at Long Island Cannabis Club in Deer Park, giving Long Island shoppers a rare small-batch hash restock.
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Redwood Valley search warrants served targeting illegal...
by Savana Robinson on July 14, 2026Four search warrants target illegal cannabis cultivation sites with environmental impact.
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From Sacred to Illegal: Inside India’s Cannabis Debate
by Niko Vorobyov on July 14, 2026Ganja was part of India's religious and cultural life for thousands of years before prohibition. Now, a new Supreme Court ruling has opened the door for reform.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on July 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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‘Operation Chaitanya’ launched to uproot cannabis...
by The Hindu Bureau on July 13, 2026Andhra Pradesh launches "Operation Chaitanya" to eradicate cannabis cultivation with community involvement and awareness campaigns.
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Authorities reportedly discover 'large amount' of weed,...
by WKRC on July 14, 2026Youngstown police reportedly discovered large amounts of marijuana, cannabis edibles, nearly $47,500 in cash and a ballistic vest while searching a home.
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Three Jennings men arrested after drugs, MAC-10 seized...
by KPLC Digital Team on July 11, 2026According to the Jennings Police Department, officers stopped the vehicle after seeing it traveling with its high-beam headlights on, creating a traffic hazard.
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Hidden driving danger when edible cannabis and alcohol mix
by ScienceDaily on July 10, 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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Missouri cannabis workers notch union wins as organizing...
by Rebecca Rivas on July 6, 2026A first contract in Columbia and a union vote in St. Louis come as Vibe Cannabis workers prepare for a July election.
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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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Idahoans will not get to vote on Medical Marijuana...
by Julie Luchetta on July 15, 2026Idaho will not get to vote on legalizing medical marijuana this coming election. Among other shortcomings, the organization behind the ballot initiative failed to gather enough signatures.
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Idaho Official Explains Why Medical Marijuana Initiative...
by Tom Angell on July 15, 2026Idaho’s top elections official is explaining his determination that a campaign for an initiative to legalize medical marijuana did not submit enough valid voter signatures for the measure to appear on the November ballot. He also said that possible illegal petitioning conduct has been referred to the State Police for “review and potential criminal […]
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Military Warns That Trump's Marijuana Rescheduling Move...
by Tom Angell on July 15, 2026The Department of War (DOW) has issued a memo to senior Pentagon leadership making clear that marijuana use by military service members and civilian employees of the department remains prohibited, even as the Trump administration is moving to federally reschedule cannabis. DOW “maintains a drug-free workplace to protect national security, public safety, […]
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Kenyan court dismisses Rastafarians' bid to legalise...
by bbc.com on July 15, 2026The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.
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Rantoul will vote on cannabis coming to the village, how...
by Molly Sweeney on July 15, 2026RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — The Village of Rantoul passed two ordinances at a board meeting Tuesday night that will bring questions before voters in November. The first question could eliminate district re...
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in...
by newsfromscience on July 14, 2026THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
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The latest science on cannabis has some good news and bad...
by Zoe Cummings on July 13, 2026
Recent studies have shed light on the effect of cannabis consumption.
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on July 10, 2026Biden signs bill streamlining pot studies and production for research
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U.S. moves to reclassify some types of marijuana as lower...
by newsfromscience on July 10, 2026Long-awaited policy shift could ease barriers for scientists who study the drug
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Cannabis research database shows how U.S. funding focuses...
by newsfromscience on July 9, 2026Analysis of 50 funders finds cannabis treatment research is growing slowly