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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Wyoming Opts Out Of Federal Medical Cannabis Rescheduling
by Dario Sabaghi on July 10, 2026Wyoming Attorney General Keith Kautz has determined that the medical cannabis rescheduling won't apply to his state.
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California Authorities Seize 63,000 Pounds of Unregulated...
by Noel Abbott on July 10, 2026California officials have announced that they seized more than 63,000 pounds of illicit cannabis during enforcement actions between April and June, according
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San Francisco Considers Letting Cannabis Consumption...
by Noel Abbott on July 10, 2026San Francisco supervisors have advanced a proposal that would allow existing cannabis consumption lounges to serve food and nonalcoholic drinks and host live
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Cannabis Banking’s Tipping Point: How The Ecosystem Is...
by Peter Su on July 10, 2026Cannabis banking is heading for major change. Industry leaders reveal how cannabis banking service providers are preparing their clients
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Anti-cannabis measure qualifies for Massachusetts ballot...
by Tom Angell on July 10, 2026Confusion about VA marijuana laws; NC gov & House speaker clash on legalization; HI medical cannabis patients’ gun rights 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 Moment possible… […]
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Cannabis-Infused Drinks May Help People Cut Their Alcohol...
by Tudor Tarita on July 10, 2026Cans of THC and CBD-infused beverages. Credit: USA Today NETWORK/Reuters Cannabis-infused beverages are beginning to share shelf space with beer and hard
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Tilray Medical announces commercial launch of medical...
by mmjdaily.com on July 10, 2026Tilray Medical has announced the commercial launch of its first medical cannabis product in Panama, marking a significant milestone in the company's ongoing global expansion and commitment to…
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Demian Maia Wants Diaz Brothers In UFC BJJ As Cannabis...
by @TimWheatonMMA on July 10, 2026At 48, Demian Maia is looking at a grappling-focused return rather than a full MMA comeback and has publicly named Nate and Nick Diaz, along with Georges
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How to Buy Weed in Cancun: Mexico's Biggest Tourist Trap,...
by @Herbworthy on July 10, 2026Avoid common cannabis mistakes in Cancun. Learn about local laws, police encounters, travel warnings, and safe CBD options for tourists.
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8 Companies Apply to Cultivate Industrial Cannabis in...
by @modernghanaweb on July 10, 2026Ghana 39;s Interior Minister, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has disclosed that eight companies have reached the final stage of approval to begin the legal cultivation of cannabis in the country, marking a significant milestone in the implementation of the nation 39;s regulated cannabis framework. Appearing before Parliament 39;s Assurances Committee, […]
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London man charged with smuggling Thai cannabis
by @wiredgov on July 10, 2026A man from London has been charged with smuggling cannabis from Thailand, following a National Crime Agency investigation.
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Police destroy 11 cannabis farms in Volta Region anti-drug...
by Modernghana on July 10, 2026The Volta Regional Police Command, in collaboration with the Drug Law Enforcement Unit (DLEU) at the National Police Headquarters, has destroyed 11 large cannabis farms at Peki-Dzake in the South Dayi District as part of an intensified crackdown on the cultivation and trafficking of illicit drugs .
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Police seize mushrooms, THC vapes, marijuana after pursuit...
by Ashley Shook on July 10, 2026An Attleboro man is facing multiple drug charges after allegedly leading officers on a chase.
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Marijuana repeal measure hit with fresh signature challenge
by Katie Castellani on July 10, 2026A ballot initiative proposing to repeal adult-use recreational marijuana is facing another challenge to the authenticity of its nomination signatures.
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California seizes 63,000 pounds of illegal cannabis worth...
by Fox News on July 10, 2026Authorities seized 63,000 pounds of illegal cannabis, firearms, and cash across 10 California counties in a three-month organized crime crackdown.
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Demian Maia Wants Diaz Brothers In UFC BJJ As Cannabis...
by @TimWheatonMMA on July 10, 2026
At 48, Demian Maia is looking at a grappling-focused return rather than a full MMA comeback and has publicly named Nate and Nick Diaz, along with Georges
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Cannabis Realm in Jamaica Queens Restocks Silly Nice...
by Christo Marron on July 9, 2026Cannabis Realm in Jamaica Queens restocks Silly Nice Diamond Powder and Frosted Hash Balls for 7/10 Oil Day. Shop now while supplies last.
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Dave Sheridan on Scary Movie, Officer Doofy and Cannabis...
by https://www.facebook.com/javierhasse/ on July 8, 2026Dave Sheridan played Officer Doofy in Scary Movie, the deputy revealed as the man behind the Ghostface-style mask. That grinning face became a cannabis icon somewhere along the way, and 25 years later, with it now on a PAX vape, Sheridan is still working out how the culture got there first.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on July 8, 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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The Growing Role of Cannabis Education in Modern Sports...
by Damond Talbot on July 6, 2026The Growing Role of Cannabis Education in Modern Sports Culture Sports culture has always reflected broader changes in society. Conversations that once focused almost exclusively on game plans and championship aspirations now extend to topics such as nutrition, mental resilience, recovery, technology, and, more recently, responsible cannabis education. For […]
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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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Some cannabis types are safer than others. This is what the...
by The Washington Post on July 7, 2026More than a quarter of adults in the United States and Canada use cannabis for medical purposes. And the overwhelming majority - nearly 80 percent - smoke it.
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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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Former Trump Homeland Security Official Pushes Congress To...
by Tom Angell on July 10, 2026The former head of the Department of Homeland Security under the first Trump administration is warning lawmakers against keeping hemp THC products legal, claiming that reversing a ban that is set to take effect later this year would “undermine public health” and “embolden foreign criminal actors.” Chad Wolf, who served as acting secretary of homeland
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Machias passes cannabis moratorium to review 2024 ordinance
by Evan W. Houk on July 10, 2026
The six-month pause follows the unexpected death of a local shop owner, spotlighting a regulatory gap in the current rules.
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Where the candidates for Pennsylvania governor stand on...
by @PittsburghPG on July 10, 2026Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and...
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Using Marijuana Will Make You 'A Loser In Life,' GOP...
by Tom Angell on July 10, 2026A Republican congressman claims that using marijuana “hurts your DNA,” will “make you a loser in life” and leads to young women being “taken advantage of.” Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX), one of the most outspoken opponents of cannabis legalization in Congress, made the comments in an appearance on “High Stakes,” a podcast produced by the
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Marijuana ballot question in Massachusetts: Tell us your...
by Dana Gerber on July 10, 2026How do you think the rollback would affect your cannabis use? How about the state's economy? Let us know in our survey.
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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
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in...
by newsfromscience on July 8, 2026THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
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U.S. moves to reclassify some types of marijuana as lower...
by newsfromscience on July 2, 2026Long-awaited policy shift could ease barriers for scientists who study the drug
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Cannabis Terpenes Show Promising Pain-Relieving Effects in...
by News Editor on July 1, 2026Researchers have identified compounds from the Cannabis sativa plant that may offer a new way to treat fibromyalgia and post-surgical pain.
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United States set to allow more facilities to produce...
by newsfromscience on July 1, 2026Drug Enforcement Administration opens door to more cannabis growers to supply drug for research