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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Dabney: How women are shaping Minnesota’s cannabis industry
by Clemon Dabney on June 7, 2026From Edina to Moorhead, women are opening dispensaries that focus on wellness and healing. But gaps in access to capital remain an obstacle, Clemon Dabney writes.
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Exclusive | High kicks: NY gives local World Cup fans tips on how to land safe, legal cannabis
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Marijuana industry group: revenues from new cannabis tax suggest state plan failed
by by WSJM.com on June 7, 2026The latest numbers from the Michigan Department of Treasury are calling into question the state’s new 24% wholesale tax on marijuana. The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association says the state collected just under $34 million from the tax
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Neatleaf Spyder Automates Purplefarm Cannabis Cultivation
by Let's Data Science on June 6, 2026Per reporting in High Times and Cannabis Equipment News, the Neatleaf "Spyder" is a cable-mounted, autonomous scanner operating in an **86,000-square-foot** PURPLEFARM cultivation site in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The device scans canopy-level plants continuously and feeds millions of plant-level measurements into an AI system that highlights height, chlorosis, early mildew signs and temperature differentials, according to High Times. Cannabis Equipment News and company statements quoted by vendor coverage report that PURPLEFARM saw a **20%** yield increase after deploying the Spyder, and the rollout at the Fredericton site began in March 2024, per Cannabis Equipment News. Editorial analysis: this is an example of closed-loop automation moving from pilots into commercial indoor agriculture, with immediate implications for operational monitoring, predictive interventions and labor allocation.
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Week in Weed
by David Brown on June 6, 2026StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending June 6, 2026.
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Will NYSE Composite Cannabis Stocks Extend Gains After CBD Shift?
by kalkineus on June 7, 2026Cannabis sector developments and NYSE Composite discussions intensified after federal CBD enforcement changes, highlighting hemp-derived products, wellness markets, and evolving regulatory frameworks.
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Duluthians learning about CBD and Minnesota's Cannabis industry
by William Volkmanlien on June 6, 2026Duluthians attended the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management at Lake Superior College to learn about CBD and Minnesota's Cannabis industry.
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Oola Sleep Ease Gummies Make Bedtime (and the Next Morning) Easier
by Maha Haq on June 5, 2026I reviewed Oola Sleep Ease Gummies, a THC + CBD + CBN sleep gummy designed for winding down without the usual next-day grogginess.
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WNBA Drops Marijuana Ban, Adds Psychedelics In New CBA
by Javier Hasse on June 5, 2026The WNBA pulled marijuana off its banned substances list in the new players' agreement. In the same document, it banned psilocybin, DMT and ibogaine for the first time, and set the rules for how players can invest in weed and CBD.
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White House Pushes Congress To Keep Hemp CBD Products Legal By Amending Broad Ban That's Set To Take Effect Later This Year
by Tom Angell on June 5, 2026The White House is making it clear that President Donald Trump wants Congress to take action to amend a law that threatens to federally recriminalize hemp-derived full-spectrum CBD products in November. The administration “welcomes the opportunity to work with the Congress to, at a minimum, update the statutory definition of final hemp-derived cannabinoid products to
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Man and woman arrested and €50k of cannabis seized in Cobh drugs bust
by Thomas Lawrance on June 7, 2026Small amount of cocaine also seized
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Gardaí seize cocaine and cannabis in Cobh
by Donal O'Keeffe on June 7, 2026National and local court and crime reports
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Ten charged in connection with cross-border crime gang that flooded streets of Belfast with cocaine and cannabis
by Belfast Telegraph on June 7, 2026High-end vehicles, designer handbags and Rolex watches seized as part of investigation
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Drugs sold in makeshift shacks, money goes into the pockets of “bosses”
by Mahmudul Hasan on June 7, 2026Khulna Metropolitan Police maintains a list of 584 identified drug dealers in the city. Of them, 123 are from Khalishpur, 102 from Harintana, and 102 from Sonadanga police stations
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Guns, Drugs Found in Central Florida Home
by Staff on June 6, 2026Multiple guns and drugs were found in a Central Florida home.
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Exclusive | High kicks: NY gives local World Cup fans tips on how to land safe, legal cannabis
by Carl Campanile on June 7, 2026
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on June 5, 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 Complete Guide to COAs For Dispensary Buyers + Budtenders
by https://www.facebook.com/JoeyBrabo on June 4, 2026For dispensary buyers and budtenders, understanding cannabis testing and a COA can improve purchasing decisions and strengthen trust.
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Peekskill’s Cannabis Culture Is on a Roll
by Eric Harvey on June 3, 2026Third dispensary, first microbusinesses open, with three more companieson the way
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The Stony Awards Are Back: Meet the Class of 2026
by Javier Hasse on June 3, 2026Cannabis culture doesn't live in boardrooms. It lives in grow rooms, backyards, studios and the backseat of a Honda Civic. The Stonys are back, and we're celebrating the people who keep the culture alive.
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Hidden driving danger when edible cannabis and alcohol mix
by ScienceDaily on June 7, 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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Study Finds Mixing Edible Cannabis, Alcohol Impairs Drivers More
by Carrier Management on June 4, 2026Combining cannabis edibles and alcohol together may impair drivers far more than either substance alone, according to new research from Johns Hopkins Medicine. More worrisome is that standard field sobriety tests often failed to detect impairment caused by cannabis, whether it was consumed by itself or alongside alcohol. The findings, published in JAMA Network, indicate … Continued
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The TSA Updated Its Cannabis Policy — Here's What It Means for Travelers
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1805x1126:1807x1128)/Flying-with-marijuana-update-TSA-guidelines-FT-DGTL0626-0ee6bcd091fa441e933b0915f12af09d.jpg "The TSA Updated Its Cannabis Policy — Here's What It Means for Travelers")
by https://www.facebook.com/foodandwine on June 4, 2026Planning to fly with medical marijuana this summer? The TSA recently updated its guidance to list medical marijuana as a permitted item in carry-on and checked bags, though state laws, airline policies, and local law enforcement can still complicate travel. Here's what experts say travelers should know before heading to the airport.
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Edibles Maker Pot + Pan Is Going Nationwide
by Cannabis Equipment News on June 3, 2026The company's products had only been available in one state up until now.
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I’ll take mental health for $500 | Hartford Hospital
by hartfordhospital.org on June 2, 2026Learn more about News Detail at hartfordhospital.org
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Ensuring the high road in Cannabis: Legalization offers a chance to make the cannabis industry a model of good jobs—if workers are given a voice
by Sebastian Hickey on June 7, 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 workplace benefits, unprotected…
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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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Fluent trims New York cannabis operations ahead of Vireo deal
by Margaret Jackson on May 13, 2026And a second cannabis MSO is closing a Michigan cultivation operation for combined job losses of more than 100 employees.
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Chestertown cannabis facility with 37 jobs facing closure
by Larry Rulison on May 11, 2026Etain LLC, which had become part of Fluent Corp., reports that it plans to close its Chestertown facility in August.
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on May 1, 2026Our May 2026 jobs roundup highlights new cannabis industry openings across Canada, spanning retail, production, brand representation, and more.
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Missouri GOP Lawmakers Hope Trump's Psychedelics Order Boosts Efforts To Allow Military Veteran Access In The State
by Marijuana Moment on June 7, 2026“Kudos to President Trump for stepping up and taking the lead on this. PTSD is really a killer among veterans.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Missouri state Rep. Dave Griffith has spent the last five years digging into research on how psychedelic-assisted therapy has helped veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. This May
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Marijuana Rescheduling or Regulatory Failure? D.C. Appellate Court Will Rule
by ACCESS Newswire on June 7, 2026"As DEA rescheduling cases merge and federal hemp litigation moves to the D.C. Circuit, MMJ argues that companies following FDA rules should not be disadvantaged while non-FDA-approved cannabinoid products receive
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Drug charges not stopping Jesse Turner's political ambitions
by Robert Jordan rjordan@indexjournal.com on June 7, 2026Jesse Turner realizes his first political race is a long shot. He’s not worried.
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WA cannabis market faces pressure from federal changes and oversupply
by Paul W. Taylor on June 5, 2026Federal cannabis policy changes, market consolidation and difficulties with illicit-market enforcement remain among the biggest challenges facing Washington's legal marijuana industry, according to leaders of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.
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Wyoming Attorney General Objects To Trump Reclassifying Marijuana As Medical
by Clair McFarland on June 4, 2026Wyoming Attorney General Keith Kautz is opposing the Trump administration reclassifying marijuana as medicinal, while state law generally expects Wyoming…
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Science
by abcnews on June 5, 2026
Stay up to date with the top Australian science news, and industry information.
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United States set to allow more facilities to produce marijuana for research
by newsfromscience on June 5, 2026Drug Enforcement Administration opens door to more cannabis growers to supply drug for research
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After 4-year delay, DEA will review dozens of requests to grow marijuana for research
by newsfromscience on June 5, 2026New rules would govern companies and organizations seeking to produce cannabis for medical studies
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Cannabis research database shows how U.S. funding focuses on harms of the drug
by newsfromscience on June 2, 2026Analysis of 50 funders finds cannabis treatment research is growing slowly
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National Geographic's 'Weed: The New Science Of Marijuana'
by Tuesday, May 19, 2015 | Sacramento, CA on June 1, 2026Acclaimed writer Hampton Sides joins Insight. He wrote the cover story for the June issue of National Geographic Magazine,which is entirely devoted to the science of marijuana.