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Pot Shop News™ Issue #008
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Issue #008 covers cannabis drive-thrus, federal rescheduling, inspection readiness, testing and quality, workforce development, careers and Jointalism™.
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Insiders Are Snapping Up These Specialized Cannabis Lenders
by https://www.cabotwealth.com/michael-brush on September 10, 2026These specialized cannabis lenders have seen a bullish bout of recent insider buying, and they pay big-time dividends to shareholders too.
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How Cannabis Retailers Can Use AI to Save Time and Run More...
by Joseph Brabo on September 10, 2026Cannabis retailers do not need AI simply because it is the newest technology everyone is discussing. They need it because their teams are buried in repetitive work.
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GAO: No Bank Has Been Punished for Serving Cannabis...
by Cannabis Wire on September 10, 2026An excerpt from a recent edition of the Cannabis Wire Daily newsletter.
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New Orleans’ French Quarter gets its first-ever marijuana...
by Violet Bucaro on September 9, 2026A cannabis dispensary opens on Bourbon Street, marking the first medical dispensary in the French Quarter. NOLA Cannabis Co. offers free telehealth consultations with a fast turnaround, a flower bar, cannabis education and more.
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Campaign to criminalize Massachusetts cannabis sales...
by Chris Roberts on September 9, 2026The national anti-marijuana group behind the push to outlaw the $1.65 billion annual Massachusetts cannabis industry is outspending the industry significantly.
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As Britain Weighs Its Maiden CBD Authorisations, Where Does...
by kalkineuk on September 10, 2026Chill Brands (LSE:CHLL) draws attention as the Food Standards Agency consults on proposed authorisations for cannabidiol food products in Great Britain.
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How to Buy Weed in Jordan: Petra, Amman and Zero-Tolerance...
by @Herbworthy on September 10, 2026Before traveling to Jordan, learn the real laws on weed, cannabis possession, CBD products, and the consequences of breaking local regulations.
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New Review Challenges Evidence Behind Cannabis 'Entourage...
by David Brown on September 9, 2026A new review suggests that the scientific reality of these phytochemical interactions is far more complex, and often less conclusive, than popular consensus might sometimes...
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Georgia Medical Cannabis Patients Can Now Vape—But Not...
by Marijuana Moment on September 9, 2026“The law is very clear. You can vaporize flower and then of course vaporize the vape oil. So, the only thing that’s allowed in inhalables is vaporizing.” By Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder Medical cannabis dispensaries are now selling the flower form of the drug in Georgia, but a new state law that took effect this
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Addressing Cannabis Safety Issues Is A Strength, Not A...
by Marijuana Moment on September 9, 2026“Acknowledging these problems is not a concession to prohibition. Solving them is how we protect the future of cannabis access.” By Steph Sherer, Americans for Safe Access For much of the modern cannabis movement, raising concerns about safety has been politically complicated. Advocates have spent decades fighting exaggerated claims about cannabis […]
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NCID confirms M'sian woman nabbed with 15kg of cannabis in...
by Bernama on September 10, 2026BACHOK: Bukit Aman has confirmed that a 22-year-old Malaysian woman was arrested by Indian authorities after attempting to smuggle 15kg of cannabis at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday (Sept 4).
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Drug syndicates use public as mules to smuggle cannabis to...
by Malay Mail on September 10, 2026BACHOK, Sept 10 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have found that drug trafficking syndicates operating by air to Europe frequently use members of the public as drug mules,...
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How to Buy Weed in Venezuela: Caracas, Strict Laws and Why...
by @Herbworthy on September 10, 2026Learn why buying weed in Venezuela is a serious legal risk, with strict cannabis laws, harsh penalties, airport screening, and no safe tourist access.
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Edmonton Institution drug smuggling schemes scuttled;...
by Chad Huculak on September 9, 2026Drug trafficking plots at the Edmonton Institution, one involving a drone and Kinder eggs, were scuttled by Edmonton police last year.
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Mass. cannabis sector hits sales milestone ahead of repeal...
by Katie Castellani on September 9, 2026Ten years after voters legalized recreational marijuana in Massachusetts, the adult-use cannabis industry here has topped $10 billion in gross sales.
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Illegal market still popular during legal cannabis...
by NL Times on September 9, 2026The illegal cannabis market is still playing a role during the first months of the trial to only sell legally cultivated cannabis. Researchers are currently not seeing any significant differences between municipalities that are participating in the trial and the ones that are not, the first report since the start of the cannabis trial has stated. They do […]
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Magic Garden Botanicals Meets Sound System Culture
by @HIGH_TIMES_Mag on September 9, 2026At Submersion Festival, Magic Garden Botanicals' Smoke Village connects a Tri-State cannabis brand to a music tradition long associated with the plant.
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RVA Cannabis Co. Is Building a Different Kind of Bar in...
by Christian Detres on September 9, 2026RVA Cannabis Co. is bringing THC-infused mocktails, edibles and a new kind of cannabis-focused social space to downtown Richmond’s Canal Walk.
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Woodstock Oasis in Bethel Restocks Three Silly Nice...
by Celeste Hedera on September 9, 2026Woodstock Oasis in Bethel has fresh Silly Nice Frosted Hash Ball, Bubble Hash and Diamond Powder for Catskills cannabis shoppers.
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Hudson & Main Cannabis Company Brings Silly Nice Bubble...
by Mason Cash on September 9, 2026Hudson & Main Cannabis Company in Warrensburg has fresh Silly Nice Bubble Hash for Adirondack and North Country cannabis shoppers.
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Edible Marijuana Dangers: How Parents Can Prevent THC...
by HealthyChildren.org on September 7, 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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A federal ban on hemp THC takes effect in November. Here...
by Matt DeLong on September 4, 2026State officials say hemp-derived edibles and beverages will remain available in Minnesota, but the new law could have major implications for the state’s hemp industry.
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How I stumbled into a major trend slamming beer sales...
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Los consumidores de marihuana pueden enfrentarse a un...
by Fox News on September 3, 2026Los consumidores de productos comestibles de cannabis registraron niveles de THC casi 10 veces más bajos que los fumadores, a pesar de que su capacidad para conducir se veía afectada de forma similar, lo que pone de manifiesto una posible laguna en materia de seguridad vial.
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Marijuana users may face hidden driving danger that...
by Fox News on September 3, 2026
Cannabis edible users registered THC levels nearly 10 times lower than smokers despite similar driving impairment, exposing a potential road safety gap.
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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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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on September 1, 2026Explore the September 2026 update on cannabis jobs across Canada, featuring open roles in retail, cultivation, processing, and management.
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Cannabis workforce training: Why Minnesota’s model matters
by Kasey Kollross on August 21, 2026The cannabis industry is booming and cannabis workforce training is critical for success. Learn how Minnesota is setting a new standard.
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Marijuana Legalization Boosts Agriculture Jobs In States...
by Tom Angell on August 14, 2026States that enact marijuana legalization see jobs in the agriculture sector increase more than they would have without the policy change, according to a new economic analysis from researchers at Texas Tech University. The results, which were presented at the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association’s 2026 meeting last month, found a 9 percent […]
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Cannabis job fair highlights new opportunities in New York
by Tyanna Xavier on August 11, 2026The cannabis industry is continuing to grow in New York State and so are the job opportunities. On Tuesday, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) in collaboration with the state’s departmen…
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Pennsylvania Auditor General calls for stronger oversight...
by Kyle Morgan on September 9, 2026HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania’s auditor said internal controls for Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program need to be strengthened. That’s the finding of Tim DeFoor…
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Federal Court Rejects Marijuana Opponents' Request To Block...
by Tom Angell on September 9, 2026A federal appeals court has rejected a request from a drug testing industry association and a pharmaceutical company to block the Trump administration from moving forward with federal cannabis rescheduling while ongoing litigation challenging the reform is considered. “Petitioners have not satisfied the stringent requirements for a stay pending court […]
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Mike Tyson Thanks Trump For Releasing Federal Marijuana...
by Tom Angell on September 9, 2026Retired boxer Mike Tyson is thanking President Donald Trump for his decision to free two people who were serving time for federal marijuana convictions last week—but he is making clear that even more acts of cannabis clemency should follow. “No one should lose decades of their life for nonviolent cannabis offenses,” Tyson told Marijuana Moment
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Michigan GOP Governor Candidate Raises Money From Marijuana...
by Marijuana Moment on September 9, 2026His Democratic opponent called the cannabis tax a “new and emerging issue” and hasn’t taken a clear stance on it. By Simon D. Schuster, Bridge Michigan This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter
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Mass. cannabis sales top $10B as voters set to weigh repeal...
by Katie Castellani on September 9, 2026The legal cannabis industry, now a decade old, is an "integral part" of Massachusetts' economy, a top state regulator has said.
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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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