Plain-English cannabis industry updates — what changed, what didn’t, and why it matters.
Episode 1 • Federal Rescheduling — What Actually ChangedShort, plain-English updates from the PSN desk
[#item_full_content] GILLETTE, Wyo. — A 47-year-old man is facing multiple drug possession charges after deputies found what they believed to be were controlled substances during a traffic stop and then found…
[#item_full_content] The Fresh Toast - Is CBD next on the fed’s hit list as farmers, retailers, patients and regulators face growing legal uncertainty? Read More
[#item_full_content] 2026-01-27 16:25:00 ET Medical cannabis sales in Arkansas reached a new high in 2025. According to data released by the state finance department, patients spent $291.1 million at licensed dispensaries during the year.…
[#item_full_content] Eric S. Ramirez, Laurel, Maryland, has been charged with one count each of possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop was Read…
[#item_full_content] Virginia House lawmakers have approved a bill to legalize and regulate recreational marijuana sales—one of several cannabis reform proposals under consideration in the 2026 session. After companion versions of the…
[#item_full_content] The town will now carry out an annual "computation and accounting of particular municipal costs that might arise as a result of the operation of the individual [marijuana] business," Selectboard…
[#item_full_content] A man has been charged with trafficking in marijuana following a traffic stop on I-20 in Lincoln, but law enforcement was unable to determine exactly who he was as of Read…
[#item_full_content] In a state where marijuana remains illegal, UW-Platteville is enrolling continuing education students in its online cannabis program to learn about the cultivation, compliance and safe usage of marijuana. Read More
[#item_full_content] A proposal in the agriculture appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026, which excludes almost everything synthesized from cannabis from the legal definition of “hemp,” would have catastrophic consequences for thousands…
[#item_full_content] Strategic partnerships and product innovation drive YoY growth in verified deposits and cannabis ecosystem expansion for leading fintech. Read More
[#item_full_content] While Wisconsin lawmakers continue to weigh differing approaches to hemp regulation, President Donald Trump’s decision to reclassify marijuana to a Schedule III substance could sway Wisconsin lawmakers to regulate cannabis. Read…
[#item_full_content] Cleveland reported more than $740,000 in cannabis tax revenue from the Ohio Department of Taxation for the first year-and-a-half of recreational sales. Read More
[#item_full_content] Discover how Canada’s cannabis industry relies on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, the challenges it creates, and why critics are calling for reform. Read More
[#item_full_content] Despite looming legal and regulatory uncertainty, Chicago-based Rythm Inc. is now the "official THC sponsor" of the United Center. Read More
[#item_full_content] The first government-run marijuana retailer in Minnesota is set to open its doors next week, local officials say. After getting cleared to build the facility, the city of Anoka said…
[#item_full_content] Columbus received its first payment from the state of Ohio from marijuana sales within city limits. The city will put the money into a special fund and use it on…
[#item_full_content] Fatjon Cota has pleaded guilty to his involvement in the production of the Class B drug Read More
[#item_full_content] The first medical marijuana dispensary in Louisville plans to open Jan. 31 in the Highlands neighborhood. Read More
[#item_full_content] The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission could be granted broader power to regulate patients, caregivers and health care practitioners. Read More
[#item_full_content] Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance is very important for legal cannabis businesses in New Jersey. There’s a moment most cannabis operators recognize. You’re closing up. Counting cash. The hum of the…
[#item_full_content] Recent study by University of California San Diego School of Medicine shows vaporized cannabis effective in treating acute migraines. Read More
[#item_full_content]From CBD to kratom to nootropics, the active ingredients at the center of this growing industry may lead to serious health consequences. Read More
[#item_full_content] By The Police Report Team – Boca Raton Tribune A Jupiter man was taken into custody early Tuesday on allegations involving marijuana possession and an outstanding failure-to-appear warrant, according to…
[#item_full_content] By The Police Report Team – Boca Raton Tribune A Palm Beach County man was arrested early Tuesday on suspicion of possessing marijuana and drug-related equipment, according to records released…
[#item_full_content] United Center will sell THC drinks at concerts, marking a U.S. arena first amid rising demand and ongoing federal uncertainty over hemp THC rules. Read More
[#item_full_content] A challenge to a ballot question seeking to repeal adult-use recreational marijuana legalization has been dismissed by the State Ballot Law Commission. Read More
[#item_full_content] With M&A accelerating across the sector, Canix’s move to acquire Trym highlights how operators are gravitating toward fewer, more powerful systems to run their businesses. Read More
[#item_full_content] Federal cannabis policy is entering 2026 in a “split-screen” posture: marijuana appears to be moving toward a less restrictive federal status, while hemp is facing a major federal contraction (covered in our next…
[#item_full_content] Cannabis company TWGDH LLC received an emergency suspension following an investigation and enforcement operation carried out by various local and state agencies. According to law enforcement,… Read More
[#item_full_content] The cannabis sector is one which many may have rightly described as a bubble seven or eight years ago. That’s because it was. Valuations in this sector got to obscene…
[#item_full_content] MTL Cannabis Corp. (CSE: MTLC) (OTCQX: MTLNF) ("MTL Cannabis" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has mailed its management information circular (the "Circular") and related proxy…
[#item_full_content] New Lüt and Greencard deals add wallet, mobile and next-day ACH options to Safe Harbor’s cannabis payments suite, reducing cash use and adding redundancy. Read More
[#item_full_content] New partnerships with Lüt and GreenCard expand access to reliable, compliant payment options, strengthening flexibility, redundancy, and business continuity for operators.DENVER, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SHF Holdings, Inc.,…
[#item_full_content] Lüt, a new financial ecosystem built for accessibility, reliability and growth with a first-of-its-kind closed-loop digital payments platform for cannabis an... Read More
[#item_full_content] The nearly 58,000 square foot facility would replace an abandoned medical building along Walden Avenue. Read More
[#item_full_content] /PRNewswire/ - ONE HEMP, a national coalition representing responsible hemp businesses and advocates, today thanked U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R‑VA),... Read More
[#item_full_content] The acquisition of the hemp division of cannabis IP powerhouse strengthens the company's patent portfolio, accelerating its entry into the beverage and functional ingredient sectors Read More
[#item_full_content] The largest entertainment arena in the U.S. is entering into a historic partnership with two cannabis drink brands, with plans to provide adult guests with a selection of hemp-derived THC…
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[#item_full_content] The stadium is the first major U.S. arena to add hemp-derived THC drinks to its event menu. Read More
[#item_full_content] Concertgoers at the United Center will be able to buy legal drinks infused with THC, the part of marijuana that gets users high — despite a looming federal ban. Read More
[#item_full_content] Kansas remains one of only 10 states that do not have a comprehensive medical cannabis program. Read More
[#item_full_content] Pennsylvania has a real chance to finally legalize cannabis this year, but it’s crucial that supporters mobilize! Read More
[#item_full_content] Wanda James co-owns Simply Pure, a recreational cannabis dispensary located in Denver’s Highlands neighborhood. She is widely recognized as the first African American to legally own a marijuana dispensary in the…
[#item_full_content] NIDA director on psychedelics’ promise; Congresswoman: Relax drug testing for transit workers; Airbnbs & free marijuana; Poll on cannabis & dating Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every…
[#item_full_content] The cannabis cultivation market presents opportunities in global legalization momentum, premium product demand, automation, and medical applications. Trends include indoor/greenhouse cultivation, high-potency strains, organic practices, and advanced post-harvest techniques. Tariffs…
[#item_full_content] An obscure legal fight over who can change citizen-led amendments to Arkansas’ Constitution casts uncertainty on the state's medical marijuana program’s future. Read More
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[#item_full_content] Two Johnston County men are facing drug-related charges after the juveniles were allegedly sold potent THC gummies. Read More
[#item_full_content] Ohio cities are finally getting their long-awaited revenue from recreational marijuana after a year and a half of sales. Read More