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] The Newark Planning Commission will hear this week from a business trying to obtain a special use permit for a marijuana manufacturing facility. Read More
[#item_full_content] Rabat - Morocco has launched a scientific study to examine the possibility of using cannabis in animal feed, as part of efforts to expand the plant’s Morocco has launched a…
[#item_full_content] 2 January 2026 the Washington County Narcotics Task Force, Hagerstown Police Department, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office conducted an operation targeting illicit drug use in the downtown area in Read…
[#item_full_content] Prices have fallen two-thirds in four years as supply floods the market, pleasing consumers but creating heavy competition for retailers. Read More
[#item_full_content] On Dec. 17 the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission voted to keep the Social Equity Excise Fee stable at $2.50 per ounce in the face of a staff recommendation that…
[#item_full_content] Lino Neil claims he was forced to carry a suitcase containing cannabis from Thailand to Dublin - but he was intercepted in Doha, where authorities have zero tolerance of drugs. Read…
[#item_full_content] Tennessee has become one of the most confusing states in the country when it comes to weed. Walk through Nashville, Memphis, or Knoxville and you’ll see hemp Read More
[#item_full_content] A study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science explored the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on dogs and found it promoted long-term behavioral change in | Cannabis Sciences Read More
[#item_full_content] The 2025 YouGov survey data from more than 31,000 US adults show significant support for recreational cannabis legalization, medical use, and federal reclassification. Read More
[#item_full_content] Speakeasy Dispensary, Lexington’s first medical marijuana dispensary, is set to open on Jan. 15, with a focus on providing patients with a comfortable and informative experience. Read More
[#item_full_content] President Donald Trump signed an executive order Dec. 18 calling on federal officials to finish reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug — a major shift in federal drug policy that could Read…
[#item_full_content] Curaleaf is opening a new cannabis dispensary called Curaleaf Millcreek in Erie, Pennsylvania. Read More
[#item_full_content] Let’s take a look at the 2025 cannabis coverage on cannabis research to catch up on industry trends and innovations. Read More
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[#item_full_content] A statewide group is working to overturn parts of Ohio’s new marijuana law, which tightens rules on home growing, hemp products and out-of-state cannabis purchases, through a proposed 2026 ballot Read…
[#item_full_content] A statewide group is working to overturn parts of Ohio’s new marijuana law, which tightens rules on home growing, hemp products and out-of-state cannabis purchases, through a proposed 2026 ballot Read…
[#item_full_content] Those living near the dispensary say its proximity to a church, school, and library is concerning, and they fear it may impact their property values. Read More
[#item_full_content] "When it comes to aviation and rescue operations, the Sheriff's Office will not accept even the slightest impairment risk," BCSO stated in its press release. Read More
[#item_full_content] Michigan's new 24% cannabis wholesale tax takes effect, raising concerns about business sustainability and potential return to black market sales. Read More
[#item_full_content] A Massachusetts police chief is warning about the dangers of illegal marijuana cultivation facilities after his local department started making arrests in connection with a “large-scale growing ope… Read More
[#item_full_content] A 27-year-old Grafton man is facing serious charges after authorities allegedly uncovered approximately 100 pounds of marijuana at his home. Read More
[#item_full_content] Daevon Montez Saint-Germain was shot by officers in his home. His family says officers used unnecessary force and lacked probable cause. Read More
[#item_full_content] Massachusetts lawmakers have assembled a bicameral conference committee to reach a deal on a bill that would double the legal marijuana possession limit for adults and revise the regulatory framework…
[#item_full_content] MONTGOMERY, Ala. – There’s a handful of new laws that went into effect in Alabama when the calendar moved to 2026. The law created by House Bill 445 tightens rules…
[#item_full_content] All customers must be 21 or older to enter hemp stores; synthetic hemp products are banned. Read More
[#item_full_content] The medical cannabis retail facility will also host a ribbon-cutting ceremony as it focuses on providing a unique experience to patients. Read More
[#item_full_content] The cash deal with HIVE Holdings strengthens the company’s balance sheet and sharpens its focus on core growth markets. Read More
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[#item_full_content] Investigators allegedly discovered approximately 100 pounds of marijuana in various forms and stages of growth on Friday. Read More
[#item_full_content] Two people have been arrested after Polk County investigators found several packages of marijuana hidden inside a diaper bag during a traffic stop. Read More
[#item_full_content] A 27-year-old man was arrested in Grafton, MA, for running an illegal marijuana cultivation operation, with investigations ongoing for potential additional charges. Read More
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[#item_full_content] One person was arrested and the investigation is continuing, the town's police chief says. Read More
[#item_full_content] By this time next year, the streets of Northampton, Easthampton and Amherst may feature a new kind of social hub: Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes, marijuana-friendly yoga studios and theaters. Massachusetts is…
[#item_full_content] Marijuana Found In Vehicle; Driver Allegedly Admitted To Alcohol Consumption. Read More
[#item_full_content] The U.S. Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments in a case challenging the constitutionality of a federal law banning people who use marijuana or other controlled substances from buying or…
[#item_full_content] Tilray Brands, Canopy Growth, Aurora Cannabis, SNDL, Cronos Group, Organigram Global, and Agrify are the seven Cannabis stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. For stock market…
[#item_full_content] Monterey County Health Department is the recipient of a $168,862 grant to support its Cannabis Education Program. Read More
[#item_full_content] FRIDAY, Jan. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) -- Short-term treatment with comparable and high tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-to-cannabidiol (CBD) ratio cannabinoid product Read More
[#item_full_content] Last month, the U.S. Congress voted to close a dangerous policy loophole: the one that has allowed highly intoxicating and entirely unregulated hemp products to be sold to children across Read…
[#item_full_content] THC-infused products are rapidly expanding in the convenience channel as retailers grapple with changing regulations. Read More
[#item_full_content] Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF (NYSEARCA:CNBS) posted a 17% gain in 2025, but that masks the real story. The fund surged 37% in December alone after President Trump signed an executive…
[#item_full_content] Authorities have recognised that drugs are entering the prison system as part of family visiting time. Read More
[#item_full_content] A police investigation is underway in a Grafton, Massachusetts, neighborhood. Read More
[#item_full_content] Join us on January 15th for a free, Q&A webinar on big developments in U.S. cannabis law and policy leading into 2026. Read More
[#item_full_content] If marijuana is rescheduled—as President Donald Trump directed in a recent executive order—congressional researchers say the move could ease current restrictions on advertising for cannabis products. Moving marijuana from Schedule…
[#item_full_content] Where do the well-known cannabis compounds THC, CBD and CBC come from? Researchers at Wageningen University & Research have experimentally demonstrated for the first time how cannabis acquired the ability…
[#item_full_content] The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office ended joint air rescue operations following a new county policy permitting off-duty marijuana use by firefighters Read More
[#item_full_content] A leading marijuana prohibitionist group says it’s retained the legal services of President Donald Trump’s former attorney general, Bill Barr, to sue to reverse federal marijuana rescheduling if and when…