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] A Los Angeles man was arrested in connection with the burglary of a Central Coast cannabis grow operation where hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of marijuana was stolen, according…
[#item_full_content] Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Los Angeles man connected to a Carpinteria-area cannabis grow burglary. Read More
[#item_full_content] Three men have been charged with fatally shooting a pair of young women in November 2022 over an unpaid marijuana debt, charges state. Read More
[#item_full_content] The Mobile City Council on Wednesday gave businesses selling consumable hemp products a path to remain legal. Read More
[#item_full_content] Southwest Side Ald. Marty Quinn, chief sponsor of the hemp ban, previously said he would not try for an override because he didn't have the votes. But Ald. Anthony Beale,…
[#item_full_content] The Chicago City Council has failed to override Mayor Brandon Johnson's veto of a ban on the sale of most intoxicating hemp products. Read More
[#item_full_content] Democratic lawmakers in West Virginia are continuing their push to legalize recreational marijuana, arguing the state is falling behind neighboring states that Read More
[#item_full_content] A routine traffic stop on Interstate 87 in the town of Malta led to a felony cannabis arrest Tuesday evening, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Read More
[#item_full_content] A state trooper said that while some drivers may identify with the Sammy Hagar song "I Can't Drive 55," they better not try topping the 70 mph speed limit along…
[#item_full_content] [[{"value":"Since 2019, the VTSU Cannabis Studies Certificate Program has been at the forefront of cannabis education and advocacy, not just in Vermont but across New England. This year, the program…
[#item_full_content] Hawaii lawmakers have approved a bill to allow patients to immediately access medical cannabis once their registrations are submitted, instead of having to wait until their cards are delivered as…
[#item_full_content] Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick says his office found the state’s marijuana program used a license application and evaluation process that lacked consistency and transparency. Read More
[#item_full_content] Trash bags filled with more than 420 pounds of “suspected marijuana” in total were found in the area of Weld County Road 6 on Friday, Feb. 13, according to the…
[#item_full_content] PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A man is charged after more than 600 pounds of drugs were seized in pensacola.roberto feria, was charged for felony drug trafficking.on monda Read More
[#item_full_content] City council failed to override the mayor’s veto of a proposed ban Read More
[#item_full_content] Missouri’s ‘blind scoring’ system could be circumvented, State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick found, which clouded the process and sparked costly litigation. Read More
[#item_full_content] In recent weeks, the national conversation around hemp policy has continued to gain momentum, with major national and regional media outlets examining the p ... Read More
[#item_full_content] More than 400 pounds of marijuana were found in trash bags near Lochbuie. Read More
[#item_full_content] The proposal to hold the state's medical and recreational cannabis to the same safety standards reflects a reckoning for the market but still faces significant opposition from the industry. Read More
[#item_full_content] The City Council on Wednesday failed to override Mayor Brandon Johnson's veto of an ordinance that would have banned the sale of most intoxicating hemp-derived products in Chicago. Read More
[#item_full_content] A state audit says Missouri’s marijuana program has what it calls significant flaws in the application and scoring design process. State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick said the flaws undermined “blind scoring”…
[#item_full_content] (Jefferson City, MO) — A state audit finds serious and costly issues with Missouri’s marijuana application and evaluation process. State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick says the flaws have cost the state…
[#item_full_content] “It’s a small step. At least it’s not a step backwards.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner A legislative committee unanimously advanced small tweaks Tuesday to the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission,…
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[#item_full_content] Half of the cannabis greenhouse industry will miss the March 18 deadline set by the county for installing filters to get rid of the smell of pot. Read More
[#item_full_content] Despite its strict restrictions for personal use, the newly amended version of Senate Bill 250 makes certain business-focused exceptions. Read More
[#item_full_content] Retail marijuana moves closer to reality in Virginia as House and Senate approve different bills headed to conference committee. Read More
[#item_full_content] 2026-02-18 16:25:00 ET Virginia legislators have moved closer to creating a legal retail cannabis market , advancing a revised Senate proposal. The updated bill cleared the Senate Finance and Appropriations…
[#item_full_content] The Chicago City Council failed to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto of a hemp ban, leaving intoxicating hemp products legal and unregulated. Read More
[#item_full_content] With accidental ingestions rising in Ohio, Crawford County Public Health warns parents to securely lock up medications and marijuana edibles to prevent emergency department visits and pediatric poisonings. Read More
[#item_full_content] One of the owners of a convenience store in Durham was arrested Tuesday on felony charges after a search uncovered the sale of marijuana at his business, records show. Read More
[#item_full_content] Sen. J.D. Mesnard is proposing legislation to expand the state's laws which make it a crime to use residential property in a way that creates a public nuisance. Read More
[#item_full_content] Arizona lawmakers are considering at a pair of measures that would make the act of creating “excessive” amounts of marijuana smoke a nuisance crime punishable by jail time, even if…
[#item_full_content] The man was traveling with more than five pounds of cannabis, per the Sheriff's Office. Read More
[#item_full_content] Two Cookeville men have been taken into custody and charged following a drug investigation. Read More
[#item_full_content] The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have shared a new document about how organized crime groups exploit the cannabis market as part of its online... Read More
[#item_full_content] Each company agreed to the fines and to making corrections to meet state standards. Read More
[#item_full_content] The Lakers’ starting center was briefly held at an airport in the Bahamas. Read More
[#item_full_content] Police uncovered more than 1,000 cannabis plants and £1.5m of cocaine linked to the group. Read More
[#item_full_content] Police uncovered more than 1,000 cannabis plants and £1.5m of cocaine linked to the group. Read More
[#item_full_content] The massive winter storm that blanketed the Northeast in January buried Massachusetts cannabis retailers in customers, state regulators said. Read More
[#item_full_content] A smoke shop, operating next to a day care, was shut down after state investigators seized 220 pounds of illegal cannabis products, worth an estimated $1.4 million. Read More
[#item_full_content] A coalition of medical, public safety, prevention, treatment and recovery organizations, faith-based groups, and community organizations has issued a public Read More
[#item_full_content] A legislative committee unanimously advanced small tweaks to the powers of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission. Read More
[#item_full_content] Organigram acquires Germany's Sanity Group for up to €250m, marking major consolidation deal back by big tobacco. Read More
[#item_full_content]The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has missed a congressionally mandated deadline to publish a list of known cannabinoids as federal hemp laws are set to change later this year…
[#item_full_content] The property had boarded up windows, motors and extractors running at full blast and an irrigation system that was causing water leaks for the other residents Read More
[#item_full_content] After years of clearing the General Assembly only to meet a veto, legislation to create a legal, adult-use cannabis market in Virginia passed both chambers Tuesday — this time with…
[#item_full_content] The 27-year-old Ayton, in his native country for the All-Star break, was set to fly back to Los Angeles when authorities briefly detained him after he allegedly smoked marijuana on…
[#item_full_content] Organigram Global has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire German operator Sanity Group GmbH. "Organigram's proven track record in executing highly strategic and complementary M&A… Read More