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 woman about to board a flight to London from Miami International Airport was arrested Monday after authorities found more than 65 pounds of marijuana in her suitcases, according to…
[#item_full_content] A total of 29kg of cannabis and 197 grip seal bags of cocaine were discovered when police searched a flat Read More
[#item_full_content] A total of 29kg of cannabis and 197 grip seal bags of cocaine were discovered when police searched a flat Read More
[#item_full_content] By Pat Anson An updated systematic review found that cannabis products with relatively high levels of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) may provide small improvements in chronic pain; while those containing high levels…
[#item_full_content] She is charged with distribution/sale of a controlled substance to a minor and chemical endangerment of a minor. Read More
[#item_full_content] A South Florida man faces a child abuse charge after police say he gave his 12-year-old stepdaughter marijuana-laced gummies, sending her and her mother to the hospital. Read More
[#item_full_content] The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 (CSA) has governed America’s relationship with cannabis since its enactment in 1970. The CSA divides drugs, certain chemicals used to make drugs, and other…
[#item_full_content] The New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) last week approved 38 new adult-use cannabis business licenses during its December meeting. Officials approved the following new adult-use cannabis operations: The board…
[#item_full_content] The New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) last week approved 38 new adult-use cannabis business licenses during its December meeting. Officials approved the following new adult-use cannabis operations: The board…
[#item_full_content] Teen marijuana use “remained stable” this year even as more states have enacted legalization, according to an annual federally funded survey The Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey—supported by the National…
[#item_full_content] Teen marijuana use “remained stable” this year even as more states have enacted legalization, according to an annual federally funded survey The Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey—supported by the National…
[#item_full_content] President Donald Trump's executive order last week to reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug is being heralded by Maine's marijuana industry as "the most progress in cannabis policy in… Read…
[#item_full_content] President Donald Trump's executive order last week to reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug is being heralded by Maine's marijuana industry as "the most progress in cannabis policy in… Read…
[#item_full_content] A Virginia Beach man faces multiple charges including accusations that he provided false information about his marijuana usage when purchasing firearms. Read More
[#item_full_content] A Virginia Beach man faces multiple charges including accusations that he provided false information about his marijuana usage when purchasing firearms. Read More
[#item_full_content] Here, we review the major developments of 2025 impacting the legal cannabis and hemp industries, including state-specific hemp policies, the long-awaited 2024 Farm Bill, and the continuing federal process around…
[#item_full_content] Here, we review the major developments of 2025 impacting the legal cannabis and hemp industries, including state-specific hemp policies, the long-awaited 2024 Farm Bill, and the continuing federal process around…
[#item_full_content] Minnesota saw high demand for cannabis business dispensary licenses, and it may be going faster than the market can handle. Nick Halter with Axios Twin Cities joined FOX 9 on…
[#item_full_content] The co-presenters, in coordination with Premier Graphene Inc. and HGI Industrial Technologies, uniquely position BIEI for successMEXICO CITY, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- President Pedro Méndez, representing Premier Graphene…
[#item_full_content] The co-presenters, in coordination with Premier Graphene Inc. and HGI Industrial Technologies, uniquely position BIEI for successMEXICO CITY, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- President Pedro Méndez, representing Premier Graphene…
[#item_full_content] Kentucky’s first licensed medical marijuana dispensary has temporarily closed after selling out less than two weeks after opening, according to its website. Read More
[#item_full_content] The company entered a definitive agreement that’s expected to expand its operating footprint to 10 states with 166 dispensaries. Read More
[#item_full_content] Paul West was arrested after he tried to smuggle 42kg of cannabis through Bristol Airport. Read More
[#item_full_content] Federal THC limits on intoxicating hemp are forcing a fresh debate over how — and whether — intoxicating hemp products should be regulated. Read More
[#item_full_content] Federal THC limits on intoxicating hemp are forcing a fresh debate over how — and whether — intoxicating hemp products should be regulated. Read More
[#item_full_content] A 24% tax on wholesale cannabis goes into effect in January, and that tax is being blamed, in part, for the decision to close a marijuana cultivation facility. Read More
[#item_full_content] The second NJ Leaf location joined the UFCW labor union, capping a year of increased momentum for Local 360’s organizing campaign in New Jersey. Read More
[#item_full_content] Using marijuana just once or twice a month was associated with worse school performance and emotional distress for teens, according to a large national study of adolescents led by Ryan…
[#item_full_content] Using marijuana just once or twice a month was associated with worse school performance and emotional distress for teens, according to a large national study of adolescents led by Ryan…
[#item_full_content] Cannabis retailers in higher-volume states, such as Maryland, would save an average of $805,000 annually per store if the Section 280E tax burden is removed. Read More
[#item_full_content] We have disciplined operators running lean businesses in a crowded landscape. Rescheduling won’t mean a windfall — it will simply offer some much-needed breathing room. Read More
[#item_full_content] Are you not entertained? In a much-anticipated ceremony in the Oval Office, President Trump signed an executive order that (1) directs the attorney general to expeditiously reschedule marijuana to Schedule…
[#item_full_content] On December 18, President Trump issued an executive order (EO) directing the Attorney General to complete rulemaking to reschedule “marijuana” from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances…
[#item_full_content] C3 Industries will lay off more than 60 workers. Read More
[#item_full_content] C3 Industries will lay off more than 60 workers. Read More
[#item_full_content] The attempted robbery occurred at Cooper Lake Cannabis. Read More
[#item_full_content] The attempted robbery occurred at Cooper Lake Cannabis. Read More
[#item_full_content] With President Donald Trump’s executive order to reschedule cannabis, businesses in the industry are rolling out their growth strategies. Read More
[#item_full_content] New study finds insufficient evidence of marijuana’s benefits, but plenty for its harms. Read More
[#item_full_content] President Donald Trump just signed an executive order that reclassified marijuana from a Schedule I narcotic to Schedule III. Read More
[#item_full_content] The new proposed federal classification of marijuana would allow more research, and would let cannabis businesses take normal tax deductions. Read More
[#item_full_content] Bills passed by the Michigan Senate would set a lower THC threshold for regulating a product as marijuana or “consumable hemp.” Colin Jackson has more on what that would mean Read…
[#item_full_content] Police say 549 plants and 223 saplings were found "hidden away" in a former commercial premises. Read More
[#item_full_content] Police say 549 plants and 223 saplings were found "hidden away" in a former commercial premises. Read More
[#item_full_content] Police say 549 plants and 223 saplings were found "hidden away" in a former commercial premises. Read More
[#item_full_content] Marijuana is prescribed to help ease chronic pain and control nausea in cancer patients, but legal red tape has made more comprehensive research difficult. Read More
[#item_full_content] Industry leaders believe the new rules as they're currently written will be detrimental. Read More
[#item_full_content] Trump’s executive order is a reasonable next step. Read More