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PSN Briefings

Plain-English cannabis industry updates — what changed, what didn’t, and why it matters.

Episode 1 • Federal Rescheduling — What Actually Changed

Latest PSN Briefs

Short, plain-English updates from the PSN desk

What federal rescheduling did NOT change 2 min read • Federal
Why state cannabis boards still control outcomes 3 min read • States
What operators should not assume in 2026 2 min read • Operators

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Ohio to restrict THC drinks, hemp products after group fails to block law
by , The Columbus Dispatch on March 18, 2026
Ohioans for Cannabis Choice didn't collect enough signatures for its effort to block a new hemp and marijuana law from taking effect March 20.
Speakeasy Dispensary Offers Low-Cost Medical Cannabis Certification in Kentucky
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An Army Reservist Owns a Cannabis Dispensary. It May End His Career.
by Ashley Southall on March 18, 2026
Selling marijuana is strictly prohibited in the military. What that means for soldiers who own businesses is unclear.
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by Pamela Mahler on March 17, 2026
Canna-curious about where to find a dispensary near Albany? This guide features every licensed Albany cannabis dispensary for adults 21+.
Virginia to Launch Adult-Use Dispensary Sales in January 2027
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State lawmakers agreed on the specifics of a cannabis sales bill, from the launch date to taxes, licensing fees, regulatory duties, and more.
Alabama Medical Marijuana Sales Near Launch After Years Of Delay
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“There’s a part of me that my heart’s dancing because we are so much closer. So there’s more gratitude right now than anything.” By Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector The Montgomery location of Callie’s Apothecary does not look like much. But standing on the concrete floors and surrounded by metal beams, owner Vince Schilleci described how
Louisville dispensary helps patients apply for medical cannabis cards at reduced cost
by Reyna Katko on March 15, 2026
A Louisville dispensary is helping people apply for medical marijuana cards at a discounted rate.
60 pounds of marijuana seized in Middletown smoke shop crackdown: Cops
by Richard Chumney on March 14, 2026
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Medical marijuana dispensary coming to Talladega
by Rob Strickland Daily Home correspondent on March 13, 2026
An Ashland physician is one of only 9 doctors authorized to recommend medical cannabis for patients in Alabama, and Talladega will have one of the few dispensaries in the state.
New Texas THC rules could ban smokable hemp by March 31
by Faith Bugenhagen on March 12, 2026
New Texas health rules change how THC is measured in hemp products, a move that could effectively ban smokable hemp statewide.
Small businesses prepare for Ohio's hemp ban. ‘We’re the ones who suffer’
by , The Columbus Dispatch on March 12, 2026
Ohio CBD stores and breweries face an uncertain future as the state prepares to ban hemp and THC drinks.
‘Our market’s not fully rolled out’: Delaware retail weed sales fall far short of estimates, trail New Jersey and Maryland
by Cris Barrish on March 12, 2026
State officials contend the market will expand when new growers, manufacturers and retailers begin operating and prices become more competitive.
Colorado Weed Prices Reach a Sad New Low
by Thomas Mitchell on March 11, 2026
"The consumer largely doesn't care. They want big buds that are cheap and test high in THC."
Texas ban on selling smokable cannabis takes effect March 31
by Nathan Bernier on March 11, 2026
New state rules change how THC levels are calculated and raise fees on hemp businesses by as much as 4,000%
First ‘craft cannabis’ products hit recreational dispensaries in Minnesota
by Nicole Ki on March 11, 2026
Minnesota’s “craft cannabis” market is starting to take shape as the first few products from small, independent producers make it to dispensary shelves. But producers say testing is proving to be the biggest obstacle.
Boston’s TD Garden owners suing nearby weed dispensary ‘The Boston Garden’ in trademark claim
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Eliminating Oklahoma's medical marijuana industry would be 'death blow,' costly to state
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Boston Garden pot shop sued by TD Garden owner: "Never heard of anybody confusing us with the arena"
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Is medical marijuana on its way to Alabama? First dispensary set to open soon
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Eliminating Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry would be ‘death blow,’ costly to state
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Some NJ Girl Scouts ‘got in trouble’ with leaders for selling cookies at weed dispensary. But they aren’t the only enterprising troop
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Lawmakers strike down bill capping THC levels in Oregon’s cannabis edibles
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Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission awaits passage of budget, regulatory bill
by Zach Wendling on March 20, 2026
The voter-approved Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission is banking on the Legislature to pass the state’s first-ever bill related to a medical cannabis program as a key step toward a regulated, functional system.
Push to repeal New York medical cannabis tax amid ‘crisis’ claims
by Margaret Jackson on March 20, 2026
Declining sales are boosting a state lawmaker's plan to repeal New York's excise tax on medical cannabis, which operators say is in "crisis."
Cannabis MSO Vireo Growth’s aggressive strategy paying off
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And the Minnesota-based multistate operator says it's not done scooping up permits, even in so-called troubled markets.
You can buy THC drinks in Kentucky, but you can't bring them to Ohio
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Under the new law, bringing Kentucky's cannabis into the Buckeye State is illegal.
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission audit finds violations, $200K overpayment
by Morgan Hightower on March 20, 2026
The audit also found a records management failure, violations of the Alabama Open Meetings Act, improperly adopted fee schedule, and that the Commission established a rule that conflicts with state law.
Dual Cannabis and Tobacco Smoking in Young Patients With Lung Cancer: Distinct Clinical Features Emerge From a Prospective Study
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