Thu. Jan 15th, 2026

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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Cannabis advocates: Virginia’s $20 million cannabis conversion fee isn’t punitive

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[#item_full_content] Virginia legislators are debating whether to charge existing medical cannabis operators a multimillion-dollar fee to convert to adult-use licenses. Critics call it excessive. It’s not. Cannabis advocates: Virginia’s $20 million cannabis conversion fee isn’t punitive Read More

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Legendary rapper shuts down N.J. weed store after less than a year
by Jelani Gibson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com on January 9, 2026
The shop started by the well-known rapper and a former Playboy model joins other celebrity-backed weed shops struggling to stay open amid increasing competition in the state's cannabis market.
Ice-T's New Jersey Marijuana Dispensary Permanently Closes
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by Matthew Keck on January 8, 2026
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More retailers join legal battle over cannabis licenses in Menominee, Michigan
by Ben Krumholz, FOX 11 News on January 8, 2026
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by Brad Matthews on January 8, 2026
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Supply woes still hampering Kentucky medical marijuana launch
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by Kyle Jaeger on January 7, 2026
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Judge allows lawsuit challenging Michigan’s new 24% marijuana tax to proceed
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Broome County passed a law allowing the sheriff's office to make regulatory inspections and the authority to shut down sellers of cannabis products.
Steady growth expected in Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis market going into 2026
by Nicole Ki on January 15, 2026
Cannabis market experts said they’re expecting gradual growth in Minnesota’s new adult-use industry as the new year kicks off, with a potential “explosion” by the summer.
Cannabis advocates: Virginia’s $20 million cannabis conversion fee isn’t punitive
by Max Jackson,Chelsea Higgs Wise on January 15, 2026
Virginia legislators are debating whether to charge existing medical cannabis operators a multimillion-dollar fee to convert to adult-use licenses. Critics call it excessive. It’s not.
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by Lisa Music on January 15, 2026
Residents near Monument Road west of Rio Dell say nighttime light from nearby cannabis operations is disrupting dark skies, despite county rules requiring cultivation lighting to be fully contained…
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by Michael Schaus on January 15, 2026
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SD County Supervisors vote 3-2 for cannabis policy updates
by City News Service on January 15, 2026
The county Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 Tuesday to advance a series of updates to a proposed cannabis program in unincorporated areas, including rules related to land use, consumption lounges, and community benefits.
Medical cannabis facilities open in Lexington, Richmond
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Governor Andy Beshear participated in ribbon cutting ceremonies Tuesday for a medical cannabis cultivation facility in Richmond and a dispensary in Lexington, marking a significant step forward for the industry in Central Kentucky.

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