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

[#item_full_content] In recent days, analyst William Blair reiterated a positive view on Scotts Miracle-Gro’s 2026 guidance while the company publicly backed efforts to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, a move that could benefit its Hawthorne Gardening subsidiary. At the same time, renewed attention on the safety benefits of natural turfgrass over artificial surfaces highlights the ongoing relevance of Scotts’ core lawn-care expertise. This combination of supportive policy signals for…  Read More