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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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New hemp bill could streamline federal policy, bring more clarity for consumers

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January 7, 2026

[#item_full_content] BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After weeks of confusion regarding the legality of hemp on a federal level, a new bill could bring clarity to consumers, producers, and dispensaries. KTVZ’s Spencer Sacks spoke with bill co-author Senator Jeff Merkley to hear how the Oregon Democrat plans to help keep the over $1 billion industry going. Sacks New hemp bill could streamline federal policy, bring more clarity for consumers Read More

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by Zoe Denise on January 9, 2026
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Weed dispensary co-owned by rapper Ice-T closes after less than a year
by Brad Matthews on January 8, 2026
A weed dispensary co-owned by rapper and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" actor Ice-T has closed after less than a year in business.
Looming THC hemp ban could have impact for Michigan cannabis consumers
by Adrienne Roberts on January 8, 2026
Michigan consumers have been able to buy hemp-derived intoxicating vapes and gummies at gas stations and smoke shops. That is expected to change soon.
Supply woes still hampering Kentucky medical marijuana launch
by Margaret Jackson on January 7, 2026
Kentucky could have as many as two medical marijuana dispensaries open by the middle of the month.
New Hampshire House Passes Bills To Legalize Marijuana And Let Dispensaries Convert To For-Profit Status
by Kyle Jaeger on January 7, 2026
The New Hampshire House of Representatives has approved a bill to legalize marijuana in the state—though its chances of passage in the Senate remain dubious, and the governor has expressed clear opposition to the reform. Also on Wednesday, the House passed a proposal to allow medical cannabis dispensaries to become for-profit businesses. The marijuana legalization
Kentucky’s first medical marijuana dispensary prepares to reopen after selling out
by Madylin Goins on January 7, 2026
Kentucky’s first medical cannabis dispensary is gearing up to reopen after inventory ran out within its first week in business.
Jersey City dispensary, co-owned by Ice-T, closes after eight months
by Lucas Frau on January 6, 2026
The Medicine Woman Dispensary in Jersey City, co-owned by rapper and actor Ice-T, has closed after less than a year in business.
Is it legal in Florida to smoke weed? Here's the law in 2026
by C. A. Bridges on January 6, 2026
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Chicago Catholic university offers courses on running cannabis dispensaries
by Fox News on January 6, 2026
DePaul University in Chicago offers cannabis dispensary management courses as marijuana businesses boom, with dispensaries growing across the country.
Judge allows lawsuit challenging Michigan’s new 24% marijuana tax to proceed
by Gus Burns | fburns@mlive.com on January 6, 2026
Cannabis industry claims the new wholesale tax could push consumers to illicit markets, contradicting the original intent of the 2018 legalization measure.
What to know as Kentucky's first medical weed processor begins production in NKY
by James Pilcher, WKRC on January 5, 2026
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New marijuana tax in Michigan sparks concern among dispensaries and customers alike
by Alli Baxter on January 5, 2026
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When Will Wisconsin Legalize Cannabis? The Answer May Surprise Us All
by Michael Muckian on January 5, 2026
Wisconsin’s reluctance to get fully in the game constitutes an estimated loss of $166 million annually in tax revenue compared to neighboring states.
Lexington medical marijuana dispensary will open with limited supply this month
by Aaron Mudd on January 3, 2026
A former Frisch’s Big Boy has been renovated into a new jockey-inspired space.
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NOLA Cannabis Co. opens controversial dispensary on South Carrollton. See inside.
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Columbia Care is shutting its doors on East Main Street, where it has operated since January 2016. The company, which rebranded itself as the Cannabist Company in 2024, is struggling financially.
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What Trump’s marijuana rescheduling order means for Missouri cannabis
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Cannabis reclassification could finally end the industry's financial exile
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Mike Tyson, Ric Flair accuse partners in celebrity cannabis branding effort of fraud
by Chris Roberts on January 9, 2026
Legendary boxer Mike Tyson and pro wrestling legend Ric Flair have sued their celebrity cannabis branding partners, alleging fraud.
Cannabis Control Commission questions study linking marijuana to mental health issues in youth
by Mike Beaudet on January 8, 2026
Chair Shannon O'Brien says she's not convinced recreational marijuana is the problem
Second medical cannabis dispensary in Kentucky to open in Lexington
by @wkyt on January 8, 2026
Second medical cannabis dispensary in Kentucky to open in Lexington
INSIDE LOOK: Lexington's first cannabis dispensary to open in unique location
by Alexandra Goldberg on January 8, 2026
More retailers join legal battle over cannabis licenses in Menominee, Michigan
by Ben Krumholz, FOX 11 News on January 8, 2026
MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN (WLUK) -- The battle over marijuana dispensary licenses in Menominee, Michigan is getting more complicated.It's been two months since 78% of
DC authorities announce the closure of 100 illegal cannabis shops
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DC Shutters 100th Illegal Cannabis Shop
by Elizabeth O'Gorek on January 8, 2026
The District announced Jan. 8 that they have shuttered the 100th illegal cannabis shop since September 2024, when a the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) began using enforement powers codified by DC Council that July. Five licensed cannabis dispensaries have also been shuttered, most often for selling illegal or unlicensed substances. 16 locations were
UCLA receives $7.3M for wide-ranging cannabis research
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