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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

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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 marijuana tax supporting Michigan roads may raise costs for consumers

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January 4, 2026

[#item_full_content] Michigan has implemented a new 24% wholesale marijuana tax, effective January 1, with industry concerns about potential price increases and effects on the legal cannabis market. New marijuana tax supporting Michigan roads may raise costs for consumers Read More

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by Simply Wall St on January 5, 2026
Recently, President Donald Trump signed an executive order reclassifying cannabis as a Schedule 3 drug in the U.S., easing access to banking and enabling standard tax deductions for cannabis businesses. This regulatory shift materially improves the operating landscape for companies like Tilray Brands, potentially accelerating their ability to leverage existing hemp operations to expand into the U.S. market. Next, we’ll examine how easier banking access under Schedule 3 could reshape Tilray...
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