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] “The evidence from other states is unambiguous: over-taxation kills cannabis markets’ ability to displace illicit sales and generate sustainable revenue.” By Max Jackson, Cannabis Wise Guys Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s (D) 2026/27 budget proposal to legalize marijuana projects $729 million in first-year cannabis revenue to address Pennsylvania’s $4.8 billion structural deficit. It’s a politically appealing  Read More