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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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US (OH): Cultivator, dispensary owner welcomes stricter hemp regulations

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January 9, 2026

[#item_full_content] Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 56 in December, restricting hemp regulations and medical and recreational cannabis use passed by Ohio voters in 2023. It was welcomed news by officials at… US (OH): Cultivator, dispensary owner welcomes stricter hemp regulations Read More

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Kentucky medical marijuana: First processor approved, 2 more dispensaries opening soon
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by Kyle Jaeger on January 7, 2026
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Kentucky’s first medical marijuana dispensary prepares to reopen after selling out
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DC’s closure of 100th illegal marijuana operation marks milestone for city’s crackdown
by Kyle Cooper,Zsana Hoskins on January 10, 2026
On Jan. 1, 2026, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the MPD shut down an illegal cannabis operation at a home on B Street SE, marking the 100th closure over the past 16 months.
University of Lynchburg to offer new cannabis career programs
by Sam Becker on January 10, 2026
The University of Lynchburg has launched new online Cannabis Career Certificate programs in partnership with Green Flower, a leader in cannabis education.
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Four arrested as police raid three cannabis farms in Doncaster
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