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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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Westfield’s third cannabis business granted provisional licenses by CCC

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January 17, 2026

[#item_full_content] With a host community agreement from the city in hand, Canna Ultra Premium Westfield, which is planning to open in the former Heka facility, was granted three provisional licenses by the Cannabis Control Commission during its meeting in Worcester Thursday. Westfield’s third cannabis business granted provisional licenses by CCC Read More

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by Cliff Clark | The Westfield News | cclark@thereminder.com on January 17, 2026
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