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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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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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What to know as Kentucky’s first medical weed processor begins production in NKY

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January 5, 2026

[#item_full_content] Currently, the facility is conducting test runs without THC, as Toro has not yet received its full license and lacks actual marijuana plant materials. What to know as Kentucky's first medical weed processor begins production in NKY Read More

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