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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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Business

While Everyone Waits for 280E Relief, Smart Cannabis CEOs Are Creating Their Own

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January 9, 2026

[#item_full_content] ESOPS deliver liquidity, potential deferral of capital gains for the seller, powerful company-level tax benefits, and zero federal and state income tax when 100% ESOP-owned, so cash flow rises. While Everyone Waits for 280E Relief, Smart Cannabis CEOs Are Creating Their Own Read More

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House Bill 199 would let voters decide to add the use of recreational cannabis to the Kentucky Constitution.
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