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September 9, 2025
Built by a former cannabis regulator, Policy, Decoded is your high-signal daily briefing for operators, investors, and policymakers navigating the collision of law, regulation, and business.
Todayâs edition is brought to you by Pacaso and 1440 Media, whose support helps us deliver independent policy intelligence to your inbox.
Nebraskaâs cannabis commission surrendered to Governor Pillenâs demand for strict plant caps, putting program survival ahead of patient access. Massachusetts regulators fielded fierce criticism on social consumption rules as their medical program consolidates, New York unlocked new dispensary real estate, and federal courts chipped away at prohibition-era defenses. Meanwhile, NIH data confirmed cannabis reduces alcohol use among heavy drinkers, Oklahomaâs trucking shortage worsened under THC testing rules, and Mike Tyson suddenly emerged as a messenger on rescheduling.
đ˝ Nebraskaâs plant cap showdown
â Massachusetts cafĂŠ backlash
đĽ Tyson teases rescheduling
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