Cannabis News Roundup - Podcast: Week 2025-38: Minnesota’s First Dispensaries, Rhode Island Expansion, Maryland Court Closes Hemp Loophole

20 Sep, 2025   In this episode:  California’s cannabis market keeps generating massive revenue,  Minnesota’s first state-licensed recreational dispensaries are now open,  Rhode Island plans retail expansion with new licenses,  New Jersey’s $15M financing program for cannabis businesses,  New Mexico cultivator’s lawsuit over flood damage,  Major hemp rulings in Illinois, Maryland, Texas, and Arkansas Congress and the White House - debates over hemp and marijuana rescheduling. “If you found this episode helpful, make sure to follow or subscribe on your favorite platform — whether you're listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere else. Leave a rating or comment to support the show, and share this episode with anyone interested in cannabis in the U.S.” NOTE: This episode's narration was generated by a text-to-voice AI   Article Links: https://illinoiscannabis.org/news-17sep2025 https://rhodeislandcannabis.org/news-15sep2025   Tags:  cannabis news 2025 California cannabis tax Minnesota recreational dispensaries Illinois hemp THC regulation Maryland hemp court ruling New Jersey cannabis loans Rhode Island cannabis retail lottery New Mexico cannabis lawsuit Arkansas hemp law Texas hemp restrictions federal marijuana rescheduling cannabis legalization 2025 delta 8 ban news US cannabis policy updates cannabis industry podcast