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EPISODE · Apr 25, 2026 · 25 MIN

Marijuana Rescheduling Is Here… But Is It Really Legalization? (Podcast)

from State of Cannabis: Weekly News Digest · host State of Cannabis

25 April 2026   Federal cannabis reform takes center stage as marijuana moves toward Schedule III, raising major questions about medical marijuana, cannabis research, 280E tax relief, and what Congress may do next. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania lawmakers debate adult-use legalization, Tennessee considers a special session for medical cannabis, and Ohio smoke shops win temporary court relief over hemp THC sales. Plus, California looks at drive-thru cannabis retail, Connecticut expands THC beverage rules, Massachusetts updates possession limits and licensing, Virginia advances patient delivery, and Illinois sends forgivable loans to social equity cannabis operators.   “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. - This episode uses AI voice generation to add dynamics”   Tags: cannabis news, marijuana news, weed news, cannabis legalization, marijuana legalization, federal cannabis reform, marijuana rescheduling, Schedule III cannabis, medical marijuana, recreational marijuana, adult use cannabis, cannabis business news, cannabis industry, cannabis policy, cannabis laws 2026, hemp THC, hemp law, intoxicating hemp, THC beverages, cannabis social equity, cannabis licenses, dispensary news, cannabis taxes, 280E cannabis, cannabis research, California cannabis, Connecticut cannabis, Illinois cannabis, Massachusetts cannabis, Ohio cannabis, Pennsylvania cannabis, Tennessee cannabis, Virginia cannabis, drive thru dispensary, cannabis delivery, medical cannabis delivery, cannabis clean slate, marijuana expungement, cannabis court case, cannabis lawsuits, cannabis podcast, cannabis YouTube, U.S. cannabis news

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25 April 2026   Federal cannabis reform takes center stage as marijuana moves toward Schedule III, raising major questions about medical marijuana, cannabis research, 280E tax relief, and what Congress may do next. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania lawmakers...

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