NEWS PODCAST: California Uses AI on Weed Packaging — Texas, Illinois & Virginia Cannabis News

13 Jun, 2026   Is Texas about to reshape the hemp market? Could Illinois push THC drinks and gummies out of gas stations? Will Virginia finally create legal recreational cannabis sales? This episode breaks down the biggest cannabis policy stories across the U.S., including Texas THCA enforcement, Illinois hemp licensing, North Carolina’s age-limit bill, Pennsylvania’s failed cannabis regulator vote, Rhode Island’s licensing reset, California’s AI packaging tool and dispensary drive-through bill, Kentucky’s medical cannabis access fight, and a federal proposal that could block workers’ comp reimbursement for medical marijuana even after Schedule III rescheduling. Stay tuned for a state-by-state cannabis news roundup built for business owners, patients, advocates, and legalization watchers. “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 narration to add dynamics” Links: https://rhodeislandcannabis.org/news-09jun2026   Tags: cannabis news, marijuana news, weed laws, cannabis legalization, marijuana legalization, hemp regulation, THCA, total THC, intoxicating hemp, Texas hemp, Texas THCA, Illinois Hemp Act, California cannabis, California dispensaries, Virginia marijuana legalization, Kentucky medical cannabis, North Carolina hemp law, Pennsylvania cannabis, Rhode Island cannabis licenses, federal cannabis policy, Schedule III cannabis, medical marijuana, cannabis business, cannabis podcast, U.S. cannabis news, marijuana industry, cannabis compliance, hemp-derived THC, THC drinks, THC gummies, cannabis licensing, cannabis social equity, dispensary news