Will Cannabis Save Democracy or Break it? Idaho Legislature Usurps Ballot Initiative!

In the full version of Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto, Alabama gets it's first medical dispensary open, while Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry criminalizes cannabis smoking on college campus. The Idaho legislature wants to block its citizens from using the ballot box to pass any kind of cannabis reform. Rescheduling faces five law suits, and Republicans are looking to delay the hemp ban. Andrew Behringer in Washington DC; Jennifer Boozer Stewart reacts to her state finally opening a medical cannabis store five years after the vote; Amie Carter in Michigan on Tax revenue projections falling short;In this episode of Cannabis Coast to Coast News, we break down the latest regulatory developments facing the cannabis industry in 2026. Our reporters share the latest news on key compliance updates, licensing changes, and what these shifts mean for operators and consumers across North America. Whether you're in the industry or just staying informed, this episode delivers the insights you need.Reports from:Tina Tasaka - Southwest & Tribal LandsJoe Parsons - VirginiaJennifer Boozer Stewart - AlabamaDina Nagib - CaliforniaKimmie Cannabis - OklahomaFarrah Woodall - FloridaCole Preston - IllinoisAmie Carter - MichiganDave Barton in UKJill Goldsberry - NJAlysha Bellamy - MinnesotaJimbo Barbour- ColoradoDoug Miller on Trulieve's public listing on NASDAQ