State of Cannabis: Weekly News Digest

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

AI Narrated 6 Jun, 2026 This week’s U.S. cannabis news covers major marijuana policy updates from Alabama, Virginia, Idaho, Wyoming, Kentucky, Iowa, Pennsylvania, California, New Jersey, and Louisiana. Alabama records its first legal medical cannabis sale, while Kentucky adds 15 qualifying conditions and Iowa doubles its medical cannabidiol dispensary cap. Pennsylvania advances Ryan’s Law for terminally ill patients, Virginia lawmakers keep fighting for recreational cannabis sales, Idaho prepares a voter-power battle over legalization, and Wyoming pushes back against marijuana rescheduling. We also cover California tribal cannabis licensing, New Jersey cannabis employment rights, and Louisiana’s new school-zone drug penalties. “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://idahocannabis.org/news-04jun2026  https://iowacannabis.org/news-03jun2026 https://louisianastatecannabis.org/news-02jun2026    Tags: cannabis news, marijuana news, weed legalization, medical marijuana, recreational cannabis, cannabis legalization 2026, marijuana laws, cannabis laws by state, THC laws, dispensary news, cannabis business news, Alabama medical cannabis, California cannabis, Idaho marijuana ballot, Iowa medical cannabis, Louisiana marijuana law, Kentucky medical cannabis, New Jersey cannabis employment, Pennsylvania Ryan’s Law, Virginia cannabis sales, Wyoming marijuana rescheduling, tribal cannabis, cannabis employment rights, medical cannabis patients, adult use cannabis, US cannabis policy, marijuana rescheduling, cannabis industry news, weed taxes, cannabis licensing

AI Narrated 30 May, 2026 This week’s episode covers a fast-moving cannabis policy landscape, from federal rescheduling and clemency pressure in Washington to state-level battles over hemp, licensing, retail sales, patient access, and market oversight. We look at major developments in Indiana, Virginia, Illinois, Minnesota, Tennessee, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode Island — including new laws, pending legislation, court challenges, grant funding, and regulatory reforms shaping the future of cannabis markets across the country. New episodes publish every Saturday at 9 a.m. Subscribe for weekly cannabis policy updates, and hit Like to support the show. Links: https://delawarestatecannabis.org/news-26may2026   Tags: cannabis news 2026, marijuana legalization, cannabis policy update, hemp regulation, marijuana rescheduling, Schedule III marijuana, federal cannabis reform, THCA ban, Tennessee hemp ban, Indiana marijuana lawsuit, Virginia cannabis veto, Delaware Ryan's Law, Minnesota cannabis bill, Illinois hemp law, Massachusetts THC testing, New Jersey cannabis grants, Rhode Island cannabis license, cannabis pardons Trump, nonviolent marijuana offenders, recreational cannabis news, medical marijuana update, cannabis business news, hemp derived THC, cannabis legalization news, marijuana policy podcast, weed news weekly, cannabis industry update, state cannabis laws, marijuana news today, cannabis equity program, cannabis control commission, adult use cannabis, hemp THC products, cannabis dispensary news, pot news, weed policy news, federal marijuana law, cannabis podcast, US cannabis update, cannabis reform 2026

23 May 2026   This week’s U.S. cannabis news covers major marijuana policy updates in California, Illinois, Virginia, Minnesota, New Jersey, Louisiana, Indiana, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Ohio. California regulators are moving fast after federal medical cannabis rescheduling, while Illinois considers a massive Cannabis Omnibus bill covering CBD, THC limits, dispensary rules, and possession limits. Virginia creates a resentencing path for old marijuana convictions but delays adult-use retail again. Minnesota and New Jersey tackle hemp-derived THC products, Louisiana weighs medical cannabis access in hospitals and new school-zone penalties, and Indiana’s governor signals growing support for medical marijuana reform.   “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, cannabis legalization, marijuana legalization, medical marijuana, adult use cannabis, recreational cannabis, hemp THC, CBD regulations, cannabis business news, cannabis industry update, cannabis laws 2026, marijuana policy, cannabis reform, California cannabis, Illinois cannabis, Virginia cannabis, Minnesota cannabis, New Jersey cannabis, Louisiana cannabis, Indiana marijuana, Massachusetts cannabis, Vermont cannabis, Ohio cannabis, DEA cannabis rescheduling, 280E cannabis tax, cannabis licensing, cannabis dispensary rules, hemp beverages, THC drinks, cannabis resentencing, marijuana convictions, cannabis possession limits, cannabis omnibus bill, state cannabis laws, U.S. cannabis news, cannabis podcast, marijuana podcast, cannabis market update, THC limits, cannabis regulation, medical cannabis patients, cannabis tax news, cannabis social equity, cannabis retail sales, marijuana referendum

16 May 2026   Cannabis reform is moving in multiple directions this week: medical access is expanding in Alabama, Georgia, Iowa, and Louisiana; federal rescheduling is creating new DEA compliance questions for Oklahoma and medical marijuana businesses nationwide; and veterans may gain better access to cannabis recommendations through VA doctors. Meanwhile, California debates drive-thru dispensaries, Indiana prepares for a potential medical marijuana bill, Louisiana studies recreational cannabis legalization, New York considers limits on cannabis testing in maternal healthcare, and Virginia enacts automatic review for older marijuana sentences. This episode is a full U.S. cannabis policy roundup for anyone following marijuana legalization, medical cannabis business licensing, DEA rescheduling, veterans cannabis access, and state-by-state cannabis reform.   “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”   URLs: https://georgiastatecannabis.org/news-12may2026   Tags: cannabis news, marijuana news, cannabis legalization, marijuana legalization, medical marijuana, medical cannabis, cannabis reform, marijuana reform, Alabama cannabis, Georgia medical cannabis, Iowa cannabis, Indiana marijuana, Louisiana cannabis, California cannabis, New York cannabis, Oklahoma cannabis, Virginia cannabis, federal cannabis news, DEA cannabis, Schedule III cannabis, cannabis rescheduling, VA medical marijuana, veterans cannabis, cannabis business, dispensary news, marijuana dispensary, cannabis laws, weed laws, recreational cannabis, adult use cannabis, cannabis policy, marijuana policy, cannabis justice reform, cannabis resentencing, drive thru dispensary, THC laws, medical marijuana patients, cannabis industry news, U.S. cannabis news, state cannabis laws

9 May 2026 Cannabis policy is shifting across the United States, with major updates in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, and at the federal level. In this episode, we break down California’s cannabis drive-through bill, Colorado’s temporary marijuana hospitality event proposal, Connecticut’s decision to restore its 35% THC flower cap, Florida’s stalled adult-use ballot effort, Idaho’s medical cannabis initiative, Kentucky’s licensing review, Louisiana’s school-zone penalty bill, Massachusetts’ possible adult-use rollback vote, North Carolina’s proposed cannabis constitutional amendments, Pennsylvania’s legalization debate, Texas hemp litigation, a West Virginia marijuana odor search case, and a new lawsuit challenging federal cannabis rescheduling. This episode is for cannabis consumers, medical marijuana patients, hemp businesses, dispensary owners, policy watchers, and anyone following marijuana legalization in 2026.   Tags: cannabis news, marijuana news, weed news, cannabis legalization, marijuana legalization, cannabis laws, weed laws, cannabis laws 2026, marijuana laws 2026, medical marijuana, recreational marijuana, adult use cannabis, cannabis policy, marijuana policy, federal cannabis reform, cannabis rescheduling, Schedule III cannabis, marijuana rescheduling, cannabis lawsuit, marijuana lawsuit, hemp law, Texas hemp, THCA, Texas THCA, hemp flower, delta 8, THC cap, Connecticut cannabis, California cannabis, drive through dispensary, cannabis dispensary, Colorado cannabis, marijuana hospitality, Florida marijuana legalization, Florida cannabis, Idaho medical cannabis, Kentucky medical cannabis, Louisiana cannabis law, Massachusetts marijuana, North Carolina cannabis, Pennsylvania cannabis legalization, West Virginia marijuana, cannabis business, dispensary news, cannabis industry news, marijuana industry, cannabis regulations, THC laws, cannabis ballot measure, marijuana ballot initiative, medical cannabis patients

Podcast   2 May 2026   Federal marijuana rescheduling is reshaping cannabis politics nationwide, but states are responding in very different ways. Texas, Delaware, and Missouri are tightening rules on hemp-derived THC and THCA products. Indiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Nebraska are debating medical cannabis access. Virginia is still trying to launch legal retail cannabis sales, Maryland expands protections for medical cannabis patients in public safety jobs, Louisiana weighs tougher school-zone penalties, and Wisconsin candidates campaign on legalization.   “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, cannabis legalization, marijuana legalization, federal cannabis rescheduling, Schedule III marijuana, medical marijuana, recreational cannabis, adult use cannabis, hemp THC, THCA, delta 8, delta 9 THC, intoxicating hemp, cannabis business, cannabis law, marijuana policy, Texas cannabis, Texas THCA, Missouri cannabis, Delaware cannabis, Virginia cannabis, Pennsylvania cannabis, Indiana cannabis, North Carolina cannabis, South Carolina cannabis, Tennessee cannabis, Nebraska medical marijuana, Maryland medical cannabis, Louisiana marijuana law, Wisconsin cannabis legalization, cannabis industry news, cannabis podcast, weed news, hemp regulation, 280E cannabis, marijuana taxes, state cannabis laws, cannabis reform 2026

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

18 April 2026   This week in U.S. cannabis news: Virginia moves closer to recreational marijuana sales, Pennsylvania builds marijuana tax revenue into its budget, and North Carolina’s advisory council recommends adult-use legalization. We also cover Missouri’s hemp THC showdown, New Jersey’s new hemp beverage rules, Colorado’s potency-tax and product-testing proposal, Maine’s medical cannabis tracking fight, Idaho’s medical marijuana ballot push, Nebraska’s slow rollout, Rhode Island’s license freeze, and the latest federal hemp battle. A must-listen update for anyone following cannabis legalization, hemp THC regulation, marijuana business news, dispensary policy, and state-by-state weed reform in the U.S.   AI-Narrated   “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.” Tags: cannabis news, marijuana news, weed news, cannabis legalization, marijuana legalization, hemp news, THC news, delta 8 news, THC beverages, cannabis policy, marijuana policy, weed legalization, cannabis business news, dispensary news, medical marijuana news, adult use cannabis, recreational marijuana, hemp regulation, intoxicating hemp, cannabis taxes, cannabis licensing, marijuana market update, state cannabis laws, Colorado cannabis news, Idaho medical marijuana, Maine cannabis news, Missouri hemp THC, Nebraska medical cannabis, New Jersey hemp law, North Carolina marijuana, Pennsylvania cannabis legalization, Rhode Island cannabis licenses, Virginia marijuana sales, federal hemp bill, Rand Paul hemp, cannabis podcast, marijuana podcast, weed industry news, U.S. cannabis news, cannabis regulation

11 April 2026   This week’s cannabis news podcast breaks down the 2025 National Cannabis Use Survey, which shows marijuana becoming more mainstream as a medical, wellness, and daily-use product. Then we cover a new federal hemp pilot, Idaho and Nebraska’s medical cannabis access fights, Louisiana and Maryland’s healthcare-focused cannabis bills, Missouri and Ohio’s hemp-derived THC showdown, Maine and Massachusetts’ adult-use policy battles, and West Virginia’s release of $38 million in medical cannabis revenue. A strong state-by-state update on cannabis legalization, medical marijuana, hemp THC, dispensary policy, and the U.S. cannabis industry.   AI Narrated   “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.”   Links: 2026 Cannabis Use Survey   Tags: cannabis news, cannabis podcast, marijuana news, marijuana policy, cannabis legalization, medical cannabis, medical marijuana, hemp THC, hemp-derived THC, THC drinks, THC edibles, cannabis industry, marijuana business, dispensary news, federal cannabis policy, CMS hemp pilot, national cannabis survey, 2025 cannabis survey, Idaho medical marijuana, Louisiana medical cannabis, Maine cannabis lounges, Maryland veterinary cannabis, Maryland CBD pets, Massachusetts marijuana law, Missouri hemp THC, Missouri THC drinks, Nebraska medical cannabis, Ohio hemp lawsuit, West Virginia cannabis revenue, cannabis regulation, weed news, marijuana reform, state cannabis news, US cannabis news, adult-use cannabis, cannabis market, cannabis business news

PODCAST   4 Apr, 2026 In this cannabis news and marijuana policy update, we cover major stories from Texas, Michigan, Massachusetts, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, and New York, plus key federal CBD and hemp developments. This episode looks at Texas expanding medical marijuana while tightening hemp-derived THC rules, Michigan’s lawsuit over the 24% wholesale cannabis tax, Massachusetts’ court fight over a ballot proposal that could end adult-use sales, and Missouri and New Jersey reshaping hemp and THC product rules. We also break down Nebraska’s medical cannabis licensing buildout, Mississippi’s vetoes on medical cannabis expansion, New York’s $3.3 billion adult-use market milestone, and new White House, FDA, and CMS moves on CBD policy and healthcare access. NOTE: To make this episode's narration more dynamic, it was generated by a text-to-voice AI. “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.”   TAGs: cannabis news, marijuana news, cannabis podcast, marijuana podcast, cannabis legalization, cannabis law update, marijuana law update, hemp news, THC news, hemp-derived THC, medical marijuana, recreational cannabis, cannabis business news, cannabis industry news, cannabis regulation, cannabis policy, cannabis compliance, cannabis taxes, social equity cannabis, dispensary news, CBD news, CBD regulation, federal cannabis policy, FDA CBD policy, CMS CBD lawsuit, White House CBD meetings, state cannabis news, U.S. cannabis news, Texas cannabis, Texas medical marijuana, Texas hemp law, Michigan cannabis tax, Massachusetts cannabis lawsuit, Mississippi medical cannabis, Missouri hemp THC, Nebraska medical marijuana, New Jersey THC drinks, New York cannabis sales, adult-use cannabis, marijuana reform, cannabis licensing, cannabis ballot initiative, cannabis market update, THC beverages, marijuana business, Apple Podcasts cannabis, Spotify cannabis podcast, YouTube cannabis news

AUDIO-ONLY   28 Mar, 2026   This week in the cannabis news: Colorado Reports 99% Cannabis ID Check Compliance in 2025 Georgia Moves to Expand Medical Cannabis With Higher THC and New Product Options Idaho Medical Cannabis Campaign Eyes 2026 Ballot and $100M Market Potential Massachusetts Reopens Cannabis Debate as Ballot Push Targets Legal Sales Minnesota Bill Would Double Outdoor Cannabis Grow Limit for Microbusinesses Nebraska Lawmakers Consider Cannabis Legalization Study Instead of Immediate Reform Pennsylvania Legalization Debate Turns to Who Should Run Recreational Cannabis Tennessee Cannabis Debate Expands With Legalization, Ballot, and Decriminalization Bills Vermont Marijuana Market Could See Bigger Possession Limits and Lower Taxes Virginia Marijuana Sales Could Begin in 2027 Under New Adult-Use Bill U.S. Congress Introduces CLIMB Act to Expand Cannabis Loans and Federal Support NOTE: To make this episode's narration more dynamic, it was generated by a text-to-voice AI. “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.”   LINKS: https://vermontstatecannabis.org/news-26mar2026 https://georgiastatecannabis.org/news-23mar2026    TAGs: cannabis news, marijuana news, cannabis legalization, marijuana legalization, medical cannabis, recreational marijuana, adult use cannabis, cannabis policy, marijuana policy, cannabis industry news, weed news, cannabis business, cannabis banking, CLIMB Act, Pennsylvania cannabis, Virginia cannabis, Tennessee cannabis, Georgia medical cannabis, Idaho medical cannabis, Nebraska cannabis, Vermont cannabis, Minnesota cannabis, Massachusetts cannabis, Colorado cannabis, marijuana market, cannabis regulation, cannabis licensing, cannabis taxes, cannabis ballot initiative, cannabis investing, marijuana business news, US cannabis news, federal cannabis reform, cannabis podcast, marijuana podcast

14 Mar, 2026 AUDIO-ONLY In this week’s U.S. cannabis news roundup, we cover Texas hemp regulation, Ohio’s THC beverage lawsuit, South Carolina’s hemp drink bill, and Kentucky’s proposed hemp and cannabis beverage tax overhaul. We also break down major developments in Colorado, Delaware, and Hawaii, where lawmakers are advancing bills that could allow medical marijuana use in hospitals, hospice, and other healthcare facilities for terminally ill patients. Plus, we discuss Connecticut cannabis testing and delivery changes, Minnesota’s new tribal cannabis compact, Nebraska’s medical marijuana federal protection gap, and Tennessee’s latest adult-use legalization push. NOTE: To make this episode's narration more dynamic, it was generated by a text-to-voice AI. “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.”   URLs: https://coloradocannabis.org/news-10mar2026 https://connecticutstatecannabis.org/news-13mar2026 https://delawarestatecannabis.org/news-13mar2026 https://hawaiistatecannabis.org/news-09mar2026 https://minnesotastatecannabis.org/news-11mar2026 https://ohiostatecannabis.org/news-10mar2026 https://tennesseecannabis.org/news-09mar2026 https://texascannabis.org/news-11mar2026 TAGs: cannabis news, marijuana news, cannabis legalization, marijuana legalization, medical marijuana news, hemp news, THC beverage news, hemp-derived THC, cannabis policy, cannabis industry news, U.S. cannabis news, marijuana laws, cannabis regulation, cannabis business news, Texas hemp rules, Texas THC ban, Ohio THC beverage lawsuit, South Carolina THC drinks, Kentucky hemp tax, Colorado medical cannabis, Delaware medical marijuana, Hawaii cannabis bill, Connecticut cannabis testing, Minnesota tribal cannabis, Nebraska medical marijuana, Tennessee marijuana legalization, recreational marijuana news, medical cannabis access, cannabis podcast, marijuana podcast, weed news, hemp beverage regulation, cannabis compliance, cannabis legislation, marijuana industry update, YouTube cannabis news

7 Mar, 2026   This week in U.S. cannabis news, Alaska lawmakers debate major marijuana tax reform, Michigan sends millions in cannabis tax revenue to local governments as sales soften, and Oklahoma’s governor renews his push against the state’s voter-approved medical marijuana program. We also cover Georgia’s bill to stop police from using cannabis odor alone for searches, Virginia’s effort to revisit old marijuana convictions, and new medical cannabis policy moves in Maryland, Oregon, and West Virginia. Plus, Wisconsin and Congress clash over looming federal hemp restrictions that could reshape the cannabinoid market nationwide.   NOTE: To make this episode's narration more dynamic, it was generated by a text-to-voice AI.   “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.” TAGs: cannabis news, marijuana news, weed news, cannabis podcast, marijuana podcast, cannabis legalization, marijuana legalization, medical marijuana, medical cannabis, hemp news, farm bill hemp, hemp derived THC, Alaska cannabis tax, Michigan marijuana tax revenue, Michigan cannabis sales, Oklahoma medical marijuana, Georgia cannabis law, marijuana probable cause, Maryland medical cannabis, Oregon medical marijuana, Virginia marijuana resentencing, West Virginia cannabis edibles, Wisconsin hemp law, federal hemp crackdown, cannabis industry news, cannabis business news, marijuana policy, cannabis regulation, THC products, weed industry, cannabis laws by state, US cannabis news, marijuana market update, cannabis tax reform, adult use cannabis, cannabis politics, marijuana reform, weed tax revenue, hemp industry news

28 Feb, 2026 Medical cannabis access is colliding with regulation, taxes, and federal law across the U.S. In Florida, lawmakers unanimously back a major veterans discount for medical marijuana cards—while bigger 2026 cannabis fights loom. Kentucky raises the national question: should legal state cannabis patients lose gun rights under federal rules? Missouri’s audit reveals licensing flaws, Metrc tracking gaps, privacy concerns, and delayed marijuana revenue distributions. Nebraska tries to unlock patient access with provider immunity, even as a petition-drive notary case tests ballot integrity rules. Oklahoma considers a county weed tax election and bills that could keep new licenses frozen until 2028 while limiting grow permits. And in Oregon and Virginia, lawmakers move to protect cannabis use for hospice and terminally ill patients in care facilities—while South Dakota votes to dismantle its oversight committee.   A week of cannabis headlines puts medical access and legal stability in the spotlight.   NOTE: To make this episode's narration more dynamic, it was generated by a text-to-voice AI.   “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.”   URLs: https://floridastatecannabis.org/news-24feb2026 https://kentuckystatecannabis.org/news-26feb2026 TAGs: Florida medical marijuana, Florida veterans cannabis, HB 887, SB 1032 Florida, Kentucky medical cannabis gun rights, SCR 124 Kentucky, Gun Control Act marijuana, Second Amendment cannabis patients, Missouri cannabis audit, Scott Fitzpatrick audit, Missouri cannabis licensing, Metrc tracking system, cannabis consumer privacy, marijuana tax revenue distribution, Nebraska medical cannabis LB 933, Nebraska doctor immunity cannabis, Nebraska petition drive notary case, Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana, Oklahoma marijuana tax HB 3314, county cannabis impact tax, Oklahoma OMMA licensing moratorium, HB 3143 Oklahoma, HB 3144 Oklahoma, Oklahoma grow license cap, Oregon HB 4142 hospice cannabis, palliative care medical marijuana, Virginia SB 332 cannabis oil hospitals, Glenn Youngkin cannabis bill, South Dakota HB 1160 oversight committee, US cannabis policy news, medical marijuana laws 2026, state by state cannabis update, cannabis regulation and compliance, cannabis legalization news, marijuana legislation roundup

21 Feb, 2026 Florida heads toward a high-stakes court fight over petition signatures that could decide whether adult-use cannabis even reaches voters. Pennsylvania ramps up pressure to legalize as neighboring states cash in, while Nebraska hits a rare federal roadblock as its medical program takes shape.   Also in this episode: Hawaii tries to cut medical patient wait times with a temporary purchase option, South Dakota moves medical cannabis cards onto smartphones, and Maryland considers job protections for firefighters and EMTs—while cracking down on impairment at work. On the market side, Massachusetts debates freezing new grow licenses as prices slide, Arizona targets smoke and odor complaints, Missouri votes to overhaul intoxicating hemp-derived THC products, and New York floats a new permit for low-dose THC drinks in liquor and wine shops with new taxes and tracking.   A week of cannabis headlines puts medical access and legal stability in the spotlight.   NOTE: To make this episode's narration more dynamic, it was generated by a text-to-voice AI.   “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.”   TAGs: cannabis news, marijuana news, cannabis legalization, recreational marijuana, medical marijuana, hemp derived THC, intoxicating hemp, delta 8, delta 9 THC, THC drinks, cannabis beverages, cannabis policy, cannabis legislation, cannabis regulations, cannabis ballot initiative, petition signatures, Florida marijuana legalization, Pennsylvania marijuana legalization, Nebraska medical marijuana, Hawaii medical cannabis, South Dakota medical marijuana card, Maryland medical marijuana law, Massachusetts cannabis market, Arizona marijuana odor law, Missouri hemp THC bill, New York THC beverage bill, seed to sale tracking, cannabis dispensary news, cannabis taxes, cannabis industry 2026, US cannabis laws, state cannabis updates, weed news roundup, cannabis podcast

14 Feb, 2026   A week of cannabis headlines puts medical access and legal stability in the spotlight. Mississippi advances bills that could extend patient certifications and adjust THC limits for certain products, while South Dakota blocks proposals that would have tied medical cannabis to federal rescheduling or imposed potency caps. Oklahoma turns up the political heat, with a push to send medical marijuana back to voters—raising questions for patients and licensees.   Meanwhile, the adult-use market debate continues: Virginia advances retail-sales frameworks but clashes over enforcement penalties; New York refines dispensary buffer-zone rules; New Hampshire sees legalization threatened by Senate resistance and a promised gubernatorial veto; and Hawaii hits another stall on recreational cannabis. We also cover Ohio’s referendum effort over rollback provisions, Oregon’s proposed edible-serving limits tied to child safety, South Carolina’s THC hemp showdown, and Arkansas’ Supreme Court ruling that could reshape how voter-approved cannabis laws are modified.   NOTE: To make this episode's narration more dynamic, it was generated by a text-to-voice AI.   “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.”   URLs: TAGs: cannabis news, marijuana news, weed news, cannabis legalization, marijuana legalization, recreational marijuana, medical marijuana, THC hemp, intoxicating hemp, Delta-9 THC, THC drinks, THC gummies, cannabis dispensary rules, cannabis regulation, cannabis policy, cannabis business, cannabis industry, cannabis taxes, cannabis equity, cannabis expungement, resentencing, home grow, edibles dosage limit, child safety cannabis, poison control cannabis, interstate cannabis, federal rescheduling, Schedule III cannabis, Virginia cannabis, Ohio cannabis, New York cannabis, Oklahoma cannabis, Oregon cannabis, South Carolina hemp, Mississippi medical cannabis, New Hampshire legalization, Hawaii marijuana legalization, Arkansas medical marijuana, South Dakota medical cannabis

7 Feb, 2026   From medical marijuana program updates to adult-use legalization battles, this episode breaks down the latest cannabis laws and ballot initiatives shaping 2026. Florida’s legalization campaign disputes signature verification and petition rules, while Ohio’s referendum effort races to block SB56 changes to adult-use marijuana and intoxicating hemp products. Wisconsin introduces a sweeping legalization framework (adult-use + medical registry, licensing, taxes, and expungement/record relief). We also cover Idaho’s medical cannabis initiative, Indiana’s proposed hemp-derived THC restrictions and billboard rules, Oklahoma’s calls to revisit voter-approved medical marijuana, Kentucky’s new medical gummies and effort to expand qualifying conditions, Connecticut’s medical certification extensions and hemp packaging/testing rules, Maryland’s medical cannabis protections for firefighters/EMTs, Maine’s stalled effort to roll back adult-use sales, and Alabama’s proposed penalties for cannabis use in vehicles with minors present.   NOTE: To make this episode's narration more dynamic, it was generated by a text-to-voice AI.   “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.”   URLs: https://alabamacannabis.org/news-01feb2026 https://connecticutstatecannabis.org/news-09jan2026 https://floridastatecannabis.org/news-02feb2026 https://idahocannabis.org/news-02feb2026 https://indianacannabis.org/news-03feb2026 https://kentuckystatecannabis.org/news-05feb2026 https://mainecannabis.org/news-04feb2026 https://marylandstatecannabis.org/news-04feb2026 https://nebraskastatecannabis.org/news-04feb2026 https://oklahomastatecannabis.org/news-02feb2026 https://ohiostatecannabis.org/news-03feb2026 https://wisconsinstatecannabis.org/news-03feb2026 Tags: cannabis news, marijuana news, US cannabis policy, cannabis laws 2026, marijuana legalization 2026, medical marijuana updates, adult use cannabis, recreational marijuana ballot, ballot initiative cannabis, cannabis referendum, Ohio SB56, Ohio Issue 2, Florida marijuana amendment, Florida cannabis legalization, Wisconsin marijuana legalization, Wisconsin cannabis bill, Indiana hemp THC ban, delta 8 restrictions, intoxicating hemp, hemp derived THC, Connecticut medical marijuana law, Connecticut hemp rules, Kentucky medical marijuana gummies, Kentucky cannabis program, Idaho medical marijuana initiative, Maine cannabis rollback, Maryland first responder medical cannabis, Oklahoma medical marijuana politics, home grow restrictions, public smoking ban, cannabis licensing, dispensary regulations, cannabis expungement, record relief marijuana, cannabis taxes, cannabis industry news, state by state cannabis, cannabis policy podcast, marijuana policy podcast, cannabis YouTube, weed news weekly, THC regulations, cannabis compliance, cannabis legislation, 2026 election issues

17 Jan, 2026   This week’s cannabis news spans Florida, Ohio, Michigan, New York, Kentucky, Indiana, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C. Florida lawmakers and judges battle over recreational marijuana, open-container rules, and protections for medical marijuana parents. Ohio’s recreational cannabis sales top $1 billion as a new law sparks backlash and a possible referendum. Michigan’s courts allow a lawsuit challenging a major cannabis tax to move forward, while New York looks to delay cannabis tax payments to support struggling businesses. We also explore medical marijuana expansion in Kentucky, decriminalization in Indiana, ballot integrity challenges in Massachusetts, and how federal cannabis rescheduling could reshape state markets nationwide.   NOTE: To make this episode's narration more dynamic, it was generated by a text-to-voice AI.   “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.”   Tags: cannabis news marijuana legalization news medical marijuana updates texas cannabis law indiana marijuana legalization new jersey cannabis news hawaii marijuana vote missouri cannabis amendment maine cannabis ballot virginia marijuana retail ohio cannabis referendum federal marijuana rescheduling schedule 3 cannabis hemp thc regulation us cannabis policy weed laws by state cannabis podcast marijuana industry news

This week’s cannabis news spans Florida, Ohio, Michigan, New York, Kentucky, Indiana, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C. Florida lawmakers and judges battle over recreational marijuana, open-container rules, and protections for medical marijuana parents. Ohio’s recreational cannabis sales top $1 billion as a new law sparks backlash and a possible referendum. Michigan’s courts allow a lawsuit challenging a major cannabis tax to move forward, while New York looks to delay cannabis tax payments to support struggling businesses. We also explore medical marijuana expansion in Kentucky, decriminalization in Indiana, ballot integrity challenges in Massachusetts, and how federal cannabis rescheduling could reshape state markets nationwide.   NOTE: To make this episode's narration more dynamic, it was generated by a text-to-voice AI.   “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.” URLs: https://floridastatecannabis.org/news-07jan2026 https://indianacannabis.org/news-06jan2026 https://kentuckystatecannabis.org/news-08jan2026 https://kentuckystatecannabis.org/news-09jan2026 https://michigancannabis.org/news-06jan2026 https://newyorkstatecannabis.org/news-08jan2026 Tags: cannabis news marijuana legalization Florida cannabis Ohio cannabis sales Michigan marijuana tax cannabis ballot initiatives medical marijuana laws recreational marijuana news state cannabis policy cannabis court cases THC limits weed taxes cannabis industry news federal cannabis rescheduling Schedule III marijuana drug policy news legal weed updates cannabis politics US marijuana laws cannabis podcast

3 Jan, 2026   This week we cover Texas and Alabama tightening rules on hemp-derived THC, Michigan rolling out a new wholesale marijuana tax, and Maine raising recreational cannabis prices. You’ll also hear about Colorado’s statewide marijuana recall, California’s new cultivation rules and research investments, and Arizona’s effort to roll back legal cannabis sales. Plus, updates from Florida’s legalization lawsuit, Ohio’s potential referendum, Tennessee’s THCA crackdown, Oklahoma’s stricter medical marijuana oversight, and Pennsylvania’s ongoing legalization debate. This episode connects the dots on how taxes, regulation, and enforcement are reshaping the U.S. cannabis industry.   NOTE: To make this episode's narration more dynamic, it was generated by a text-to-voice AI. “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.”   URLs:   https://alabamacannabis.org/news-31dec2025 https://arizonastatecannabis.org/news-30dec2025 https://californiacannabis.org/news-30dec2025 https://coloradocannabis.org/news-31dec2025 https://ohiostatecannabis.org/news-30dec2025 https://oklahomastatecannabis.org/news-30dec2025 Tags   cannabis news 2026 marijuana legalization update texas hemp thc rules michigan cannabis tax florida marijuana ballot ohio cannabis referendum alabama hemp law tennessee thca ban california cannabis research colorado marijuana recall maine weed tax arizona marijuana policy pennsylvania legalization debate us cannabis industry weed laws by state

27 Dec, 2025 Kentucky’s First Medical Cannabis Dispensary Sells Out in Days Michigan Cannabis Companies Cut Jobs Ahead of New Wholesale Tax Ohio Hemp THC Law Triggers Referendum Push Firefighters and Medical Cannabis: Maryland Sets a Precedent New York Approves 38 New Adult-Use Cannabis Licenses “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: To make this episode's narration more dynamic, it was generated by a text-to-voice AI. Tags   cannabis news marijuana legalization medical marijuana cannabis industry 2025 cannabis taxes Michigan cannabis tax Kentucky medical marijuana Ohio hemp THC law New York cannabis licenses Maryland medical cannabis cannabis layoffs weed prices cannabis policy news US cannabis update marijuana business news cannabis referendum

20 Dec, 2025 Alabama approves long-delayed medical cannabis dispensaries, Kentucky opens its first licensed medical marijuana store, and Minnesota expands adult-use cannabis through new tribal partnerships. Meanwhile, Michigan and New Jersey move to crack down on intoxicating hemp-derived THC products like Delta-8 and THCA. We also cover Missouri’s push to fix its cannabis microbusiness and social-equity program, New York’s adjustments to Metrc compliance deadlines, Maine’s effort to repeal recreational marijuana, and a federal executive order accelerating cannabis rescheduling to Schedule III. 👉 Medical marijuana, adult-use cannabis, hemp THC regulation, and federal policy — all in one episode.   NOTE: To make this episode's narration more dynamic, it was generated by a text-to-voice AI. “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.” Tags   cannabis news marijuana news medical cannabis adult use cannabis delta 8 THC hemp derived THC cannabis legalization cannabis regulation Alabama medical marijuana Kentucky medical cannabis Michigan hemp THC New Jersey delta 8 Minnesota cannabis Missouri cannabis licenses New York Metrc Maine marijuana vote federal cannabis rescheduling Schedule III marijuana cannabis policy podcast US cannabis industry

13 Dec, 2025 Federal marijuana rescheduling, state crackdowns, rising cannabis taxes, and major regulatory changes—this episode covers it all. We examine reports that President Trump may move marijuana to Schedule III, while Congress restricts hemp-derived THC products. At the state level, Florida considers allowing medical marijuana home grow, Ohio rewrites its cannabis and hemp laws, Michigan approves a major cannabis tax increase, and Maine could roll back legalization entirely. We also cover Kentucky’s first medical dispensary opening, Massachusetts approving social cannabis consumption, New York’s cannabis regulator resignations, New Jersey’s cannabis tax hearings, and Oregon’s hemp recall and federal hemp fight. If you want to understand where cannabis law, business, and policy are headed in the U.S., this episode lays it out. NOTE: To make this episode's narration more dynamic, it was generated by a text-to-voice AI. “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.”   Mentioned URLs:   MJ Cards:  https://statecannabis.org/certifications/   News: https://floridastatecannabis.org/news-08dec2025 https://mainecannabis.org/news-09dec2025 https://massachusettscannabis.org/news-11dec2025 https://oregonstatecannabis.org/news-08dec2025   Tags   cannabis news, marijuana news, cannabis policy, federal cannabis reform, marijuana rescheduling, Schedule III marijuana, Trump cannabis policy, Florida cannabis, Florida home grow, Ohio cannabis law, Ohio SB56, Michigan cannabis tax, Maine cannabis repeal, Massachusetts social consumption, Kentucky medical marijuana, New Jersey cannabis tax, New York cannabis regulation, Oregon hemp recall, hemp regulation, cannabis industry news, cannabis podcast, marijuana legalization, medical marijuana, adult-use cannabis, intoxicating hemp, delta-8 regulation, cannabis business, weed laws by state

6 Dec, 2025 From California’s $283 million quarter in cannabis taxes to Texas expanding its medical marijuana program, this episode dives into the latest changes shaping cannabis and hemp in the U.S. We break down how Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois are reacting to federal pressure on hemp-derived THC, including age limits, lab testing, and proposals to push all cannabinoid products into licensed dispensaries. We also look at states that are just getting their systems off the ground: Kentucky’s first medical cannabis dispensary opening, Virginia’s plan for adult-use retail sales by 2026, and Nebraska’s court battle over its voter-approved medical cannabis law. Plus, we cover Maine’s new contamination recall involving NorCO Outdoor Cannabis and Rhode Island’s statewide “Rhode Island Responsible” campaign focused on safe use, youth prevention and cannabis education. Whether you’re tracking cannabis business opportunities, hemp policy changes, delta-8 regulation, or medical marijuana laws in the U.S., this episode gives you a fast, state-by-state breakdown of what’s really happening. NOTE: To make this episode's narration more dynamic, it was generated by a text-to-voice AI. “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.”   URLs of New or Updated News Stories:   https://illinoiscannabis.org/news-17sep2025 https://kentuckystatecannabis.org/news-04dec2025 https://mainecannabis.org/news-04dec2025 https://texascannabis.org/news-01dec2025 https://nebraskastatecannabis.org/news-04dec2025 https://virginiastatecannabis.org/news-01dec2025 Tags   #AB564, #AdultUseCannabis, #AmyKlobuchar, #AndyBeshear, #BlackOwnedBusiness, #CannaNews, #CannabinoidProducts, #Cannabinoids, #CannabisAndDriving, #CannabisCBD, #CannabisConsumers, #CannabisDispensaries, #CannabisEducation, #CannabisEquity, #CannabisIndustry, #CannabisLaw, #CannabisNews, #CannabisPodcast, #CannabisPolicy, #CannabisRecall, #CannabisRegulation, #CannabisRegulations, #CannabisReform, #CannabisRetailVA, #CannabisSafety, #CannabisTax, #CannabisTHC, #CannabisInKentucky, #CBDNews, #CBDProducts, #CBDandTHC, #CDTFA, #ChicagoCannabis, #ChicagoCityCouncil, #ChicagoHemp, #CannaNews, #Delta8, #Delta8THC, #ElectionLaw, #EquityCannabis, #FarmBill, #HB46, #HempBan, #HempEdibles, #HempFarmers, #HempIndustry, #HempPolicy, #HempRegulation, #HempTHC, #IlhanOmar, #IllinoisCannabis, #IntoxicatingHemp, #KentuckyCannabis, #KentuckyMedicalMarijuana, #KentuckyPatients, #KentuckyWeed, #KYDispensaries, #KYMedCannabis, #LowTHC, #LowTHCTexas, #MaineCannabisNews, #MaineDispensaries, #MaineOCP, #MarijuanaPolicy, #MedicalCannabis, #MedicalCannabis2024, #MedicalCannabisNews, #MedicalMarijuanaNE, #MedicalMarijuanaUpdate, #MartyQuinn, #MinnesotaCannabis, #MinnesotaHemp, #MNLeg, #NebraskaCannabis, #NebraskaNews, #NebraskaSupremeCourt, #NebraskansForMedicalMarijuana, #NEBallotInitiatives, #NorCOCannabis, #OhioCountyDispensary, #PetitionChallenge, #PregnancyAndCannabis, #ResponsibleUse, #RICannabis, #RICannabisNews, #RhodeIslandHealth, #RhodeIslandResponsible, #RIMarijuana, #SilvanaTabares, #SmallBusinessChicago, #Spanberger, #TCUP, #TexasCannabis, #TexasCannabisNews, #TexasCompassionateUse, #TexasDispensaries, #TexasDPS, #TexasDSHS, #TexasHemp, #TexasMedicalMarijuana, #THCBeverages, #THCDrinks, #THCInhalationDevices, #THCNews, #THCPolicy, #TimWalz, #TomEmmer, #TXMarijuana, #VAAduseUse, #VACannabisBill, #VAMarijuana, #VAMicroBusiness, #VendorCompensation, #VirginiaCannabis, #VoterInitiatives, #WeedBusiness, #WisconsinCannabisNews, #WisconsinHemp, #WISB682, #YouthPrevention

29 Nov, 2025 Supreme Court Cannabis Showdown Medicare CBD Court Tosses 200K Signatures in Florida Weed Push Eight Billion in Sales at Risk in Massachusetts Cannabis Rollback Michigan’s 24% Wholesale Weed Tax Faces Court Challenge Ohio Moves to Make Michigan Weed Contraband Minnesota Experiments with City-Owned Cannabis Stores Tennessee’s Hemp THC Market Gets an 18-Month Exit Ramp NOTE: To make this episode's narration more dynamic, it was generated by a text-to-voice AI. “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.”   URLs:   https://tennesseecannabis.org/news-26nov2025   Tags cannabis news marijuana legalization weed policy CBD Medicare coverage Supreme Court cannabis case federal marijuana law Florida cannabis legalization Florida marijuana ballot Massachusetts cannabis rollback Michigan cannabis tax Ohio marijuana contraband Ohio cannabis bill SB56 Minnesota city-owned dispensary Tennessee hemp THC ban hemp-derived THC CBD pilot program Medicare and CBD U.S. cannabis politics marijuana business news cannabis industry podcast US weed laws 2026 recreational marijuana states THC regulations cannabis policy update CBD regulation USA medical marijuana news adult use marijuana markets

22 Nov, 2025   How are federal hemp rules, state legalization fights and medical cannabis oversight colliding in 2025? This episode connects the dots. We look at the new federal hemp ban in Section 781, the rule that could outlaw most ingestible hemp and CBD products, and a student loan forgiveness update that quietly clarifies how Public Service Loan Forgiveness works for people in state-legal cannabis jobs. Then we zoom in on how those moves affect Colorado, Texas and Ohio, where lawmakers are re-drawing lines around hemp-derived THC, Delta-8, THC drinks and adult-use markets. We also track legalization and equity battles across Florida, Virginia, Massachusetts and Rhode Island: Florida’s latest attempt to put adult-use marijuana on the 2026 ballot. Virginia’s plan to finally move from home-grow to a regulated retail market. Massachusetts’ major reform bill for a multi-billion-dollar cannabis industry. Rhode Island’s tight social equity screening and new low-dose hemp limits. On the medical and enforcement side, we cover Hawaii’s rule changes and telehealth certifications, Utah’s audit of a “rubber-stamp” license board, and Wyoming’s decision to aggressively prosecute cannabis possession on federal land, even as many states move in the other direction. If you follow cannabis business, THC and CBD regulation, or state marijuana law changes in places like CO, TX, FL, MA, OH, RI, UT, VA, HI and WY, this episode offers a detailed, audio-friendly briefing. 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. --------- URLs: https://hawaiistatecannabis.org/news-17nov2025 https://rhodeislandcannabis.org/news-18nov2025 https://ohiostatecannabis.org/news-20nov2025 https://texascannabis.org/news-18nov2025 https://utahstatecannabis.org/news-19nov2025 https://wyomingcannabis.org/news-17nov2025 TAGS: cannabis news, us cannabis news, marijuana legalization 2025, hemp thc ban, section 781 hemp, cbd ban 2025, delta 8 regulations, thc beverage laws, colorado hemp news, texas hemp law, ohio sb 56, florida marijuana legalization 2026, florida adult use ballot, virginia cannabis retail 2026, massachusetts cannabis reform, rhode island social equity cannabis, hawaii medical cannabis rules, utah medical cannabis audit, wyoming federal cannabis enforcement, pslf cannabis workers, student loan forgiveness marijuana, american hemp protection act, nancy mace hemp bill, cannabis podcast, weed policy podcast, thc limits 0.4 mg, us hemp industry 2025, cbd gummies legal status, medical cannabis telehealth hawaii, compassionate use texas expansion, cannabis regulation usa, national cannabis policy, marijuana federal law, cannabis enforcement federal land

15 Nov, 2025 This week’s cannabis news is dominated by a massive federal policy shift that imposes a strict 0.4 mg THC limit on all hemp products—setting off alarms across Minnesota, Michigan, Florida, and beyond. We detail how businesses, regulators, and consumers are preparing for a potential collapse of the intoxicating hemp market. Plus, we cover Florida’s escalating ballot-access war, Michigan’s wholesale tax lawsuit, New Jersey’s attempt to loosen municipal restrictions, and Pennsylvania’s decision to leave adult-use legalization out of the budget, despite billions in projected economic activity.   NOTE: To make this episode's narration more dynamic, it was generated by a text-to-voice AI. “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.”   Tags   cannabis news, marijuana legalization, federal THC limit, hemp THC ban, Minnesota THC beverages, Florida cannabis ballot, Michigan cannabis tax, New Jersey CRC, Pennsylvania cannabis budget, adult-use cannabis, hemp industry news, cannabis regulation update, U.S. cannabis policy, THC edibles, cannabis podcast, cannabis politics, marijuana business news, 0.4 mg THC rule, hemp-derived THC crackdown, cannabis state laws, federal cannabis reform    

8 Nov, 2025 In this episode, we cover top cannabis stories from across the country: Florida’s legalization lawsuit and ballot battle Minnesota’s hemp regulation controversy Virginia’s path to adult-use sales Massachusetts’ new cannabis research for first responders Pennsylvania’s unionized dispensary victory Nebraska’s conservative medical rollout Oklahoma’s withdrawn legalization initiative NOTE: To make this episode's narration more dynamic, it was generated by a text-to-voice AI.   “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.”   Articles and Links: https://virginiastatecannabis.org/news-19aug2025  Harvest Cup 2025 - Massachusetts   Tags cannabis news, marijuana legalization, florida cannabis lawsuit, desantis cannabis, minnesota hemp ban, virginia marijuana sales, cannabis industry news, oklahoma legalization 2026, pennsylvania cannabis union, nebraska medical marijuana, massachusetts cannabis study, usa weed news, cannabis politics, hemp regulation, cannabis business podcast, legal weed updates, marijuana policy reform, cannabis economy, recreational cannabis usa, marijuana podcast

1 Nov, 2025 Arizona and Maine issue urgent recalls after tests found contamination in cannabis flower and vape products. Michigan lawmakers debate new penalties for illegal grows, while Missouri and Ohio battle over hemp-THC regulation. Idaho launches a medical marijuana ballot drive, Kansas polls show softening support, and New Hampshire inches toward legalization. Plus, on the national stage — the Supreme Court takes up a cannabis gun rights case, and Congress faces pressure to close hemp loopholes. NOTE: To make this episode's narration more dynamic, it was generated by a text-to-voice AI. “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.”   Articles and Links: https://arizonastatecannabis.org/news-25oct2025 https://idahocannabis.org/news-29oct2025 https://kansasstatecannabis.org/news-28oct2025 https://mainecannabis.org/news-28oct2025 https://michigancannabis.org/news-26oct2025  https://missouristatecannabis.org/news-30oct2025    Tags cannabis news, marijuana legalization, hemp THC, Ohio cannabis law, Missouri hemp crackdown, Michigan marijuana bills, Arizona cannabis recall, Maine vape recall, Idaho medical marijuana, Kansas marijuana poll, New Hampshire cannabis bill, Supreme Court cannabis case, cannabis regulation 2025, THC beverages, cannabis contamination, federal cannabis law, U.S. cannabis policy, marijuana industry update, delta-8 THC, cannabis safety

25 Oct, 2025 This week on the podcast, we dive into Florida’s petition controversy, Kentucky’s first medical grows, and Minnesota’s early cannabis market collapse. Then we turn to New York’s licensing scandal, Ohio and Pennsylvania’s hemp reforms, and Massachusetts’ anti-legalization campaign. From Rhode Island’s new social equity stores to Wisconsin’s medical hearings, and the U.S. Supreme Court’s upcoming gun rights case, we break down how these headlines are shaping the future of American cannabis. NOTE: To make this episode's narration more dynamic, it was generated by a text-to-voice AI. “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.” Tags cannabis news 2025, marijuana legalization 2025, Florida Amendment 3, Kentucky medical marijuana, Minnesota cannabis shortage, Massachusetts cannabis repeal, New York OCM enforcement, Ohio hemp regulation, Pennsylvania cannabis control board, Wisconsin medical cannabis bill, Rhode Island social equity cannabis, Supreme Court gun rights cannabis, US cannabis policy, marijuana business news, cannabis industry updates, weed law reform, cannabis podcast, U.S. marijuana politics, cannabis law changes, federal cannabis news

18 Oct, 2025 The cannabis business is changing fast: California doubles down on research, Michigan braces for a new tax, and Minnesota brings THC drinks to retail shelves. Missouri considers curbside pickup for dispensaries, Nebraska patients push back on restrictive rules, and Ohio redefines both DUI standards and hemp law. With talk of federal rescheduling heating up, this episode breaks down what’s next for cannabis operators, investors, and advocates across the U.S. NOTE: To make this episode's narration more dynamic, it was generated by a text-to-voice AI. “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.” Tags   California cannabis news, Michigan marijuana market, Minnesota THC drinks, Missouri dispensary rules, Nebraska medical cannabis, Ohio DUI laws, Ohio hemp ban, cannabis rescheduling, U.S. cannabis policy, cannabis legalization 2025, marijuana business updates, Target THC beverages, cannabis federal reform, Gavin Newsom cannabis, cannabis industry slowdown, cannabis research law, cannabis podcast, U.S. weed news, federal cannabis policy, cannabis legalization states

11 Oct, 2025 Cannabis policy is heating up across the U.S. — with breaking updates from Florida, Texas, Ohio, Virginia, and Nebraska. Learn how Florida’s new bills protect medical marijuana users, why Texas is launching undercover hemp stings, and what Ohio’s delta-8 ban means for small businesses. We’ll also explore Nebraska’s licensing controversy, Virginia’s retail cannabis roadmap, and the national debates on DEA rescheduling, veterans’ access, and hemp bans that could reshape cannabis nationwide. NOTE: This episode's narration was generated by a text-to-voice AI “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.”   Article links https://floridastatecannabis.org/news-09oct2025 https://nebraskastatecannabis.org/news-04oct2025 https://northcarolinastatecannabis.org/news-09oct2025 https://ohiostatecannabis.org/news-09oct2025 https://texascannabis.org/news-07oct2025 https://virginiastatecannabis.org/news-07oct2025    https://texascannabisconference.org/     Tags   cannabis news 2025, texas hemp crackdown, florida medical marijuana, ohio delta 8 ban, virginia retail cannabis 2026, nebraska medical cannabis, cannabis legalization 2025, hemp laws usa, marijuana rescheduling DEA, VFW hemp drinks, cannabis policy update, US cannabis politics, cannabis regulation news, hemp vs marijuana, cannabis business news, veterans and cannabis, cannabis podcast usa, delta 8 THC ban, marijuana legislation update, cannabis reform states

4 Oct, 2025   This episode dives into California’s hemp ban, Colorado’s recall crisis, and Michigan’s tax fight threatening 47,000 jobs. We cover Florida’s end to smell-based searches, Nebraska’s medical licensing delay, and Wisconsin’s limited medical proposal. In New York, equity licensing passes a key threshold, while Oregon battles over interstate trade rights. Nationally, President Trump backs CBD for seniors, and researchers reveal groundbreaking results for cannabis in pain management. Stay tuned for all the latest cannabis news that impacts patients, businesses, and policymakers.. NOTE: This episode's narration was generated by a text-to-voice AI   “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.”   Article Links:   https://californiacannabis.org/news-02oct2025 https://floridastatecannabis.org/news-02oct2025 https://michigancannabis.org/news-02oct2025 https://nebraskastatecannabis.org/news-30sep2025 https://ohiostatecannabis.org/news-30sep2025    Tags:    Cannabis News 2025 California hemp ban Colorado cannabis recalls Michigan cannabis tax Florida cannabis court ruling New York cannabis licenses Nebraska medical cannabis delay Wisconsin medical marijuana bill Oregon interstate cannabis trade Ohio hemp bill Trump CBD seniors Cannabis pain study 2025 US cannabis legalization news cannabis business podcast marijuana regulation news hemp vs cannabis laws NPR style cannabis news cannabis market analysis 2025

27 Sep, 2025   California slashes its cannabis excise tax to support the legal market, while Michigan lawmakers push a new 24% wholesale tax to fund roads. In the South, Texas enacts emergency rules banning hemp THC sales to minors, and Kentucky hemp farmers push back against Mitch McConnell’s anti-hemp proposal. Colorado regulators shut down three cannabis companies over health risks, Vermont loosens cannabis ad restrictions, and Delaware gives businesses new licensing flexibility. Plus, Massachusetts delays social consumption lounges, and Wisconsin considers banning intoxicating hemp products. NOTE: This episode's narration was generated by a text-to-voice AI “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.”   Article Links:   https://californiacannabis.org/news-22sep2025 https://coloradocannabis.org/news-19sep2025 https://delawarestatecannabis.org/news-22sep2025 https://kentuckystatecannabis.org/news-22sep2025 https://newyorkstatecannabis.org/news-25sep2025 https://texascannabis.org/news-25sep2025 https://vermontstatecannabis.org/news-24sep2025 https://wisconsinstatecannabis.org/news-23sep2025    Tags:    cannabis news USA, marijuana legalization 2025, California cannabis tax cut, Michigan cannabis road funding, Texas hemp THC ban, Kentucky hemp farmers McConnell, Colorado cannabis company shutdown, Delaware cannabis licensing, Massachusetts consumption lounges, Vermont cannabis advertising rules, Wisconsin hemp ban proposal, cannabis podcast USA, marijuana industry updates, weed laws 2025, cannabis business news, US cannabis regulations   #AB564 #AdultUseCannabis #AgentRegistration #CaliforniaCannabis #CaliforniaLaw #CannabisAdvertising #CannabisBusiness #CannabisConsumers #CannabisEnforcement #CannabisHealth #CannabisIndustry #CannabisNews #CannabisPolicy #CannabisRegulation #CannabisRegulations #CannabisSafety #CannabisSales #CannabisTax #CCC #CBD #CBDIndustry #CBDProducts #ColoradoCannabis #ComprehensiveRoadFunding #DelawareCannabis #DelawareMarijuana #Delta8 #DispensaryMarketing #GavinNewsom #GovernorAbbott #HB4951 #Hemp #HempDrinks #HempFarmers #HempIndustry #HempRegulation #HempRegulations #Infrastructure #KentuckyAgriculture #KentuckyHemp #LegalCannabis #MarijuanaLounge #MarijuanaLicenses #MarijuanaNews #MarijuanaReform #MarijuanaRegulations #MassachusettsCannabis #MassachusettsNews #MedicalMarijuanaTexas #Michigan #MichiganBudget #MidnightDrops #MILeg #MitchMcConnell #NeighborhoodRoadFund #PhilWeiser #PotCafes #PublicHealth #RandPaul #RetailCompliance #RoadFunding #ShannonOBrien #SmallBusiness #SocialConsumption #SussexCounty #TABC #TexasCannabis #TexasHemp #TexasPolicy #THC #THCA #THCNews #THCPolicy #VermontCannabis #VermontNews #VTCCB #WILeg #Wisconsin

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

13 Sep, 2025   In this episode:  Massachusetts’ $1.6B Market at Risk of Repeal Vote Minnesota Tribal Compact Opens New Retail Avenues Missouri Cannabis Industry Pushes Back Against Ballot Proposals Nebraska Sets 1,250 Plant Cap in Medical Cannabis Rules New Hampshire Prepares Another Cannabis Legalization Vote New York Cannabis Market Surpasses $2 Billion in Sales Texas Hemp Market Faces Shake-Up After Executive Order Federal Cannabis Policy Stalls Amid Congressional Restrictions NOTE: This episode's narration was generated by a text-to-voice AI “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.”   Article Links:   https://minnesotastatecannabis.org/news-10sep2025 https://missouristatecannabis.org/news-09sep2025 https://newhampshirecannabis.org/news-11sep2025 https://texascannabis.org/news-12sep2025   Tags:    Cannabis News 2025 Massachusetts Cannabis Repeal Missouri Cannabis Ballot 2026 Texas THC Hemp Rules Minnesota Tribal Cannabis Nebraska Medical Cannabis Program New Hampshire Cannabis Legalization New York Cannabis Market 2025 Federal Cannabis Rescheduling US Cannabis Policy Updates Marijuana Legalization News Cannabis Industry Podcast THC Regulation USA Weed Business News   #Age21Plus #AdultUseCannabis #Ballot2026 #Cannabinoids #CannabisBallot2026 #CannabisBusiness #CannabisCommission #CannabisCompact #CannabisCompliance #CannabisIndustry #CannabisNews #CannabisPolicy #CannabisRegulation #CannabisRegulations #CannabisReform #CannabisResearch #CannabisRetail #CannabisSafety #ConsumerProtection #ConsumerSafety #DEA #Delta8 #DOJ #FederalRegister #GregAbbott #HempAndMarijuana #HempIndustry #JimPillen #JaredSullivan #JohnHunt #KellyAyotte #Lexachrom #MarijuanaLaws #MarijuanaLegalization #MarijuanaNews #MarijuanaReform #Massachusetts #MedicalCannabis #MedicalMarijuana #MilleLacsBand #Minnesota #MissouriCannabis #MissouriPolitics #MNLegislature #MNOCM #NebraskaCannabis #NebraskaNews #NewHampshire #NewYorkCannabis #NHCannabis #NHPolitics #NYCannabisMarket #OCM #PatientAccess #ProductRecall #RegulatoryUpdate #Rescheduling #SingleMarketAmendment #StateLiquorStores #TestingLabs #TexasHemp #TexasPolicy #THC #THCBeverages #THCRegulation #TribalBusiness #TXLegislation #USDAHemp #WhiteEarthBand

30 Aug 2025 This week in the news: Over 100 Delaware Cannabis Licenses Delayed Amid Zoning Dispute Cannabis Safety Concerns Rise as Michigan Orders Second Vape Recall Law Enforcement Pushes Back Against Oklahoma Legalization Plan Pennsylvania Budget Battle Stalls Over Marijuana Legalization Texas Expands Medical Cannabis Program with New Conditions and Products Trump Weighs Cannabis Rescheduling Amid Pressure from Conservatives Cannabis Rescheduling and Gun Rights Collide in Federal Courts --------- NOTE: This episode's narration was generated by a text-to-voice AI -------- News Links: https://delawarestatecannabis.org/news-28aug2025 https://michigancannabis.org/news-13aug2025  (updated) https://oklahomastatecannabis.org/news-23jul2025 (updated) https://pennsylvaniastatecannabis.org/news-02apr2025 (updated) https://texascannabis.org/news-21jun2025 (updated) ----------------- Tags: cannabis legalization 2025, Texas medical marijuana expansion, Michigan vape recall 2025, Pennsylvania marijuana budget fight, Oklahoma 2026 cannabis ballot, Delaware cannabis zoning veto, U.S. cannabis news podcast, cannabis industry updates, marijuana legalization states 2025, cannabis business regulations, federal cannabis rescheduling, SAFER Banking Act cannabis, cannabis and gun rights, cannabis policy news 2025, marijuana reform USA, weed legalization updates, cannabis market growth, cannabis expungement laws, hemp regulation Texas, cannabis podcast 2025 --------------- 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.

23 Aug, 2025 In this episode, we break down the latest cannabis news from across the U.S.: Texas: Hemp THC ban bill vs Governor Abbott’s regulation push Michigan: Viridis Labs shutdown & new state-run cannabis testing lab Massachusetts: Regulator audit failures & repeal ballot initiatives New York: Dispensary lawsuits over state buffer zone errors Minnesota: First $1M in equity grants awarded Washington: Market sales decline for fifth year straight Oklahoma: Legalization vote amid black market concerns Ohio: Patient privacy breach impacts multiple states Virginia: Retail sales commission planning for 2026 National: Federal court on cannabis & gun rights, plus NHTSA impaired driving standards NOTE: This episode's narration was generated by a text-to-voice AI --------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------   #CanRenew #CannabisAudit #CannabisAwareness #CannabisCommunity #CannabisCommission #CannabisDebate #CannabisEquity #CannabisGrants #CannabisIndustry #CannabisLawsuit #CannabisLegalization #CannabisMarket #CannabisNews #CannabisOversupply #CannabisPatients #CannabisPolicy #CannabisPrivacy #CannabisRecall #CannabisReform #CannabisRegulation #CannabisRepeal #CannabisRolloutNY #CannabisSafety #CannabisSecurity #CannabisTaxRevenue #CannabisTesting #CannabisVoteOK #DanPatrick #DataBreach #DruggedDriving #EarleSears #GregAbbott #HIPAA #HempBan #HempIndustry #IdentityTheft #LegalCannabis #LegalizationVA #MarijuanaDriving #MarijuanaIndustry #MassCannabis #MassachusettsCannabis #MedicalCannabis #MichiganCRA #MichiganCannabis #MinnesotaCannabis #MinnesotaNews #NHTSA #NYDispensaries #NewYorkCannabis #OCM #OhioCannabis #OhioMarijuanaCard #OklahomaBallot #OklahomaCannabis #OklahomaNews #PublicHealth #PublicSafety #RoadSafety #SB6 #SQ837 #SchoolBufferZone #SocialEquityCannabis #Spanberger #THC #THCImpairment #THCInflation #TexasCannabis #TexasHemp #TexasNews #VirginiaCannabis #VirginiaPolitics #ViridisLabs #WashingtonCannabis #WashingtonNews #Youngkin

16 Aug, 2025 This week in cannabis news: Texas lawmakers debate hemp THC limits, Michigan pulls tens of thousands of vape cartridges from shelves, and New York’s licensing laws get struck down in federal court. California and Florida crack down on child-attracting packaging, Missouri introduces sweeping regulatory changes, and Oklahoma halts a major testing lab. We also look at Minnesota’s leadership appointment and expansion plans, plus how the federal rescheduling debate is reigniting legalization talks in Indiana. --------------------------- 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   TAGS: cannabis news, marijuana legalization, hemp THC Texas, Michigan vape recall, New York cannabis court ruling, California child-safe cannabis packaging, Florida hemp crackdown, Missouri cannabis rules, Oklahoma cannabis testing scandal, Minnesota cannabis market, Indiana marijuana legalization, federal marijuana rescheduling, cannabis policy updates, US cannabis laws, cannabis regulation news, weed news USA, marijuana industry updates, cannabis business, cannabis reform, cannabis podcast --------------- #CaliforniaCannabis #CaliforniaLaw #CannabisAudit #CannabisCompliance #CannabisEquity #CannabisIndustry #CannabisLaw #CannabisLicensing #CannabisMarket #CannabisNews #CannabisPackaging #CannabisPolicy #CannabisRecall #CannabisRegulation #CannabisRepeal #CannabisResearch #CannabisReform #CannabisSafety #CannabisTesting #CBD #CCC #CBG #ChildSafety #CRA #DanPatrick #Delta8THC #DormantCommerceClause #EricTaubel #FloridaHemp #FloridaLaw #GregAbbott #GreenLeafLabs #HB5 #HempIndustry #HempNews #HempPackaging #HempRegulation #HempRegulations #HempTHC #InterstateCannabis #MarijuanaNews #MarijuanaReform #MassCannabisNews #MassachusettsCannabis #MCTOilBan #MedicalCannabisMN #MedicalMarijuana #MichiganCannabis #MinnesotaCannabis #MissouriCannabis #MissouriMarijuana #MotorCityCannacarts #NYCannabis #OCM #OklahomaCannabis #OMMA #PackagingRules #PatientSafety #PublicHealth #RIPZVapes #SocialEquity #SocialEquityCannabis #TexasCannabis #TexasHemp #TexasHempBan #TexasLegislation #TexasPolitics #THC #THCLimits #THCProducts #TimWalz #USConstitution #VapeHealth #VapeRecall     https://virginiastatecannabis.org/news-19aug2025 https://newjerseystatecannabis.org/news-20aug2025

9 Aug, 2025 From Hawaii’s expanded medical cannabis access to Oklahoma’s fresh legalization ballot push, this episode covers all the major cannabis developments in the U.S. We dive into Pennsylvania’s plan to reimburse workers’ comp patients for medical marijuana, Nebraska’s strict new cannabis rules and delta-8 lawsuit, and Texas’s showdown over hemp regulation. On the West Coast, California businesses brace for steep fee hikes, while in the Midwest, Minnesota leads with city-run weed stores. We wrap up with the latest from Florida, Massachusetts, Delaware, and New York, giving you a full picture of where the industry is headed.   Tags:  cannabis news, marijuana legalization, weed laws USA, cannabis policy, marijuana business, hemp regulation, delta-8 ban, recreational marijuana sales, medical marijuana updates, California cannabis fees, Delaware weed sales, Florida marijuana licenses, Minnesota cannabis stores, Texas hemp law, Nebraska cannabis rules, Massachusetts mold recall, New York dispensary law, Oklahoma legalization ballot, Pennsylvania medical marijuana bill, Hawaii cannabis education, US weed market, cannabis industry trends, marijuana tax revenue, legal weed states Hashtags: #CaliforniaMarijuana #CaliforniaWeed #CannabisAccess #CannabisBusiness #CannabisCompliance #CannabisContamination #CannabisControlCommission #CannabisEducation #CannabisEquity #CannabisFees #CannabisHealthcare #CannabisIndustry #CannabisIndustryNews #CannabisLabScandal #CannabisLegalization #CannabisLegislation #CannabisLicenses #CannabisLicensing #CannabisMarket #CannabisMarketing #CannabisNews #CannabisPolicy #CannabisPrivacy #CannabisReform #CannabisRegulation #CannabisRetail #CannabisSafety #CannabisSales #CityRunDispensary #DEWeed #Delta8 #Delta8THC #DelawareCannabis #DelawareDispensaries #DelawareWeed #DeSantis #DispensaryLaw #ElkRiverCannabis #EndocannabinoidSystem #FloridaCannabis #FloridaCannabisNews #FloridaMarijuana #GregAbbott #HB302 #HICannabisReform #HIMarijuanaLaw #HawaiiCannabis #HB302 #HempAndMarijuana #HempCrackdown #HempIndustry #HempRegulation #Hochul #JusticeReinvestment #LAWeed #LegalMarijuanaDE #LegalWeedRollback #MACannabisRepeal #MNWeed #MassachusettsCannabis #MarijuanaBallot2026 #MarijuanaLaunch #MarijuanaMarket #MarijuanaPetition #MarijuanaPolicy #MarijuanaRegulation #MedicalCannabisNews #MedicalCannabisTraining #MedicalMarijuanaFL #MedicalMarijuanaHI #MedicalMarijuanaNE #MikeHilgers #MinnesotaCannabis #MunicipalCannabis #NECannabisCommission #NYCannabis #NebraskaCannabis #NebraskaWeed #NewYorkMarijuana #OCM #OKPolitics #OKWeed #OMMU #ORCA #OklahomaCannabis #PublicHealthAdvisory #RecreationalMarijuana #SB5 #SQ837 #SavageEnterprises #SepulvedaBill #SmokingBan #THCBan #THCLawsuit #THCLimits #TexasHemp #TexasPolitics

2 Aug, 2025 This week in U.S. cannabis news: New York’s dispensary licensing mishap puts dozens of shops at risk. Delaware launches its adult-use marijuana market, and Kentucky celebrates its first approved medical dispensary. Meanwhile, Connecticut faces a retail licensing fraud scandal, Texas lawmakers remain divided on cannabis reform, and Oklahoma reignites efforts to legalize recreational marijuana. Plus, North Carolina forms a Cannabis Advisory Council, New Jersey opens its first consumption lounges, and major federal cannabis banking and hemp legislation hangs in the balance.   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. ---------- Tags: #AtlanticCityWeed #BeaverDamDispensary #CannabisBanking #CannabisBusiness #CannabisCommunity #CannabisFraud #CannabisIndustry #CannabisIndustryCT #CannabisIndustryNews #CannabisJobs #CannabisLegalization #CannabisLegislation #CannabisLicensing #CannabisLounges #CannabisNews #CannabisNews2025 #CannabisPatientsEU #CannabisPolicy #CannabisReform #CannabisRegulation #CannabisTourism #ConnecticutCannabis #CTNews #DEA #Delta8THC #DelawareCannabis #DelawareMarijuana #EuropeanCannabis #FederalCannabisLaw #FrenchWineOfWeed #GovernorBeshear #HempFarmers #HempIndustry #HempPolicy #HempRegulation #HomeCultivationRights #JoshStein #KentuckyCannabis #KentuckyMedicalCannabis #LegalCannabisUse #LegalWeedDE #MarijuanaBanking #MarijuanaLegalizationNC #MarijuanaNews #MarijuanaReform #MarijuanaRescheduling #MedicalCannabisSlovenia #MedicalMarijuanaAccess #MedicalMarijuanaKY #MedicalMarijuanaNC #NCCannabisCouncil #NewJerseyCannabis #NewYorkCannabis #NJDispensaries #NJMarijuanaNews #NorthCarolinaCannabis #NYDispensaries #OCM #PublicSafety #RandPaul #RecreationalCannabis #SAFERBankingAct #SloveniaCannabisReform #SloveniaWeedLaws #SocialEquityCannabis #THCBan #THCLawReform #THCNews #THCRegulation #USCongress #WeedCultureNJ #WeedLegalization #WilliamTong   https://hawaiistatecannabis.org/news-30jul2025 https://massachusettscannabis.org/news-23jul2025 https://minnesotastatecannabis.org/news-22jul2025 https://oklahomastatecannabis.org/news-23jul2025  

26 Jul, 2025 This week, we explore from Pennsylvania’s legalization gridlock to the signature drives for reform in Oregon and Oklahoma. We look at how states like Rhode Island and Colorado are reshaping cannabis revenue policies and hemp sales. Meanwhile, New York’s lab failures raise questions about oversight, and South Dakota quietly rises as a hemp powerhouse. Get updates from Minnesota, Texas, Missouri, and more—all in one national roundup of the cannabis industry’s latest twists. ----------------------- “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.” --------------------- Tags: #AdultUseCannabis #BallotInitiative #C&CManufacturing #CBDTexas #CCC #Cannabis2025 #CannabisAccessND #CannabisAdvertising #CannabisBallot2026 #CannabisCompliance #CannabisConsumption #CannabisEquity #CannabisExpungement #CannabisIndustry #CannabisJustice #CannabisLabFraud #CannabisLaws #CannabisLegislation #CannabisLicensingMN #CannabisLounge #CannabisMicrobusiness #CannabisNews #CannabisOversight #CannabisPolicy #CannabisRecall #CannabisRegulation #CannabisReform #CannabisRetailMN #CannabisSafety #CannabisSales #CannabisSustainability #CannabisTaxReform #CannabisTaxRelief #CityCouncilNews #ClimateSmartAg #ColoradoCannabis #ColoradoSprings #ConsumerSafety #DakotaHemp #Delta8THC #GregAbbott #HB1203 #HFLegalizationMN #HempBioplastics #HempCarbonMarket #HempEconomy #HempJobs #HempProcessing #HempRegulation #Hempcrete #IndustrialHemp #LegalWeedMN #LegalizeItOK #LexachromScandal #MAWeedNews #MNDispensaries #MNCannabisLottery #MNCannabisNews #MOsupremeCourt #MarijuanaLegalization #MarijuanaTaxRevenue #MarijuanaTesting #MassachusettsCannabis #MedicalCannabis2025 #MedicalCannabisTX #MedicalMarijuanaND #MentalHealthFunding #MinnesotaCannabis #MinnesotaMarijuana #MissouriCannabis #MissouriDCR #MissouriMarijuana #NDDispensary #NDLegislation #NYCannabis #NYCannabisNews #NorthDakotaCannabis #OCMInvestigation #OKWeed2026 #OLCC #OklahomaBallot2026 #OklahomaCannabis #OfficeOfCannabisManagement #OregonCannabis #PTSDTreatment #PesticideRecall #PublicCannabisUse #PureDakotaHealth #RecreationalCannabis #RecreationalCannabisOK #RuralInnovation #SB1027 #SB2294 #SB5 #SQ837 #SocialEquityCannabis #SouthDakotaHemp #SustainableFarming #TelehealthCannabis #TexasCannabis #TexasHemp #TexasLegislation #THCBan #THCEdibles #THCInflation #UnregulatedTHC #VeteransSupport   https://texascannabis.org/news-23jul2025

29 Jul, 2025 This week’s cannabis news spans across the U.S. with major developments in Texas, Florida, Arkansas, and Minnesota. Texas lawmakers consider new hemp THC restrictions, while Arkansas enforces its Delta-8 and Delta-9 ban. Florida’s controversial new law lets health officials revoke patient access upon drug charges, and Minnesota rolls out its next retail license lottery. Plus, Delaware launches recreational sales, New Jersey approves cannabis lounges, California hosts a historic seed giveaway, and Mississippi ends Ole Miss’s 56-year monopoly on cannabis research. Stay tuned for updates from Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and New York’s recall crisis. ----------- 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. --------------- https://floridastatecannabis.org/news-16jul2025 --------------- #ArkansasCannabis #Delta8Ban #Delta9THC #Act629 #CannabisNews #THCRegulation #HempProducts #CannabisLaw #MedicalCannabis #ArkansasNews #CBDIndustry #CaliforniaCannabis #StateFair2025 #HumboldtSeedCompany #CannabisSeeds #HomeGrow #CannabisCultivation #EmbarcCannabis #CalExpo2025 #LegalWeed #GrowYourOwnCannabis #CannabisInnovation #CannabisEducation #DelawareCannabis #LegalWeedDE #HB2 #HB1 #DelawareMarijuana #RecreationalCannabis #CannabisLaunch2025 #JusticeReinvestment #CannabisEquity #DelawareDispensaries #WeedInDelaware #CannabisRegulationDE #FloridaCannabis #MedicalMarijuana #SB2514 #DeSantisCannabisPolicy #MMJRights #CannabisAccess #RecreationalCannabisFL #FLPatients #MedicalCannabisLaw #CannabisAdvocacy #FloridaPolitics #CannabisLegislation #Trulieve #FLMMJ #IllinoisCannabis #Delta8THC #HempRegulation #ILHempDebate #CannabisPolicy #Delta8Illinois #CBDIllinois #HempVsCannabis #ILCannabisLaws #PritzkerCannabis #CannabisIndustry #KentuckyCannabis #MedicalMarijuanaKY #KYMMJ #GovBeshear #SB47 #HB829 #KentuckyNews #CannabisLicense #KYPatients #CannabisProgram #MinnesotaCannabis #CannabisLicenseLottery #SocialEquityCannabis #CannabisRetailMN #OCM #LegalWeedMinnesota #MinnesotaDispensaries #CannabisRegulation #StJosephCannabis #AlbertLeaCannabis #MinnesotaCannabisNews #CannabisResearch #OleMissCannabis #NIDA #DEA #CannabisScience #FederalCannabis #CannabisStudies #MarijuanaReform #NIHResearch #Schedule1 #ResearchAccess #CannabisHistory #OmahaTribe #NebraskaCannabis #TribalSovereignty #CannabisReform #Title51 #CannabisJustice #NebraskaNews #CannabisSovereignty #TribalCannabis #CannabisLeadership #OmahaCannabis #NativeAmericanCannabis #NewJerseyCannabis #CannabisLounge #NJCRC #WeedLounge #LegalCannabisUse #AtlanticCityWeed #NewarkDispensary #MarijuanaPolicy #PublicCannabisUse #NJMarijuanaNews #SocialCannabis #NJWeed #CannabisInfrastructure #NYCannabisRecall #HarvestBrandRecall #EastEndFlowerFarm #CannabisSafety #NYCannabisNews #LegalWeedNY #CannabisTesting #PesticideRecallCannabis #CannabisConsumerSafety #PAMarijuanaReform #CannabisLegalization #HB20 #PennsylvaniaCannabis #KeystoneCannabisAuthority #RecreationalMarijuana #PAHouseBill #LegalWeedPA #CannabisJobsPA #CannabisTaxRevenue #CannabisPodcast

12 Jul, 2025   This week: California's new cannabis use research. Colorado faces backlash after a study uncovers widespread THC label inaccuracies. Massachusetts suspends a major testing lab, Hawaii cracks down on hemp product regulations. TerrAscend’s exit from Michigan, Pennsylvania’s anxiety diagnosis spike, D.C.’s surging medical sales, Virginia’s retail bill push, and the stalled federal rescheduling battle.  ----------- 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. --------------- SUMMARIES: A new survey from UC San Diego has found that nearly 4 in 10 Californians use cannabis—mostly to improve their health. But while many report benefits like better mood and pain relief, few talk to their doctors about it, and most get information from friends or online. Experts say more public education is urgently needed. A major study out of the University of Colorado Boulder has found that many cannabis products sold in Colorado contain less THC than the label claims. Nearly half of the flower products tested were inaccurately labeled, often overstating how strong they really are. The state’s marijuana regulators say they’re reviewing the findings, as the study raises new questions about how cannabis is tested and sold. Hawaii is tightening its hemp laws. Governor Josh Green just signed a bill that will require all hemp retailers and distributors to register with the state starting in 2026. The law also limits the sale of hemp tinctures to people aged 21 and over, and gives health officials the power to inspect shops and seize illegal products. A major cannabis testing lab in Massachusetts has shut down and is suing the state, following a regulatory suspension over suspiciously low mold and yeast failure rates. Assured Testing Laboratories, which handled 25% of cannabis testing statewide, says it followed all rules and is being unfairly punished due to unclear regulations.  One of North America’s biggest cannabis companies, TerrAscend, is leaving Michigan. The company will close 20 dispensaries and four cultivation facilities, laying off 236 workers. Citing falling cannabis prices and market oversaturation, TerrAscend says it will focus on other U.S. markets. Michigan’s cannabis industry, once booming, is now showing signs of slowdown. Anxiety has become the most common diagnosis for medical marijuana patients in Pennsylvania. A study from the University of Pittsburgh and Johns Hopkins University found that after the state added anxiety to the list of qualifying conditions in 2019, monthly cannabis certifications tripled.  Virginia’s newly formed cannabis commission held its first meeting this week to prepare for legal marijuana retail sales. The group aims to draft a new bill for 2026, building on legislation twice vetoed by Governor Youngkin. Advocates hope the next governor will support cannabis reform and bring the state’s gray market into a licensed, taxed system. Medical cannabis sales in Washington, D.C. have nearly doubled since January, following a crackdown on unlicensed “gifting” shops. But despite the surge, dispensaries are struggling with compliance costs, limited supply, and competition from Maryland’s legal market. Operators say more national brands and government support are needed to stabilize the industry. #AnacostiaOrganics #AnxietyTreatment #AssuredTesting #CaliforniaCannabis #CannabisAndAnxiety #CannabisBusiness #CannabisCommissionVA #CannabisCompliance #CannabisCultivation #CannabisDispensaries #CannabisEducation #CannabisEquity #CannabisHealth #CannabisIndustry #CannabisIndustryHI #CannabisLabs #CannabisLaw #CannabisLayoffs #CannabisLegalizationVA #CannabisLitigation #CannabisMarket #CannabisNews #CannabisPolicy #CannabisPotency #CannabisReform #CannabisRegulation #CannabisRegulations #CannabisResearch #CannabisRetail #CannabisStudy #CannabisTesting #CannabisTransparency #ColoradoCannabis #CookiesDC #CookiesDispensary #CUStudy #DCCannabis #DCCannabisChallenges #DCCannabisSales #DCCGrants #GageCannabis #HB1482 #HB2485 #HawaiiHemp #HempBusiness #HempCompliance #HempNews #HempRegulations #HempRetailers #Impact64 #Initiative71 #JohnsHopkins #JoshGreen #MarijuanaJobs #MarijuanaJustice #MarijuanaResearch #MassachusettsCannabis #MedicalCannabis #MedicalCannabisHI #MedicalMarijuana #MedicalMarijuanaDC #MichiganCannabis #MichiganMarijuana #MoldTesting #Monko #MSO #PAHealth #PennsylvaniaCannabis #PittResearch #Prop64 #RetailCannabisVA #SB970 #SupportLocalCannabis #TerrAscendExit #THCLabeling #THCMislabeling #THCTesting #TinctureLaws #UCSanDiegoStudy #VAMarijuana #VirginiaCannabis #VirginiaPolitics #YoungkinVeto  

5 Jul, 2025 Join us as we break down key cannabis developments in Alabama, Delaware, California, and more. From zoning wars to lab fraud, enforcement crackdowns to medical program reforms, this episode brings clarity to the chaotic cannabis landscape. Featuring updates from Florida, Massachusetts, New Mexico, and a surprising appearance from Mike Tyson, we cover the policies, penalties, and politics reshaping the industry.   Tags: cannabis news 2025, Alabama hemp ban, California cannabis tax, Delaware marijuana zoning, Florida MMJ crackdown, Colorado THC scandal, Massachusetts cannabis testing lab, Missouri cannabis licenses, Hawaii cannabis privacy, New Mexico cannabis enforcement, Nebraska medical marijuana, US cannabis reform, state cannabis laws, cannabis legalization update, cannabis industry news, marijuana podcast, cannabis policy podcast, legal weed 2025, dispensary news, weed tax hike, marijuana law changes, weed zoning battles, Mike Tyson cannabis Trump ----------------------   https://hawaiistatecannabis.org/news-30jun2025 https://massachusettscannabis.org/news-30jun2025 https://nebraskastatecannabis.org/news-01jul2025 https://newmexicostatecannabis.org/news-01jul2025   ---------- SUMMARIES: Alabama’s controversial hemp law took effect on July 1. A judge denied a request from hemp companies to stop the ban on smokable hemp and synthetic THC. Now, hemp shops across the state are forced to close or change operations, with more regulations coming in 2026. California’s cannabis excise tax rose from 15% to 19% on July 1, 2025, sparking backlash from industry leaders who warn the increase will drive more consumers to the black market and harm already struggling legal businesses. With taxable sales down 30% from their 2021 peak, dispensaries are cutting prices to compete. A proposed bill, AB 564, aims to reverse the hike, but until then, operators fear closures and lost market share. Colorado has permanently banned the owner of CBDDY from the cannabis industry after an investigation found the company sold high-THC products under the label of legal hemp. The settlement bars him from future operations.  Delaware is poised to launch its adult-use cannabis market on August 1st, but local zoning restrictions and slow regulatory approvals are limiting access for hundreds of new licensees. A newly passed bill aims to override county-level bans and standardize rules statewide, though it awaits the governor’s signature.  Florida has tightened its medical-marijuana rules. Under a bill just signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, patients or caregivers charged with trafficking or selling drugs—including cannabis—will immediately lose their medical-marijuana cards. If they’re convicted, the cards are permanently revoked until all sentencing is complete and a new application is filed. Hawaii Governor Josh Green has signed a bill expanding access to medical marijuana, allowing patients to get certified via telehealth and giving doctors more freedom to recommend cannabis. But the new law also lets the Department of Health inspect patient records without a warrant, raising major privacy concerns among advocates and healthcare providers. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has suspended the license of Assured Testing Laboratories, citing repeated misreporting of contamination results. The lab, which tested 25% of the state’s cannabis, failed to report hundreds of yeast and mold contamination cases. Regulators say the violations posed an immediate threat to public health and consumer safety. Missouri is taking a closer look at its cannabis market. The state has awarded a $238,700 contract to a New York-based firm to study whether more marijuana business licenses should be issued—and if so, where and to whom. The year-long study will focus on the industry’s economic impact and how it can better support disadvantaged communities. Missouri made $1.46 billion in cannabis sales last year, and the results of this study could reshape the future of the industry. Nebraska has officially launched its medical marijuana program. Governor Jim Pillen signed emergency rules just before a voter-mandated deadline, allowing license applications to begin. But the rules ban cannabis flower and limit dispensaries to one per district, raising concerns that patients won’t have meaningful access. Public comment is open until mid-July, with permanent rules expected by fall. Three years after legalizing recreational marijuana, New Mexico is taking enforcement seriously. Starting July 1, a new cannabis enforcement bureau was launched under House Bill 10. The bureau has full police powers to investigate and shut down illegal operations. The state’s cannabis market has grown rapidly, with over $1.7 billion in sales, but lawmakers now worry about rule-breaking and too many dispensaries—especially in border towns like Sunland Park.   #AB564 #AdultUse2026 #AlabamaCannabis #AlabamaHempLaw #AssuredTesting #BBB445 #CaliforniaCannabis #CannaBiz #CannabisAccess #CannabisAdvocacy #CannabisBanking #CannabisBusiness #CannabisCalifornia #CannabisClemency #CannabisCompliance #CannabisContamination #CannabisCrackdown #CannabisDispensaries #CannabisEnforcement #CannabisEquity #CannabisIndustryNews #CannabisJustice #CannabisLabSuspension #CannabisLaw #CannabisLegislation #CannabisLicensing #CannabisNews #CannabisPatients #CannabisPolicy #CannabisPrivacy #CannabisReform #CannabisReform2025 #CannabisRegulation #CannabisRegulations #CannabisRescheduling #CannabisRetail #CannabisSafety #CannabisTax #CannabisTelehealth #CannabisTestingFraud #CannabisZoning #CCCEnforcement #CBDDY #CBDNews #ColoradoCannabis #DEAReform #DOH #DSantis #DelawareCannabis #DelawarePolitics #DelawareWeedLaws #DispensaryOversight #DrugLaw #ExciseTax #FloridaCannabis #FloridaLegislation #HB10 #HB302 #HB445 #HempBusiness #HempCrackdown #HempIndustry #HempLegalization #HempTHC #HomeRuleDebate #HawaiiCannabis #HawaiiCannabisLaw #JimPillen #JoshGreen #LegalWeedCrisis #LegalWeedNM #LegalizeIt #MarijuanaBusiness #MarijuanaClemency #MarijuanaMarketStudy #MarijuanaNews #MassachusettsCannabis #MattMeyer #MedicalCannabis #MedicalMarijuana #MicrobusinessCannabis #MikeTyson #MMJCards #MissouriCannabis #MissouriTHC #NebraskaCannabis #NebraskaMarijuana #NewMexicoCannabis #NMCannabis #NMCC #PhilWeiser #SB2514 #SB75 #SmokableHempBan #SyntheticTHCBan #THCA #THCNews #THCRegulation #THCRegulations #Trump2025 #Tyson20 #VoterApprovedCannabis #WeedReform #WeedTax #YeastAndMold

28 Jun. 2025 Explore this week’s top cannabis stories across the U.S., from Arkansas' crackdown on hemp-derived THC to California's tax hikes threatening legal businesses. Texas broadens its medical marijuana program while keeping Delta-8 edibles legal. Nebraska’s restrictive medical cannabis program draws fierce criticism, and New York gives cultivators breathing room on taxes. Ohio lawmakers delay action on a bill that could limit access, while Pennsylvania debates legalization in its stalled budget. Plus, Oregon advances social lounge legalization and public opinion grows in favor of recreational cannabis in Utah and Wisconsin. (more details in the episode) ---- Tags: Cannabis News 2025, Arkansas Delta-8 Ban, Texas Medical Marijuana 2025, California Cannabis Tax, Nebraska Medical Cannabis, Ohio Cannabis Law Delay, New York Cannabis Tax Reform, Utah Cannabis Legalization Poll, Wisconsin Marijuana Legalization, Pennsylvania Cannabis Budget, Oregon Cannabis Lounges, Federal Cannabis and Gun Rights, Hemp-Derived THC, Delta-8 News, Cannabis State Laws 2025, US Marijuana Policy, Cannabis Legalization Update, Weed News June 2025, Delta-8 Crackdown, Marijuana Podcast -------- SUMMARY: Arkansas can once again outlaw delta-8 and similar hemp-derived THC products. A federal appeals court ruled the 2018 Farm Bill lets states set tougher rules, overturning a lower-court block on Arkansas’s 2023 ban. Retailers now have only weeks to clear their shelves, and the decision gives other Midwestern states—and Texas—a green light to pass their own bans. California’s cannabis tax is going up. Starting July 1, the excise tax on legal cannabis sales jumps from 15 percent to 19 percent because lawmakers could not agree on a last-minute freeze. Governor Newsom and Assembly leaders supported the delay, but the Senate said no. A separate bill to keep the tax at 15 percent is still moving, yet wouldn’t kick in until 2026—meaning higher prices for at least the next six months. Nebraska’s medical marijuana program is under fire ahead of its July 1 deadline. Advocates say state officials have failed to release regulations and are handing control to an agency that has long opposed cannabis. Patients remain without access while confusion and legal challenges mount. NY just approved a bill that lets New York cannabis farmers, processors and distributors pay their quarterly excise tax 50 days after each quarter instead of 20. Sponsors say the extra time will prevent companies from owing tax before their products even reach stores. The measure is on Governor Hochul’s desk. Ohio lawmakers are heading into summer recess without changing the state’s new recreational marijuana law. A House committee pulled Senate Bill 56, which would have lowered THC limits and forced hemp products into dispensaries. That means the rules voters approved in 2023—including 90 %-strength concentrates and open hemp retail—will stay in place at least until lawmakers return in September. Oregon could see cannabis cafés on the 2026 ballot. A statewide campaign has submitted more than 1,400 signatures to start the official process of legalizing on-site consumption lounges. If approved, voters will decide on the measure next year. Pennsylvania lawmakers are running out of time to pass a budget before the June 30 deadline, with major disagreements over transit funding, a $3 billion deficit, and whether to legalize recreational cannabis. Supporters say legalization could bring in over $500 million, but Senate Republicans have blocked the latest bill. Talks are likely to continue into the summer. Texas this week became a national flashpoint in cannabis policy. The state expanded its medical marijuana program to include chronic pain and other serious conditions, while also allowing new delivery methods and mandating more dispensaries. Just a day later, Governor Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned hemp-derived THC products—keeping businesses open and giving lawmakers time to develop smarter regulation. With billions at stake and a special session set for July, the future of cannabis in Texas now sits at the center of a broader national conversation. More than half of Utah voters now support legalizing marijuana for recreational use, but state Republican leaders are holding the line against change. A new poll shows 53% in favor, while 77% continue to support the medical marijuana law. Lawmakers say the current system is working and warn that full legalization could bring unwanted consequences. For now, Utah’s cannabis policy remains strictly medical. In Wisconsin, support for marijuana legalization has reached new highs. A Marquette University poll shows 67% of voters back legal weed, but Republican lawmakers continue to block reform. Governor Tony Evers says legalization could become a reality if Democrats win control of the legislature next year. The Supreme Court may soon decide whether marijuana users can legally own guns. The Trump administration is defending a federal law that bans cannabis users from having firearms, calling them a public safety risk. But courts across the country are divided, and advocates say the law unfairly punishes legal medical marijuana patients. The outcome could change both gun laws and cannabis policy across the U.S. On June 23rd, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee passed a new spending bill that would change the federal definition of hemp and ban most consumable cannabinoid products like Delta-8 THC and even some CBD items.    #A5496 #AdultUseCannabis #ArkansasCannabis #BudtendersUnite #CannaBusiness #CaliforniaCannabis #CannabisAccess #CannabisBusiness #CannabisCafe #CannabisDebate #CannabisEconomy #CannabisEquity #CannabisForPatients #CannabisIndustry #CannabisJobs #CannabisJustice #CannabisLaw #CannabisLegalization #CannabisLegislation #CannabisLounge #CannabisManufacturers #CannabisNews #CannabisPolling #CannabisPolicy #CannabisReform #CannabisRegulation #CannabisTax #CannabisTaxRelief #CannabisUsers #CashFlowFix #CBDNews #CBDRegulations #ChronicPainRelief #Delta8 #Delta8Ban #DOJ #EighthCircuit #FarmBill #FarmBill2025 #FederalCannabisLaw #FirearmBan #FutureOfCannabis #GavinNewsom #GlobalCannabis #GunControlDebate #GunRights #HempBan #HempBusiness #HempIndustry #HempLaw #HempRegulation #HochulDecides #HouseAppropriations #IllicitMarket #Issue2 #JoshShapiro #LegalMarijuanaNY #LegalWeed #LegalWeedOH #LegalWeedPA #LegalWeedSpaces #LegalWeedUtah #LegalizeItPA #LegalizeWI #MarijuanaPolicy #MarijuanaReform #MarijuanaRights #MattHaney #MedicalMarijuana #MidwestCannabis #MikeMcGuire #NYCannabis #NYWeedMarket #OHPolitics #OhioCannabis #OhioLegislature #OregonBallot2026 #OregonCannabis #PACannabis #PABudget2025 #PABudgetCrisis #PAHouse #PASenate #PennsylvaniaPolitics #PotTaxHike #PublicHealth #RecreationalMarijuana #RecreationalWeed #S3261 #SB56 #SCOTUS #SecondAmendment #SocialConsumption #StateVsFederal #SyntheticTHC #TCHLoophole #TexasCannabis #TexasNews #TexasPolitics #TexasSB3 #THCMarket #THCNews #THCLimits #THCPolicy #THCA #TransitFundingPA #TonyEvers #USCannabisPolicy #USCongress #UtahCannabis #UtahCannabisPolicy #UtahPolitics #WeedLoungeOregon #WeedPolicy #WIPolitics #WisconsinCannabis #WisconsinWeed

21 Jun 2025 Top stories:    - California Moves to Permanently Ban Hemp-Derived THC    - Delaware Puts Pause on Hemp Product Restrictions     - Minnesota Licenses First Cannabis Microbusiness    - PA Legalization Blocked from Budget by GOP Leaders    - Texas Hemp Ban Awaits Abbott’s Decision   Tags: cannabis news 2025, cannabis podcast, hemp regulation USA, state cannabis laws, Texas hemp ban, Minnesota cannabis license, Maryland cannabis pardon, New York cannabis recall, Florida hemp packaging rules, California THC ban, Missouri cannabis ballot 2026, North Carolina THC regulation, Delaware cannabis bill, Ohio marijuana law, Pennsylvania cannabis legalization, Rhode Island hemp drinks, Massachusetts consumption lounges, cannabis legalization news, U.S. cannabis reform, hemp industry updates 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. ----------- https://texascannabis.org/news-22jun2025 https://texascannabis.org/news-21jun2025     SUMMARIES: California is moving forward with plans to make its temporary ban on hemp-derived THC products permanent. Officials say the goal is to protect the legal cannabis market, but the move could cost the state $600 million and thousands of jobs. The public has 45 days to comment before the policy is finalized. Florida is now enforcing new hemp product rules that require child-resistant packaging, clear labeling, and QR codes linking to lab results. The law aims to stop marketing to minors and ensure consumer safety. Officials say over 726,000 noncompliant products have already been found, and businesses not following the rules will face strict penalties. A bill to regulate THC-infused drinks in Delaware has been pulled by its sponsor, Rep. Debra Heffernan, after facing opposition from retailers and hemp businesses. She says there wasn’t enough time to work out the details this session, but she plans to bring it back next year. On Juneteenth, Maryland Governor Wes Moore pardoned nearly 7,000 cannabis possession offenses and launched a $400 million investment plan to uplift communities historically harmed by discrimination and past drug policies. The new initiative, called “Just Communities,” will prioritize state funding for underserved areas. Massachusetts is preparing to launch cannabis cafes and social-use venues. The Cannabis Control Commission will vote on final regulations in July, with enforceable rules expected by October. The new rules would allow cannabis consumption in lounges, hospitality venues, and temporary events—offering new opportunities for both consumers and businesses. Minnesota has officially launched its recreational cannabis market by issuing its first business license to a micro-cultivator, Herb Quest. The state is also opening up new opportunities for cannabis testing labs, event organizers, and social equity applicants, while tribal and local governments are preparing their own cannabis operations. A battle is brewing in Missouri’s cannabis sector. Hemp industry leaders are planning a 2026 ballot initiative that would replace the current marijuana laws with a unified framework for both hemp and marijuana, regulated like alcohol and tobacco. Supporters say it would streamline access and boost revenue, but the established marijuana industry warns it could undo years of progress. New York has awarded startup grants of up to $30,000 to 52 cannabis dispensary owners who were previously affected by marijuana convictions. The program is part of the state’s push to build a fair and inclusive cannabis market, and comes as legal sales top $1.5 billion statewide. Officials say the grants will help entrepreneurs cover costs like rent and renovations, while strengthening the state’s regulated market. North Carolina lawmakers are moving fast to pass a new law that would regulate hemp-derived THC products. The bill, HB 328, would ban synthetic cannabinoids, raise the legal age to buy THC products to 21, and require clear labeling and retail licenses. Lawmakers say the goal is to protect children from unregulated products. In Ohio, Republican lawmakers have failed to reach an agreement on changes to the state’s voter-approved marijuana law, forcing a planned vote to be canceled. Disputes over how to allocate cannabis tax revenue and whether to increase penalties for sharing cannabis are at the heart of the standoff. With no deal in sight and summer recess beginning, the law remains unchanged. With Pennsylvania’s budget deadline just days away, Governor Josh Shapiro is still pushing for adult-use marijuana legalization to help close a multi-billion-dollar fiscal gap. But Senate Republicans have rejected its inclusion in the budget, citing disagreements over how the market should be regulated—despite polls showing strong public support and widespread cannabis sales just across the state border. In Rhode Island, lawmakers have backed off a proposed ban on hemp-derived THC drinks. Instead, they’re asking the state’s Cannabis Control Commission to recommend new rules by March. For now, the intoxicating beverages will remain on store shelves, as officials weigh health and safety concerns against industry pressure. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has until Sunday to decide on a controversial bill that would ban all THC-containing hemp products. The bill, known as SB 3, could eliminate thousands of jobs and reshape the hemp market. If Abbott does nothing, the bill will automatically become law on June 22.   #2026Ballot #AmericanShaman #CAURD #CCCUpdates #CBDLaws #CBDProducts #CDPH #CannabisBusinessMN #CannabisCafes #CannabisControlCommission #CannabisEquity #CannabisEquityMN #CannabisEvents #CannabisGrants #CannabisHospitality #CannabisJustice #CannabisLaw #CannabisLegalization #CannabisLegislation #CannabisLicenseMN #CannabisLicensing #CannabisNews #CannabisPardons #CannabisPolicy #CannabisPolicyGridlock #CannabisReformOhio #CannabisReformPA #CannabisRegulation #CannabisRegulations #ChildSafePackaging #DebraHeffernan #Delta8Ban #Delta9THC #DelawareCannabis #DelawareHemp #EndProhibitionPA #FarmBillHemp #FloridaCannabisNews #FloridaHemp #GavinNewsom #GregAbbott #H6270 #HB328 #HempBeverages #HempCompliance #HempIndustry #HempLaw #HempLegislation #HempReform #HempRegulation #HempRegulations #HempRetailers #HempSafety #HempTHCBan #HerbQuest #Issue2 #JamieCallender #JoshShapiro #JustCommunities #JuneteenthJustice #KratomBan #LegalCannabis #LegalWeedMA #LegalWeedNY #LegalWeedOhio #LegalWeedPA #LegalizeItRight #LiquorStoresTHC #MDJusticeReform #MNMarijuana #MassCannabis #MassMarijuana #MarijuanaExpungement #MarijuanaLaws #MarijuanaVote #MarylandCannabis #MedicalCannabisPA #MinnesotaCannabis #MoCannTrade #NCPolicy #NCPolitics #NewYorkCannabis #NorthCarolinaHemp #NYCannabis #OCM #OCMMinnesota #OHGOP #OhioCannabis #OhioMarijuanaLaw #PABudget2025 #PAMarijuana #PennsylvaniaPolitics #PotLounge #ProtectOurKids #RILegislation #RIPolitics #RecreationalMarijuana #RhodeIslandCannabis #Rule5K4034 #SB3 #SB56 #SaveTexasHemp #SocialConsumptionMA #SocialEquity #TestingLabsCannabis #THCBan #THCBeverages #THCDrinks #THCInfusedDrinks #THCLaws #THCLabeling #THCRegulation #THCRegulations #THCA #TXPolitics #TribalCannabisMN #UnifiedCannabisMarket #VeteransForHemp #WeedCafes #WesMoore #WiltonSimpson  

14 Jun, 2025 In this episode, we cover major cannabis policy shifts across the U.S.—from Alabama’s new law making smokable hemp a felony to Florida’s crackdown on medical cannabis patients with drug convictions, and Missouri’s dual push for product safety and THCA enforcement. We also dive into Minnesota’s steep cannabis tax hike, Texas’s proposed ban on hemp-derived THC, and New York’s product recall over pesticide contamination. Hear updates on tribal cannabis reform in Mississippi, medical marijuana legislation in South Carolina and Pennsylvania, and the uncertain rollout of Nebraska’s new cannabis program. Tags: cannabis news 2025, US cannabis laws, medical marijuana updates, hemp THC ban Texas, Alabama hemp laws, Missouri THCA crackdown, Minnesota cannabis tax, Florida cannabis patients, New York cannabis recall, Mississippi Choctaw marijuana, Nebraska medical marijuana, South Carolina medical cannabis, Pennsylvania cannabis workplace, Colorado cultivation shutdown, Montana cannabis tax veto, cannabis podcast, cannabis regulation, state cannabis updates, marijuana legalization USA 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.” ------------ SUMMARIES: Alabama's new hemp law, HB445, will take effect on July 1. It bans smokable hemp, limits THC in products, and imposes felony penalties for possession. Small businesses say the law could force them to close or move operations, while lawmakers say it brings needed regulation. Green Dragon, a major cannabis operator in Colorado, is closing its 92,000-square-foot cultivation facility near Denver at the end of June. The company blames falling wholesale prices and rising labor costs. Forty-five employees will lose their jobs. Green Dragon’s dispensaries will remain open, sourcing cannabis from third-party growers. Florida lawmakers are backing a bill that would revoke medical marijuana cards from patients and caregivers convicted of certain drug offenses. The proposal, now likely to pass as part of a broader health bill, would suspend access once charges are filed and revoke it entirely if the person is found guilty—potentially affecting thousands of users in the state’s medical cannabis program. Minnesota's cannabis rollout hit a snag this week after the state’s Office of Cannabis Management mistakenly emailed all 249 cannabis license lottery winners to say they’d been denied. The agency corrected the error within an hour, but business owners say the mistake could have real consequences and is shaking their confidence in the process. // Minnesota just raised its cannabis tax from 10% to 15%, giving the state one of the highest rates in the country. Lawmakers also cut out local governments from sharing in cannabis revenue. With dispensaries still months away from opening, groups like NORML warn that higher prices could push people back to the illegal market. The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians has approved a referendum supporting the development of marijuana laws on tribal lands. With 55% of members voting in favor, the tribe could soon establish Mississippi’s first legal adult-use cannabis market. Tribal officials will now begin research and planning for a possible legalization framework. Starting July 1, Missouri will begin surprise inspections of cannabis dispensaries and collect products for state lab testing. The effort is aimed at adding a new layer of safety and compliance, checking for mold, pesticides, and THC levels. While regulators say they trust current labs, experts warn the results could reveal problems similar to those found in other states. // Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is cracking down on sales of THCA flower, a hemp product that becomes intoxicating when smoked. He’s sent cease-and-desist letters to at least 18 companies, arguing these products violate state consumer laws. But legal experts say the move might not hold up in court, since Missouri doesn’t have laws explicitly banning THCA. Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has vetoed a bill that would have shifted cannabis tax money from mental health and conservation to law enforcement and prisons. The decision keeps the current funding model in place, supporting programs approved by voters. The veto has sparked a broader political debate, and lawmakers may still try to override it. New York’s Office of Cannabis Management has recalled several cannabis products made by IndoGrow LLC after re-testing found illegal pesticide residues. The affected products were sold in adult-use dispensaries across the state. Consumers can return the products, even if opened, and report any health concerns to the state. Nebraska’s Medical Cannabis Commission held its first meeting in Lincoln on June 9. With a July 1 deadline to create rules and an October 1 licensing start date, commissioners are working fast—despite budget shortfalls and ongoing lawsuits questioning the law’s constitutionality. Advocates are urging the commission to move quickly to ensure patients can access medical cannabis safely and legally. Pennsylvania lawmakers are proposing a bipartisan bill to clarify workplace rules for medical marijuana users. The legislation won’t change protections under existing law but will define testing procedures and disclosure requirements, especially for safety-sensitive jobs. This comes as the state debates full legalization. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster says there’s a “very compelling” case for medical marijuana, marking a shift in tone as Republican Senator Tom Davis renews efforts to pass a conservative legalization bill by 2026. Despite widespread public support, the proposal still faces skepticism in the House and among law enforcement. Texas lawmakers have passed Senate Bill 3, a controversial bill that would ban most hemp-derived THC products. But a new poll shows most Texans—including Republicans and veterans—oppose the ban, warning it could eliminate jobs and fuel black market activity. Governor Greg Abbott has until June 22 to sign or veto the bill.  

7 June, 2025   TOP HEADLINES: - Ohio’s lawmakers tinker with voter-approved legalization - North Carolina launches a statewide advisory council for THC reform - Minnesota’s business license lottery - California’s decision to delay its cannabis tax hike - Pennsylvania lawmakers weigh legalization during critical budget talks - Texas could ban hemp-derived THC even as it expands medical access - Record sales in Arkansas, etc.     If you found this episode helpful, make sure to follow and 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. --------------------- Tags: cannabis news 2025, Texas hemp ban, Minnesota cannabis licenses, North Carolina cannabis reform, Arkansas marijuana sales, Ohio cannabis legalization, California cannabis tax delay, Massachusetts cannabis regulation, Pennsylvania cannabis legalization 2025, Nevada cannabis policy, U.S. cannabis market update, federal hemp ban 2025, marijuana podcast USA, weed news podcast, legal cannabis states 2025, cannabis industry reform, marijuana legalization updates, THC product laws, medical marijuana updates, cannabis business licensing ------------------- SUMMARIES: ARKANSAS Arkansas is seeing steady growth in medical marijuana use. From January through May 2025, dispensaries sold over 32,000 pounds of cannabis, generating $121 million—up 6% from last year. With daily sales now averaging $806,000 and patient numbers rising, the state is on pace to break its 2023 sales record. #ArkansasCannabis #MedicalMarijuana #ArkansasMMJ #CannabisSales2025 #ArkansasDispensaries #CannabisNews #THCArkansas #MedicalCannabis #CannabisRevenue #ArkansasPatients #CannabisIndustry   CALIFORNIA   California’s cannabis industry has won a major reprieve. Lawmakers in the Assembly voted 74-0 to delay a planned increase in marijuana excise taxes from 15% to 19%, originally set to take effect this July. If passed by the Senate, the new law would keep tax rates frozen until 2030. #CaliforniaCannabis #AB564 #CannabisTaxRelief #LegalWeedCA #CannabisIndustry #CannabisPolicy #MattHaney #StopTheHike #TaxJustice #CannabisEconomy #CANNABIZ MINNESOTA Minnesota has taken a major step toward launching its recreational cannabis market. On June 5, the state awarded 249 business licenses through a lottery, prioritizing social equity applicants like veterans and those affected by past drug laws. While more steps remain before stores can open, the first dispensaries could arrive as soon as August. #MinnesotaCannabis #MNMarijuanaLottery #CannabisEquity #RecreationalCannabisMN #MNDispensaries #CannabisLicensesMN #SocialEquityCannabis #OCMMinnesota #CannabisMarketLaunch #MNWeedNews #VeteransInCannabis #TribalCannabisMN MASSACHUSETTS Massachusetts lawmakers have passed a wide-ranging cannabis reform bill. The House voted unanimously to restructure the Cannabis Control Commission, increase retail license limits, remove business restrictions on medical marijuana, and regulate hemp products. The bill now awaits action in the Senate. #MACannabisReform #H4187 #MassCannabisLaw #CCCReform #MedicalMarijuanaMA #HempRegulation #CannabisLicenseCaps #MassMarijuanaNews #CannabisPolicyMA #CBDTaxMA #CannabisOversight NEVADA   Nevada has passed a new law allowing people with old marijuana possession convictions to become foster parents or work in foster homes. Governor Joe Lombardo signed Assembly Bill 107, which exempts non-sale possession offenses older than five years from disqualifying background checks.   #NevadaCannabis #AB107 #FosterCareReform #CannabisJustice #JoeLombardo #NevadaLegislation #CannabisPolicy #MarijuanaReform #CannabisEquity #FosterCareRights   NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has created a bipartisan cannabis advisory council to study marijuana legalization, youth protections, and public safety. The move comes amid growing concern over unregulated THC products and rising public support for reform. The council will submit recommendations starting in 2026. #NCCannabisReform #JoshStein #CannabisLegalization #THCRegulation #NCMarijuana #CannabisCouncilNC #PublicHealthTHC #ExpungeMarijuanaRecords #LegalWeedNC #NCPolitics #BipartisanReform #MedicalMarijuanaNC #CannabisJustice   OHIO Ohio has increased the daily cannabis flower purchase limit for adults from 1 ounce to 2.5 ounces. The change, effective June 5, comes after regulators determined the state’s cannabis market can sustain both medical and recreational demand. Medical patient limits remain the same, and dispensaries must maintain supply before raising their sales thresholds. Meanwhile, lawmakers are debating bills that could significantly reshape the voter-approved legalization law. In Columbus, Ohio lawmakers are reworking Senate Bill 56, a controversial proposal to revise the state's cannabis legalization law passed by voters in 2023. After strong public opposition, legislators have removed some criminal penalties and say more changes are coming. Key concerns remain over public use restrictions, THC limits, and cuts to social equity funding. Meanwhile, adults in Ohio can now legally purchase up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana per day. #OhioCannabis #SB56 #OhioLegislation #MarijuanaReform #CannabisEquity #LegalWeedOhio #Issue2 #CannabisNews #THCLaws #OhioPolitics #OhioCannabis #MarijuanaPolicy #CannabisReform #THCLimits #MedicalMarijuana #RecreationalWeed #OhioDispensaries #CannabisNews #LegalWeedOhio #DCCUpdate #CannabisLegislation #CannabisMarketOhio #CannabisPodcast   PENNSYLVANIA Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says he’s hopeful lawmakers will legalize adult-use marijuana by the end of June. The House passed a bill, but Senate Republicans rejected it. Now, both sides are trying to reach a compromise before the state budget is finalized. #PACannabis #LegalizeItPA #JoshShapiro #CannabisReform #PAHouseBill #CannabisJustice #MarijuanaLegalization #EndProhibitionPA #CannabisRevenue #PABudget2025   TEXAS Texas lawmakers have passed House Bill 46, a major expansion of the state’s medical marijuana program. If signed by Governor Greg Abbott, the law will allow patients with chronic pain, traumatic brain injuries, and Crohn’s disease to access medical cannabis starting this September. It will also grow the number of dispensaries from three to fifteen, making it easier for patients to get their medicine. #TexasCannabis #MedicalMarijuanaTX #HB46 #CannabisAccess #ChronicPainRelief #TBIawareness #CrohnsDisease #CannabisLegislation #TCUP #CannabisReformTexas FEDERAL A new federal budget bill proposed by House Republicans would ban most hemp-derived THC products—including Delta-8 and THCA flower—by redefining hemp and tightening legal limits. Advocates warn this could destroy much of the hemp industry, affecting businesses and consumers nationwide. #HempBan #Delta8 #CannabisPolicy #CBDRegulation #THCABan #FarmBill2026 #AndyHarris #HempIndustry #MarijuanaNews #Cannabinoids #FederalCannabisPolicy #GOPCannabisBill #USHempRoundtable #HempFarmers #CannabisRegulation INTERNATIONAL Ukraine has approved its first legal import of medical cannabis. The permit, issued on June 2, allows registered cannabis-based medicines to be brought into the country, marking a major step forward in Ukraine’s effort to treat patients suffering from war-related trauma, chronic pain, and neurological conditions. #UkraineCannabis #MedicalCannabisUkraine #CannabisImports #ZelenskyCannabis #UkraineHealth #CannabisForPTSD #CuraleafUkraine #CannabisReform #EasternEuropeCannabis #MedicalMarijuana