State of Cannabis: Weekly News Digest

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