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Over the past year there’s been doom and gloom in the cannabis industry, but at MJBIz Con, the worlds largest cannabis conference, there is guarded optimism about the future of the cannabis industry. Hebl, California’s largest legal distribution company finally closes, were they victims of that state’s impossible regulations? LeVanna Vassau has that story. Multiple reports from MJBiz Con including...

On Weed Talk News this week, federal cannabis reform takes another step back in US House of Representatives in Washington DC this past week. While New York state might finally be ready to start the cannabis licensure process again after both sides reach a tentative agreement to settle their differences. Meanwhile, the Bay State of Massachusetts takes center stage on Weed Talk News this week with C...

On Weed Talk News this week, 57% of votes cast in Ohio support the legalization of cannabis possession, grow, and sale but there are still some political hurdles to overcome in their legislature. Virginia moves closer to full legalization. The US Senate comes up with a way to help veterans get access to prescribed medicinal cannabis at the VA hospital. New York licensure continues to be on hold. C...

Did they say please? A group of Republicans and Democrats ask the DEA to DE-Schedule cannabis not just move it off Schedule 1. What are the chances? We check in the percentages of that. Plus cannabis businesses are failing from coast to coast, bribery and extortion in the licensing process at the town and city level. Plus Cannabis Reform Champion Earl Blumenauer announces he won't seek re-election...

Weed Talk News this week is cannabis news from Coast to Coast, PCM Founder Jimmy Young and Karen Black anchor. South Carolina Republican Nancy Mace files her STATES bill in the house which would pave the way for legalization and regulation of cannabis in the USA. NORML's Morgan Fox reaction with Andrew Behringer. A law suit was filed in Massachusetts against US Attorney General Merrick Garland wit...

On Weed Talk New this week, a look at the trickle down impact on cannabis reform while the politicians in Washington DC try to figure out who can lead the divided House. Oregon makes a big move to improve business and legislative change on their cannabis laws. Two Men involved in a bribery scheme in Michigan cannabis get sentenced to jailtime. Coast to Coast state cannabis reports on Weed Talk New...

An excerpt from Pro Cannabis Media's Weed Talk News show from 10_13-23. Free Lance reporter for Cannabis Business Executive Pam Chmiel and PCM founder Jimmy Young.

A New York Judge says enough is enough, and opens two dispensaries who were on deck when the injunction to hold any more licenses distributed got challenged. California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes social cafes like Amsterdam. Can a smart phone measure impairment under the influence of cannabis? A new study says cannabis smoke reacts differently to the lungs and sees no connection to the big C. In...

New York Governor Kathy Hochul steps into the cannabis quagmire in her state and says it’s time to open up cannabis licenses to all, not just the groups that were most victimized by the failed war on drugs. 1500 licenses in all stages of production will be awarded by December 8th. The Marijuana Policy Project, MPP, and the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Law, NORML are talking ab...

Is Safer Banking Bill the fist step towards legalization? PCM Founder Jimmy Young goes on one on with Morgan Fox Political Director of NORML. Plus Reaction from industry leaders. A power struggle is emerging in Massachusetts between suspended Chair of the Cannabis Control Commission Shannon O'Brien and State Treasurer of the Commonwealth, Deborah Goldberg who put her in charge a year ago. At the B...

Who do you think consumes more product, Democrats or Republicans? Survey results at the end of Weed Talk News with Alaina Pinto. Plus will legalization be driven by Safer Banking? That's where the US Senate is on the SAFE Banking bill that is now called the Safer Bill. 9-27 is when the banking committee will decide if "Safer" gets a Senate vote. Pro Cannabis Actor Woody Harrelson tours Humboldt co...

Is the recommendation by the Health and Human Services agency to the DEA to reschedule cannabis off the most restricted list to one that is controlled by more doctors and pharma but benefits business, is this a good thing or just not as bad thing for the cannabis industry? You'll hear from a science expert and advocate. Plus 3 states set monthly records for sales, part of out Coast to Coast Cannab...

The Supreme Court is making headlines Friday June 24th by overturning Roe V Wade. And earlier in the week, they made headlines with cannabis advocates when the court decided not to hear two requests for employees to receive compensation from employers for medical cannabis. And while Congress may be dragging its feet on cannabis banking reform, one state is making headway. Plus, Major League Baseba...

Federal cannabis reform may be moving slowly, but federal leaders have added new language to fiscal spending bills -- that could protect immigrant and banking institutions involved with cannabis. Also, Britney Griner's time behind bars in Russia has been extended -- despite the US federal government admitting she's been "wrongfully detained." Plus, the government in Thailand is passing out cannabi...

The clock is ticking on the Democrats' control over the White House, Senate and House of Representatives -- and STILL there's been no significant movement on federal cannabis reform, banking or otherwise. We speak with the National Cannabis Industry Association's Aarom Smith about *why* Congress is dragging feet. Also, a cannabis tech company slashes 7% of its workforce. And more countries oversea...

Multi-state operators Curaleaf, and TerrAscend are teaming up with other MSO's to hire a dream team law firm to challenge Federal cannabis laws on their constitutionality. That includes the 280E clause that blocks all cannabis companies from taking routine and legal business expense deductions because of their classification as Marijuana Related Businesses. FOX News controversial news anchor Laura...

On Weed Talk News this week, the tiny state of Rhode Island ends 10 years of work to finally legalize adult use, sales, and use of cannabis. One of pioneers instrumental in this accomplishment is Jared Moffat from the Marijuana Policy Project and he speaks with PCM Founder Jimmy Young. The MORE Act gets through the House of Representatives for the second time in months, and for the umpteenth time,...

Could the federal government be turning a new leaf when it comes to cannabis? A new message from the Department of Justice tells the nation's highest court that cannabis cases shouldn't be a federal issue! Plus, the feds are even giving the green light to a Florida-based company to start growing and studying the plant. And, ready for Woody Harrelson's newest "joint" venture?? All that, plus your s...

NY Senator Chuck Schumer dodges raindrops at the annual NYC Cannabis Parade, and reports he's talked with six Republican Senators about his drive for federal cannabis reform. In the meantime in Washington DC, that Safe Banking Amendment that made it onto a bill, gets thrown out by the Senate despite more support by the US Independent Bankers. Austin Texas voters turn out and pass a decriminalizati...

The clock is ticking for Congress to pass any sort of meaningful cannabis reform at the national level. Now a bipartisan group, led by Sen. Patty Murray, is determined to pass SAFE Banking legislation as part of a larger manufacturing and trade bill. Also, the U.S. Government says Brittney Griner is being detained wrongfully for cannabis... should the same be said for citizens locked up here at ho...

In the same week that US Senator Chuck Schumer addressed the delay of his COA Bill to legalize cannabis at the federal level, President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of former convicted cannabis felons. Is this a sign of more reform or just politicians stringing their public along? Plus record setting results of a very successful and profitable 4-20 week in the cannabis industry, as New Jersey...

The world celebrated 4/20 this week, and while people around the globe sparked up, reporters on Capitol Hill pressed White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki over President Biden's stance on legalizing cannabis -- and the response doesn't say much. Also, legal sales are underway in New Jersey... will people in Pennsylvania be taking advantage? Plus, a cannabis company is now suing the DEA! All that p...

The DEA announces 'cannabis seeds' fall under the category of 'hemp', which can be shipped across state lines. That means popular West coast strains could soon make their way to places like Massachusetts, Maine and New Jersey! Plus, Congress drags its feet on cannabis reform -- but there are a handful of states putting their money where their mouth is. And the quietest Beatle, George Harrison, now...

The word out of Washington DC is one of caution but the US Senator Chuck Schumer wants to bring his passion for federal cannabis reform to his fellow senators in April. Will the passing of the MORE act by the house be the impetus for the Senate to make a highly anticipated move towards Federal reform? The "M" word, marijuana is stricken from the medical and legal policies in Washington State, will...

On Weed Talk News, the entire industry is watching Friday's congressional debate in the US House of Representatives about the MORE Act, the first step towards legalization of cannabis in the USA.Even if the house does pass this bill, it still has to go to the US Senate where all cannabis progressive policy goes nowhere. That didn't stop the State of New Hampshire who passed "State Run" Adult Use l...