Cannabis Legalization News Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Legalization bills are in the works in New Mexico, Virginia, Minnesota, and Alabama. Marijuana Banking Could Be in the Next COVID Package. Oregon’s decrim law goes into effect and Cannabis Legalization News turns 2! Congressman Says He Will Push For Marijuana Banking To Be In Next COVID Package (Marijuana Moment) New Mexico Senators File Two Marijuana Legalization Bills, With More...

Send us Fan Mail Massachusetts’ cannabis delivery program has been in and out of the news recently due to a lawsuit filed by the Commonwealth Dispensary Association (CDA) which represents a large group of medical and adult-use dispensaries. Massachusetts delivery licenses and courier-style licenses are exclusively available to applicants in MA's social equity program for a minimum of three ye...

Send us Fan Mail Jack Bouroudjian from Global Smart Commodity Group joins to discuss hemp commodity futures. Support the show Support the show Get our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3VEn9vu

Send us Fan Mail New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced earlier this year that he’s pushing for cannabis legalization (again). There are a few bills in the works but the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) and the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act (CRTA) are standing out as front runners. Penelope Crescibene from Western New York NORML and David Holland and Nancy Udell from Empire St...

Send us Fan Mail We all know the “oil and water don’t mix” experiment and expression. This makes infusing water-based beverages like beer and coffee difficult because cannabinoids usually need to bind to fat. Today we’re speaking with the team at Industrial Sonomechanics who have a groundbreaking solution for creating water-soluble cannabinoids. Support the show Support the show Get our newsletter...

Send us Fan Mail While their neighbors in Oklahoma made over $400 million in cannabis revenue in 2020, consumers in Texas could face up to 180 days in prison for holding a single joint. Today we’re joined by Jax Finkel from Texas NORML and Eric Espinoza from DFW NORML to discuss Texas cannabis laws and strategies for cannabis policy advancement. Support the show Support the show Get our newsletter...

Send us Fan Mail The world-renowned cannabinoid researcher, Dr. Ethan Russo , joins us on Cannabis Legalization to discuss the science of cannabinoids, terpenoids, and all things cannabis. We’ve all benefited from Dr. Russo’s research on the endocannabinoid system and the entourage effect. Dr. Russo founded CReDO Science along with Nishi Whiteley to commercialize patented cannabis products generat...

Send us Fan Mail Arizona voters passed the Smart & Safe Arizona Act in the 2020 election. Under the Smart & Safe Arizona Act, 150 marijuana establishment licenses will be granted. Of these licenses, 26 will be specifically allocated to applicants who qualify under the Social Equity Ownership Program. Social equity applicants Chris Martin and Michael Brooks join to discuss this program and...

Send us Fan Mail It’s clear that legalization results in a variety of social benefits related to public safety, public health, social justice, and more. Today we take a deeper look at some of those societal benefits with Jackie Cornell, the Chief of Policy and Health Innovations at 1906 New Highs . Support the show Support the show Get our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3VEn9vu

Send us Fan Mail Illinois is currently making headlines for expunging nearly 500K cannabis arrest records. While this feat cannot be dismissed - where are the new dispensaries? Illinois made nearly $1 billion in cannabis sales in 2020 and as it stands there are no Black-owned dispensaries, cultivators, or cannabis brands in the state.  Corruption and greed have certainly played a role in delaying...

Send us Fan Mail 2020 was a big year for cannabis legalization and Cannabis Legalization News! We’re only a few subscribers away from hitting 10K! To celebrate we had a giveaway on today's show. Folks who watched live won Boveda packets, doob tubes, hemp flower, and more! We also discussed how 2020 changed weed FOREVER and made predictions for 2021. What do you think 2021 will bring for the c...

Send us Fan Mail Max Simon from Green Flower joins to discuss cannabis education and Green Flower’s new cannabis sommelier certification program - Ganjier . What is the Ganjier Certification Program? In the tradition of the wine sommelier, cigar aficionado or master chocolatier, Ganjier is a first-of-its-kind rigorous, multi-tiered, comprehensive cannabis trade certification training, created and...

Send us Fan Mail Cannabis-infused beverages are gaining popularity and they’re not just a trend - they’re here to stay. According to Grand View Research, the cannabis beverage market is expected to reach $2.8 billion by 2025. Chris Rohde from CannaBev joins to discuss the cannabis-infused beverages market, buying tips for consumers, and best agents for infusion. Support the show Support the show G...

Send us Fan Mail The possibilities of hemp are truly endless. Hemp can be used to produce building materials, fuel, fabric, and more! Morris Beegle joins to discuss the future of hemp and you can get started on your hemp business. Support the show Support the show Get our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3VEn9vu

Send us Fan Mail Before there were licensed dispensaries in Washington State, there were unregulated MMJ dispensaries - many of which were owned by Black entrepreneurs. In 2014 when dispensary licenses were issued, those dispensaries were shut out. Aaron Barfield from Black Excellence in Cannabis joins to discuss his experience and how he's fighting for equity in Washington State. Support the...

Send us Fan Mail Texas made news in November of 2020 for a medical cannabis bill that would create an extremely limited market for the cannabis industry. texas medical cannabis vertical license Only the wealthiest operators would be able to get a license as they are completely vertical. Like in Arizona, Florida or Illinois, the states are still scared of the open market and want to choose a few su...

Send us Fan Mail We’re discussing federal cannabis legalization, the importance of local initiatives, and the policies we need to end the drug war with Queen Adesuyi from the Drug Policy Alliance .  Did you miss our live episode? Subscribe to "Cannabis Legalization News on YouTube and it the bell button to get notified about when we go live! We have live shows EVERY Wednesday at 2 PM CST and...

Send us Fan Mail Is cannabis legal in Ireland? What does the recent UN vote mean for countries in the EU? Nicole Lonergan from Cork Cannabis Activist Network joined to update us on Ireland's cannabis policy. Follow @CorkCan on Instagram and Twitter ! "Ending the Stigma. Sharing the Facts. Advocating access to safe, legal cannabis for medical & wellness purposes, and responsible adult...

Send us Fan Mail BREAKING: The House of Representatives just passed the MORE Act, the most comprehensive cannabis reform bill in Congress. The MORE Act would: Remove cannabis from the list of Schedule 1 substances Expunge the records of those with cannabis convictions Reinvest revenue into communities that were most harmed by the War on Drugs Allow veterans access to medical marijuana And more! Th...

Send us Fan Mail Stephanie Magurno from THC Production joins to discuss extraction and infusion methods for edibles and tinctures. "THC Production, LLC is a Las Vegas-based legal cannabis production organization. Our company grows and produces cannabis products for our brands OMG THC & Experience Premium Cannabis (EPC). We manufacture chocolate & candy edibles, shatter, Afghani hash,...

Send us Fan Mail Geoff Trotter from Regennabis stops by to discuss the impact of cannabis farming and the best policies to ensure we’re protecting the environment as we legalize.  We also discuss how Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) factors can help cannabis companies attract impact fund investment. “At Regennabis, we believe that there is a need to create a disruptive and inno...

Send us Fan Mail Eugenio Garcia, the founder and CEO of Cannabis Now, joins Miggy and Tom to discuss cannabis trends and news. They discuss the CBD scene in Europe, Montana genetics, how cannabis will change the health and wellness industry, and paying a copay for your medical marijuana. Pick up a copy of Cannabis Now at Barnes and Noble or Hudson News, or read their digital issue on their website...

Send us Fan Mail This year's Thanksgiving might look a little different than it did in the past but you can still bring your family’s recipes home and give them a cannabis-infused twist. Joline Rivera, the founder of Kitchen Toke , joins to discuss cooking with cannabis for health and wellness, crafting infused recipes, and food journalism. “Kitchen Toke is the first media company dedicated t...

Send us Fan Mail Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced on Monday that he wants to legalize cannabis in 2021. Chelsea Higgs Wise from Marijuana Justice joined us to discuss how Virginia can legalize cannabis justly. “Marijuana Justice is a new non-profit organization whose mission is to educate on the history of cannabis criminalization and the implications of past policies that have created di...

Send us Fan Mail Ishqa Hillman from The Canna Boss Babes joins us for an enlightening Sunday Sesh. "The Canna Boss Babes are a collective of cannabis professionals who are dedicated to empowering entrepreneurship and creating more opportunities for social equity to thrive within the industry. With a curated network of women and minority-owned businesses, The Canna Boss Babes provides a platfo...