State of Cannabis: Weekly News Digest

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 — whethe...

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...

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 ap...

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 license...

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 thi...

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 ca...

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, Michiga...

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:...

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 — t...

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’...

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 wh...

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 nat...

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 back...

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 loo...

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 Arkans...

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...

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 A...

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 awar...

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 leaders...

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 busi...

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 mar...

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,...

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...

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 resc...

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 politi...