State of Cannabis: Weekly News Digest

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 del...

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, Minn...

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 re...

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 - Rec...

31 May, 2025 Catch up on the latest cannabis policy shifts from 10+ states: Minnesota makes history with a tribal-run dispensary, Kentucky maps out 39 future medical cannabis locations, and Texas battles over banning Delta-8 products. Meanwhile, Hawaii advances major reforms, Nebraska inches toward a THC limit, and Oregon opens its doors to cannabis sampling events. We also explore how Tennessee’s...

24 May 2025 Cannabis laws are shifting fast! In this update: Texas may ban THC edibles while trying to expand medical use. Minnesota’s new tribal dispensaries could be the state’s only access point for months. Montana’s marijuana tax revenue is now a battleground between conservation and enforcement. Also covered: Oregon's landmark court win on union rules, Utah hitting 100K medical patients, Nebr...

17 May 2025 Big cannabis headlines from across the U.S. this week: Illinois targets police reform by banning weed smell as grounds for traffic stops. Louisiana misses a major step toward legalization after a cannabis tax bill fails. Massachusetts launches an equity-driven cannabis jobs portal. Missouri tackles a Supreme Court battle over stacked local marijuana taxes. Pennsylvania blocks legalizat...

10 May, 2025 This week, cannabis laws are changing fast—and not always in the same direction. Alabama just cracked down on hemp, Florida is making it harder to legalize weed, and Delaware finally got the go-ahead to license dispensaries. Meanwhile, Michigan bans a bad actor for life, Indiana bans cannabis ads, and Minnesota prepares for its first weed license lottery. We also break down the high-s...

3 May, 2025 Chaos in cannabis: Alabama gets sued, Michigan’s market crashes, and Montana hands tribes cannabis control. Meanwhile, hemp crackdowns sweep the U.S., D.C. delays reform, and Canada’s legal industry sounds the alarm. It’s a state-by-state rundown you don’t want to miss. Covered states: Alabama, Kentucky, Michiogan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, S...

26 Apr, 2025 Cannabis risks and rewards collide this week: new studies reveal troubling links to dementia and pregnancy complications, while states like Maryland, Delaware, and Minnesota advance reforms. But chaos reigns in Alabama’s licensing system, Nebraska’s petition scandal, and Texas’s push to re-criminalize hemp products. Plus, big industry moves in Kentucky, Hawaii, North Dakota, and South...

19 Apr, 2025 This week’s episode dives into cannabis legislation sweeping the U.S.—from Texas expanding access to chronic pain patients to Missouri cracking down on predatory investors in microbusiness licenses. We cover Illinois' push to end vehicle searches based on smell, Indiana's new Delta-8 regulations, and Florida’s contradictory bills helping veterans while taxing hemp products. Plus, we e...

Week of 12 Apr, 2025 Maryland advances major cannabis expungement reforms after mass pardons. New York investigates major brands for illegally moving cannabis into the legal market. Minnesota reinstates its social equity licensing lottery and finalizes key cannabis regulations. Connecticut debates shortening ownership rules for social equity businesses and establishes a new cannabis oversight divi...

Week of 5 Apr, 2025 Minnesota's market faces controversy ahead of its adult-use launch, Nebraska debates restrictive medical rules, and Oklahoma battles overproduction and illicit trade concerns. Connecticut's traffic stop bill raises civil rights alarms, while Pennsylvania and Maryland push for expanded legalization. Meanwhile, Michigan courts reshape search laws, Florida targets synthetic cannab...

Week of 29 Mar, 2025 Cannabis reform is at a pivotal moment across the U.S. This episode covers key developments: states like Minnesota and Maryland advancing access and fairness, while others like Indiana and Virginia pull back. We also dig into high-stakes tax battles in Ohio and California, zoning tensions in Delaware, and tightening regulations in Pennsylvania. Whether you're a policymaker, ad...

Week of 22 Mar, 2025 In this episode, we dive into major cannabis developments nationwide. Texas and Florida move toward banning THC-infused products, while California secures a key court win defending state cannabis laws. Michigan’s industry faces falling prices, and Delaware’s recreational rollout hits a federal roadblock. Plus, New York launches equity grants, Pennsylvania tightens medical over...

Week of 15 Mar 2025 This week in cannabis news: Colorado lawmakers drop a controversial THC cap bill, while a local cannabis company sues regulators over contaminated products. Kentucky and Ohio push new restrictions on hemp-derived THC, sparking industry backlash. Meanwhile, Maryland moves to protect first responders using medical cannabis, and Minnesota advances a bill expanding expungements for...

Week of 8 Mar, 2025 U.S. Alaska moves to protect past cannabis convictions, California invests millions in equity grants, Georgia ramps up THC limits for medical marijuana but cracks down on hemp products. Idaho lawmakers push to block voter-led legalization efforts, and Maine reveals dangerous contamination in its medical cannabis market. Nebraska faces resistance despite strong voter support for...

Week of 1 Mar, 2025 Alabama's medical cannabis licensing battle, Florida’s push for tighter hemp regulations, and Montana’s proposed THC caps. Plus, we explore Idaho’s new mandatory fines, New Mexico’s decision to allow firefighters to use cannabis off-duty, and Washington’s effort to legalize public consumption. Tune in for the latest on cannabis reform!   Covered states: AL, FL, ID, MT, NJ, NM,...

Week of 22 Feb, 2025 Florida’s push to include opioid addiction in its medical marijuana program, Illinois’ move to prevent police from using cannabis smell for searches, and Indiana’s approval of saliva tests for THC detection in DUI cases. Kansas shut down a bill allowing terminally ill patients access to medical cannabis, while Alabama’s medical marijuana program faces delays due to testing and...

Week of 15 Feb, 2025 Covered states: Alabama, Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Jersey, Ohio, South Dakota. As some states embrace cannabis, others are doubling down on restrictions. This week, we cover South Dakota’s push to reduce drug penalties, Idaho’s harsh new cannabis fines, and Michigan’s plan to impose a massive 32% wholesale tax on marijuana. Meanwhile, Ohio wants to double it...

Week of 8 Feb, 2025 This week’s episode covers the latest cannabis policy changes across the U.S. Tennessee and Hawaii push forward with new legalization efforts, while Pennsylvania eyes a $1.3 billion tax windfall. Minnesota’s cannabis business licenses are finally opening up, Maryland expands expungement laws, and Arkansas uses marijuana tax revenue to fund student meals. Plus, we discuss the on...

Week of 1 Feb, 2025 Big wins, big losses, and big debates—cannabis policy is shifting fast across the U.S.! Indiana shuts down reform, Florida flip-flops on homegrow, and Ohio wants more tax money. Meanwhile, Virginia’s legalization plans hit a roadblock, Hawaii stands up for medical patients, and South Dakota considers killing its entire program. Don’t miss this deep dive into the latest cannabis...

Week of 24 Jan, 2025 This week, we break down five key cannabis stories: Iowa’s push to expand medical cannabis access and regulate THC beverages, Kentucky’s uphill battle to legalize recreational marijuana, Connecticut’s controversial THC potency cap, Indictment of a former MSO executive, and two explosive incidents linked to THC extraction processes. https://kentuckystatecannabis.org/news-25jan2...

Week of 18 Jan, 2025 Join us as we break down the top cannabis stories this week. Discover why Iowa is resisting legalization despite financial pressures, how New York courts defended hemp retailers, and the heated debates over cannabis reform in Indiana, Idaho, and Colorado. We’ll also discuss Florida’s revised legalization effort and the federal rescheduling delays that keep the industry in limb...

Week of 11 Jan, 2025 Four major cannabis stories: Wisconsin’s plan to put legalization directly in voters’ hands, Virginia’s landmark hemp ruling, Illinois’ hemp regulation stalemate, and Kentucky’s medical marijuana rollout.    https://coloradocannabis.org/news-07jan2025 https://minnesotastatecannabis.org/news-11jan2025 https://wisconsinstatecannabis.org/news-11jan2025 https://illinoiscannabis.or...