State of Cannabis: Weekly News Digest
Jumpstart your weekend with the ’State of Cannabis: News Digest’ every Saturday morning. This weekly podcast rounds up the week’s most critical developments in the cannabis industry, covering marijuana, hemp, and CBD news from the U.S. and across the globe. We distill seven days of news into a concise, insightful summary that prepares you for the week ahead in business and regulatory changes, without wasting a minute of your time. Created for industry insiders and enthusiasts alike, our podcast ensures you’re fully informed with the essential stories and how they impact the global cannabis market.
Episodes
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
- Record sales in Arkansas, etc.
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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 hemp crackdown and Ohio’s legislat...
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, Nebraska’s legal gridlock, and New York...
17 May 2025
Big cannabis headlines from across the U.S. this week:
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Illinois targets police reform by banning weed smell as grounds for traffic stops.
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Louisiana misses a major step toward legalization after a cannabis tax bill fails.
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Massachusetts launches an equity-driven cannabis jobs portal.
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Missouri tackles a Supreme Court battle over stacked local marijuana taxes.
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Pennsylvania blocks legalization efforts by reject...
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-stakes politics in Pennsylvania, Mis...
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, South Carolina, Washington D.C.
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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 Dakota highlight both growth and g...
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 explore vetoes in Arkansas, New Hamp...
Week of 12 Apr, 2025
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Maryland advances major cannabis expungement reforms after mass pardons.
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New York investigates major brands for illegally moving cannabis into the legal market.
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Minnesota reinstates its social equity licensing lottery and finalizes key cannabis regulations.
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Connecticut debates shortening ownership rules for social equity businesses and establishes a new cannabis oversight division.
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North Dakota re...
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 cannabinoids, and New Hampshire stalls le...
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, advocate, or investor, this breakdown...
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 oversight, and Utah shows growing suppo...
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 past marijuana convictions. In New...
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 medical marijuana. Meanwhile, New ...
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, TX, UT, WA
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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 licensing issues. Plus, we discuss...
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 its cannabis tax, New Jersey aims to ...
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 ongoing cannabis banking battle in Co...
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 battles!
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.
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