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 podc ...
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Alabama seeks to delay medical program, Florida regulates hemp, Idaho institutes minimum fines for possession, Montana considers lowering potency cap, NM allows firefighters to use cannabis
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7:521 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! …
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AL and MN cannabis business licensing begins, Oklahoma's gun rights and medical cannabis, Wisconsin's cannabis legalization in 2026-27
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12:1422 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 marijua…
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Cannabis Crossroads: New Laws, Tax Hikes & Federal Uncertainty
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16:3215 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 mar…
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Tennessee & Hawaii Push Cannabis Legalization, Maryland Clears Records, Minnesota Prepares for Business, and Arkansas Supports Schools with Weed Taxes
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9:428 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 f…
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Legal Highs & Lows: The Latest Cannabis Policy Shifts Across the U.S.
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12:121 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 mi…
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Iowa Expands CBD Access, Kentucky Eyes Recreational Marijuana, Former MSO Exec Indicted
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9:3224 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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DEA Rescheduling Delays, Iowa Rejects Legalization, NY Hemp Gets Relief, Idaho Sets a Marijuana Possession Fine
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13:1518 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 reschedu…
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Wisconsin’s Cannabis Push, Virginia’s Hemp Crackdown, and Kentucky’s Progress
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7:4211 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.Af State of Cannabis
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Louisiana Hemp Rules, New York Equity Boom, Oklahoma Tightens Cannabis, Hawaii Caregiver Protections, California Black Market Bust, Kentucky Medical Rollout
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15:024 Jan, 2025 2025 is a big year for cannabis policy! In this episode, we unpack Louisiana's tough new hemp laws, New York's record-breaking equity strides, Oklahoma's industry shake-up, and Hawaii's fight to protect caregivers. We also explore California's battle with the black market and Kentucky's highly regulated medical cannabis program.…
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Alabama's Licensing Troubles, Ohio's Pre-Roll Push, Morocco's Milestone, and Tennessee's Hemp Battles
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8:1528 Dec, 2024 Alabama faces criticism over flawed medical cannabis licensing, Ohio considers allowing pre-rolled cannabis sales, Morocco achieves record-breaking legal cannabis production, and Tennessee grapples with hemp regulation challenges and legal disputes.Af State of Cannabis
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