State of Cannabis: Weekly News Digest

Cannabis News Roundup - Podcast: Week 2025-38: Minnesota’s First Dispensaries, Rhode Island Expansion, Maryland Court Closes Hemp Loophole

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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 Arkansas
  • Congress and the White House - debates over hemp and marijuana rescheduling.

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    Article Links:

    https://illinoiscannabis.org/news-17sep2025

    https://rhodeislandcannabis.org/news-15sep2025

     

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