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 awarded

Washington: Market sales decline for fifth year straight

Oklahoma: Legalization vote amid black market concerns

Ohio: Patient privacy breach impacts multiple states

Virginia: Retail sales commission planning for 2026

National: Federal court on cannabis & gun rights, plus NHTSA impaired driving standards

NOTE: This episode's narration was generated by a text-to-voice AI

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