13 Dec, 2025

Federal marijuana rescheduling, state crackdowns, rising cannabis taxes, and major regulatory changes—this episode covers it all.

We examine reports that President Trump may move marijuana to Schedule III, while Congress restricts hemp-derived THC products. At the state level, Florida considers allowing medical marijuana home grow, Ohio rewrites its cannabis and hemp laws, Michigan approves a major cannabis tax increase, and Maine could roll back legalization entirely.

We also cover Kentucky’s first medical dispensary opening, Massachusetts approving social cannabis consumption, New York’s cannabis regulator resignations, New Jersey’s cannabis tax hearings, and Oregon’s hemp recall and federal hemp fight.

If you want to understand where cannabis law, business, and policy are headed in the U.S., this episode lays it out.

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MJ Cards: 

https://statecannabis.org/certifications/

News:

https://floridastatecannabis.org/news-08dec2025

https://mainecannabis.org/news-09dec2025

https://massachusettscannabis.org/news-11dec2025

https://oregonstatecannabis.org/news-08dec2025

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cannabis news, marijuana news, cannabis policy, federal cannabis reform, marijuana rescheduling, Schedule III marijuana, Trump cannabis policy, Florida cannabis, Florida home grow, Ohio cannabis law, Ohio SB56, Michigan cannabis tax, Maine cannabis repeal, Massachusetts social consumption, Kentucky medical marijuana, New Jersey cannabis tax, New York cannabis regulation, Oregon hemp recall, hemp regulation, cannabis industry news, cannabis podcast, marijuana legalization, medical marijuana, adult-use cannabis, intoxicating hemp, delta-8 regulation, cannabis business, weed laws by state

6 Dec, 2025

From California’s $283 million quarter in cannabis taxes to Texas expanding its medical marijuana program, this episode dives into the latest changes shaping cannabis and hemp in the U.S. We break down how Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois are reacting to federal pressure on hemp-derived THC, including age limits, lab testing, and proposals to push all cannabinoid products into licensed dispensaries.

We also look at states that are just getting their systems off the ground: Kentucky’s first medical cannabis dispensary opening, Virginia’s plan for adult-use retail sales by 2026, and Nebraska’s court battle over its voter-approved medical cannabis law. Plus, we cover Maine’s new contamination recall involving NorCO Outdoor Cannabis and Rhode Island’s statewide “Rhode Island Responsible” campaign focused on safe use, youth prevention and cannabis education.

Whether you’re tracking cannabis business opportunities, hemp policy changes, delta-8 regulation, or medical marijuana laws in the U.S., this episode gives you a fast, state-by-state breakdown of what’s really happening.

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URLs of New or Updated News Stories:

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

https://kentuckystatecannabis.org/news-04dec2025

https://mainecannabis.org/news-04dec2025

https://texascannabis.org/news-01dec2025

https://nebraskastatecannabis.org/news-04dec2025

https://virginiastatecannabis.org/news-01dec2025

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29 Nov, 2025

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https://tennesseecannabis.org/news-26nov2025

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22 Nov, 2025

How are federal hemp rules, state legalization fights and medical cannabis oversight colliding in 2025? This episode connects the dots.

We look at the new federal hemp ban in Section 781, the rule that could outlaw most ingestible hemp and CBD products, and a student loan forgiveness update that quietly clarifies how Public Service Loan Forgiveness works for people in state-legal cannabis jobs. Then we zoom in on how those moves affect Colorado, Texas and Ohio, where lawmakers are re-drawing lines around hemp-derived THC, Delta-8, THC drinks and adult-use markets.

We also track legalization and equity battles across Florida, Virginia, Massachusetts and Rhode Island:

Florida’s latest attempt to put adult-use marijuana on the 2026 ballot.

Virginia’s plan to finally move from home-grow to a regulated retail market.

Massachusetts’ major reform bill for a multi-billion-dollar cannabis industry.

Rhode Island’s tight social equity screening and new low-dose hemp limits.

On the medical and enforcement side, we cover Hawaii’s rule changes and telehealth certifications, Utah’s audit of a “rubber-stamp” license board, and Wyoming’s decision to aggressively prosecute cannabis possession on federal land, even as many states move in the other direction.

If you follow cannabis business, THC and CBD regulation, or state marijuana law changes in places like CO, TX, FL, MA, OH, RI, UT, VA, HI and WY, this episode offers a detailed, audio-friendly briefing.

If you found this episode helpful, make sure to follow or subscribe on your favorite platform — whether you're listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere else. Leave a rating or comment to support the show, and share this episode with anyone interested in cannabis in the U.S.

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URLs:

https://hawaiistatecannabis.org/news-17nov2025

https://rhodeislandcannabis.org/news-18nov2025

https://ohiostatecannabis.org/news-20nov2025

https://texascannabis.org/news-18nov2025

https://utahstatecannabis.org/news-19nov2025

https://wyomingcannabis.org/news-17nov2025

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15 Nov, 2025

This week’s cannabis news is dominated by a massive federal policy shift that imposes a strict 0.4 mg THC limit on all hemp products—setting off alarms across Minnesota, Michigan, Florida, and beyond. We detail how businesses, regulators, and consumers are preparing for a potential collapse of the intoxicating hemp market.

Plus, we cover Florida’s escalating ballot-access war, Michigan’s wholesale tax lawsuit, New Jersey’s attempt to loosen municipal restrictions, and Pennsylvania’s decision to leave adult-use legalization out of the budget, despite billions in projected economic activity.

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cannabis news, marijuana legalization, federal THC limit, hemp THC ban, Minnesota THC beverages, Florida cannabis ballot, Michigan cannabis tax, New Jersey CRC, Pennsylvania cannabis budget, adult-use cannabis, hemp industry news, cannabis regulation update, U.S. cannabis policy, THC edibles, cannabis podcast, cannabis politics, marijuana business news, 0.4 mg THC rule, hemp-derived THC crackdown, cannabis state laws, federal cannabis reform

8 Nov, 2025

In this episode, we cover top cannabis stories from across the country:

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Articles and Links:

https://virginiastatecannabis.org/news-19aug2025 

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1 Nov, 2025

Arizona and Maine issue urgent recalls after tests found contamination in cannabis flower and vape products. Michigan lawmakers debate new penalties for illegal grows, while Missouri and Ohio battle over hemp-THC regulation. Idaho launches a medical marijuana ballot drive, Kansas polls show softening support, and New Hampshire inches toward legalization.

Plus, on the national stage — the Supreme Court takes up a cannabis gun rights case, and Congress faces pressure to close hemp loopholes.

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Articles and Links:

https://arizonastatecannabis.org/news-25oct2025

https://idahocannabis.org/news-29oct2025

https://kansasstatecannabis.org/news-28oct2025

https://mainecannabis.org/news-28oct2025

https://michigancannabis.org/news-26oct2025 

https://missouristatecannabis.org/news-30oct2025 

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cannabis news, marijuana legalization, hemp THC, Ohio cannabis law, Missouri hemp crackdown, Michigan marijuana bills, Arizona cannabis recall, Maine vape recall, Idaho medical marijuana, Kansas marijuana poll, New Hampshire cannabis bill, Supreme Court cannabis case, cannabis regulation 2025, THC beverages, cannabis contamination, federal cannabis law, U.S. cannabis policy, marijuana industry update, delta-8 THC, cannabis safety

25 Oct, 2025

This week on the podcast, we dive into Florida’s petition controversy, Kentucky’s first medical grows, and Minnesota’s early cannabis market collapse. Then we turn to New York’s licensing scandal, Ohio and Pennsylvania’s hemp reforms, and Massachusetts’ anti-legalization campaign. From Rhode Island’s new social equity stores to Wisconsin’s medical hearings, and the U.S. Supreme Court’s upcoming gun rights case, we break down how these headlines are shaping the future of American cannabis.

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18 Oct, 2025

The cannabis business is changing fast: California doubles down on research, Michigan braces for a new tax, and Minnesota brings THC drinks to retail shelves. Missouri considers curbside pickup for dispensaries, Nebraska patients push back on restrictive rules, and Ohio redefines both DUI standards and hemp law.

With talk of federal rescheduling heating up, this episode breaks down what’s next for cannabis operators, investors, and advocates across the U.S.

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California cannabis news, Michigan marijuana market, Minnesota THC drinks, Missouri dispensary rules, Nebraska medical cannabis, Ohio DUI laws, Ohio hemp ban, cannabis rescheduling, U.S. cannabis policy, cannabis legalization 2025, marijuana business updates, Target THC beverages, cannabis federal reform, Gavin Newsom cannabis, cannabis industry slowdown, cannabis research law, cannabis podcast, U.S. weed news, federal cannabis policy, cannabis legalization states

11 Oct, 2025

Cannabis policy is heating up across the U.S. — with breaking updates from Florida, Texas, Ohio, Virginia, and Nebraska.

Learn how Florida’s new bills protect medical marijuana users, why Texas is launching undercover hemp stings, and what Ohio’s delta-8 ban means for small businesses.

We’ll also explore Nebraska’s licensing controversy, Virginia’s retail cannabis roadmap, and the national debates on DEA rescheduling, veterans’ access, and hemp bans that could reshape cannabis nationwide.

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Article links

https://floridastatecannabis.org/news-09oct2025

https://nebraskastatecannabis.org/news-04oct2025

https://northcarolinastatecannabis.org/news-09oct2025

https://ohiostatecannabis.org/news-09oct2025

https://texascannabis.org/news-07oct2025

https://virginiastatecannabis.org/news-07oct2025 

https://texascannabisconference.org/

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