Is CBD a dietary supplement? The FDA continues to say no and they are basing their decision because of Epidiolex. Huh? Here's another example of how the Feds are making the hemp industry crazy and CBD continues to flourish in a gray legal area. A Wisconsin state senator tries for the 5th time to battle her Republican congress and files for legalization legislation. A former Trump Cabinet member who blocked any cannabis medicinal reform while serving, is now on the Board of a medical marijuana company in Georgia. All on Weed Talk News with state by state reports from coast to coast.

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For the second time in three years, the US Senate appropriations committee adds an amendment to the 2022 budget for VA hospitals that will open the door for cannabis consultation and referrals. Is this another step towards normalization or legalization? We will hear from A Joint Venture's Veteran, Stephen Mandile. Plus the US top Doc says stop locking people up for weed possession, Phil Adams with the DC Report. Louisiana decriminalizes cannabis possession in time for next year's Mardi Gras(s). Montana restricts 99% of marketing tools for that state's new cannabis market. Canopy Growth awards cash bonuses to their management team after a year of restructuring that led to over 220 layoffs and growing and sales closures. Former NFL player creates a company that creates CBD in a lab by using orange peels!

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On Weed Talk News this week, the US House of Representatives looks to protect legal states cannabis businesses from Federal interference, while the Senate fights an uphill battle on the hill for the Cannabis Administrative and Opportunity Act. Two Democrats from Ohio file a legalization bill for adult use for the first time. Illinois's social equity lottery delivers 185 licenses to social equity applicants. The first Illinois cannabis social club opens in Sesser. Michigan dispensary Sozo Health drops it's federal lawsuit against Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. It's time to salute the late Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia during DAZE Between in a Rex Foundation donation drive, we talk with Cameron Sears, the Executive Director of that non profit. 10 days of activities at dazebetween.com

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The first week of analysis of the Cannabis Administrative and Opportunity Act is lukewarm at best, as most advocates aren't exactly confident that the bipartisan political divide in DC will derail the good intentioned and passionate efforts of Senators Schumer, Booker, and Wyden. We hear from the CEO of one of the largest MSO's in the USA, Frank Knuettel from Unbridled Brands. He's the featured guest on In The Weeds with Debra Borchardt as guest co-host with Jimmy Young.

State reports from Coast to Coast, and two women entrepreneurs meet up in New Jersey to talk about how their beloved dogs love their CBD as Tara Misu visits The Canna Boss Lady's store in Maplewood NJ. Christina DeGiovanni from the Emerald Media Group offers a tribute to a California Hash legend named Frenchy Cannoli who passed away this past week at age 64.

On Weed Talk News This week: History is made in Washington DC as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer from NY, leads NJ's Cory Booker, and Oregon's Ron Wyden introducing a comprehensive decriminalization and social justice bill. A public comment period opens until September 1st for feedback direct to the Finance office of the US Senate. [email protected]

Sasha Baron Cohen files suit in US District court in Boston against Massachusetts dispensary Solar Therapeutics for using his image on a billboard on I-195 in the Bay State from April 4-27. A cease and desist letter to Ed Dow, CEO of Solar Therapeutics caused the dispensary to take down the billboard, and Cohen's legal team is seeking 9 million dollars in damages.

Conan O'Brien certainly is making his mark on Late Night TV before he ends his 11 year run on TBS. During the last week of his show, guest and friend Seth Rogen provided a joint and Conan took his first hit of weed on live TV! LA Lakers Rookie Alex Caruso gets busted at the airport for carrying on a flower grinder with residue and has to put up $4200 for bond. (Anybody think those numbers are a coincidence?) Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signs the adult use legalization bill in his state, and the Rhode Island Senate takes the first step towards legalization in the Ocean State. State by State cannabis news roundups on Weed Talk News with Jimmy Young of Pro Cannabis Media.

On Weed Talk News this week, once Governor Ned Lamont signs the bill, Connecticut will become the 19th legal cannabis state in the USA. The Tiger King launches a celebrity weed strain from prison. Two US Congressman file a bill to legalize all drugs, 50 years to the day Ex President Nixon started the so called war on drugs. Former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce enters the cannabis market, and his Truth strain is coming to Massachusetts courtesy of The Hub Craft. Plus State reports from Coast to coast including a new California report from The self proclaimed "Canna Bitch" Jackie Byrant. Michigan with Rick Thompson, Vermont with Jessilyn Dolan, Massachusetts with Ron Marshalsea, Illinois with Margo Vesely, The DC Report with Phil Adams from Vote Pro Pot Cast and The Green Market Report's Debra Borchardt with the latest IPO from a major cannabis brand, Weedmaps. Jimmy Young from Pro Cannabis Media Anchors Weed Talk News.

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Amazon is one of the nation's largest retailers in the world featuring hundreds of employees who now will not be suspended for cannabis use. Not only did the retail giant change their employee policy, but they also urged the Federal Government to pass legalization with support of the MORE Act. That bill that passed the US House last year is back and Morgan Fox of the NCIA explains why this bill is more far reaching because it involves the SBA. A US educational report concludes that teen cannabis use is not affected by legality in states. Plus we hear from Trixie Garcia, the daughter of the late Jerry Garcia, and now with Hollistic Industries who chimes in on the move towards normalcy. State Reports from MIchigan with Rick Thompson, The Green Market Report's Debra Borchardt, Margo Vesely from Illinois and Ron Marshalsea with the Massachusetts report. Jimmy Young from Pro Cannabis Media anchors the cannabis news of the week.

At the time of this recording, the MORE Act had not been introduced to the floor of Congress. We will have coverage of that next week. The ghosts of Mississippi rear their ugly heads again as that state's Supreme Court overturns the votes of the people in November and kills the medical marijuana initiative voted in by the populace. Advocates are irate, we talk with one, Dr. Dave Allen. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont is expecting to sign an adult use legalization of cannabis bill if his legislature wraps up the bill next week. State by State updates from New Jersey, Michigan, Vermont and Washington DC. After two years of working to find a workable host community agreement, Aaron Goines Emerald Turtle is welcome in Wareham, Massachusetts, now paving the way for licensure application. We have reaction. Debra Borchardt's Green Market Report checks in on the fluctuating Cannabis markets, and the Pennsylvania Governor pardons a doctor who did the right thing, and then got arrested for doing it on Weed Talk News with Jimmy Young of Pro Cannabis Media anchors.