Cannabis News Roundup: Week 2025-21: Texas Bans THC, New York's Legal Weed Pop-Ups, Oregon Union Ruling Shakes Industry

24 May 2025

Cannabis laws are shifting fast! In this update: Texas may ban THC edibles while trying to expand medical use. Minnesota’s new tribal dispensaries could be the state’s only access point for months. Montana’s marijuana tax revenue is now a battleground between conservation and enforcement. Also covered: Oregon's landmark court win on union rules, Utah hitting 100K medical patients, Nebraska’s legal gridlock, and New York's expanding cannabis pop-ups. Listen for critical insights and how these changes could affect you.

 

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SUMMARIES:

 

MINNESOTA

 

The White Earth Nation is making history in Minnesota as the first tribe allowed to open recreational cannabis dispensaries outside its reservation. Governor Tim Walz signed a compact this week permitting up to eight tribal-run stores statewide. The first will open in Moorhead as soon as this weekend, setting a national precedent for tribal cannabis regulation.

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Minnesota hasn’t launched legal marijuana sales yet, but lawmakers have already approved a tax increase. Under a new budget deal, cannabis products—including hemp-derived THC edibles—will be taxed at 15%, up from 10%. Critics worry the hike could drive consumers back to the illicit market before the legal one even begins.

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MONTANA

 

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed a new law expanding how marijuana tax money is used. Starting in July, House Bill 932 will fund wildlife habitat projects on private lands, build wildlife highway crossings, and support water conservation. But there’s a catch—a second bill, SB 537, could change how those funds are spent, potentially redirecting them to law enforcement and addiction services instead. Both bills passed overwhelmingly, and what happens next could reshape Montana’s cannabis-funded conservation future.

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NEBRASKA

Nebraska lawmakers questioned and voted on two new appointees to the state’s medical cannabis commission. One was approved with support, while the other moved forward without recommendation. Both have past records opposing medical marijuana, raising concerns among advocates that they might hinder the program’s rollout. The state must finalize cannabis regulations by July 1.

 

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Nebraska lawmakers have failed to pass a bill regulating the state’s new medical marijuana program. The plan, supported by voters last year, will now be overseen by a new commission. Critics say this leaves patients in limbo and gives too much power to political appointees who oppose cannabis.

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NEW YORK

New York’s cannabis regulators approved 52 new licenses and launched a new map to help consumers find legal dispensaries. They also introduced a tracking system to follow cannabis from farm to sale, all part of efforts to support legal businesses and shut down the illegal market.

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OREGON

A federal judge has blocked Oregon’s Measure 119, a law approved by voters that required cannabis businesses to stay neutral during union discussions. The judge ruled it violated the First Amendment and conflicted with federal labor law. The decision ends a key union-backed licensing requirement for marijuana businesses in the state.

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TEXAS

Texas is in the midst of a major cannabis policy debate as lawmakers weigh two competing bills: House Bill 46, which expands the state’s Compassionate Use Program for medical marijuana, and Senate Bill 3, which proposes a near-total ban on hemp-derived THC products. The outcome will affect thousands of medical cannabis patients, the $8 billion hemp industry, and retail access across the state. With key votes expected this week, the future of legal THC in Texas hangs in the balance.

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Texas lawmakers have approved a sweeping new bill that bans all THC in consumable hemp products. Senate Bill 3, passed by the House this week, criminalizes possession of compounds like delta-8 and delta-10 THC. Supporters say it protects children and public health, while critics—including industry leaders and veterans—warn it will destroy thousands of jobs and hurt patients who rely on THC for relief. The bill now returns to the Senate before heading to Governor Abbott.

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UTAH

Utah has officially registered over 100,000 medical cannabis patients, a major milestone for the program. But while access grows, new rules banning low-cost pop-up clinics near dispensaries are causing concern among low-income patients who rely on those services. Advocates hope the expanded list of prescribers can help offset the change.

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