State of Cannabis: Weekly News Digest
Jumpstart your weekend with the ’State of Cannabis: News Digest’ every Saturday morning.
This weekly podcast rounds up the week’s most critical developments in the cannabis industry, covering marijuana, hemp, and CBD news from the U.S. and across the globe. We distill seven days of news into a concise, insightful summary that prepares you for the week ahead in business and regulatory changes, without wasting a minute of your time.
Created for industry insiders and enthusiasts alike, our podcast ensures you’re fully informed with the essential stories and how they impact the global cannabis market.
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NOTE: To make the episodes more dynamic, some stories may be generated using text-to-voice AI.
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Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Saturday Sep 20, 2025
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
Tags:
cannabis news 2025
California cannabis tax
Minnesota recreational dispensaries
Illinois hemp THC regulation
Maryland hemp court ruling
New Jersey cannabis loans
Rhode Island cannabis retail lottery
New Mexico cannabis lawsuit
Arkansas hemp law
Texas hemp restrictions
federal marijuana rescheduling
cannabis legalization 2025
delta 8 ban news
US cannabis policy updates
cannabis industry podcast
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
13 Sep, 2025
In this episode:
Massachusetts’ $1.6B Market at Risk of Repeal Vote
Minnesota Tribal Compact Opens New Retail Avenues
Missouri Cannabis Industry Pushes Back Against Ballot Proposals
Nebraska Sets 1,250 Plant Cap in Medical Cannabis Rules
New Hampshire Prepares Another Cannabis Legalization Vote
New York Cannabis Market Surpasses $2 Billion in Sales
Texas Hemp Market Faces Shake-Up After Executive Order
Federal Cannabis Policy Stalls Amid Congressional Restrictions
NOTE: This episode's narration was generated by a text-to-voice AI
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Article Links:
https://minnesotastatecannabis.org/news-10sep2025
https://missouristatecannabis.org/news-09sep2025
https://newhampshirecannabis.org/news-11sep2025
https://texascannabis.org/news-12sep2025
Tags:
Cannabis News 2025
Massachusetts Cannabis Repeal
Missouri Cannabis Ballot 2026
Texas THC Hemp Rules
Minnesota Tribal Cannabis
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Program
New Hampshire Cannabis Legalization
New York Cannabis Market 2025
Federal Cannabis Rescheduling
US Cannabis Policy Updates
Marijuana Legalization News
Cannabis Industry Podcast
THC Regulation USA
Weed Business News
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Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
30 Aug 2025
This week in the news:
Over 100 Delaware Cannabis Licenses Delayed Amid Zoning Dispute
Cannabis Safety Concerns Rise as Michigan Orders Second Vape Recall
Law Enforcement Pushes Back Against Oklahoma Legalization Plan
Pennsylvania Budget Battle Stalls Over Marijuana Legalization
Texas Expands Medical Cannabis Program with New Conditions and Products
Trump Weighs Cannabis Rescheduling Amid Pressure from Conservatives
Cannabis Rescheduling and Gun Rights Collide in Federal Courts
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News Links:
https://delawarestatecannabis.org/news-28aug2025
https://michigancannabis.org/news-13aug2025 (updated)
https://oklahomastatecannabis.org/news-23jul2025 (updated)
https://pennsylvaniastatecannabis.org/news-02apr2025 (updated)
https://texascannabis.org/news-21jun2025 (updated)
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Tags:
cannabis legalization 2025, Texas medical marijuana expansion, Michigan vape recall 2025, Pennsylvania marijuana budget fight, Oklahoma 2026 cannabis ballot, Delaware cannabis zoning veto, U.S. cannabis news podcast, cannabis industry updates, marijuana legalization states 2025, cannabis business regulations, federal cannabis rescheduling, SAFER Banking Act cannabis, cannabis and gun rights, cannabis policy news 2025, marijuana reform USA, weed legalization updates, cannabis market growth, cannabis expungement laws, hemp regulation Texas, cannabis podcast 2025
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Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
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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Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Saturday Aug 16, 2025
16 Aug, 2025
This week in cannabis news: Texas lawmakers debate hemp THC limits, Michigan pulls tens of thousands of vape cartridges from shelves, and New York’s licensing laws get struck down in federal court. California and Florida crack down on child-attracting packaging, Missouri introduces sweeping regulatory changes, and Oklahoma halts a major testing lab. We also look at Minnesota’s leadership appointment and expansion plans, plus how the federal rescheduling debate is reigniting legalization talks in Indiana.
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TAGS:
cannabis news, marijuana legalization, hemp THC Texas, Michigan vape recall, New York cannabis court ruling, California child-safe cannabis packaging, Florida hemp crackdown, Missouri cannabis rules, Oklahoma cannabis testing scandal, Minnesota cannabis market, Indiana marijuana legalization, federal marijuana rescheduling, cannabis policy updates, US cannabis laws, cannabis regulation news, weed news USA, marijuana industry updates, cannabis business, cannabis reform, cannabis podcast
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https://virginiastatecannabis.org/news-19aug2025
https://newjerseystatecannabis.org/news-20aug2025
Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Saturday Aug 09, 2025
9 Aug, 2025
From Hawaii’s expanded medical cannabis access to Oklahoma’s fresh legalization ballot push, this episode covers all the major cannabis developments in the U.S. We dive into Pennsylvania’s plan to reimburse workers’ comp patients for medical marijuana, Nebraska’s strict new cannabis rules and delta-8 lawsuit, and Texas’s showdown over hemp regulation. On the West Coast, California businesses brace for steep fee hikes, while in the Midwest, Minnesota leads with city-run weed stores. We wrap up with the latest from Florida, Massachusetts, Delaware, and New York, giving you a full picture of where the industry is headed.
Tags:
cannabis news, marijuana legalization, weed laws USA, cannabis policy, marijuana business, hemp regulation, delta-8 ban, recreational marijuana sales, medical marijuana updates, California cannabis fees, Delaware weed sales, Florida marijuana licenses, Minnesota cannabis stores, Texas hemp law, Nebraska cannabis rules, Massachusetts mold recall, New York dispensary law, Oklahoma legalization ballot, Pennsylvania medical marijuana bill, Hawaii cannabis education, US weed market, cannabis industry trends, marijuana tax revenue, legal weed states
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Saturday Aug 02, 2025
Saturday Aug 02, 2025
2 Aug, 2025
This week in U.S. cannabis news: New York’s dispensary licensing mishap puts dozens of shops at risk. Delaware launches its adult-use marijuana market, and Kentucky celebrates its first approved medical dispensary. Meanwhile, Connecticut faces a retail licensing fraud scandal, Texas lawmakers remain divided on cannabis reform, and Oklahoma reignites efforts to legalize recreational marijuana. Plus, North Carolina forms a Cannabis Advisory Council, New Jersey opens its first consumption lounges, and major federal cannabis banking and hemp legislation hangs in the balance.
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#AtlanticCityWeed #BeaverDamDispensary #CannabisBanking #CannabisBusiness #CannabisCommunity #CannabisFraud #CannabisIndustry #CannabisIndustryCT #CannabisIndustryNews #CannabisJobs #CannabisLegalization #CannabisLegislation #CannabisLicensing #CannabisLounges #CannabisNews #CannabisNews2025 #CannabisPatientsEU #CannabisPolicy #CannabisReform #CannabisRegulation #CannabisTourism #ConnecticutCannabis #CTNews #DEA #Delta8THC #DelawareCannabis #DelawareMarijuana #EuropeanCannabis #FederalCannabisLaw #FrenchWineOfWeed #GovernorBeshear #HempFarmers #HempIndustry #HempPolicy #HempRegulation #HomeCultivationRights #JoshStein #KentuckyCannabis #KentuckyMedicalCannabis #LegalCannabisUse #LegalWeedDE #MarijuanaBanking #MarijuanaLegalizationNC #MarijuanaNews #MarijuanaReform #MarijuanaRescheduling #MedicalCannabisSlovenia #MedicalMarijuanaAccess #MedicalMarijuanaKY #MedicalMarijuanaNC #NCCannabisCouncil #NewJerseyCannabis #NewYorkCannabis #NJDispensaries #NJMarijuanaNews #NorthCarolinaCannabis #NYDispensaries #OCM #PublicSafety #RandPaul #RecreationalCannabis #SAFERBankingAct #SloveniaCannabisReform #SloveniaWeedLaws #SocialEquityCannabis #THCBan #THCLawReform #THCNews #THCRegulation #USCongress #WeedCultureNJ #WeedLegalization #WilliamTong
https://hawaiistatecannabis.org/news-30jul2025
https://massachusettscannabis.org/news-23jul2025
https://minnesotastatecannabis.org/news-22jul2025
https://oklahomastatecannabis.org/news-23jul2025
Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Saturday Jul 26, 2025
26 Jul, 2025
This week, we explore from Pennsylvania’s legalization gridlock to the signature drives for reform in Oregon and Oklahoma. We look at how states like Rhode Island and Colorado are reshaping cannabis revenue policies and hemp sales. Meanwhile, New York’s lab failures raise questions about oversight, and South Dakota quietly rises as a hemp powerhouse. Get updates from Minnesota, Texas, Missouri, and more—all in one national roundup of the cannabis industry’s latest twists.-----------------------
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https://texascannabis.org/news-23jul2025
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
29 Jul, 2025
This week’s cannabis news spans across the U.S. with major developments in Texas, Florida, Arkansas, and Minnesota. Texas lawmakers consider new hemp THC restrictions, while Arkansas enforces its Delta-8 and Delta-9 ban. Florida’s controversial new law lets health officials revoke patient access upon drug charges, and Minnesota rolls out its next retail license lottery. Plus, Delaware launches recreational sales, New Jersey approves cannabis lounges, California hosts a historic seed giveaway, and Mississippi ends Ole Miss’s 56-year monopoly on cannabis research. Stay tuned for updates from Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and New York’s recall crisis.
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https://floridastatecannabis.org/news-16jul2025
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Saturday Jul 12, 2025
Saturday Jul 12, 2025
12 Jul, 2025
This week: California's new cannabis use research. Colorado faces backlash after a study uncovers widespread THC label inaccuracies. Massachusetts suspends a major testing lab, Hawaii cracks down on hemp product regulations. TerrAscend’s exit from Michigan, Pennsylvania’s anxiety diagnosis spike, D.C.’s surging medical sales, Virginia’s retail bill push, and the stalled federal rescheduling battle.
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SUMMARIES:
A new survey from UC San Diego has found that nearly 4 in 10 Californians use cannabis—mostly to improve their health. But while many report benefits like better mood and pain relief, few talk to their doctors about it, and most get information from friends or online. Experts say more public education is urgently needed.
A major study out of the University of Colorado Boulder has found that many cannabis products sold in Colorado contain less THC than the label claims. Nearly half of the flower products tested were inaccurately labeled, often overstating how strong they really are. The state’s marijuana regulators say they’re reviewing the findings, as the study raises new questions about how cannabis is tested and sold.
Hawaii is tightening its hemp laws. Governor Josh Green just signed a bill that will require all hemp retailers and distributors to register with the state starting in 2026. The law also limits the sale of hemp tinctures to people aged 21 and over, and gives health officials the power to inspect shops and seize illegal products.
A major cannabis testing lab in Massachusetts has shut down and is suing the state, following a regulatory suspension over suspiciously low mold and yeast failure rates. Assured Testing Laboratories, which handled 25% of cannabis testing statewide, says it followed all rules and is being unfairly punished due to unclear regulations.
One of North America’s biggest cannabis companies, TerrAscend, is leaving Michigan. The company will close 20 dispensaries and four cultivation facilities, laying off 236 workers. Citing falling cannabis prices and market oversaturation, TerrAscend says it will focus on other U.S. markets. Michigan’s cannabis industry, once booming, is now showing signs of slowdown.
Anxiety has become the most common diagnosis for medical marijuana patients in Pennsylvania. A study from the University of Pittsburgh and Johns Hopkins University found that after the state added anxiety to the list of qualifying conditions in 2019, monthly cannabis certifications tripled.
Virginia’s newly formed cannabis commission held its first meeting this week to prepare for legal marijuana retail sales. The group aims to draft a new bill for 2026, building on legislation twice vetoed by Governor Youngkin. Advocates hope the next governor will support cannabis reform and bring the state’s gray market into a licensed, taxed system.
Medical cannabis sales in Washington, D.C. have nearly doubled since January, following a crackdown on unlicensed “gifting” shops. But despite the surge, dispensaries are struggling with compliance costs, limited supply, and competition from Maryland’s legal market. Operators say more national brands and government support are needed to stabilize the industry.
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