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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Episodes
Saturday Feb 15, 2025
Saturday Feb 15, 2025
Week of 15 Feb, 2025
Covered states: Alabama, Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Jersey, Ohio, South Dakota.
As some states embrace cannabis, others are doubling down on restrictions. This week, we cover South Dakota’s push to reduce drug penalties, Idaho’s harsh new cannabis fines, and Michigan’s plan to impose a massive 32% wholesale tax on marijuana. Meanwhile, Ohio wants to double its cannabis tax, New Jersey aims to fast-track medical dispensaries into the recreational market, and Alabama & Mississippi crack down on hemp-derived THC. Plus, we explore how new federal leadership could impact cannabis laws nationwide.
https://idahocannabis.org/news-10feb2025
https://michigancannabis.org/news-11feb2025
https://newjerseystatecannabis.org/news-30jan2025
https://minnesotastatecannabis.org/news-10feb2025
https://virginiastatecannabis.org/news-14feb2025
https://ohiostatecannabis.org/news-12feb2025
https://indianacannabis.org/news-11feb2025
https://illinoiscannabis.org/news-13feb2025
https://indianacannabis.org/news-11feb2025
https://mississippistatecannabis.org/news-11feb2025
Saturday Feb 08, 2025
Saturday Feb 08, 2025
Week of 8 Feb, 2025
This week’s episode covers the latest cannabis policy changes across the U.S. Tennessee and Hawaii push forward with new legalization efforts, while Pennsylvania eyes a $1.3 billion tax windfall. Minnesota’s cannabis business licenses are finally opening up, Maryland expands expungement laws, and Arkansas uses marijuana tax revenue to fund student meals. Plus, we discuss the ongoing cannabis banking battle in Congress.
https://coloradocannabis.org/news-3feb2025
https://illinoiscannabis.org/news-30jan2025
https://massachusettscannabis.org/news-03feb2025
https://oregonstatecannabis.org/news-03feb2025
https://arkansascannabis.org/news-03feb2025
https://michigancannabis.org/news-03feb2025
https://tennesseecannabis.org/news-03feb2025
https://hawaiistatecannabis.org/news-01feb2025
https://texascannabis.org/news-03feb2025
https://pennsylvaniastatecannabis.org/news-04feb2025
https://hawaiistatecannabis.org/news-06feb2025
https://tennesseecannabis.org/news-05feb2025
https://tennesseecannabis.org/news-06feb2025
https://californiacannabis.org/news-06feb2025
https://marylandstatecannabis.org/news-05feb2025
https://wisconsinstatecannabis.org/news-04feb2025
https://minnesotastatecannabis.org/news-05feb2025
https://oklahomastatecannabis.org/news-02feb2025
https://ohiostatecannabis.org/news-04feb2025
https://missouristatecannabis.org/news-05feb2025
https://newyorkstatecannabis.org/news-06feb2025
https://arkansascannabis.org/news-06feb2025
https://southdakotastatecannabis.org/news-08feb2025
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
Week of 1 Feb, 2025
Big wins, big losses, and big debates—cannabis policy is shifting fast across the U.S.! Indiana shuts down reform, Florida flip-flops on homegrow, and Ohio wants more tax money. Meanwhile, Virginia’s legalization plans hit a roadblock, Hawaii stands up for medical patients, and South Dakota considers killing its entire program. Don’t miss this deep dive into the latest cannabis battles!
https://indianacannabis.org/news-27jan2025
https://floridastatecannabis.org/news-28jan2025
https://ohiostatecannabis.org/news-29jan2025
https://hawaiistatecannabis.org/news-29jan2025
https://virginiastatecannabis.org/news-29jan2025
https://southdakotastatecannabis.org/news-24jan2025
https://kentuckystatecannabis.org/news-30jan2025
https://pennsylvaniastatecannabis.org/news-29jan2025
Saturday Jan 25, 2025
Saturday Jan 25, 2025
Week of 24 Jan, 2025
This week, we break down five key cannabis stories: Iowa’s push to expand medical cannabis access and regulate THC beverages, Kentucky’s uphill battle to legalize recreational marijuana, Connecticut’s controversial THC potency cap, Indictment of a former MSO executive, and two explosive incidents linked to THC extraction processes.
https://kentuckystatecannabis.org/news-25jan2025
https://nevadastatecannabis.org/news-21jan2025
https://connecticutstatecannabis.org/news-23jan2025
https://iowacannabis.org/news-23jan2025
https://illinoiscannabis.org/news-21jan2025
https://michigancannabis.org/news-24jan2025
https://marylandstatecannabis.org/news-22jan2025
https://texascannabis.org/news-20jan2025
Saturday Jan 18, 2025
Saturday Jan 18, 2025
Week of 18 Jan, 2025
Join us as we break down the top cannabis stories this week. Discover why Iowa is resisting legalization despite financial pressures, how New York courts defended hemp retailers, and the heated debates over cannabis reform in Indiana, Idaho, and Colorado. We’ll also discuss Florida’s revised legalization effort and the federal rescheduling delays that keep the industry in limbo. Get the latest on cannabis policies shaping lives and economies nationwide.
https://arkansascannabis.org/news-03may2024
https://arkansascannabis.org/news-30aug2024
https://arkansascannabis.org/news-07oct2024
https://iowacannabis.org/news-13jan2025
https://newyorkstatecannabis.org/news-13jan2025
https://indianacannabis.org/news-18jan2025
https://floridastatecannabis.org/news-15jan2025
https://idahocannabis.org/news-18jan2025
https://texascannabis.org/news-18jan2025
https://coloradocannabis.org/news-18jan2025
https://southcarolinastatecannabis.org/news-14jan2025
Saturday Jan 11, 2025
Saturday Jan 11, 2025
Week of 11 Jan, 2025
Four major cannabis stories: Wisconsin’s plan to put legalization directly in voters’ hands, Virginia’s landmark hemp ruling, Illinois’ hemp regulation stalemate, and Kentucky’s medical marijuana rollout.
https://coloradocannabis.org/news-07jan2025
https://minnesotastatecannabis.org/news-11jan2025
https://wisconsinstatecannabis.org/news-11jan2025
https://illinoiscannabis.org/news-06jan2025
https://illinoiscannabis.org/news-09jan2025
https://kentuckystatecannabis.org/news-09jan2025
https://virginiastatecannabis.org/news-07jan2025
Saturday Jan 04, 2025
Saturday Jan 04, 2025
Week of 4 Jan, 2025
2025 is a big year for cannabis policy! In this episode, we unpack Louisiana's tough new hemp laws, New York's record-breaking equity strides, Oklahoma's industry shake-up, and Hawaii's fight to protect caregivers. We also explore California's battle with the black market and Kentucky's highly regulated medical cannabis program.
https://hawaiistatecannabis.org/news-04jan2025
https://kentuckystatecannabis.org/news-04jan2025
https://louisianastatecannabis.org/news-04jan2025
https://newyorkstatecannabis.org/news-04jan2025
https://oklahomastatecannabis.org/news-04jan2025
https://tennesseecannabis.org/news-04jan2025
https://tennesseecannabis.org/news-28dec2024
https://alabamacannabis.org/news-28dec2024
Saturday Dec 28, 2024
Saturday Dec 28, 2024
Week of 28 Dec, 2024
Alabama faces criticism over flawed medical cannabis licensing, Ohio considers allowing pre-rolled cannabis sales, Morocco achieves record-breaking legal cannabis production, and Tennessee grapples with hemp regulation challenges and legal disputes.