State of Cannabis: News Digest

About State of Cannabis: 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. ---------------------------------------------------- NOTE: To make the episodes more dynamic, some stories may be generated using text-to-voice AI.

Publisher

State of Cannabis

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Dec 2024

Latest episode

15 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

82 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Aug 2026

   Texas Marijuana Ballot, Virginia Hemp Crackdown, Louisiana THC Poll & Michigan Tax Fight - NEWS PODCAST

   Cannabis laws are changing across the U.S., with major marijuana and hemp developments in Virginia, Texas, Michigan, Illinois, Louisiana, Rhode Island and Connecticut, plus a new federal hemp THC fight in Congress. The Senate has preserved a one-month delay in federal hemp restrictions as lawmakers debate the future of intoxicating hemp, THC beverages and full-spectrum CBD products. Virginia hemp companies are suing to stop tighter state THC limits, while Louisiana polling shows voters favor regulating hemp THC beverages rather than banning them. Michigan could repeal its controversial 24% marijuana wholesale tax. Illinois is expanding access to medical cannabis licenses. Rhode Island is reopening cannabis dispensary licensing. Connecticut's Affinity Grow is seeking permission to sue over cannabis testing rules and a costly recall. Houston, Texas voters will consider making misdemeanor marijuana possession the city's lowest police enforcement priority, while Virginia DMV has paused a cannabis-impaired driving advertising campaign after criticism of its messaging. Follow this episode for the latest U.S. cannabis news covering marijuana legalization, hemp regulation, THC laws, cannabis taxes, dispensary licenses, cannabis lawsuits, medical marijuana and cannabis business policy. “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. - This episode uses AI voice narration to add dynamics” 00:00 Opening and This Week’s Headlines02:23 Federal — Senate delays hemp THC restrictions04:31 Louisiana — Voters favor hemp beverage regulation over prohibition06:46 Virginia — Hemp businesses challenge new THC limits09:05 Michigan — Fight over the 24% wholesale cannabis tax10:55 Illinois — Adult-use dispensaries can enter the medical market12:58 Rhode Island — Cannabis retail licensing restarts after lawsuits14:53 Connecticut — Affinity Grow seeks permission to sue the state17:14 Texas — Houston marijuana enforcement and no-knock warrant vote19:09 Virginia — DMV pauses cannabis-impaired driving campaign20:49 Closing Recap

2. 

   8 Aug 2026

   Texas Hemp Lawsuit, Virginia THC Crackdown, North Carolina Hemp Bill Stalls, Georgia Medical Cannabis Surges - NEWS PODCAST

   Are delta-8, THCA and hemp THC facing a major crackdown in America? This week's cannabis news takes us from Texas and Virginia federal lawsuits to North Carolina's stalled hemp bill and a growing fight in Congress over whether new federal hemp restrictions should take effect in November. We also break down major marijuana and cannabis developments across the country: Georgia's medical cannabis patient count jumps more than 22%, New York expands cannabis farmers' markets and microbusiness opportunities, California reports more than $168 million in illicit cannabis and tobacco seizures, and Maryland's appeals court issues a significant ruling involving cannabis odor, vehicle searches and people under 21. Plus, Virginia launches its first cannabis-specific impaired-driving campaign. If you follow U.S. marijuana legalization, hemp laws, delta-8, THCA, medical cannabis, cannabis business, THC regulation or state cannabis policy, this episode brings the week's biggest developments together in one nationwide roundup. “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. - This episode uses AI voice narration to add dynamics” 00:00 Opening and This Week’s Headlines 02:29 Federal — Proposed delay of federal hemp THC restrictions 04:43 Federal — Senators fight to keep the November hemp deadline 07:13 Texas — Delta-8, THCA and Schedule I hemp lawsuit 09:31 Virginia — Hemp businesses challenge the new 2mg THC limit 11:38 North Carolina — Hemp THC bill pulled after industry protests 13:39 Georgia — Medical cannabis enrollment surges after SB 220 15:42 New York — Cannabis microbusinesses and showcase events expand 17:45 California — $168M seizures and illicit cannabis enforcement 19:49 Maryland — Cannabis odor, under-21 rules and vehicle searches 21:45 Virginia — “Relaxxxxx” cannabis-impaired driving campaign 23:48 Closing Recap

3. 

   1 Aug 2026

   Texas THC Crackdown Changes Everything | Cannabis News in 11 States - NEWS PODCAST

   1 Aug, 2026 This week’s U.S. cannabis news covers major changes in hemp THC enforcement, marijuana business licensing, medical cannabis access, consumer rights, and state legalization policy. Texas begins enforcing restrictions affecting delta-8, delta-10, THCA flower, THCP, and other hemp-derived THC products while a separate court ruling removes temporary legal protection for businesses challenging the state’s Total THC Rule. Delaware is moving in the opposite direction by creating a regulated market for hemp-derived delta-9 THC beverages, while San Francisco prepares to accept applications for cannabis cafés and Vermont doubles its adult possession and purchase limit. Medical cannabis developments include Colorado’s workers’ compensation reimbursement pilot, Utah’s plan for a new rural medical cannabis pharmacy, and Hawaii’s transition to a new 329 patient registry website. Michigan’s Supreme Court rules that marijuana odor alone does not justify a vehicle search, while Idaho’s medical cannabis initiative fails to qualify for the ballot. New York considers a cannabis industry wage board, and Rhode Island prepares to restart cannabis retail licensing after removing its residency requirement. “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. - This episode uses AI voice narration to add dynamics” 00:00 Opening and This Week’s Headlines02:21 Texas — Hemp THC restrictions and Total THC enforcement06:23 Delaware — Regulated THC beverages08:53 California — San Francisco cannabis cafés10:58 Vermont — Higher limits, public events and tenant protections13:11 Colorado — Workers’ compensation reimbursement pilot15:23 Utah — Rural medical cannabis pharmacy17:49 Hawaii — Medical cannabis registry transition19:48 Michigan — Cannabis odor and vehicle searches21:39 Rhode Island — Residency challenge and licensing restart23:23 New York — Cannabis wage board proposal25:40 Idaho — Failed medical cannabis initiative and constitutional amendment27:56 Closing Recap

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 22 / 100

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Quality

31

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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