Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we start off with Virginia, where legalization is so close, but yet so far. Then we move on to Texas, where a smokeable hemp ban has been blocked. In Maryland, veterinarians are now free to prescribe cannabis to Fido and Fluffy. And finally, when Roger Stone is unhappy with the pace of rescheduling, you know times have changed.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: April 17, 2026Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we begin in Idaho, where the legislature is not on board with a medical marijuana ballot initiative. Then we turn our attention to Massachusetts, where there’s a ballot initiative to make cannabis illegal again, but new changes to existing law allow possession of more pot. We look at two governors who are urging their respective states to legalize. And finally, we hear from a Senator who is skeptical about medical marijuana.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: April 10, 2026Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, the U.S. Army announced a new policy regarding cannabis convictions. A member of Congress would like an update on the federal rescheduling timeline. New York celebrates an important milestone. And finally, watch what kind of grass you’re putting in your Easter baskets.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: April 3, 2026Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we check in on the state of hemp in the state of Ohio. We note that Medicare will now cover CBD products. Idaho cannabis supporters have collected signatures for a medical marijuana ballot initiative. And finally, could cannabis provide a source of funding for TSA?
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: March 27, 2026Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see that Virginia is one signature away from having a retail market. The Congressional Research Service seems to be less than optimistic about federal rescheduling. A new journal article reports on research into state legalization and illicit markets. And finally, Governor Newsom legalizes cannabis nationwide.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: March 20, 2026Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, Oklahoma’s governor spoke out in favor of a medical marijuana ballot initiative. Florida will not see adult-use on the 2026 ballot. Pennsylvania’s governor would very much like to see adult-use legalization in the state. And finally, we have an update on the jail from the final episode of Seinfeld.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: March 13, 2026Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, Louisiana explores a pilot program for adult-use cannabis. Kansas lawmakers introduce bills to legalize both medical and adult-use marijuana. Voters in Massachusetts appear unlikely to repeal legalization. And finally, actor Ethan Hawke received an interesting award.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: March 6, 2026Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, two cannabis stories have grabbed our attention. First, we have an update on all things Florida. Secondly, a federal bill was introduced that would delay the criminalization of hemp. And finally, it turns out, marijuana does give you the munchies.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: February 27, 2026Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, the Virginia legislature made progress on a retail market bill. New York figured out a solution to its proximity problem. The New York Times published an OpEd critical of cannabis legalization, and there was just a bit of blowback from the industry. And finally, an Arizona lawmaker introduced a bill to deal with cannabis odor.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: February 20, 2026Alvin Joiner, better known by his stage name Xzibit, is a rapper, actor, and record executive. He is also the face behind a cannabis brand called BRASS KNUCKLES, which is currently owned by a company called Hero Brands, Inc. In a recent lawsuit, Xzibit’s ex-wife, Krista Joiner, alleges that through a smokescreen of assignments, Xzibit attempted to transfer the BRASS KNUCKLES mark and brand to entities unassociated with her. The case raises interesting questions concerning intellectual property ownership and marital assets. Krista Joiner v. Hero Brands, Inc., No. 8:26‑cv‑00117 (C.D. Cal.).
Continue Reading Xzibit A to the Trademark Agreement – Cannabis Trademarks Assigned in Cloud of Smoke, Says Rapper’s Ex-Wife