Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, hemp is all the rage: the delay, the pushback against the delay, the connection to the White House, a message from Mitch McConnell – this story has it all. And there’s a lawsuit going on in Virginia about hemp, in case you wanted yet more hemp news. Meanwhile, in Alabama, they’re wondering if they can opt out of federal rescheduling. And finally, Dwayne Wade is selling a new cannabis beverage.

Continue Reading The Week in Weed: August 7, 2026

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see Congress working on both a new hemp bill and legislation to protect insurers. Rhode Island is getting its act together and setting up a retail market. And finally, guess what’s the biggest attraction at the California State Fair?

Continue Reading The Week in Weed: July 31, 2026

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, lawmakers introduced a new federal legalization bill. Idaho cannabis supporters were not able to get an initiative on the ballot. Massachusetts cannabis opponents were able to put repeal on the ballot. And finally, there’s a volunteer opportunity in Vermont.

Continue Reading The Week in Weed: July 24, 2026

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see a new campaign for legal cannabis in Tennessee. The American Bankers Association sends a letter to Congress. Cannabis advocates in Idaho submitted signatures. And finally, a great comment about the rescheduling hearings.

Continue Reading The Week in Weed: July 10, 2026

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we have a look at who’s invited to the DEA’s rescheduling hearings. We note that the Supreme Court has opined on guns and cannabis. There are new regulations as a result of this opinion. And finally, if you want to be a Survivor, you need to leave your weed at home.

Continue Reading The Week in Weed: June 26, 2026

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, the big news is the possibility that Virginia could have a retail market after all! An initiative to make cannabis illegal in Massachusetts takes another step towards appearing on the November ballot. Ohio’s intoxicating hemp ban is facing yet another challenge. And finally, we visit Morocco’s Temple of the Plant.

Continue Reading The Week in Weed: June 19, 2026

In late May 2026, the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance and the Office of the General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a new Question and Answer (Q&A) addressing how its drug testing regulations apply considering the recent rescheduling of certain marijuana products under federal law. The Q&A provides important clarification for employers with safety-sensitive employees subject to DOT regulations—and reinforces that, despite shifting federal policy, DOT drug testing requirements remain unchanged in key respects.

Continue Reading Legal Update: No Safe Harbor: DOT Rejects State-Licensed Marijuana as Basis to Overturn Positive Drug Test Results

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we have more news from Virginia. Trulieve lists on Wall Street. Idaho could prohibit cannabis legalization ballot initiatives. And finally, the WNBA now permits its players to use cannabis.

Continue Reading The Week in Weed: June 12, 2026

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see lawsuits filed to block cannabis rescheduling. Minnesota is taking steps to overhaul their cannabis industry. Some members of Congress would like guidance on the tax implications of rescheduling. And finally, Ultimate Frisbee has an official THC brand.

Continue Reading The Week in Weed: June 5, 2026