Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, Senator Elizabeth Warren offers the Department of Government Efficiency a marijuana-related way to save money. Jaime Dimon opines on the prospects for cannabis banking. The Nebraska legislature has several proposals to choose from in setting up a medical marijuana market. And finally, a Manchester, Tennessee Chamber of Commerce luncheon wins the prize for most interesting agenda.

Continue Reading The Week in Weed: January 31, 2025

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. First, we have an update on the Missouri rules dealing with intoxicating hemp products. Then, we see the Congressional Research Service has put out a report on cannabis banking. We check in on Nebraska, where medical marijuana may appear on the November ballot. And finally, Colorado allows drivers to display cannabis-themed license plates.

Continue Reading The Week in Weed: September 6, 2024

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see Janet Yellen expressing support for the SAFE Banking Act. Germany legalizes cannabis, but not a retail market. A group of Attorneys General express their views on hemp. And finally, Mike Tyson is selling cannabis edibles – only one guess as to their shape.

Continue Reading The Week in Weed: March 29, 2024

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.

This week, we have news on state ballot initiatives in Missouri and Arkansas.  Cory Booker may be willing to support cannabis banking.  And finally, the DANK Research bill made its debut on Capitol Hill.

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Continue Reading The Week in Weed: August 5, 2022

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.

New Hampshire’s Senate decided against legalizing.  Virginia will not be recriminalizing possession.  Ohio’s having some difficulties with its ballot initiative.  On the federal level, cannabis banking may be part of the COMPETES Act.  And finally, could you pick up some marijuana
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: May 6, 2022