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, 2026Welcome back to the Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we find out Virginia Governor Spanberger’s reasons for vetoing the retail cannabis market bill. A hemp lawsuit brought by Smart Approaches to Marijuana has been dismissed. The Drug Enforcement Administration will hold a hearing on rescheduling next month. And finally, Cannabis Empowerment Week is coming up soon!
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: May 29, 2026Welcome 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 election of Abigail Spanberger as Virginia’s new governor. Then we turn our attention to Florida, where there are issues with a ballot initiative. Speaking of ballot initiatives, we note that Oklahoma has fallen short of the signatures necessary to get a legalization measure on the ballot. And finally, we listen in on an interview with Willie Nelson, where the topic of conversation turns to cannabis.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: November 7, 2025Welcome 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 Wisconsin, where the governor supports legalization. We have some news on DEA rescheduling. The new administration has appointed a pardon czar. And finally, if you like your magic acts with a side of cannabis, check out the weed magician.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: February 28, 2025Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see Senator John Thune named new Senate Majority Leader. There’s an update on the DEA re-scheduling hearing. The Nebraska ballot initiative saga continues. And finally, another well-known person is unhappy to be falsely associated with cannabis.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: November 22, 2024Welcome 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 ballot initiatives, or rather, lawsuits surrounding ballot initiatives. Then we see a new report has come out, exploring the role of the federal government in cannabis. Senator Rand Paul has a new hemp bill. And finally, we have an update on California’s cannabis cafes.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: October 4, 2024Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see Senate Democrats introduce a bill to legalize cannabis at the federal level. Florida Republicans, on the other hand, are opposing the state legalization initiative on the November ballot. Speaking of ballots, South Dakota legalization advocates are trying (yet again) to put an initiative on their ballot. As we predicted, there’s already talk of a lawsuit to prevent cannabis re-scheduling. And finally, Minnesota’s first “cannabakery” is open in Minneapolis.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: May 10, 2024Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see Texas’ attorney general opposing local decriminalization laws. We note the Pennsylvania governor’s frustration over seeing cannabis business travel to neighboring states. We have a list of New York lawsuits, because at this point, you need a scorecard. And finally, you can enjoy tea with a little something extra in the nation’s Capital.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: February 9, 2024Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Happy 2024 – let’s start the year off with a shout-out to Colorado, where the retail market is celebrating an anniversary. There’s an update on Alabama’s medical cannabis licensing program (meet the new year; same as the old year). The DEA is conducting a review of cannabis scheduling. And finally, we have an update on the Weed Nuns.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: January 5, 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 from several states, but we begin with a letter from several former U.S. attorneys about cannabis re-scheduling. Then, we have a follow-up on the Georgia medical marijuana situation. We note that New York’s cannabis licensing program is facing yet another lawsuit. And we check in on Virginia – how’s that retail market coming along? And finally, if Puma Clyde sneakers were the epitome of cool when you were growing up, you may be interested in their sneakers made with hemp.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: December 22, 2023