Welcome 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, 2026
Welcome 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, 2026
Welcome 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, 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 news from Florida on their ballot initiative. We check in on Oklahoma, where the governor speaks out against medical marijuana. In Pennsylvania, the governor wants legal adult-use. And finally, Sen. Gillibrand has an idea about how to get the President interested in legalization.Continue Reading The Week in Weed: February 6, 2026
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, Florida is looking at a lawsuit over signatures. Indiana lawmakers may take up a decriminalization bill. The administration’s new drug czar had some kind words for medical marijuana. And finally, we look ahead to what 2026 may bring. Continue Reading The Week in Weed: January 9, 2026
Welcome 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 developments in Nebraska. The Congressional Research Service releases a report on the federal hemp ban. Ohio lawmakers approve a bill backtracking on some cannabis legalization provisions. And finally, if you’re wondering what to buy for a cannabis enthusiast this year, there’s a gift guide for that.Continue Reading The Week in Weed: December 12, 2025
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, the big story is the impending demise of the hemp industry. In addition, the state of Nebraska is feuding with a tribe over cannabis. The Veterans Administration will not be able to prescribe medical marijuana to its patients. And finally, a librarian is involved in drug smuggling.Continue Reading The Week in Weed: November 14, 2025
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, the Supreme Court decided to take up a case involving gun ownership and drug use. Pennsylvania lawmakers considered a bill to set up a Cannabis Control Board. Nebraskans indicated their displeasure over cannabis regulations. And finally, Ocean City has plenty of volunteers for a law enforcement program.Continue Reading The Week in Weed: October 24, 2025
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, Ohio implemented a ban on hemp sales. The candidates for governor in Virginia have different takes on cannabis. Spain takes steps to legalize medical marijuana. And finally, there’s a scandal over jailhouse weed. Continue Reading The Week in Weed: October 17, 2025
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see the drama in Nebraska continues. Wisconsin lawmakers introduced a bill to legalize cannabis. Federal rescheduling is still on hold. And finally, will pigeons deliver cannabis in New York? Continue Reading The Week in Weed: October 10, 2025