Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we have an update on the Massachusetts ballot initiative that would repeal legalization. We check in on Kentucky and its medical marijuana availability. North Carolina is in the news, but for 2027, not next month. And finally, maybe sending some THC beverages to Congress would help keep hemp legal.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: October 23, 2026Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, a New Hampshire candidate for governor came out in favor of legal adult-use cannabis. The Nebraska Supreme Court gave the go-ahead for medical legalization. The NASDAQ now has a medical marijuana company on its listing. And finally, a message for those traveling.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: September 11, 2026Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we note that Illinois adult-use dispensaries will now be able to sell medical marijuana. Virginia’s hemp ban is in place as of this week. And speaking of hemp, as we so often do, it’s come up in the Texas Senate race. And finally, Matthew McConaughey reveals why he decided to stop smoking marijuana.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: August 21, 2026Welcome 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, 2026Welcome 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, 2026Welcome 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, the big news is coming out of Virginia, where there will not be a retail cannabis market. Meanwhile, the Transportation Security Administration will now allow medical marijuana on airplanes – maybe. The House Appropriations Committee has removed funding to reschedule cannabis. And finally, the Grand Ole Opry now has an official THC beverage.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: May 22 , 2026In an update perhaps better suited for April 20, on April 27, the Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”) added medical marijuana to the list of items permitted to be included both in carry on and checked baggage on flights. The policy notes that the permission is subject to “special instructions” which are not provided and that, as is common with TSA
Continue Reading Flying High: TSA Permits Transport of Medical MarijuanaWelcome 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, 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