Send us a textThis week's cannabis legalization news (June 8th, 2025) dives into 14 key stories, with a focus on federal cannabis policy. Highlights include ominous looks at federal policy changes, Trump's controversial budget bill, and split rulings in federal courts about cannabis prosecutions. The episode also covers the state-level crackdowns on hemp misrepresentation, updates on dispensary operations, the implications of the Rob Far Amendment, and how overregulation affects cannabis markets, featuring insights from the Cato Institute. The show rounds out with key cannabis updates from states like Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado, alongside entertaining segments like 'Name That Strain.' Special mentions include trends in marijuana use among older adults and labor rights victories in the cannabis sector. 🚀🌱 #CannabisNews #FederalPolicy #StateUpdates #HempLaws #NameThatStrain00:00 Introduction and Weekly Cannabis News Overview00:20 Federal Policy and Cannabis Legalization01:47 Trump's Budget and Marijuana Protections04:41 Hemp and Cannabis Regulations05:54 Challenges in the Cannabis Industry18:38 THCA Flower and Legal Loopholes21:47 North Carolina's Cannabis Policies32:19 Ohio and Nebraska's Legislative Battles35:04 Sponsorship Updates and Accounting Help35:26 Section 471 C of the IRC Explained36:21 Strain Review: NYC Diesel and God Bud39:03 Cato Institute and Overregulation40:33 Colorado Hemp Misrepresentation Crackdown42:06 Cannabis Licensing and MLM Schemes50:42 State Cannabis Market Comparisons54:01 Oklahoma's New Pre-Packaging Mandate01:02:35 Texas Medical Marijuana Expansion01:04:05 King of the Hill and Hemp Legalization01:05:36 Final Thoughts and Membership BenefitsSupport the showGet our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3VEn9vu

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