Cannabis Legalization News Podcast

Attending MJBizCon with Chris Walsh

10 Oct 2021

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Send us a textMJBizCon, the most anticipated cannabis industry event of the year, is returning to Las Vegas on October 19 - 22. Chris Walsh, the Presi...

Will Pennsylvania Be Next to Legalize? The Governor Hopes So

06 Oct 2021

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Send us a textSeattle becomes the largest US city to decriminalize psychedelics, New York finally adds flower to its medical marijuana program, and Pe...

Federal Marijuana Legalization Vote In Congress | MORE Act 2021

29 Sep 2021

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Send us a textA key House committee votes on the MORE Act. Pennsylvania, Mississippi, and New Hampshire make progress on their legalization bills. And...

Marijuana Banking Reform Passes House...Again

22 Sep 2021

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Send us a textAmazon relaxed its drug testing policies for applicants, leaked documents reveal a prohibitionist congresswoman is quietly investing in ...

How to Get a Cannabis Business License in New Mexico

19 Sep 2021

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Send us a textNew Mexico offers 10 different types of cannabis licenses and economic projections predict that adult-use cannabis sales could total to ...

5 Things to Know about Delta-8, According to the FDA

15 Sep 2021

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Send us a textThe Justice Department has banned chokeholds and no-knock raids for federal officers, delta-8 has serious health risks according to the ...

Why You Must Apply in the Next Cannabis Licensing Round

13 Sep 2021

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Send us a textTom explains that missing out on cannabis license windows could result in you never getting the chance to ever own a license unless you ...

Will Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Apply to Dispensary Staff?

12 Sep 2021

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Send us a textA bill that allows cannabis in hospitals is making its way to the Governor’s desk, Yale researchers discover the healing effects of ps...

Cannabis and Heart Attacks: What We Know

08 Sep 2021

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Send us a textSo, cannabis and heart attacks - what’s the risk? A new “study” suggests that adult consumers under 45 are twice as likely to suff...

Does CBN Get You High? | CBN Grows in Popularity

05 Sep 2021

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Send us a textCBN is taking the cannabis industry by storm, a new program out of Ohio is teaching formerly incarcerated individuals how to grow cannab...

Why the Case to Remove Cannabis From Schedule 1 Was Just Thrown Out

01 Sep 2021

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Send us a textOhio and Missouri race to become the next state to legalize, the DEA marijuana rescheduling case was just dismissed, and a military vete...

FBI Investigates Nevada's Cannabis Licensing Process

29 Aug 2021

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Send us a textThe governor of Colorado urges the Senate to pass marijuana banking before legalization, more cannabis workers are unionizing, and the F...

6 Industries Blocking Cannabis Legalization

25 Aug 2021

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Send us a textThere’s a lot of money to be made by keeping cannabis illegal - literally billions. Some industries have been fighting legalization si...

Schumer's Federal Legalization Bill Will Kill Mom and Pops, According to Experts

22 Aug 2021

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Send us a textLeafly challenges Florida over their online cannabis ban, Hawaii bans smokable hemp, and some cannabis industry experts say that Schumer...

These 4 States Reported Record Breaking Sales in July

18 Aug 2021

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Send us a textFour states reported record-breaking marijuana sales in July, Virginia lawmakers are considering speeding up adult-use sales, private se...

Cops Raid a Totally Legal Grow Op and Cause Over $10 Million in Damages

15 Aug 2021

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Send us a textVeterans might be the key to legalizing medical marijuana in the conservative South, New Orleans pardons 10,000 marijuana convictions, a...

Leafly Going Public | Cannabis Stock News 2021

11 Aug 2021

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Send us a textUS weed is making its way to Mexico with some brands selling at a 200% markup, Leafly is going public through a SPAC merger, the South P...

Accounting for Your Cannabis Business

08 Aug 2021

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Send us a textManaging costs, cash flow, and payroll probably aren’t tasks you imagined when you decided to launch a cannabis business but they are ...

Biden Poised to Send Pot Prisoners Back to Prison

04 Aug 2021

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Send us a textLouisiana’s marijuana decriminalization law takes effect, Wyoming’s cannabis policies are making headway, and Biden is poised to sen...

The House Approves Over 12 Federal Marijuana Provisions

01 Aug 2021

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Send us a textThe House approved a large-scale spending bill that has A LOT of marijuana provisions, Seth Rogen’s Houseplant and Canopy Growth are b...

Here’s Schumer’s Strategy for Passing Federal Marijuana Legalization

25 Jul 2021

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Send us a textChuck Schumer just announced his strategy for getting enough votes to pass his marijuana legalization bill, the internet is outraged tha...

These Two Lawmakers Want to Block Low-Income People From Buying Weed

21 Jul 2021

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Send us a textA new bill aims to block low-income people from accessing weed, marijuana will no longer be seized at airport checkpoints in New York, a...

Cory Booker Threatens To Block Cannabis Banking Bills

18 Jul 2021

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Send us a textNew Jersey dismissed 88K weed cases, Sacha Baron Cohen is suing a dispensary, Ohio introduced a historic legalization bill, and Cory Boo...

Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act | Federal Cannabis Legalization News

14 Jul 2021

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Send us a textThe Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, Schumer’s highly anticipated bill to end federal cannabis prohibition, was unveiled a...

Federal Cannabis Legalization Will Happen Before 2022, According to Rohrabacher

11 Jul 2021

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Send us a textThe FBI has loosened marijuana policy for agents, Rohrabacher predicts cannabis will be federally legal before 2022, Lil Baby and James ...

Feds Recommend Grouping Cannabis and Tobacco Together

07 Jul 2021

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Send us a textFeds want to put cannabis and tobacco in the same category, a caregiver in Michigan could face jail for defying outdated grow regulation...

Federal Cannabis Legalization News - June 2021 - Cannabis News Roundup

04 Jul 2021

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Send us a textToday we’re discussing federal cannabis legalization. How many days has it been since Schumer announced his plans to federally legaliz...

This Week, You’ll Be Able to Smoke Weed (Legally) in 3 News States

30 Jun 2021

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Send us a textAdult-use legalization laws are set to take effect this week in three states, Wyoming introduces MMJ and decriminalization initiatives, ...

Delta-8 in Texas | How Long Will Delta-8 THC Be Legal in Texas?

27 Jun 2021

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Send us a textJay Maguire from the Texas Hemp Federation stops by to discuss hemp and delta-8 THC in the Lone Star State.Support the showSupport the s...

Biden Tried to Ban Marijuana Sales and the House Just Killed His Plan

23 Jun 2021

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Send us a textCongressional democrats defy Biden by scrapping a marijuana sales ban, a Proud Boy claimed marijuana made him storm the Capitol, Rhode I...

Democrats Introduce Bill to End the War on Drugs

20 Jun 2021

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Send us a textDemocrats introduce a bill that would decriminalize ALL drugs, Joe Exotic is launching his own cannabis line, GM is considering dropping...

THC Cocktails | Tasting the World’s First THC Spirit

16 Jun 2021

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Send us a textMatt Cohen from the THC spirit company Purejuana stops by to discuss cannabis cocktails, infusion and extraction licenses, and policies ...

Investing in the Cannabis Industry

13 Jun 2021

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Send us a textCannabis industry experts David Abernathy and Jeanne Sullivan from the Arcview Group join the show for a rumination on cannabis. We disc...

Connecticut Vote to Legalize Marijuana Goes to Special Session

10 Jun 2021

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Send us a textWill Connecticut legalize cannabis tonight? Democratic legislative leaders remain confident but Republicans want the bill to be taken up...

Federal Report Finds No Increase In Teen Cannabis Use After Legalization

07 Jun 2021

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Send us a textIt’s official, legalization does not cause an increase in teen cannabis use. Now, what excuse will prohibitionists use to thwart legal...

How to Open a Cannabis Delivery Company in Massachusetts

02 Jun 2021

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Send us a textThe Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission announced on Friday that applicants can now begin the application process for marijuana de...

VA Doctors Could Recommend Medical Marijuana Under MORE Act

30 May 2021

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Send us a textNew MORE Act dropped 💪 Here’s what you need to know! Also, Josh Kincaid joins as a guest host to discuss cannabis legalization news...

Legal Weed States Made More Money Than the Government Knows What to Do With

26 May 2021

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Send us a textLegal weed states have made nearly $8 billion in tax revenue, so where is your weed money going? Jay-Z’s marijuana business is gearing...

MORE Act to be Reintroduced

23 May 2021

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Send us a textMORE Act to be reintroduced, Colorado’s Governor signs bill to double marijuana possession limit, Texas’ Senate approves psychedelic...

11 States Ban Delta-8 | How Long Will Delta-8 Be Legal?

16 May 2021

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Send us a text11 states have banned delta-8 THC and the list continues to grow, Mississippi justices overturn voter-approved medical marijuana initiat...

Minnesota House to Vote on “Best Legalization Bill in the Country”

12 May 2021

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Send us a textThe Minnesota House will vote on what was once called the “best legalization bill in the country”, Flora Growth goes public in the U...

$2.1 Billion Dollar Cannabis Merger - Truileve Acquires Harvest

10 May 2021

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Send us a text$2.1 Billion Dollar Cannabis Merger - Truileve Acquires Harvest - Cannabis legalization news. May 10, 2021.https://www.newcannabisventur...

Two Historic Medical Marijuana Bills Head to Governors’ Desks

09 May 2021

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Send us a textMedical marijuana bills take huge steps in 3 states, feds announce the new standard THC dose for marijuana research, more corruption is ...

NJ Weedman Breaks Down New Jersey Cannabis

05 May 2021

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Send us a textOn this episode of Cannabis Legalization News, NJ Weedman stops by to discuss overregulation, New Jersey’s adult-use market, why he be...

Federal Cannabis Legalization News - April 2021 - Cannabis News Roundup

02 May 2021

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Send us a textLawmakers want federal protections for legal states in the next spending bill, Senate Democrats are split over legalizing weed, Schumer’...

These States Could Still Legalize Cannabis in 2021

28 Apr 2021

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Send us a textSeveral more states could legalize adult-use or medical marijuana before their legislative sessions adjourn in 2021, cannabis could be g...

Five States Where Republicans Are Trying to Block Marijuana Legalization

25 Apr 2021

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Send us a textLegalization is not an issue most Republicans want to talk about, and many of them are doing their best to halt any form of progress. So...

Senate Democrats Split Over Legalizing Weed and More Cannabis Legalization News

21 Apr 2021

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Send us a textSome Senate Dems aren’t feeling federal legalization, Ohio doubled the number of medical marijuana dispensaries, Delta-8 THC is in ser...

Marijuana Stocks to Watch This Week and More Cannabis Legalization News

18 Apr 2021

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Send us a textIt’s going to be a big week for cannabis! The SAFE Banking Act will get a house floor vote this week. Schumer will probably introduce ...

When can you buy weed in New Mexico? If weed is in your system don't go to Dubai

14 Apr 2021

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Send us a textNew Mexico finally legalized! So when can you buy weed in New Mexico? Also, Steve Urkel actor, Jaleel White, debuts new cannabis brand ‘...

Medical marijuana would be expanding in Texas; Florida Republicans declare war on medical marijuana

11 Apr 2021

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Send us a textTexas is planning on raising THC caps and adding more conditions to their qualifying conditions list. Connecticut lawmakers approve Gove...

Southern States Cannabis Legalization News

07 Apr 2021

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Send us a textLegalization bills have been introduced in Louisiana, Alabama, Texas, South Carolina, and other states in the South. Do these bills have...

Federal Cannabis Legalization News - March 2021 - Cannabis News Roundup

04 Apr 2021

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Send us a textIs Schumer really waiting for 4/20 to release his legalization bill? What difference does it make that the Senate is now controlled by D...

States Legalizing Marijuana This Week

31 Mar 2021

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Send us a textBills, bills, bills. There are currently over 900 cannabis and psilocybin bills in state legislatures and Congress for 2021 sessions. Cu...

New York Votes to Legalize Marijuana

31 Mar 2021

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Send us a textListen to history unfold as Miggy and Tom watch New York's Senate and Assembly vote on marijuana legalization.Support the showSuppo...

Tommy Chong on Legalization, the DEA, and the Evolution of Weed

28 Mar 2021

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Send us a textThis week we’re joined by long-time cannabis activist and stoner legend, Tommy Chong! We talk about his experience with the DEA, marij...

When Does Delta-8 & CBD Vape Cart Mail Ban Go into Effect? USPS ENDS Regulations for Vape Carts Info

26 Mar 2021

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Send us a textWill delta-8  and other vape carts be banned from the USPS on March 27th when the PACT Act becomes effective against Electronic Nicotin...

Marijuana Legalization Bills Died In Three States This Week As Others Move Forward

24 Mar 2021

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Send us a textLegalization bills are dying and moving forward all over the country, a new Oklahoma bill would allow ANY MMJ patient in America to acce...

Biden Fires Staffers for Past Pot Use, House Reintroduces SAFE Banking Act

21 Mar 2021

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Send us a textBiden fires staffers for past cannabis consumption, the War on Drugs continues to be deadly, New York is getting closer to legalization,...

Marijuana Kills Kids Apparently, and a Tennessee Lawmaker Wants to PERMANENTLY Block Legalization

14 Mar 2021

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Send us a textLimiting THC might become a trend for policymakers, Nebraska’s Governor literally said, “If you legalize marijuana, you’re gonna k...

US Cannabis Company Enters European Market; Final Approval To Hemp Rules Established

10 Mar 2021

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Send us a textA new vaporizer shipping ban could impact the cannabis industry, Curaleaf enters the European market in a $285 million deal, and three c...

Mexican Lawmakers To Vote On Marijuana Legalization; Georgia Introducing Marijuana Legalization Bill

07 Mar 2021

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Send us a textMexican lawmakers to vote on marijuana legalization this week after significant revisions, a Republican out of Georgia introduces a lega...

Federal Cannabis Legalization News - February 2021 - Cannabis News Roundup

03 Mar 2021

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Send us a textToday we’re discussing federal cannabis legalization. Schumer said legalizing cannabis is a priority for Democrats, and with Kamala Ha...

The Largest Cannabis SPAC In History

28 Feb 2021

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Send us a textJay-Z recently made headlines after he partnered with The Parent Company bringing along his cannabis brand MONOGRAM and his entertainmen...

Cannabis Cases in New Jersey Will Be Dropped; Cannabis Banking Cut from Covid Bill

24 Feb 2021

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Send us a textCannabis Cases in New Jersey Will Be Dropped; Cannabis Banking Cut from Covid BillLeaked Illinois report shows Black and Latinos own les...

Is Cannabis Legal in Japan?

21 Feb 2021

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Send us a textCannabis has been cultivated in Japan for over 12,000 years but the plant started to be criminalized after the Cannabis Control Law pass...

These 10 States Want to Legalize Cannabis in 2021; Is Delivery the Answer to Social Equity?

17 Feb 2021

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Send us a textSouth Dakota's in trouble, Humboldt County permanently bans hemp cultivation, NORML urges Biden to pardon all non-violent cannabis ...

Cannabis Stocks Surge Due to Reddit, South Dakota Judge Rejects Marijuana Amendment

10 Feb 2021

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Send us a textCannabis stocks get a boost due to a concerted effort by Redditors, Tom tries on the "Lawyer Cat Filter", a South Dakota judge...

Rejected Super Bowl Medical Marijuana Ad, Schumer Hosts First Meeting for Federal Legalization Plan

07 Feb 2021

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Send us a textWe review that medical marijuana ad that was banned from the Super Bowl, former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch launches premium blunt b...

Marijuana Banking Could Be In Next COVID Package; New Mexico Senators File Two Marijuana Legalization Bills

03 Feb 2021

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Send us a textLegalization bills are in the works in New Mexico, Virginia, Minnesota, and Alabama. Marijuana Banking Could Be in the Next COVID Packag...

Massachusetts Cannabis Delivery | Adult-Use in Massachusetts

31 Jan 2021

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Send us a textMassachusetts’ cannabis delivery program has been in and out of the news recently due to a lawsuit filed by the Commonwealth Dispensar...

Hemp Commodity Futures

27 Jan 2021

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Send us a textJack Bouroudjian from Global Smart Commodity Group joins to discuss hemp commodity futures.Support the showSupport the showGet our newsl...

New York Cannabis News | Will New York Legalize in 2021?

24 Jan 2021

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Send us a textNew York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced earlier this year that he’s pushing for cannabis legalization (again). There are a few bills ...

Water-Compatible Cannabis Extracts for Cannabis Beverages

20 Jan 2021

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Send us a textWe all know the “oil and water don’t mix” experiment and expression. This makes infusing water-based beverages like beer and coffe...

Is Weed Legal in Texas? | Texas Marijuana Laws with Texas NORML and DFW NORML

17 Jan 2021

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Send us a textWhile their neighbors in Oklahoma made over $400 million in cannabis revenue in 2020, consumers in Texas could face up to 180 days in pr...

The Science of Cannabis with Dr. Ethan Russo | The Endocannabinoid System and the Entourage Effect

13 Jan 2021

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Send us a textThe world-renowned cannabinoid researcher, Dr. Ethan Russo, joins us on Cannabis Legalization to discuss the science of cannabinoids, te...

Social Equity in Arizona | Arizona Marijuana Business Licenses

10 Jan 2021

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Send us a textArizona voters passed the Smart & Safe Arizona Act in the 2020 election. Under the Smart & Safe Arizona Act, 150 marijuana estab...

How Legalization Will Lead to a Healthier Society

06 Jan 2021

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Send us a textIt’s clear that legalization results in a variety of social benefits related to public safety, public health, social justice, and more...

Illinois Cannabis Essentially Suspends Social Equity

03 Jan 2021

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Send us a textIllinois is currently making headlines for expunging nearly 500K cannabis arrest records. While this feat cannot be dismissed - where ar...

Cannabis Legalization in 2020 | Who will legalize in 2021?

27 Dec 2020

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Send us a text2020 was a big year for cannabis legalization and Cannabis Legalization News! We’re only a few subscribers away from hitting 10K! To c...

Cannabis Education | The Ganjier Certification

23 Dec 2020

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Send us a textMax Simon from Green Flower joins to discuss cannabis education and Green Flower’s new cannabis sommelier certification program - Ganj...

Cannabis Beverages - How to Buy & How to Infuse

20 Dec 2020

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Send us a textCannabis-infused beverages are gaining popularity and they’re not just a trend - they’re here to stay. According to Grand View Resea...

The Future of Hemp | How to Start a Hemp Business

16 Dec 2020

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Send us a textThe possibilities of hemp are truly endless. Hemp can be used to produce building materials, fuel, fabric, and more! Morris Beegle joins...

Cannabis in Washington State: Black cannabis entrepreneurs left out of Washington State

13 Dec 2020

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Send us a textBefore there were licensed dispensaries in Washington State, there were unregulated MMJ dispensaries - many of which were owned by Black...

Texas Medical Cannabis Update - Review of pending medical marijuana bills in TX legislature

11 Dec 2020

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Send us a textTexas made news in November of 2020 for a medical cannabis bill that would create an extremely limited market for the cannabis industry....

Federal Cannabis Legalization and Ending the Drug War

09 Dec 2020

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Send us a textWe’re discussing federal cannabis legalization, the importance of local initiatives, and the policies we need to end the drug war with...

Is Cannabis Legal in Ireland?

06 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIs cannabis legal in Ireland? What does the recent UN vote mean for countries in the EU? Nicole Lonergan from Cork Cannabis Activist Net...

MORE Act Passes - House of Reps Vote to Legalize Cannabis

04 Dec 2020

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Send us a textBREAKING: The House of Representatives just passed the MORE Act, the most comprehensive cannabis reform bill in Congress. The MORE Act w...

Cannabis Edibles and Tinctures: Extracts and Infusions

02 Dec 2020

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Send us a textStephanie Magurno from THC Production joins to discuss extraction and infusion methods for edibles and tinctures."THC Production, L...

Is Cannabis Sustainable? | Regenerative vs Sustainable Cannabis Farming

29 Nov 2020

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Send us a textGeoff Trotter from Regennabis stops by to discuss the impact of cannabis farming and the best policies to ensure we’re protecting the ...

Cannabis Trends and Weed News with Cannabis Now

25 Nov 2020

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Send us a textEugenio Garcia, the founder and CEO of Cannabis Now, joins Miggy and Tom to discuss cannabis trends and news. They discuss the CBD scene...

Cooking with Cannabis | Cannabis-Infused Recipes with Kitchen Toke | Danksgiving

22 Nov 2020

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Send us a textThis year's Thanksgiving might look a little different than it did in the past but you can still bring your family’s recipes home...

Will Virginia Legalize Marijuana in 2021? | Virginia Marijuana Laws

18 Nov 2020

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Send us a textVirginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced on Monday that he wants to legalize cannabis in 2021. Chelsea Higgs Wise from Marijuana Justic...

Women in Weed: Smoke Sesh with The Canna Boss Babes

15 Nov 2020

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Send us a textIshqa Hillman from The Canna Boss Babes joins us for an enlightening Sunday Sesh."The Canna Boss Babes are a collective of cannabis...

Cannabis Intellectual Property - Can You Trademark Cannabis?

08 Nov 2020

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Send us a textCannabis is federally illegal so registering a copyright or filing a patent can be a little tricky. Dale Hunt from Plant & Planet La...

Cannabis in the 2020 Election | Cannabis Wins!

04 Nov 2020

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Send us a textFive states passed cannabis measures this election! We discuss the new cannabis laws and policies with the National Cannabis Industry As...

Michigan Marijuana Laws

03 Nov 2020

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Send us a textMichigan Marijuana LawsBoth medical Marijuana and adult-use marijuana are legal in the State of Michigan. While the medical marijuana bi...

Michigan Cannabis News & The New "Detroit Legacy" Certification

01 Nov 2020

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Send us a textDetroit has an interesting proposal to curb out-of-towners from invading their recreational cannabis market. Leaders proposed that at le...

UPDATE: YouTube Banned Us

29 Oct 2020

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Send us a textYep, YouTube banned us. Here’s an update from Tom Howard.Thanks for listening and thanks for fighting for the plant!Support the showSu...

Andrew DeAngelo Wants to Get the World Stoned

28 Oct 2020

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Send us a textCannabis industry consultant and strategic advisor, Andrew DeAngelo joins Cannabis Legalization News one week before a historic election...