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A bill proposed in Tennessee would legalize cannabis for adult use, with most of the revenue directed toward transportation projects, WTVF reports. State Sen. Heidi Campbell and state Rep. Aftyn Behn, both Democrats, launched the “Pot of Potholes” campaign on Friday, and their proposal would establish retail sales and allow adults 21-and-older to possess 60 grams of flower and permit personal cultivation of up to 12 cannabis plants. Under the measure, adult-use cannabis sales would carry a 15% excise tax with the funds earmarked for the state highway fund, counties, . . .

A bill proposed in Kentucky would impose a 4% regulatory licensing fee on sales of cannabis-infused drinks and alcoholic beverages sold to customers by retailers in the state. The legislation also would create new wholesale license fees for kratom, hemp-derived, and cannabinoid products, and establish procedures for retailers and wholesalers operating in the market. The measure would also impose a $0.016 wholesale-level regulatory license fee per milliliter or milligram of THC in cannabis-infused beverages. Under the proposal, 0.5% of the collected fees would be directed to the state’s . . .

New California data shows that vapes are now the bestselling cannabis category in the country’s largest market. Traditionally flower has been the strongest selling category. Vapes became California’s bestselling category in July, edging out flower with $117.8M in sales according to state data. The gap widened over the second half of last year. Data from Headset shows the change owes to Gen Z . . . Log in or become a WeedWeek Member to read this article. The post Newsbrief: Gen Z makes vapes bestselling category in Calif. appeared first on WeedWeek.

Heady NJ is collaborating with Budzooka dispensary to host a great Women in NJ Cannabis show and party this Saturday, March 14th, in Elizabeth from 1-5 pm! We have always been for a diverse, inclusive cannabis market with many local, female, and minority business owners, along with homegrow. So, after years of politics and hard [ . . . ] Source: Heady NJ Highlighting Women in NJ Cannabis Show and Party Saturday from Heady NJ

Minnesota lawmakers have approved a bill that would legalize the regulated therapeutic use of psilocybin for adults 21 and older, while rescheduling the psychedelic under state statute. Members of the House Health Finance and Policy Committee on Monday passed the legislation from Rep. Andy Smith (DFL) in a voice vote. The proposal next heads to the Commerce Finance and Policy Committee. Smith also sponsored a similar measure last year that did not ultimately advance to enactment. Under the current bill, which was revised with a substitute amendment at the committee hearing, qualified patients . . .

Texas officials have adopted a series of new rules for the state’s hemp market-with certain revisions that advocates and stakeholders call a “direct victory,” including changes to make participation in the industry more affordable, and other regulations that threaten to severely restrict product availability. The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) unveiled the amended hemp rules on Friday, about two months after publishing proposed regulations with licensing fees and other changes that led organizations such as the Texas Cannabis Policy Center (TCPC) to sound the alarm. In response, . . .

New research shows the power of psychedeli psilocybin/ magic mushrooms to heal Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, OCD, addiction, and cluster headaches. Research also suggests long-term boosts to well-being and happiness. It may even have life-extending potential. Psilocybin Treatmeant for PTSD In a 2025 scientific study, 21 participants with PTSD underwent magic mushrooms or shrooms [ . . . ] Source: The Psychedelic Renaissance: Research Reveals Psilocybin’s Health Benefits from Heady NJ

Virginia lawmakers have passed a bill to protect the rights of parents who use marijuana in compliance with state law. The legislation from Del. Nadarius Clark (D) cleared both the Senate and House of Delegates last week in amended form. It now heads to Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D). The bill is consistent with a measure Clark sponsored last session that advanced through the legislature, only to be vetoed by then-Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R). The current proposal states that a “person’s legal possession or consumption of substances . . . alone shall not serve as a basis to restrict custody or visitation . . .

A Girl Scout troop is in troubling for selling cookies outside Daylite Cannabis dispensary in Mount Laurel in South Jersey. Since weed gives you the munchies, it seemed like a very good idea. They sold the cookies outside Daylite Cannabis in February, but were not allowed to return last week. But now, the Girl Scouts [ . . . ] Source: Girl Scouts in Trouble for Selling Cookies Outside Daylite Cannabis Dispensary from Heady NJ

A GOP congressman running for governor in Florida who has opposed marijuana legalization in the state and sponsored federal legislation to upend a Washington, D.C. sentencing reform law has admitted for the first time that he was arrested for selling cannabis as a young adult. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), a Trump-endorsed GOP candidate vying to replace Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), was pressed on the apparent disconnect during an interview with CBS Miami that aired on Saturday. While it was previously known that Donalds faced an arrest over marijuana in 1997-only to have the charges dropped . . .

The governor of Oklahoma is repeating his call to roll back the state’s medical marijuana law, and he claims lawmakers are on board with putting the issue before voters again-despite recent comments from GOP leaders who’ve voiced skepticism about that possibility. In an interview with Family Research Center President Tony Perkins that was released on Wednesday, Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) was asked about his push to repeal Oklahoma’s medical cannabis program, which he’s described as necessary to combat youth use and the proliferation of unlicensed operators. Oklahomans were “sold a bill of goods” . . .

The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) last week reminded licensed cannabis retailers in the state that they cannot legally call themselves dispensaries, as the term is reserved for pharmacies, The Detroit News reports. Licensed retailers should only call themselves cannabis provisioning centers, as the term “dispensary” is “restricted to entities authorized under Pharmacy Practice and Drug Control laws,” the bulletin said. Retailers are also prohibited from using the terms “pharmacy,” “apothecary,” “drugstore,” “druggist,” and “medicine store” in their marketing materials or signage. . . .

A proposal introduced in Oregon this year to cap the THC content in a single cannabis-infused edible at 10 milligrams has failed in the House, the Oregon Capital Chronicle reports. Introduced by state Sen. Lisa Reynolds (D) of Portland, the bill was supposed to help prevent instances of children finding and consuming cannabis edibles that contain massive amounts of intoxicating cannabinoids. The rule would have applied only to individually packaged cannabis edibles; packages of multiple edibles would have been allowed to contain more than the limit, so long as no single piece contained over . . .

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Patient advocacy organizations are convening a national briefing today to explain the emerging federal framework for cannabinoid therapies referenced during a White House press conference announcing an Executive Order titled Increasing Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research. The briefing will examine how the potential Medicare pilot program could influence federal health policy and the long-term strategy to achieve nationwide access to medical cannabis.

“I’ll note at the federal level that marijuana is still a controlled substance.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., sidestepped a question Wednesday about whether he would support adding Nebraska to a congressional list protecting state medical cannabis laws from federal interference after Congress left the state off the latest update in January. Ricketts, speaking on his weekly press call Wednesday, said he isn’t on the Senate Appropriations Committee, so he didn’t know why Nebraska was left off a list that currently covers 47 states. The other two not . . .

About one in three Americans who use CBD say they take it as an alternative or supplement to at least one medication-particularly painkillers-according to a new federally funded study. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego set out to better understand cannabidiol use trends, analyzing nationally representative survey data for the study, which was partially funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health. Overall, about 35 percent of U.S. adults reported lifetime use of CBD, a non-intoxicating cannabinoid that’s . . .

A top GOP Tennessee lawmaker says medical marijuana legalization may move forward in the state now that his “biggest objections are being resolved” with the pending federal rescheduling of cannabis as ordered by President Donald Trump. While marijuana reform has long stalled in conservative legislature, House Majority Leader William Lamberth (R) said the push to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) could remove roadblocks at the state level. “My biggest objections are being resolved by the federal government right now in rescheduling . . .

Gen Z has shredded a long-held dynamic in the cannabis industry. For centuries, cannabis flower has been the king of marijuana. And since legalization, flower has always been the most popular product at legal pot shops in California. But that dominance is now all over, largely thanks to Gen Z. Cannabis vapes surpassed flower in June and are consistently the top-selling product category in California, according to state data. RELATED: Why some celebrity weed brands thrive – and others fade fast California shoppers spent over 10 percent more on cannabis vapes than flower last month, and more . . .

The House had already passed the legislation, which could be revived by the full Senate. By Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight The committee that oversees South Dakota’s medical marijuana program should continue its work for at least another year, a panel of state senators decided. But the full Senate could have the final say. A bill that would repeal the sections of state law that established the Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee was rejected 4-3 in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee earlier this week, but a procedural effort is already underway to force it to the Senate . . .

Table of Contents 1. RickSimpsonOil.com 2. Papa & Barkley 3. Dr. Raw Organics 4. ABX Extracts 5. Friendly Farms How to Choose the Right RSO in California Why RickSimpsonOil.com Leads in California The Future of RSO in California Conclusion California has never been short on cannabis innovation. From legacy growers in Humboldt to vertically integrated dispensary brands in Los Angeles, the state sets the tone for what the rest of the country eventually follows. Rick Simpson Oil, better known as RSO, is no exception. RSO certainly isn’t a trend product, it’s got legitimate medicinal uses. . . .

Darian Martini’s knowledge of industry structure and current Cannabis products is impressive. Her vibe is friendly and warm. She is the friend that you are happy to spend a Saturday afternoon with – doing nothing or going on a serious adventure – and you know smiles and good times are ahead. She was born and raised in Chehalis, and when she turned 18, she moved to Bellingham. Known for its outdoor activities and bustling metro area, Martini made herself at home there. When asked what she did in Bellingham, she said, “Sold a lot of weed, so, so much weed.” Martini was a full-time budtender at . . .

Recently, we stopped in Sacramento to check out the scene and were amazed by the experience we had at Connected Cannabis Co.’s flagship store. While maybe not the largest shop in the city, you’ll be blown away by the selection packed on every shelf. Connected is known for some amazing strains, which they refer to as “designer weed.” Flavors like Gelonade, Biscotti, Silver Spoon and Chrome have made them a household name in multiple states, but Sacramento is where they got their start. At their official store, you can find all the hits from Connected and Alien Labs, as well as unreleased jams . . .

“I thought that this fight was winnable. It’s a bill that does not cost the state a cent and that protects children from life-threatening overdoses of marijuana. I was wrong.” By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle An attempt to limit how much THC can be in an individual edible isn’t advancing this year in Oregon. Senate Bill 1548 was an unsuccessful attempt to prevent the production of individual edibles with more than 10 milligrams of THC, targeting edibles that are meant to be divided into several servings. Sen. Lisa Reynolds, a Portland Democrat and pediatrician, introduced the bill . . .

Recently, Puffco embarked on a multi-city, cross-country tour to unveil their newest addition to the Peak Pro line, the Puffco Link. For use exclusively with the Pro and 3DXL atomizers, it’s a tether system that will heat the chamber without having to be screwed into the device. Now you can drop your atomizer into just about any rig in your collection and use the Pro base as a battery to power it up. While other iterations of this type of e-bucket exist, Link is fully designed and fitted to be part of the Puffco ecosystem, and fans of the brand are hopping on board. We had the chance to try . . .

Baltimore locals Elle Lee and Steve Anyadike have transformed the FLWR Dispensary space in Towson into a masterpiece after receiving their dispensary license in the 2024 round of Social Equity Cannabis licenses. They also obtained a microdispensary license, which will allow them to deliver Cannabis to patients and adults over 21 in Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Harford County, Howard County and Cecil County. Opening up in late October 2025, Lee and Anyadike have brought some high vibes to Chesapeake Avenue. Setting and Vibe Live plants, an open floor plan with product displays and trippy . . .