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The medical cannabis advocacy group Sativa Cross held their traditional 4/20 protest at the NJ State House for home cannabis gardening legalization while many consumers and dispensaries are celebrating across the Garden State. Edward “Lefty” Grimes hosted the show held outside with longtime advocate Jim Miller. Coalition of Medical Marijuana of NJ (CMMNJ) Executive Director [ . . . ] Source: Sativa Cross Holds 4/20 Protest at NJ State House for Home Cannabis Gardening Legalization from Heady NJ

Welcome to the latest edition of “Last Week In Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis. Here’s what you may have missed over the last week: Organigram Expands into Europe with Major German Acquisition Organigram Global has closed its acquisition of Sanity Group, a Germany-based cannabis company with a growing footprint across Europe’s medical and wellness markets. The deal, which includes upfront capital and performance-based earnouts, gives Organigram immediate access to Germany’s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, widely seen . . .

Bam Margera? Really? What’s going on with him now? When I first got the call that we had the opportunity to exclusively interview one of the iconic OGs from MTV’s Jackass, the legendary professional skateboard stud and star of Viva La Bam and other memorable roles, it took me a second to realize he was still alive. I mean, how could he have survived the drug addictions, the multiple lawsuits, the exhaustion of what it meant to be famous for him and his fellow jackasses in the aughts. Yet, here he was, after surviving that treacherous trek filled with landmines, willing to talk about it all. . . .

The governor of Pennsylvania is using the unofficial cannabis holiday 4/20 to press lawmakers once again to send him a bill to legalize marijuana. Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers held a hearing focused on the impact of cannabis convictions and the need for legalization. “Pennsylvanians who want to buy recreational marijuana are already driving across the border to one of our neighboring states who’ve legalized it,” Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said in a social media post on Monday. “That’s hundreds of millions in revenue going out of state instead of being spent here in Pennsylvania.” “It’s time for . . .

British Columbia continues to report the highest number of cannabis poisonings among pets in Canada, according to new data from Trupanion (NASDAQ: TRUP). Veterinarians and insurers are urging pet owners to use cannabis cautiously at home. Additionally, seasonal spikes in incidents have drawn renewed attention to the issue. Over the past six years, Trupanion has recorded more than 1,800 cannabis-related toxicity claims nationwide. In 2025, British Columbia led with 103 reported cases. Meanwhile, Alberta followed with 52, and Nova Scotia reported 35 incidents. Nick VinZant, director of public . . .

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“We’re all very interested in any research on cannabis and safety or its impact on the human body . . . We’re interested in health research, but it’s not limited to that.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Missouri is preparing to open up an unlimited number of licenses to allow for marijuana research in the state. The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation has filed proposed rules with the secretary of state that describe what a research licensee would be authorized to do and outlines the application requirements and process for a marijuana research license. “Ultimately, it’s just exciting . . .

The origin story of Cannatela begins in high end designer women’s apparel and supermarket aisles where Mark Weinberg, co-founder of the cannabis-infused cocoa hazelnut spread company, built a career selling premium goods with a simple philosophy. The product had to justify the pitch. “I’m a great salesman but only if my product backs me up,” he said. Weinberg’s path cut an unusual line through high end designer women’s apparel and into the clean, label-conscious world of gluten-free Italian foods sitting on major retail shelves, before a sideways drift of chance and instinct pulled him into . . .

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April 20, or 4/20, is the unofficial cannabis holiday. And as legalization gains support and marijuana becomes more mainstream, a growing number of elected officials and companies are embracing cannabis culture. Here’s a look at the politicians and brands that are marking 4/20 this year: Politicians And Political Parties No one should go to jail for smoking weed. – Democrats (@TheDemocrats) April 20, 2026 Minnesota and countless other states have proven how we can safely decriminalize and regulate the cannabis industry. Long overdue for the federal government to take a page out of that . . .

A key congressional committee is expected to issue a directive this week for federal agencies to study the “adequacy” of state marijuana laws and to assess methods for “preventing diversion of state legal cannabis product into jurisdictions that do not permit the use of cannabis.” The House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday is scheduled to take up spending legislation and related reports, one of which contains the marijuana provisions. The draft report set to be attached to the Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) bill says the panel “recognizes that over 20 . . .

California should ease up on taxes for marijuana businesses like the one they own together, Woody Harrelson and Bill Maher say. The actor and comedian jointly complained about the state’s harsh cannabis taxes in a podcast interview released on Monday, known as the unofficial marijuana holiday 4/20. “California sucks as far as-look, all businesses, but certainly this one,” Maher said on the episode of his Club Random podcast. “They still treat it like it’s poison.” Harrelson agreed, saying, “They treat it like you’re lucky that we allow you to do this, and so we’re going to tax you 35 percent, . . .

A second Ohio judge last week approved a temporary restraining order to pause enforcement of SB 56, the new state policy banning the sale of intoxicating hemp products, WCMH reports. The ruling by Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey Brown sides with the plaintiffs, Happy Harvest and Get Wright Lounge, in their lawsuit challenging the new policy. The suit claims that SB 56 violates federal law by classifying hemp-derived THC products as cannabis, not hemp, and regulating them under the state’s adult-use cannabis program. State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R), who supports overturning . . .

Virginia Democrats are weighing their options after Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) chose not to sign the Legislature’s proposal to legalize adult-use cannabis sales, VPM News reports. Gov. Spanberger instead proposed changes to lawmakers’ retail cannabis framework, including delaying the industry’s launch by six months, from January 1 to July 1, 2026, and limiting the number of retailers permitted to open from 350 to 200, until January 1, 2029. Because the governor sent back a substitute bill rather than line-by-line amendments, lawmakers likely need to consider the legislation as a whole, the . . .

Our work depends on your sustained support and resources to remain effective. The progress we celebrate today was not inevitable. Neither is the progress that remains ahead. The post This 4/20, Celebrate the Progress. Sustain the Cause. appeared first on NORML.

Delaware lawmakers have passed a bill to let terminally ill patients use medical cannabis in hospitals, sending the measure to the governor. About a month after the cannabis proposal from Sen. Marie Pinkney (D) advanced through the Senate in a unanimous vote, the House of Representatives approved it with a 38-0 tally on Thursday. The measure now heads to Gov. Matt Meyer (D), who can sign, veto or allow it to become law without his signature. Rep. Kamela Smith (D), who carried the legislation in the House, said ahead of the final vote that the bill “is about compassionate, safe and transparent . . .

As more states pass laws legalizing marijuana, arrests for cannabis are dropping considerably, a new report from an advocacy organization shows, not surprisingly. But it also makes the case that there is still work to be done as tens of thousands of people continue to be put in handcuffs every year in the U.S. over something that is now legal in nearly half the states. Using data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the new Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) analysis tracks cannabis enforcement trends in states that have enacted reform and those that have not-showing a “wide gap . . .

The governor of Massachusetts has signed a bill to double the legal marijuana possession limit for adults and revise the regulatory framework for the state’s adult-use cannabis market. Gov. Maura Healey (D) approved the legislation on Sunday, about a week and a half after lawmakers sent it to her desk in unanimous House and Senate votes. “The cannabis industry is an important part of Massachusetts economy-supporting jobs and local businesses and generating revenue for cities and towns,” Healey said in a press release. “It’s important that we are doing everything we can to make sure this . . .

Every so often, a cannabis brand enters the market with a level of clarity that is immediately recognizable. Before the product is opened, before the effect is experienced, there is already a sense that the company understands exactly what it wants to communicate. In a category where many launches still feel experimental – as if brands are testing identity in real time – Boho Euphorics arrives in New Jersey with something more difficult to manufacture: confidence. That confidence becomes especially noticeable around 4/20, when the market tends to fill with louder promotions, limited releases, . . .

A wide range of bipartisan lawmakers, federal officials, state leaders and celebrities are weighing in after President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at expanding and expediting research on the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics. Here’s a look at what people are saying: Lawmakers Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) Totally support President Trump’s executive order that will allow alternative therapies to be approved by the FDA to treat mental health issues experienced by our veterans and others. This is a very good decision by President Trump. Congratulations to everyone who . . .

Intoxicating THC products are now only available for legal purchase through licensed marijuana dispensaries. By Phillip Smith, The American Hemp Monitor A bill New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherill (D) signed into law at the end of last month and which went into effect Monday, Senate Bill 3945, temporarily tightens the regulation of hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoids before making permanent changes that go into effect on November 13, the same day the pending tightening of federal hemp regulations goes into effect. According to the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission, as of Monday, the . . .

The traditional cannabis community holiday of 4/20 for me is about enjoyment and relaxation, community, freedom, and medicine. Since cannabis has become legal, it has grown into a holiday like Thanksgiving or Memorial Day. These are times for a meaningful ritual along with creative marketing and sales. You can get a good deal on a [ . . . ] Source: The Meaning of 4/20 for Me from Heady NJ

These issues “present serious risks to public safety, market integrity and the tax revenue framework that supports Colorado’s regulated cannabis industry.” By Christopher Osher, ProPublica and Evan Wyloge, The Denver Gazette This story was originally published by ProPublica. Colorado regulators announced on Monday that they plan to crack down on companies that illegally sell cheaper and potentially hazardous hemp products as marijuana. The state’s Marijuana Enforcement Division said it had detected “regulatory compliance issues” that threaten to unravel the marijuana industry in the nation’s . . .

President Donald Trump used a White House press appearance on Saturday, April 18, to announce a new executive order aimed at accelerating federal research into psychedelic treatments for serious mental illness, with a specific focus on veterans living with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries. The announcement comes just ahead of 4/20 and signals a notable shift in how the federal government is approaching substances that have long remained restricted under Schedule I drug policy. Standing behind the president during the Oval Office remarks were Joe Rogan and Health and Human Services Secretary . . .

President Donald Trump on Saturday appeared to complain that federal officials are “slow-walking” following through on an executive order he issued to complete the process of federally rescheduling marijuana. “You’re going to get the rescheduling done, right, please? Will you get the rescheduling done, please?” Trump said, seeming to speak to a Department of Justice official during an event in the Oval Office on Saturday. “You know, they’re slow-walking me on rescheduling. You’re going to get it done, right?” The president did not specifically mention cannabis, and it’s not immediately clear . . .