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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) last week signed into law legislation streamlining the state’s medical and adult-use cannabis supply chains. The law eliminates the state’s current combination medical and adult-use cannabis license, sets a new plant canopy cap of 38,000 square feet for indoor cultivation – down from the maximum of 90,000 square feet for combination licenses – with 60,000 square feet reserved for medical cannabis products. The bill also creates a new cannabis microbusiness license in turn, which will be available starting in 2027. Additionally, the legislation allows companies to . . .

The New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division last week ruled – for the first time – that applicants and employees that are denied employment based on a positive cannabis test can sue their employers for violations of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Market Modernization Act (CREAMMA), the National Law Review reports. The decision comes in the case of Darlene Sanders who, in December 2022, interviewed twice for a customer service representative position with Levari Group, LLC. Levari had offered Sanders the position, which she accepted, and required her to . . .

Cannabis regulators and officials in several states expressed impatience with the Trump administration over its lack of guidance on what rescheduling MED means for their licensed markets. The feds have not updated them on issues such as registering with the DEA, exposure to industry-hated federal tax rule 280E, and any potential compliance requirements according to a report in Stateline. “None of us really can effectively advise our licensees, which . . . Log in or become a WeedWeek Member to read this article. The post Newsbrief: States ‘frustrated’ by lack of rescheduling guidance, report . . .

The attorney general of Louisiana has withdrawn from participation in a lawsuit she initially joined that seeks to challenge the federal cannabis rescheduling action announced by President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice in April. The case, brought last month by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill (R) and the attorneys general of Indiana and Nebraska, claims the officials will “show that this agency action fails to comport with the requirements” of federal law, “was improperly promulgated and was otherwise procedurally improper,” “exceeds or is inconsistent with pertinent authority” . . .

Your June 2026 horoscopes brings a powerful mix of growth, reflection, and fresh opportunities. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: June 2026 horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.

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: Three States Challenge Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Effort Nebraska, Indiana, and Louisiana have filed a legal challenge seeking to halt the federal government’s effort to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. The states argue that the proposed change violates administrative procedures and raises questions about federal authority. The filing represents the latest chapter in the . . .

The Trump administration’s move to federally reschedule marijuana is being challenged with yet another lawsuit, and this one includes the president himself in the list of defendants. The latest litigation was filed by a coalition of anti-marijuana activists, substance misuse professionals, doctors and a cannabis-focused biopharmaceutical corporation. “The Final Order was issued without prior notice-and-comment rulemaking . . . , without a formal hearing on the record . . . , without consultation of the recommendation of the Department of Health and Human Services (‘HHS’) on rescheduling, without . . .

Under current law, possessing up to one ounce of cannabis is legal, but possessing between one and two ounces is classified as a criminal misdemeanor — punishable by up to six months in jail and a $500 fine. The post Vermont: Lawmakers Advance Bill to Governor Doubling Adult-Use Marijuana Possession Limits appeared first on NORML.

California’s attorney general says Indian tribes cannot independently engage in marijuana commerce with licensed cannabis businesses without first obtaining their own commercial license from state officials. Assemblymember Anamarie Avila Farias (D) had requested the opinion from Attorney General Rob Bonta’s (D) office as a bill moves through the Assembly to authorize state-licensed marijuana businesses to buy and sell products from operators licensed by tribal governments within California’s borders. That legislation, from Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D), was amended to make it so the governor . . .

For many decades, people working at the intersection of Veteran healthcare, medical cannabis advocacy, and international drug policy have encountered the same response from the federal DEA that the international treaties allow the DEA, up until now, to block medical access to cannabis. The 1961 Single Convention defines “cannabis” primarily as the flowering or fruiting [ . . . ] The post A fresh look at CBD: Science and international law appeared first on The Leaf Online.

The Trump administration’s move to federally reschedule marijuana is “politically good” for efforts to legalize cannabis at the state level in Pennsylvania, a senator says, because it could “create a permission structure for Republicans” to embrace the reform. “I think that Democrats are largely very supportive of legalization. I think that the reticence, where it exists, is largely within Republican, more conservative circles,” Sen. Sharif Street (D) said in an interview published by City & State Pennsylvania on Friday. “The Trump administration-a Republican administration-signaling that it . . .

The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) has set final regulations for hemp-derived THC products ahead of the statewide ban taking effect on June 30, the Tennessee Lookout reports. Lawmakers passed the ban last year, and the policy was supposed to take effect on January 1. The Tennessee Healthy Alternatives Association, a hemp industry trade group, secured a deal with the state to let licensed hemp product retailers continue selling certain products until June 30, 2026. TABC officials told a government operations committee in May that most of the public comments the agency has . . .

Japanese health officials have banned the cannabinoid cannabinol, or CBN, following reports of illnesses and hazardous behavior associated with the substance, the Japan Times reports. Cannabis and THC, the cannabinoid most commonly associated with being high, are strictly prohibited in Japan, but there is a market for hemp-derived cannabinoids, including CBD and CBG. An expert panel with the Ministry of Health & Welfare last year decided to regulate CBN after animal experiments suggested there was a high risk of hallucinations. The crackdown also follows at least four reported . . .

On May 22, the states of Nebraska, Indiana, and Louisiana filed a Petition for Review in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (“DC Circuit”) challenging the Acting Attorney General’s (“AG”) final agency action moving FDA-approved and state-licensed marijuana into Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”). The DC Circuit has since consolidated this petition with the one previously filed by SAM, Inc. (“SAM”) and the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association, Inc. (“NDASA”). Similar to SAM’s petition, the States’ petition alleges that the AG: . . .

Louisiana lawmakers have sent the governor a bill to create a psychedelic-assisted therapy pilot program, using opioid settlement dollars to fund clinical trials aimed at developing alternative treatments such as psilocybin, ibogaine and MDMA. The Senate signed off the final version of the proposal from Sen. Patrick McMath (R) on Friday in a unanimous 35-0 vote and the House of Representatives’s tally to approve it was 97-0 on Sunday. The House last month added MDMA to the scope of the original Senate legislation, and also made technical changes to the text. The Senate objected, however, to . . .

A Republican member of Congress says that he opposes marijuana legalization, claiming that people who live in states that have enacted the reform have told him it’s “the worst thing they’ve ever seen happen.” Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE) was answering a question from a constituent at town hall meeting on Tuesday who cited his prior opposition to medical marijuana as a Nebraska state lawmaker and asked, “Why do you want medical cannabis patients like myself and so many others in this room to die?” “This goes without saying, but I do not want you to die,” Flood responded. “I have had a long-held . . .

CBD is widely used for personal wellness. In the not-so-distant future, it could be used for environmental wellness. By Phillip Smith, The American Hemp Monitor Many ubiquitous plastics we use for everything from water bottles to food packaging to substrates for flexible electronics are made from petroleum-based materials such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which not only consume large quantities of fossil fuels but also break down into tiny particles called “microplastics.” These particles leach chemicals, including PET, into our air, water and food, and are linked to inflammation and . . .

“Our focus was to faithfully implement the framework enacted by the general assembly.” By Adam Friedman, Tennessee Lookout A combination of state and federal rules are going to reshape Tennessee’s once-burgeoning hemp industry starting in July. Most of Tennessee’s most popular hemp-derived cannabis products, like THCA, will be illegal to sell as the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission assumes full regulatory control of hemp and begins enforcing a ban passed in 2025 by state lawmakers. The commission became the state agency responsible for hemp at the start of the year but a last-minute . . .

“I can tell you, it absolutely does help children with seizures. It does help cancer patients, because we all know them in our lives.” By Skylar Laird, South Carolina Daily Gazette Accusations of lying and not being enough of a Republican flew during an often-contentious debate among GOP candidates for attorney general Wednesday night. Sen. Stephen Goldfinch and 1st Circuit Solicitor David Pascoe frequently exchanged barbs during the hourlong debate, while 8th Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo stayed out of the fray. The candidates often agreed at least broadly on issues, though they sometimes . . .

“None of us really can effectively advise our licensees, which is just incredibly frustrating, especially with a ticking clock.” By Amanda Watford, Stateline The U.S. Department of Justice’s recent decision to downgrade the drug classification for medical cannabis will help medical marijuana businesses. Companies will be able to claim some federal tax benefits. New research can start up at state universities. But the broader divide between federal and state marijuana policy remains largely intact, leaving states to navigate a fragmented and still-evolving cannabis landscape with few clear . . .

More than a quarter of the gun permit applications that Hawaii officials denied last year were due to the applicants’ status as medical marijuana patients, the state attorney general’s office says. The annual “Firearms Registration in Hawai’i” report, published last month, shows that of the 163 firearms permit applications that were rejected in 2025, 47 (28.8 percent) were denied due to medical cannabis. Medical marijuana was the leading cause of denials, ahead of mental health issues, domestic violence or other criminal offenses. Another 13 gun permit applications, or 8 percent of all . . .

“These findings add to the already robust evidence documenting the opioid-sparing effects of cannabis and highlight the role legal cannabis access can play in mitigating the public health burden associated with the use of prescription and non-prescription opiates.” The post Analysis: Opioid Overdoses Decrease Following Enactment of Marijuana Legalization Laws appeared first on NORML.

The large Multi-State Operator (MSO) TerrAscend is being sued by the federal government over an $8.3 million tax refund in the US District Court of New Jersey. The federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says they owe $8.3 million in taxes. So, they are taking them to court to collect. They are suing them in the [ . . . ] Source: Feds Suing MSO TerrAscend Over $8.3 Million in Taxes in NJ District Court from Heady NJ

The WeedHead & Company founder brings conversations, workshops, storytelling, and community activations to cannabis markets across the Northeast and beyond NEW YORK, NY – Dasheeda Dawson, nationally recognized cannabis strategist, former government regulator, molecular biologist, bestselling author, and founder of The WeedHead & Company, recently announced the launch of The State [of] Flower Tour, a first-of-its-kind multi-state cannabis experience traveling through major legal cannabis markets during Summer 2026. Launching alongside the highly anticipated fourth edition of Dawson’s . . .

The California cannabis industry generated nearly $248 million in tax revenue during Q1 2026, according to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. The total includes $143.6 million in cannabis excise taxes and $104.3 million in cannabis sales taxes. The figures do not account for outstanding returns or those that are still being processed, officials said in a press release. The quarterly tax revenue represents a dip from the previous quarter, which officials amended to $257.6 million (up from $255.1 million) due to amended and late returns. Additionally, based on the latest . . .