Over the past year there’s been doom and gloom in the cannabis industry, but at MJBIz Con, the worlds largest cannabis conference, there is guarded optimism about the future of the cannabis industry. Hebl, California’s largest legal distribution company finally closes, were they victims of that state’s impossible regulations? LeVanna Vassau has tha…

On Weed Talk News this week, federal cannabis reform takes another step back in US House of Representatives in Washington DC this past week. While New York state might finally be ready to start the cannabis licensure process again after both sides reach a tentative agreement to settle their differences. Meanwhile, the Bay State of Massachusetts tak…

On Weed Talk News this week, 57% of votes cast in Ohio support the legalization of cannabis possession, grow, and sale but there are still some political hurdles to overcome in their legislature. Virginia moves closer to full legalization. The US Senate comes up with a way to help veterans get access to prescribed medicinal cannabis at the VA hospi…

Did they say please? A group of Republicans and Democrats ask the DEA to DE-Schedule cannabis not just move it off Schedule 1. What are the chances? We check in the percentages of that. Plus cannabis businesses are failing from coast to coast, bribery and extortion in the licensing process at the town and city level. Plus Cannabis Reform Champion E…

Weed Talk News this week is cannabis news from Coast to Coast, PCM Founder Jimmy Young and Karen Black anchor. South Carolina Republican Nancy Mace files her STATES bill in the house which would pave the way for legalization and regulation of cannabis in the USA. NORML's Morgan Fox reaction with Andrew Behringer. A law suit was filed in Massachuset…

On Weed Talk New this week, a look at the trickle down impact on cannabis reform while the politicians in Washington DC try to figure out who can lead the divided House. Oregon makes a big move to improve business and legislative change on their cannabis laws. Two Men involved in a bribery scheme in Michigan cannabis get sentenced to jailtime. Coas…

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A New York Judge says enough is enough, and opens two dispensaries who were on deck when the injunction to hold any more licenses distributed got challenged. California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes social cafes like Amsterdam. Can a smart phone measure impairment under the influence of cannabis? A new study says cannabis smoke reacts differently to…

New York Governor Kathy Hochul steps into the cannabis quagmire in her state and says it’s time to open up cannabis licenses to all, not just the groups that were most victimized by the failed war on drugs. 1500 licenses in all stages of production will be awarded by December 8th. The Marijuana Policy Project, MPP, and the National Organization for…

Is Safer Banking Bill the fist step towards legalization? PCM Founder Jimmy Young goes on one on with Morgan Fox Political Director of NORML. Plus Reaction from industry leaders. A power struggle is emerging in Massachusetts between suspended Chair of the Cannabis Control Commission Shannon O'Brien and State Treasurer of the Commonwealth, Deborah G…

Who do you think consumes more product, Democrats or Republicans? Survey results at the end of Weed Talk News with Alaina Pinto. Plus will legalization be driven by Safer Banking? That's where the US Senate is on the SAFE Banking bill that is now called the Safer Bill. 9-27 is when the banking committee will decide if "Safer" gets a Senate vote. Pr…

Is the recommendation by the Health and Human Services agency to the DEA to reschedule cannabis off the most restricted list to one that is controlled by more doctors and pharma but benefits business, is this a good thing or just not as bad thing for the cannabis industry? You'll hear from a science expert and advocate. Plus 3 states set monthly re…

The Supreme Court is making headlines Friday June 24th by overturning Roe V Wade. And earlier in the week, they made headlines with cannabis advocates when the court decided not to hear two requests for employees to receive compensation from employers for medical cannabis. And while Congress may be dragging its feet on cannabis banking reform, one …

Federal cannabis reform may be moving slowly, but federal leaders have added new language to fiscal spending bills -- that could protect immigrant and banking institutions involved with cannabis. Also, Britney Griner's time behind bars in Russia has been extended -- despite the US federal government admitting she's been "wrongfully detained." Plus,…

The clock is ticking on the Democrats' control over the White House, Senate and House of Representatives -- and STILL there's been no significant movement on federal cannabis reform, banking or otherwise. We speak with the National Cannabis Industry Association's Aarom Smith about *why* Congress is dragging feet. Also, a cannabis tech company slash…

Multi-state operators Curaleaf, and TerrAscend are teaming up with other MSO's to hire a dream team law firm to challenge Federal cannabis laws on their constitutionality. That includes the 280E clause that blocks all cannabis companies from taking routine and legal business expense deductions because of their classification as Marijuana Related Bu…

On Weed Talk News this week, the tiny state of Rhode Island ends 10 years of work to finally legalize adult use, sales, and use of cannabis. One of pioneers instrumental in this accomplishment is Jared Moffat from the Marijuana Policy Project and he speaks with PCM Founder Jimmy Young. The MORE Act gets through the House of Representatives for the …

Could the federal government be turning a new leaf when it comes to cannabis? A new message from the Department of Justice tells the nation's highest court that cannabis cases shouldn't be a federal issue! Plus, the feds are even giving the green light to a Florida-based company to start growing and studying the plant. And, ready for Woody Harrelso…

NY Senator Chuck Schumer dodges raindrops at the annual NYC Cannabis Parade, and reports he's talked with six Republican Senators about his drive for federal cannabis reform. In the meantime in Washington DC, that Safe Banking Amendment that made it onto a bill, gets thrown out by the Senate despite more support by the US Independent Bankers. Austi…

The clock is ticking for Congress to pass any sort of meaningful cannabis reform at the national level. Now a bipartisan group, led by Sen. Patty Murray, is determined to pass SAFE Banking legislation as part of a larger manufacturing and trade bill. Also, the U.S. Government says Brittney Griner is being detained wrongfully for cannabis... should …

In the same week that US Senator Chuck Schumer addressed the delay of his COA Bill to legalize cannabis at the federal level, President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of former convicted cannabis felons. Is this a sign of more reform or just politicians stringing their public along? Plus record setting results of a very successful and profitable …

The world celebrated 4/20 this week, and while people around the globe sparked up, reporters on Capitol Hill pressed White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki over President Biden's stance on legalizing cannabis -- and the response doesn't say much. Also, legal sales are underway in New Jersey... will people in Pennsylvania be taking advantage? Plus, a…

The DEA announces 'cannabis seeds' fall under the category of 'hemp', which can be shipped across state lines. That means popular West coast strains could soon make their way to places like Massachusetts, Maine and New Jersey! Plus, Congress drags its feet on cannabis reform -- but there are a handful of states putting their money where their mouth…

The word out of Washington DC is one of caution but the US Senator Chuck Schumer wants to bring his passion for federal cannabis reform to his fellow senators in April. Will the passing of the MORE act by the house be the impetus for the Senate to make a highly anticipated move towards Federal reform? The "M" word, marijuana is stricken from the me…

On Weed Talk News, the entire industry is watching Friday's congressional debate in the US House of Representatives about the MORE Act, the first step towards legalization of cannabis in the USA.Even if the house does pass this bill, it still has to go to the US Senate where all cannabis progressive policy goes nowhere. That didn't stop the State o…

Rumor has it... cannabis legalization could be on the table for lawmakers, again! Sources say the 'MORE' Act may be headed to the House floor for a second vote. Also, dispensaries in Washington State slammed by armed robberies. Many say the solution lies with the bank. Then, Brittney Griner is still locked up in Russia. Is the U.S. Government final…

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Weed Talk News this week includes the story of WNBA Superstar Brittney Griner and US Olympic basketball gold medalist who is now cut off from any consular contact, and her whereabouts in Russia are not known. She plays professionally in Russia and was trying to board a flight when she was arrested for carrying hash oil. Needless to say, the timing …

MSO Curaleaf clears up it's ties to Russia -- or lack thereof -- amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Then, the SAFE Banking Act may be stalled, but it doesn't look like that's slowing banks down when it comes to working with cannabis clients. Plus, one lawmaker in Missouri condemns international sports committees for banning Sha'Carri Richardso…

Leafly's annual job report is in -- and the cannabis industry is BOOMING! We take a look at just how rapidly job numbers are growing, and which state is leading the way in expansion. Also, hemp farmers in New York may be the savior for THC sales as the state issues temporary licenses to allow those farmers to cultivate THC cannabis. Plus - weed tha…

Small cannabis farmers in Humboldt County, California have been squeezed by tough taxes and rough regulations. But they're voices have been heard! Will the country follow? And, don't expect to see any commercials for weed during the Big Game this weekend. Plus your weekly roundup of cannabis news from state to state! All this week on Weed Talk News…

The Safe Banking bill is headed to the US Congress for it's 6th try. This time the author of the bill, Colorado Rep Ed Perlmutter is getting one last shot to pass in his final term in the House. Medical Marijuana Legalization is now in 37 states as Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signs it into law. The NFL will budget one million dollars in a gran…

On Weed Talk News this week anchored by Alaina Pinto, tax money generated from billions of dollars of weed sales in Massachusetts has now passed the total from alcohol sales in the same state. Does this mean, weed is more popular than alcohol in the Bay State now? The south adds a medical marijuana program with the addition of Mississippi, now up t…

"There's an arrest for cannabis every :37 seconds in the US", that's how Gary Chambers Jr. (D) running for US Senate in Louisiana starts his campaign advertisement that went viral over the past 48 hours. He also share the fact that black people get arrested 3.5 times more often that white people, yet the percentage of use by both races is equal. Mi…

The results are in and a group of researchers at Oregon State University say they've discovered ways CBDa and CBGa could help prevent COVID-19. We talk with PCM TV's Medical Director Dr. Mary Clifton about why it has *nothing* to do with smoking weed! Plus, bellissimo! Italian officials pave the way for a vote on legal weed. A Massachusetts dispens…

Check out our weekly cannabis news show, here with you every Friday at noon so you can stay on top of everything going on in the industry. We follow the best and most important stories and publish them here, with our contributors from 10 different states and one contributor even located in Europe! Many legally operating dispensaries are recording c…

Once again we bring you the coast-coast week in cannabis on Weed Talk News, anchored by Alaina Pinto - and now with a new European cannabis report! Federal cannabis reform took another set back when the Amendment for Safe Banking passed by US House multiple times gets ousted from the annual defense budget where it had been added a month ago with ad…

Political forces are forming in Washington DC with some cannabis reform attached to the annual approval of the defense budget, but will both sides be able to reach agreement before the end of the session in December? Another reason to love New York state, only 9% of cities and towns in NY have banned the opening of cannabis stores in their areas, o…

On last week's Weed Talk News, when asked about why a Republican from South Carolina would introduce a new Federal reform of cannabis bill, NCIA's Michael Correia hinted that it was a personal issue that was the motivation for SC Congresswoman Nancy Mace to file a Federal legalization of cannabis bill. This week the South Carolina Republican Repres…

On Weed Talk News this week, can a Republican lead the nation to Federal legalization of cannabis? Freshman Rep. Nancy Mace from South Carolina is making it her personal mission to make a difference by filing a bill that will legalize cannabis on the Federal level, if it gets through the House and the Senate? Jimmy Young talks with Michael Correia …

Weed Talk News anchored this week by Alaina Pinto, with Jimmy Young on assignment in New York at the 7th annual CWCB Expo where cannabismeansbusiness.com With New York politicians and new regulators in attendance, thousands of cannabis business enthusiasts and legends like Steve DeAngelo flock to the Javits Convention Center this week for the CWCB …

The Vape industry took another shipping hit when the USPS stopped shipping vape cartridges and hardware. The state of New York is going to allow cannabis flower to be sold in existing medical dispensaries but the first is Colombia Care in Rochester, New York. The Labor board in that state also changed its policy about cannabis use outside of work h…

On Weed Talk News this week, two US Senators appeal to Attorney General Merrick Garland to deschedule cannabis from the controlled substances act and put a deadline of October 20th on a response. The NBA will not test their players for cannabis this season, an extension of a policy first implemented during the bubble postseason in Orlando last year…

On Weed Talk News this week, many cannabis companies struggle to find platforms to market on their pages, groups and businesses, and when Facebook, Instagram, and What's App went dark for six hours this week, conspiracy theorists wondered if it was just a technical glitch or a hack? Fred Smith from speedscaling.com in LA shares his own story about …

Weed Talk News from DC to the Bay State where KindTap disrupts the industry by going to market with a legal credit card for the cannabis industry. (That announcement was first made on The Green Rush LIve show -Fridays at 4EST, the nation's live business of cannabis talk show.)Many companies have tried to launch with this business model, but with on…

On Weed Talk News this week, the US House attaches Safe Banking to next years defense budget, is this the strategy that can open up the banking industry to the cannabis industry? Cresco Labs makes another medical dispensary acquisition and this time it's in Pennsylvania. New Jersey misses a deadline to start taking legal license applications. A for…

What do the Nation's Mayors, US Senators, Pop Culture and Sports Figures all have in common? All want to see cannabis legalization and all are pressuring President Biden on any kind of cannabis reform, that was one of his campaign promises that has gone largely ignored since gaining the White House. So how's that Cannabis Administration and Opportu…

19:00-21:30 On Weed Talk News this week, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders tells a town meeting in Iowa that progress has made on the legalization of cannabis front, but does he mean among his fellow Senators or state by state? The largest cannabis convention in the New England area every year is the New England Cannabis Convention or NECANN, now retu…

Las Vegas is open for the cannabis convention business again, and the first in person Cannabis Conference is a success. PCM Affiliate, Emerald Media's Christina DeGiovanni returns with her impressions and reaction. Kevin Durant has won every championship in professional and olympic basketball but when he announced his intention to help Weedmaps bre…

Check out our video to catch the latest in cannabis news this week! In another major merger and acquisition Canadian Cannabis Giant, Tilray acquires the millions of dollars of debt that MedMen has accrued during a tumultuous few years. Tilray's stock soars, and Green Market Report's Debra Borchardt has the story. The Gallup Pollsters come up with a…