Cannabis Coast Coast News With Alaina Pinto

Will Cannabis Save Democracy or Break it? Idaho Legislature Usurps Ballot Initiative!

In the full version of Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto, Alabama gets it's first medical dispensary open, while Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry criminalizes cannabis smoking on college campus. The Idaho legislature wants to block its citizens from using the ballot box to pass any kind of cannabis reform. Rescheduling faces five law suits, and Republicans are looking to delay the hemp ban. Andrew Behringer in Washington DC; Jennifer Boozer Stewart reacts to her state finally opening a medical cannabis store five years after the vote; Amie Carter in Michigan on Tax revenue projections falling short;In this episode of Cannabis Coast to Coast News, we break down the latest regulatory developments facing the cannabis industry in 2026. Our reporters share the latest news on key compliance updates, licensing changes, and what these shifts mean for operators and consumers across North America. Whether you're in the industry or just staying informed, this episode delivers the insights you need.Reports from:Tina Tasaka - Southwest & Tribal LandsJoe Parsons - VirginiaJennifer Boozer Stewart - AlabamaDina Nagib - CaliforniaKimmie Cannabis - OklahomaFarrah Woodall - FloridaCole Preston - IllinoisAmie Carter - MichiganDave Barton in UKJill Goldsberry - NJAlysha Bellamy - MinnesotaJimbo Barbour- ColoradoDoug Miller on Trulieve's public listing on NASDAQ

Congress Moves to Block Rescheduling, Georgia 41st State Decrim. & VA Approves Cannabis for Veterans

📝 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS - In the full version of this week's Cannabis Coast to Coast News, a congressional appropriations committee wants to try to stop rescheduling. Georgia expands to a full medical cannabis program, but NO SMOKING of flower! It's Unity Weed in Washington, DC, and Matthew Friedlander is there, 3000 miles from his state of Washington. Is the time right to allow VA doctors the right to prescribe medical cannabis to our veterans? Something that has been talked about for years. Virginia Governor Spanberger signs expungement bill for low-level cannabis crimes. Will she sign the adult use legalization bill?Top Stories:• 🔥 Congressional committee moves to BLOCK rescheduling• 🔥 Unity Week in DC — Matthew Friedlander on the ground• 🔥 Georgia becomes 41st state to decriminalize cannabis• 🔥 VA approves cannabis for veterans (after 3 failed attempts!)• 🔥 MORE Act now has 73 sponsors• 🔥 Michigan breaks single-month sales record• 🔥 Virginia expunges cannabis convictions• 🔥 California bust: $80M in products, $2.2M cash seized• 🔥 Research: Cannabis boosts metabolism and decreases appetite• 🔥 Cheapest cannabis: Michigan $3/gram, Oregon $3.17, MA $3.89• 🔥 Brazil: 873K medical patients• 🔥 Florida: Curaleaf opens 73rd dispensary• 🔥 Kiki Snyder's cannabis journey (new NC correspondent)Contributing reports by:Matthew Friedlander - WashingtonJoe Parsons - VirginiaAmie Carter - MichiganKimmie Cannabis - OklahomaDina Nagib - California and MinnesotaAlysha Bellamy - MinnesotaCole Preston - IllinoisKiki Snyder- North CarolinaDoug Miller High on Wall StreetFarrah Woodall - FloridaTina Tasaka - Southwest states & Tribal NationsCurtis Emery - Massachusetts

Schedule III Fallout: SAM Sues, Senator Raided, Idaho Collects 150K Signatures & Target Expands THC Beverages

In the full version of this week's Cannabis Coast to Coast News, more industry reaction to the schedule placement of medical-only cannabis. Executive Producer Jimmy Young 1v1 with Morgan Fox, Political Director of NORML; SAM files a lawsuit over the rescheduling process vs. the DOJ and DEA; Idaho advocates collect the first round of signatures for two ballot questions in November. More THC beverages on the shelves of Target; exclusive interviews with Dr. Peter Grinspoon, Kiki Snyder, and Kimmie Cannabis on the CNN Women in Weed report on April 19th. Top Stories:• 🔥 SAM sues DOJ/DEA over rescheduling process• 🔥 FBI raids Virginia Senate President Louise Lucas — political targeting?• 🔥 Idaho collects 150K+ signatures (double required) for cannabis ballot• 🔥 Target expands THC beverages to 300+ stores• 🔥 Dr. Peter Grinspoon: "Aging Well With Cannabis" interview• 🔥 NORML's Morgan Fox on Schedule III implications• 🔥 Kimmie Cannabis on CNN's "Women in Weed" — the backstory• 🔥 Federal class-action against Cresco, Green Thumb, Verano• 🔥 Top strains: Blue Dream #1, Runtz #2, Wedding Cake #3• 🔥 NEW: Kiki Snyder joins from North Carolina Reports from :Jimmy Young Executive Producer EditorialJoe Parsons - VirginiaTina Tasaka - Triball Lands & South West statesAmie Carter - MichiganKimmie Cannabis - OklahomaCole Preston - IllinoisCurtis Emery - MassachusettsAlysha Bellamy - OhioFarrah Woodall - Florida

Historic: DOJ Moves Cannabis Off Schedule 1 for First Time Since 1970 | CC2C News

In the full Cannabis Coast to Coast with Alaina Pinto this week, The war on cannabis just changed forever. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed the directive to reschedule cannabis from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 — the first reclassification since Richard Nixon's Controlled Substances Act of 1970. WPCMTV's Jimmy Young was on the floor at NECANN to capture historic industry reactions. https://necann.com/ IN THIS EPISODE: ✅ BREAKING: Cannabis officially rescheduled to Schedule III — full timeline from Biden to Trump to Blanche ✅ 280E tax clause eliminated — the biggest financial win in cannabis industry history ✅ DEA hearings begin June 29 — what comes next for federal reform ✅ NECANN industry leaders react: "Not far enough" but historically significant ✅ Massachusetts: SAM's ballot initiative threatens to shut down a $9 BILLION adult-use market ✅ NECANN Cup: 427 entrants, 17 five-star dispensaries, New Dia at Fenway Park takes the crown ✅ Virginia: Gov. Spanberger sends adult-use bill back — implementation delayed until 2027 ✅ 420 Sales Report: $34 million gross, 833,925 transactions, 20% year-over-year growth ✅ Alabama: First medical dispensary opening in May — 5 years after legislature approved ✅ International: Hungary's new PM opens door to cannabis reform in the EU ✅ High on Wall Street: Stock market impact of rescheduling with Doug Miller ✅ FBI Report: Illinois is the ONLY adult-use state where arrests increased after legalization ✅ UC San Diego study: Teen cannabis use and cognitive decline findings ✅ Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers lands Forbes cover as the "Trump Whisperer" ✅ Florida: Gov. DeSantis seen dining with Trump — Axios reports he's seeking administration role ✅ Iowa: Democrat Rob Sand campaigns for governor on cannabis legalization platform ✅ Tribal lands cannabis development plans ✅ CNN's Sanjay Gupta "Women in Weed" special features WPCMTV's Kimmie Cannabis CORRESPONDENTS THIS WEEK: 🎙️ Alaina Pinto (Host) | Jimmy Young (Executive Producer/NECANN) 🎙️ Andrew Behringer (Washington DC) | Curtis Emery (Massachusetts) 🎙️ Joe Parsons (Virginia) | Kimmie Cannabis (Oklahoma) 🎙️ Tina Tasaka (Southwest/Tribal) | Jennifer Boozer Stewart (Alabama) 🎙️ Dave Barton (United Kingdom) | Doug Miller (Wall Street) 🎙️ Cole Preston (Illinois) | Dina Nageeb (California) 🎙️ Alysha Bellamy (Minnesota) | Farrah Woodall (Florida) Cannabis Coast to Coast News is produced by Pro Cannabis Media and WPCMTV—documenting the fight to end cannabis prohibition with 15 correspondents covering policy from coast to coast and around the world. 🔗 WPCMTV.com 📺 Full CC2C News Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz9i0_Vxot3SuzNOa8xWxzKemc9_0SwEW #ScheduleIII #CannabisRescheduling #CannabisReform #ToddBlanche #DOJ #FederalCannabisReform #280E #CannabisNews #WPCMTV #CC2CNews #NECANN #NECANNCup #MassachusettsCannabis #VirginiaCannabis #420Sales #AlabamaCannabis #CannabisStocks #Trulieve #KimRivers #Forbes #IllegalArrestsIllinois #HungaryCannabis #CannabisPolicyNews #CannabisLegalization #EndProhibition #SanjayGupta #WomenInWeed #CannabisIndustry #DrugReform #ControlledSubstancesAct #ericwilliamson #JimmyYoung

420 Special Report: Texas Hemp Raid, Federal Legislation & Dispensary Closures Nationwide

Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto delivers comprehensive coverage of the most critical cannabis policy, legislation, and industry developments- across the United States and internationally. This 420 special edition features exclusive interviews, state-by-state reports, and breaking news on federal reform efforts.📰 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:✅ EXCLUSIVE: DC dispensary owner Grace Hyde launches campaign to make 420 an official national holiday✅ BREAKING: Texas law enforcement raids licensed hemp store Terp House in Austin - owners jailed 48 hours (Grow House Media investigation)✅ FEDERAL POLICY: Kentucky Senator Rand Paul introduces Hemp Safety Enforcement Act allowing states to opt out of federal ban✅ VIRGINIA UPDATE: Governor Abigail Spanberger delays adult-use market launch to 2027, signs cannabis parental rights protection bill✅ MASSACHUSETTS CRISIS: Pure Oasis, Boston's first dispensary, forced to close over $300K tax debt despite approved social equity grant✅ LEGAL VICTORY: Ohio judge blocks state's THC beverage ban with temporary restraining order✅ ARIZONA EXPANSION: 18 new rural dispensary licenses approved to eliminate "cannabis deserts"✅ NEVADA GAMING STUDY: State launches joint investigation into Las Vegas Strip 1,500-foot dispensary ban✅ TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY: Minnesota cultivation dispute highlights tribal land jurisdiction over cannabis licensing✅ NEBRASKA BATTLE: 71% voter approval still blocked by state officials opposing medical cannabis implementation✅ TRADE SHOW INDUSTRY: New England Cannabis Convention (NECANN) founder Mark Shepherd discusses industry contraction post-MJBizCon decline✅ INTERNATIONAL REPORT: UK medical cannabis patient protections, Germany advertising restrictions, Netherlands cultivation oversight✅ MARKET TRENDS: Pre-roll category overtakes flower sales with 15.9% market share, 9.8% year-over-year growth✅ STATE REPORTS: Tennessee, Oklahoma, Michigan High Times local launch, stock market analysis (SNDL earnings preview)🎙️ FEATURED INTERVIEWS & CONTRIBUTORS:Grace Hyde, The District Dispensary (Washington DC)Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) on Hemp Safety Enforcement ActMark Shepherd, NECANN Founder/CEOJoe Parsons (Virginia Cannabis Connection)Tina Tasaka (Southwest & Tribal Nations Report)Curtis Emery (Massachusetts Bay State Report)Amy Carter (Michigan Weedsters)Christina Brisson (Ohio Report)Dave Barton (UK & International Report)Doug Miller (High on Wall Street Stock Analysis)Alicia Bellamy (Minnesota Report)🔴 BREAKING INVESTIGATIONS:Grow House Media provides exclusive surveillance footage and testimony from the unconstitutional raid on Terp House dispensary in Austin, Texas, where licensed operators were arrested and jailed for 48 hours despite operating under valid state hemp retail licenses.📺 WPCMTV: Your Source for Cannabis Policy NewsWPCMTV delivers professional, fact-based journalism covering the evolving landscape of cannabis legislation, industry economics, and regulatory reform across North America. Our team of state correspondents, policy analysts, and investigative journalists provide unparalleled coverage of the movement to end prohibition.🔗 Watch More: WPCMTV.com🔗 Full Playlist: Cannabis Coast to Coast News Archive🔗 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@WPCMTV#CannabisNews #CannabisPolicyNews #CannabisLegislation #HempBan #RandPaul #420News #CannabisReform #FederalCannabisPolicy #DispensaryClosure #CannabisIndustry #HempIndustry #TexasHemp #VirginiaLegalization #MassachusettsDispensaries #OhioCannabis #TribalCannabis #MichiganCannabis #CannabisRegulation #CannabisPolitics #CannabisEconomics #WPCMTVNews #CoastToCoastNews #NECANNBoston #CannabisTradeShow #InternationalCannabis #CannabisMarketTrends #CannabisTaxation #HempSafetyAct #CannabisProhibition #EndProhibition