Week of Cannabis Review 5/21/2022: Federal court rules on delta-8 legality, Governor Abbott responds to TX marijuana polls and more
This is our short weekly review of what’s going on in cannabis in the week of 5/21/2022. This week in review, Texas Polls show wide support for medical legalization and recreational legalization, but Gov Abbott still says no to the broad reform. A federal court says delta-8 is federally legal, the VA is conflating hemp with marijuana in a rejection letter for a veteran applying for business certification, and the FDA admits its been slow to regulate hemp and wants congress to step in. Audio player included for those on the go. Check it out today!
TXCANNACO Podcast Episode 38: Martha Velez of Oak Cliff Cultivators
Jesse and Austin host this week with guest Martha Velez of Oak Cliff Cultivators. Martha discusses how they plan to beat the summer heat as hemp farmers, their backup plans in case there is a grid failure, how to thrive as a business in the current hemp space and much more. Be sure to check it out today!
Week of Cannabis Review 5/14/2022
This is our short weekly review of what’s going on in cannabis in the week of 5/14/2022. Topics this week are a Colorado cbd manufacturer is facing a wage theft lawsuit, US senators pushing for Safe Banking act to be in a competitiveness bill, marijuana sales have eclipsed Starbucks sales, and NIDA’s Dr. Volkow is questioned at an appropriations hearing about cannabis. Audio player included for those on the go.
Episode 37: Mitch Fuller of Texas VFW
On Lonestar Collective, Jesse and Austin have a great conversation this week with Mitch Fuller of the Texas VFW. Mitch is the post commander for his chapter in Leander and is the National/State Legislative Chair for the Texas VFW. Fuller has been working with veterans over the past few years to help gain access to cannabis and psychedelics in the state of Texas.
Week of Cannabis Review 5/07/2022
This is our short weekly review of what’s going on in cannabis in the week of 5/07/2022. Topics this week are arrests in Austin for misdemeanor cannabis possession have been eliminated voted, the FDA sends warning letters about delta-8 products, Roe V. Wade attention highlights possible drug issues, Schumer talks about his legalization bill in NYC.
Austin citizens vote to end misdemeanor marijuana arrests and no-knock warrants.
The city of Austin has passed Prop A by vote which will eliminate misdemeanor marijuana arrests and ban the use of no-knock warrants by city officers.
Episode 36: Jonathan Hildner for TXHD-54
Jesse Williams and Loren Simpson co-host this episode with guest Jonathan Hildner. Jonathan is running as a candidate for Texas House District 54 (that is the state house, not congressional seat). Jonathan discusses his background in politics, his youth and life in the city of Killeen, how the city and his time in politics have shaped his views and his plans for Texas as a whole and with marijuana legalization efforts.
Week of Cannabis Review 4/30/2022
This is our short weekly review of what’s going on in cannabis in the week of 4/30/2022. Audio player included in the article if you are on the go. Topics this week are arrests in Clay County highlights disparities, copycat food products are being challenged by major name brands, driving under the influence of cannabis studies, and cannabis banking legislation on a national level.
This week is brought to you by Thrive Apothecary, Oak Cliff Cultivators, and Austinite Cannabis Co.
Episode 35: District Attorney Mark Gonzalez
Jesse and Austin host this week with guest Nueces County District Attorney Mark Gonzalez. Mark Gonzalez has been featured on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Mark discusses how he got into becoming a lawyer and what he learned when he became the DA of Nueces County which covers Corpus Christi.
Week of Cannabis Review 4/23/2022
In this week of cannabis review, talks over decriminalization popularity, pushback on New Jersey cops using cannabis, Hemp Advancement Act, and Chuck Schumer on his reasons to move the bill filing.