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 that story. Multiple reports from MJBiz Con including A Dream Team of Michigan Advocates who pay tribute to one of their own thanks to the Michigan Weedsters! Weed Talk News is Coast to Coast Cannabis coverage anchored by Alaina Pinto.

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 takes center stage on Weed Talk News this week with Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong opening up three "Dispensoria's", while Jim Belushi takes center stage at the Harvest Cup in Worcester. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine softens disappointment after his citizens pass the legalization of cannabis for all adults over 21 in that state. Also on Weed Talk News, Alaina Pinto is back anchoring, and tells us about the challenges of marketing in the cannabis world, while USA Today pulls the plug on a consumer contest for best dispensary. The state of Maine might finally be able to settle the internal riff between medical caregivers, licensees, and adult use rec thanks to a legendary advocate, Uncle Pete Tranchmontagne. All that and coast to coast reports on Weed Talk News.

Pam Chmiel in New York

Harry Bernstein in Ohio

Marianne Cursetjee in Oregon

Karen Black in Arizona

Brandon Jones in Missouri

Jimmy Young in Massachusetts

Andrew Behringer in Washington DC

Debi Facey in Canada

Jill Goldsberry in NJ

LeVanna Vassau in California

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 hospital. New York licensure continues to be on hold. Cookies bids farewell to Beverly Hills, CA. Coast to coast cannabis news on Weed Talk News.