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Wisconsin governor candidates pledge cannabis action if elected (Newsletter: June 4, 2026)
VA marijuana push heats up; IA gov signs medical cannabis expansion; WY AG objects to rescheduling; PA medical cannabis in hospitals bill passes
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
Six Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidates spoke at a forum hosted by a cannabis group—making pledges to advance marijuana legalization, protect hemp businesses and use their pardon powers if elected.
The Virginia legislature’s Joint Commission to Oversee the Transition of the Commonwealth into a Cannabis Retail Market held its first meeting since Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) vetoed bills to legalize recreational marijuana sales—with lawmakers discussing the possibility of putting the reform in budget legislation that’s due this month.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) signed a bill to double the number of medical cannabis dispensaries that can be licensed, while also letting out-of-state residents register in the program if they have a certification from an Iowa healthcare provider.
Wyoming Attorney General Keith Kautz (R) issued a formal “objection” to rescheduling marijuana under state law via a policy that would otherwise be automatically triggered by the Trump administration’s reclassification of cannabis at the federal level.
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill to allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in hospitals, long-term care nursing facilities, assisted living residences and other healthcare centers.
/ FEDERAL
The House bill to federally legalize marijuana got one new cosponsor for a total of 72.
The House bill to allow marijuana businesses to list on stock exchanges got one new cosponsor for a total of four.
The House bill to regulate hemp products got one new cosponsor for a total of seven.
The House bill to delay the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products got two new cosponsors for a total of 36.
/ STATES
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) tweeted, “Medical cannabis has been found to decrease dependency on dangerous opioids and help people suffering reclaim their lives. We kept our promise to Kentuckians, and now every step of the medical cannabis process is complete as we deliver a safe alternative for pain relief.”
Oklahoma Republican gubernatorial candidate Chip Keating said lawmakers have “grotesquely failed” to address illegal marijuana cultivation operations.
New York lawmakers sent Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) legislation to address inversion of cannabis products from outside the state.
South Carolina’s Senate majority leader said he doesn’t think the votes are there in his chamber to support a ban on hemp THC drinks.
Alabama’s first medical cannabis dispensary is expected to open on Thursday.
Washington, D.C. regulators cleared a business to get a medical cannabis dispensary license in the face of challenges concerning nearby daycare centers.
Minnesota regulators extended the deadline to apply for a grants program supporting farmers, organizations and technical assistance providers entering the cannabis industry.
California regulators sent updates on various cannabis issues.
/ LOCAL
Los Angeles, California voters approved a ballot measure to impose taxes on unlicensed cannabis businesses.
/ INTERNATIONAL
U.S. officials are investigating two more Mexican state governors over potential ties to drug cartels.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study found that “THC usage among pediatric patients with positive [urine drug screens] did not increase with state legalization, nor did co-ingestion rates.”
A study of mice found that “cannabidiol alleviates chemotherapy-induced cognitive decline and neuropathology.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
Disabled American Veterans published a post on military veterans’ therapeutic use of ibogaine.
/ BUSINESS
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. announced that its 1-for-3 reverse stock split will become effective on Friday.
/ CULTURE
MMA fighter Daniel Rodriguez spoke to Joe Rogan about spending eight months in prison in Mexico over marijuana.
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