The Weekly Roll - March 14th 2025

Happy Friday!

Welcome back to The Weekly Roll. The tumultuous times haven’t skipped the cannabis industry. Here are some of the big stories this week in cannabis and art:

Alabama Back on Track : Alabama's medical cannabis program may finally move forward after the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals overturned a temporary restraining order that had blocked the licensing process since 2023. The state's cannabis program, approved in 2021, was halted when companies claimed the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission violated open meetings law during the initial licensing process. When launched, the program will include products such as gummies and tinctures while excluding flower products and anything administered by smoking or vaping.  Article

Kansas Introduces Legalization Bills : Kansas lawmakers have introduced two separate bills that would legalize both medical and recreational marijuana. Senate Bill 294 would establish a medical marijuana program for qualifying conditions like cancer and PTSD, while House Bill 2405 would legalize adult-use cannabis with a 15% tax on sales. Public support appears strong, with a Fort Hays State University survey showing 65.2% of respondents indicating support for recreational cannabis legalization. Article

Interesting Number : 565. The number of federally funded studies related to cannabis under threat by the Trump administration. Researchers are expressing unprecedented anxiety about their work grinding to a halt, with one professor describing the situation as "a 12" on a scale of concern from 1 to 10. The research disruption comes at a critical time when cannabis rescheduling is in limbo, raising questions about the new administration's commitment to marijuana reform and threatening the $32 billion industry's ability to counter claims about cannabis harms.  Article

Pompidou Closes for 5 Years : Paris's Centre Pompidou closed its permanent collection on Monday and will fully shut down in September for a five-year, $485 million renovation project, prompting Parisians to say their goodbyes during a special free-entry weekend. The iconic inside-out building—which houses not just art galleries but also a public library, bookstore, restaurants, and performance spaces—will be sorely missed by visitors of all ages who appreciate its unique architecture and accessibility.  Article

Have a great weekend! 

Aidan