🌿 ICE raids California cannabis farms, Pennsylvania lawmakers propose cannabis legalization, and Organigram expands presence in U.S.

Happy Friday Pre Rollers! Welcome to another edition of The Pre Roll, the cannabis newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the industry happenings you need to know.

Here’s what we’re rolling up this week:

• ICE raids California cannabis farms

• Pennsylvania lawmakers propose cannabis legalization

• Organigram expands presence in U.S.

…and more. Let’s get to it.

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🚨 ROLL CALL

News

WTF ICE. Federal agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the National Guard conducted raids on Glass House Farms cannabis operations in Carpinteria and Camarillo on California’s Central Coast, sparking significant backlash and protest from community members, immigrant-rights activists, and public officials.

In response, agents deployed tear gas and smoke canisters to disperse the crowd while detaining multiple farmworkers.

The company says it fully complied with search warrants that were presented.

Policy

Penn tries again. Pennsylvania Senators Dan Laughlin (R) and Sharif Street (D) have introduced bipartisan legislation to legalize adult‑use cannabis. The bill features regulated sales, strong age and safety controls, expungement of low-level offenses, investment in neighborhoods most harmed by past enforcement, and projected tax revenue to benefit communities and state programs.

Oversight of both medical and adult-use programs would be merged under a new independent Cannabis Control Board as part of the plan.

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives narrowly passed an adult-use cannabis bill in a vote along party lines earlier this year. Their proposal recommended a state-run model where cannabis is sold through state-owned dispensaries managed by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.

Business

DTC THC. Organigram Global has expanded its U.S. presence by launching Collective Project's hemp-derived THC beverages in 25 states via direct-to-consumer e-commerce. The portfolio includes sparkling juices and sparkling lemonades, with sodas set to debut later this summer. The products can also be found at major retailers like Total Wine & More and Top Ten Liquors.

Organigram entered the American market earlier this year through its acquisition of Collective Project.

🇺🇸 STATE OF THE INDUSTRY

Kentucky: A group of medical cannabis companies filed a lawsuit against the state, claiming its licensing process is unconstitutional and unfairly excludes certain applicants.

Nebraska: Medical cannabis advocate and notary Jacy Todd, who operates a CBD health and wellness retail store, is running for governor as a Republican challenger in 2026.

New York: The Office of Cannabis Management made key appointments — L. Simone Washington as Chief Equity Officer and Dr. June Chin as Chief Medical Officer — to strengthen its commitment to social equity, public health, and responsible cannabis regulation statewide.

Rhode Island: Regulators are accepting new applications for a cannabis dispensary license in the northern part of the state.

Virginia: The newly formed joint commission held its first meeting to begin crafting a plan to establish a regulated retail cannabis market.

💼 BUSINESS

Mariona launches hemp-derived THC wine alternative

The alternative beverage company introduced the first-of-its-kind drink made with natural juices; one bottle is intended to be consumed in four pours, with each serving containing 2.5mg of THC and 25–45 calories depending on the flavor (red, white, or pink).

🌏 AROUND THE WORLD

Australia: Health-practitioner watchdog AHPRA has taken action against 57 medical professionals and is investigating 60 more over medicinal cannabis prescribing practices.

💨 QUICK HITTERS

• Michigan-based dispensary chain JARS Cannabis is establishing a presence — albeit without cannabis sales or consumption — at two of Metro Detroit's most iconic music venues, Pine Knob Music Theatre and Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre.

• A Massachusetts cannabis testing lab is suing the state’s Cannabis Control Commission for suspending its license following allegations of mold and yeast misreporting.

• Dallas has paused enforcement of its voter-approved cannabis decriminalization law pending a Texas Supreme Court decision.

• Canopy Growth has appointed Tom Stewart as interim CFO.

📚 WHAT WE’RE READING

• The battle over buzz: Federal and state crackdowns on intoxicating hemp products escalate (Reuters)

• Haze of confusion in Thailand as government flips on cannabis law (The Guardian)

• It’s Time For Congress To Create A Federal Pathway For Medical Cannabis Access (Op-Ed) (Marijuana Moment)

• ‘Secret shopper’ study finds a lot of Colorado’s weed is weaker than advertised (Colorado Public Radio)

• Rules and red tape holding back cannabis industry (Radio New Zealand)

• Maine’s cannabis banking crisis calls for smarter regulation | Opinion (Portland Press Herald)

• Cannabis industry is sparking a new era of tourism (MJBizDaily)

• 9 facts about Americans and marijuana (Pew Research Center)

🎙️ POTCASTS

• The Michelin-Star Experience? Gibran Washington on What Customers Actually Want (The Dime)

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