A judge on the Michigan Court of Claims is set to review arguments over whether state lawmakers crossed a constitutional line when they approved a new tax on cannabis. The hearing centers on a 24% levy on wholesale cannabis transactions that became a key part of the state budget signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer last … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Michigan Court Starts Hearing Challenge to Newly Approved Marijuana Taxes”

Cannabis retailers across the U.S. are adjusting to an unexpected shift in shopper behavior as the youngest legal buyers reshape the market. Gen Z customers are coming into stores, but they are approaching cannabis with more intention, more research, and more caution than many of the shoppers who came before them.  Los Angeles’ The Higher … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Buying Habits of Gen Z’s Are Changing Marijuana Retail”

Oregon activists have halted their effort to place a measure on the 2026 ballot that would have legalized marijuana social lounges across the state. The Oregon Cannabis Cafe Coalition confirmed that it has withdrawn the proposal after months of preliminary work, including filing two variations of the measure.  Justyce Seith, founder of the coalition and … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Activists in Oregon Withdraw Measure Seeking to Legalize Marijuana Consumption Lounges”

Lawmakers in Ohio advanced a measure that would tighten rules on hemp products with intoxicating effects and revise several parts of the state’s recreational cannabis system. The House approved Senate Bill 56 in a 52-34 vote, sending it back to the upper chamber for final consideration.  The Senate is scheduled to return on December 9, … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Ohio House Approves Bill Reforming Marijuana Laws, Banning Hemp THC”

Florida’s long-running fight over a proposed recreational cannabis amendment took another turn this week after state election officials confirmed they had completed a key step that a pro-legalization group accused the DeSantis administration of deliberately delaying.  Smart and Safe Florida, the organization behind the proposal, filed a petition with the Florida Supreme Court in October, … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Florida Authorities Relent to Pressure, Advance Marijuana Ballot Initiative”

A recent study from Israel suggests that marijuana use may influence how partners feel about their relationships, with women and men reporting sharply different experiences. The research, published in the Drug and Alcohol Dependence Journal, examined how varying levels of cannabis consumption relate to satisfaction in long-term partnerships.  The study involved 110 couples who answered … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Female Frequent Users of Marijuana Are More Satisfied in Their Romantic Relationships, Study Finds”

Cannabis remains illegal in Wisconsin, yet anyone driving through commercial districts could easily assume otherwise. Shops advertising CBD and THC products have multiplied across the state, filling windows with colorful displays of gummies, oils, drinks, and vape cartridges. Many grocery stores and gas stations also carry similar items.  Their presence stems from a gap in … Continue reading “420 with CNW — New Federal Law Gives States Power to Regulate Hemp THC”

The state of Michigan is standing by its newly approved wholesale cannabis tax, stating that the measure complies with the state constitution and does not violate the 2018 ballot initiative that legalized recreational marijuana.  The legal defense comes in response to a lawsuit filed by the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, which is challenging a 24% … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Michigan Files Defense in Case Challenging its New Marijuana Taxes”