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January 24, 2025 4:20pm
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are asking a federal judge to dismiss a case brought by New Mexico-licensed cannabis businesses. The businesses allege that the agencies unlawfully seized state-regulated cannabis products and arrested staff members at checkpoints within the state. According to CBP and DHS, federal law … Continue reading “420 with CNW — US Border Patrol Asks Court to Dismiss Businesses’ Lawsuit on Marijuana Seizures in New Mexico”
January 23, 2025 4:20pm
Marijuana advocates in Florida have submitted a fresh proposal aimed at legalizing recreational cannabis. The new measure comes only two months after a similar one failed to secure the required supermajority vote during the November election. Florida residents will have the opportunity to vote on the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2026 if the measure … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Activists in Florida File New Initiative to Legalize Recreational Marijuana”
January 23, 2025 10:00am
Former U.S. President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of almost 2,500 inmates convicted of various non-violent drug offenses (including marijuana) during his last days in the Oval Office. Biden noted that with this last round of commutations, he has granted clemency to more Americans than any other president in U.S. history. Biden also conducted two … Continue reading “Biden Commutes the Sentences of Almost 2,500 Inmates Convicted on Drug Offences”
January 22, 2025 4:20pm
In Texas, getting high has never been easier, despite the state’s reputation for strict policies and socially conservative values. While recreational cannabis remains illegal, Texas boasts over 7,000 marijuana dispensaries—nearly double the number in California. The market has expanded to include 24/7 marijuana delivery services, mobile dispensary trucks, vending machines, and even mail-order options. The … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Marijuana is Widely Available in Texas Despite its Prohibitive Laws”
January 21, 2025 4:20pm
Cannabis regulators in Illinois have expanded the list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana for the first time since legalization in 2019, focusing specifically on women’s health issues. The state’s public health department, following recommendations from the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board, approved four new conditions: female orgasmic disorder, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, and endometriosis. While … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Illinois OKs Additional Conditions for Which Women Can Use Medical Marijuana”
January 17, 2025 4:20pm
A significant portion of adults in the U.S. remains in favor of cannabis legalization. However, despite this momentum, three out of four recreational legalization initiatives—proposed in Florida, South Dakota, and North Dakota—failed during the November elections. Projections indicate that about five states might legalize cannabis this year, though Iowa appears to be an exception. As … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Observers Say Budgetary Pressures Could Boost Efforts to Legalize Marijuana in Iowa”
January 16, 2025 4:20pm
Dallas police have updated guidelines on handling cannabis possession cases after Proposition R was put into effect. An internal memo from the Dallas Police Department (DPD) outlines the changes, stating that officers are no longer permitted to arrest or issue citations for possession of cannabis weighing less than four ounces. Furthermore, cannabis odor alone cannot … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Dallas Police Get New Instructions on Making Marijuana-Related Arrests, Citations”
January 14, 2025 4:20pm
Wisconsin governor Tony Evers has proposed granting voters the power to introduce binding questions directly on the ballot to enact new laws. He cited widespread bipartisan support for issues like cannabis legalization, which the Republican-led legislature has consistently refused to address. During a recent press conference, Evers announced his intention to include a proposal in … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Governor Wants Wisconsin Voters to Legalize Marijuana as GOP Lawmakers Block Reform Efforts”
January 13, 2025 4:20pm
The marijuana industry experienced a sluggish pace of progress in 2024. Efforts to pass cannabis reform measures in Congress fell short, and the DEA delayed rescheduling cannabis as a recognized medicinal substance. Moreover, voter rejection of recreational cannabis legalization initiatives, including a high-profile defeat in Florida despite almost $150 million spent by multistate operators, suggests … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Marijuana Industry Predictions for 2025”
January 10, 2025 10:00am
With the Oklahoma legislative session just a month away, state legislators have proposed two measures to regulate medical cannabis. One bill aims to regulate how much a person can purchase in a week, while the other one focuses on regulating how cannabis dispensaries in the state can advertise their products. Likewise Cannabis founder Corbin Wyatt … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Oklahoma Lawmakers Table Two Bills to Regulate Medical Cannabis”
January 08, 2025 4:20pm
New York has reached a major milestone in its legal cannabis market, surpassing $1 billion in sales. Governor Kathy Hochul described this achievement as a reflection of the dedication of individuals who have worked tirelessly to build an industry that prioritizes fairness, public safety, and community empowerment. Another statement from the governor’s office highlighted how … Continue reading “420 with CNW — New York Governor Announces That Legal Cannabis Sales Have Reached $1bn”
January 07, 2025 4:20pm
A recent scientific review highlights increasing evidence that cannabidiol (CBD), a compound found in cannabis, has antidepressant effects on both animals and humans, with minimal side effects. The review also suggests that CBD may contribute to reducing inflammation and encouraging the growth of new brain cells. According to the study, CBD shows promise as a … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Latest Scientific Review Finds CBD Has Potential to Treat Depression, with Minimal Side Effects”
January 06, 2025 4:20pm
The year 2024 began with high hopes for the end of marijuana prohibition in the United States. However, as the year winds down, many of those expectations remain unmet. “The main issue is reclassification,” stated Alex Halperin, a journalist covering the marijuana industry since 2015 through his newsletter WeedWeek. Rescheduling would remove marijuana from the … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Marijuana Industry in the US Braces for Uncertain Times Under Trump 2.0”
January 03, 2025 4:20pm
A recent NORML analysis has revealed that over 4,000 scientific papers focusing on cannabis were published globally in 2024. This marks the fourth year that research output has reached this level. Since 2014, over 35,000 cannabis-related studies have been released, according to NORML. These publications reflect an increasing emphasis on exploring the plant’s therapeutic benefits … Continue reading “420 with CNW — NORML Analysis Shows at Least 35,000 Studies Were Done on Cannabis in the Last 10 Years”
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