Congress is expected to revisit cannabis-related issues this fall, including banking access for marijuana businesses, according to political experts in Washington.  David Culver, a top executive at the U.S. Cannabis Roundtable, a leading advocacy group, said he believes there’s a strong chance that Congress will approve the SAFE Banking measure before the current session ends. … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Congress Promises to Consider Marijuana Banking Reform Once the Budget is Passed”

A recent study from the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) reveals that many healthcare providers in the U.S. feel they aren’t equipped to talk with patients about medical marijuana. Despite its growing acceptance, many in the medical field report they haven’t received enough education or training to advise patients confidently.  Currently, cannabis is categorized … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Study Finds Healthcare Professionals Ill-Equipped to Discuss Medical Cannabis with Patients”

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has vetoed a measure that aimed at banning all consumable THC products in the state. The move keeps the growing market of THC gummies, vape cartridges, and similar goods open for business. Abbott issued the veto just before the deadline, preventing what would have been one of the strictest THC bans … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Gov. Abbott Calls for Regulation, Vetoes Bill Banning THC in Texas”

Over the last five years, the marijuana sector has gone through a major shake-up from excessive spending to tough tax burdens and complicated regulations. With all these challenges, a sort of natural selection has taken place: only the most disciplined and resilient companies have survived.  The companies that remain today are generally led by experienced … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Marijuana Firms That Have Weathered the Recent Storms Could Thrive Over the Coming Years”

Medical marijuana advocates are raising concerns about new state guidelines in Missouri that restrict how much cannabis patients can legally buy from dispensaries. Under existing rules, dispensaries must monitor patient purchases to make sure they don’t go over their monthly limits.  Earlier this year, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services updated its website … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Marijuana Advocates Express Concerns About the Purchase Rules for Missouri Patients”

Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania’s lawmakers are rushing to reach a deal on next year’s budget. With the deadline of July 1 fast approaching, there are still major disagreements over how to cover Shapiro’s proposed spending increases, particularly with a government split between Democrats controlling the House and Republicans holding the Senate.  One of the … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Discussions to Legalize Marijuana Market Reach Pivotal Stage in Pennsylvania”

Not far from the highway, down a stretch near the local sheriff’s station, there’s a high-security facility surrounded by barbed wire. If you happen to drive past, you might catch a sharp, earthy scent in the air, which some call skunky and others say smells like fuel. Either way, it’s unmistakably the scent of cannabis.  … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Marijuana’s Skunky Smell Could Soon Be a Thing of the Past”

A new study on marijuana genetics reveals that the legal cannabis industry may be unintentionally reducing the plant’s genetic diversity. The push for faster-growing plants with higher cannabinoid content, mainly for economic and regulatory reasons, has led to a narrowing of the genetic pool. The study, conducted by graduate student Caleb Y. Chen at California … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Study Finds That Market Forces Are Reducing Biodiversity in Marijuana Plants”