May 16, 2025 4:20pm
Efforts to legalize recreational cannabis through a constitutional amendment in Florida are facing a new hurdle: a recently passed state law that adds major roadblocks to the citizen initiative process. The group leading the marijuana amendment push, Smart & Safe Florida, has joined a federal lawsuit challenging the new law, arguing that it undermines Floridians’ … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Florida Advocacy Group Joins Legal Challenge to State’s Initiatives Law”
May 15, 2025 4:20pm
The marijuana sector is facing a growing financial crisis that’s been developing quietly while many businesses ignore the signs. The core issue? An explosion in unpaid invoices that’s threatening to destabilize the entire supply chain. Despite some whispers in online forums and informal industry circles, there has been little serious discussion about the scale of … Continue reading “420 with CNW — How Unchecked Credit is Putting the Marijuana Industry at Risk”
May 14, 2025 4:20pm
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the state’s latest budget into law on Friday, but one key proposal that had stirred significant backlash didn’t make it into the final version. Earlier this year, Hochul had proposed allowing police to use the smell of cannabis as a reason to suspect a driver of being under the … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Governor Hochul Signs Budget, Lawmakers Exclude Marijuana Smell as Authorization for Police Searches”
May 13, 2025 4:20pm
President Donald Trump has announced that he’s pulling his nomination for Ed Martin, who was set to become the U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C. This follows controversy surrounding Martin’s recent actions against a local medical cannabis dispensary that operates legally under D.C. regulations. Despite the dispensary’s compliance with local laws, Martin warned the business about … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Trump Announces Withdrawal of Controversial Prohibitionist Nominee for Washington Attorney”
May 12, 2025 4:20pm
A measure now moving through Pennsylvania’s State House could make cannabis available in stores overseen by the state. On Monday, House Democrats narrowly approved the measure in the Health Committee with a 14-12 vote. Representative Rick Krajewski, who introduced the bill, clarified that cannabis would be sold in a network of state-regulated shops, separate from … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Pennsylvania House Committee Passes Adult-Use Marijuana Bill”
May 09, 2025 4:20pm
New research shows that using cannabis while pregnant can put both the mother and baby at serious risk. A large-scale review of past studies found links between prenatal cannabis use and problems like low birth weight, premature birth, and even infant death. Dr. Jamie Lo, a specialist in obstetrics at Oregon Health and Science University, … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Study Finds Cannabis Dangerous to Developing Fetuses”
May 08, 2025 4:20pm
A recent Canadian study focused on marijuana use among young adults offers insights into which behaviors and personal characteristics are linked to higher risks of marijuana-related problems. While not all marijuana use results in negative outcomes, around 5% of young users in Canada may experience addiction or other harmful effects. What separates those who face … Continue reading “420 with CNW — New Study Says Stress Drives Riskier Marijuana Use in Youth”
May 07, 2025 4:20pm
Running advertisements in the cannabis industry isn’t as straightforward as it is for other sectors. Business owners face a maze of regulations that make promoting their products difficult. These rules are often seen as restrictions on free speech because they limit what companies can say about their products, even when the information is accurate and … Continue reading “420 with CNW — How Firms Can Manage the Challenges Arising from Marijuana Ad Restrictions”
May 06, 2025 4:20pm
Washington, D.C. has taken several hits since Donald Trump returned to office— massive job losses, seeing its budget shrink by billions, and even facing a downgrade to its bond rating. Now a recent federal move is raising alarms over the city’s handling of cannabis laws. Ed Martin, the interim U.S. Attorney appointed by Trump, is … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Trump’s US Attorney Targets Medical Marijuana Firm in Washington”
May 05, 2025 4:20pm
Getting too high can be a pretty terrible experience. What starts off as a calm, relaxing buzz can quickly spiral into paranoia and anxiety. One minute you’re chilling, the next your mind is racing with worst-case scenarios, and everything feels like it’s falling apart. No one enjoys that kind of high. Since recreational marijuana became … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Why Lawmakers Are Wrong to Focus on THC Potency in Marijuana”
May 02, 2025 4:20pm
Florida House legislators have come together in full agreement to pass a measure that will benefit military veterans by removing state fees tied to obtaining medical cannabis cards. Under the new legislation, veterans will no longer need to pay registration or renewal fees for their medical cannabis certifications, effectively making the process free for them. … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Florida House Unanimously Passes Bill Making MMJ Cards Free for Veterans”
May 01, 2025 4:20pm
A federal judge has ruled that health insurance providers in New Mexico aren’t legally required to pay for medical cannabis, even though some state laws suggest they should. This decision underscores the ongoing clash between state-level cannabis initiatives and overarching federal drug policies. The lawsuit originated from a group of plaintiffs that included individuals enrolled … Continue reading “420 with CNW — New Mexico Court Makes Ruling on Insurance Coverage for Medical Cannabis Costs”
April 30, 2025 4:20pm
Marijuana businesses operating legally across different states face a complicated reality when it comes to product testing. Without federal regulations, states have built their own rules around lab licensing, testing requirements, sampling methods, and even how to handle contaminated products. This patchwork approach creates major headaches for companies, especially those working in multiple states, leading … Continue reading “420 with CNW — The Business and Legal Impact of Inconsistent Marijuana Testing Rules”
April 28, 2025 4:20pm
The potential shift in how cannabis is classified under federal law is stirring up discussions about the future of the cannabis industry and the possibility of opening up interstate trade. Although many U.S. states have already legalized cannabis for recreational, medical use, or both, it’s still illegal at the federal level, which limits the ability … Continue reading “420 with CNW — How Marijuana Descheduling or Rescheduling Would Impact the Industry”
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