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420 with CNW — New Hampshire House Committee Discusses Measure to Legalize Recreational Cannabis

February 06, 2025 11:25pm

A House committee in New Hampshire recently convened to discuss one of three different proposals aimed at legalizing recreational cannabis in the state. The committee reviewed House Bill 186, introduced by Representative Jared Sullivan. The proposal would permit adults from age 21 to possess up to ten grams of concentrate and two ounces of cannabis … Continue reading “420 with CNW — New Hampshire House Committee Discusses Measure to Legalize Recreational Cannabis”

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420 with CNW — Colorado Springs Residents Sue City Over Vote to Repeal Recreational Marijuana

February 05, 2025 4:20pm

Two residents of Colorado Springs have taken legal action against the city over an upcoming ballot initiative in April that seeks to overturn a voter-approved policy permitting recreational cannabis sales. The case was submitted on Friday on behalf of Adam Gillard, El Paso County Progressive Veterans’ executive director, and Renze Waddington, a medical cannabis dispensary … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Colorado Springs Residents Sue City Over Vote to Repeal Recreational Marijuana”

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420 with CNW — Why 2025 Could Be a Great Year for Marijuana Investors

February 04, 2025 4:20pm

The marijuana capital markets have encountered substantial hurdles in recent years. Investors who have been in the industry since 2019 have witnessed every phase of the market—from thrilling peaks to somber valleys. Notwithstanding these swings, the present environment presents a remarkable chance for strategic investors because of alluring valuations, creative deal formats, and the capacity … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Why 2025 Could Be a Great Year for Marijuana Investors”

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420 with CNW — Poll Finds Cannabis Helps Most People Cut Their Alcohol Intake

February 03, 2025 4:20pm

A recent survey reveals that over 50% of cannabis users reduce or completely stop their alcohol consumption after using marijuana. The poll, conducted by NuggMD, a marijuana telehealth platform, lends credence to the expanding theory of a substitution effect, according to which people are increasingly choosing marijuana because they believe it to be safer compared … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Poll Finds Cannabis Helps Most People Cut Their Alcohol Intake”

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420 with CNW — Scientists Link Marijuana Smoke at Home to Secondhand Exposure in Children

January 31, 2025 4:20pm

A recently published JAMA study explored the effects of home marijuana smoking on children’s exposure to secondhand marijuana smoke (SHCS). Researchers in the U.S. used urinary biomarkers to assess the levels of delta 9 THC and its metabolites in kids, aiming to measure the extent of exposure and show the importance of preventive actions to … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Scientists Link Marijuana Smoke at Home to Secondhand Exposure in Children”

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420 with CNW — Pesticides, Bacteria Found in Marijuana Available in Dutch Coffee Shops

January 30, 2025 4:20pm

An investigation into marijuana sold in Dutch semi-legal coffee stores has uncovered a range of contaminants, including pesticides, lead, and harmful bacteria. The Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction study was designed to find a “baseline” for contamination levels typically found in cannabis products. The findings will guide a trial launching in April, where … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Pesticides, Bacteria Found in Marijuana Available in Dutch Coffee Shops”

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420 with CNW — Nebraskan Lawmakers Consider Proposals to Implement Voter-Approved Medical Marijuana Program

January 29, 2025 4:20pm

Three pieces of legislation have been introduced in Nebraska aiming to implement medical marijuana legalization and regulation initiatives approved by voters in the November election. The legislation, sponsored by Senators Terrell McKinney, Ben Hansen, and Danielle Conrad of Omaha, Blair, and Lincoln, respectively, center on setting up registry systems and outlining the Nebraska Medical Marijuana … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Nebraskan Lawmakers Consider Proposals to Implement Voter-Approved Medical Marijuana Program”

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420 with CNW — President Trump to Play Pivotal Role in Marijuana Policy Reform and Rescheduling

January 28, 2025 4:20pm

With cannabis rescheduling currently on hold indefinitely, the $32 billion industry’s fate hinges on critical decisions—particularly President Donald Trump’s choice of the next Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) director. Trump made waves in September by becoming the first presidential candidate from a major party to support a state-level recreational marijuana legalization ballot initiative. However, since then, … Continue reading “420 with CNW — President Trump to Play Pivotal Role in Marijuana Policy Reform and Rescheduling”

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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Discuss Restorative Justice, Regulation as Hopes of Marijuana Legalization Grow

January 28, 2025 10:00am

Pennsylvanian cannabis reform proponents are unsure if the state will legalize cannabis this year amidst silence from the Pennsylvania Capitol regarding the drug’s future. Dozens of states have already legalized cannabis and currently generate billions of dollars in sales taxes every year, making legalization an attractive prospect for Pennsylvania which is projected to lose its … Continue reading “Pennsylvania Lawmakers Discuss Restorative Justice, Regulation as Hopes of Marijuana Legalization Grow”

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420 with CNW — Arkansas Governor Says Medical Cannabis Taxes Will Help Feed Children

January 27, 2025 4:20pm

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders of Arkansas recently highlighted the advantages of medical cannabis tax revenue in her last week’s State of the State address, announcing a significant plan. The state approved medical cannabis through a voter-supported amendment in 2016, but it wasn’t made available to qualifying patients until May 2019. Since then, the program has … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Arkansas Governor Says Medical Cannabis Taxes Will Help Feed Children”

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420 with CNW — US Border Patrol Asks Court to Dismiss Businesses’ Lawsuit on Marijuana Seizures in New Mexico

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”

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420 with CNW — Activists in Florida File New Initiative to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

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”

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Biden Commutes the Sentences of Almost 2,500 Inmates Convicted on Drug Offences

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”

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420 with CNW — Marijuana is Widely Available in Texas Despite its Prohibitive Laws

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”

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