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420 with CNW — Poll Finds Most Texas Voters Oppose Banning Hemp Products

July 02, 2025 4:20pm

A new poll shows that most Texas voters are not in favor of a full ban on hemp-based THC products. The survey revealed that 53% of voters were against the ban that state lawmakers had passed under SB 3. In contrast, just 31% said they were in favor of it.  The Republican base appeared split … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Poll Finds Most Texas Voters Oppose Banning Hemp Products”

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420 with CNW — Congress Promises to Consider Marijuana Banking Reform Once the Budget is Passed

July 01, 2025 4:20pm

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”

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420 with CNW — Study Finds Healthcare Professionals Ill-Equipped to Discuss Medical Cannabis with Patients

June 27, 2025 4:20pm

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”

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420 with CNW — Gov. Abbott Calls for Regulation, Vetoes Bill Banning THC in Texas

June 26, 2025 4:20pm

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”

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420 with CNW — Marijuana Firms That Have Weathered the Recent Storms Could Thrive Over the Coming Years

June 25, 2025 4:20pm

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”

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420 with CNW — Marijuana Advocates Express Concerns About the Purchase Rules for Missouri Patients

June 24, 2025 4:20pm

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”

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420 with CNW — Discussions to Legalize Marijuana Market Reach Pivotal Stage in Pennsylvania

June 23, 2025 4:20pm

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”

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420 with CNW — Marijuana’s Skunky Smell Could Soon Be a Thing of the Past

June 20, 2025 4:20pm

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”

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420 with CNW — Study Finds That Market Forces Are Reducing Biodiversity in Marijuana Plants

June 18, 2025 4:20pm

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”

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420 with CNW — Facebook Appears to No Longer Censor Marijuana Searches

June 17, 2025 4:20pm

Earlier this year, Meta stated it would shift how it handles controversial topics by loosening certain content rules, particularly around issues frequently debated in politics, such as gender identity and immigration. However, when it came to cannabis, the company continued to censor search results for key terms. Instead of showing related content, users saw alerts … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Facebook Appears to No Longer Censor Marijuana Searches”

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420 with CNW — Could Hemp-Sourced THC Finally Push Congress to Act?

June 16, 2025 4:20pm

Congress is finally moving toward addressing laws tied to the marijuana industry after years of inaction. However, instead of expanding support—such as allowing marijuana businesses access to banking services, easing tax burdens, or opening up interstate trade—lawmakers are shifting their focus to restricting products made from hemp-derived THC. Industry experts and lobbyists say a recent … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Could Hemp-Sourced THC Finally Push Congress to Act?”

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420 with CNW — Sky News Investigation Uncovers Illicit Marijuana Sellers in the UK Using QR Codes to Attract Buyers

June 13, 2025 4:20pm

While walking through Burton upon Trent, Steve noticed unusual stickers on lampposts and bins with a shiny green marijuana leaf, a QR code, and the phrase “get your delivery.” Curious, he scanned the code with his phone and was taken to a polished website selling cannabis in various forms—vapes, oils, gummies, buds, and even pre-rolled … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Sky News Investigation Uncovers Illicit Marijuana Sellers in the UK Using QR Codes to Attract Buyers”

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420 with CNW — The Unseen Immigration Risks Associated with Working in the Marijuana Industry

June 12, 2025 4:20pm

With the current presidential administration putting a spotlight on immigration enforcement, it’s more important than ever for employers to make sure their hiring and employment practices follow federal immigration rules. This is especially critical for businesses involved in the legal marijuana industry at the state level. Even though more states are legalizing marijuana for medical … Continue reading “420 with CNW — The Unseen Immigration Risks Associated with Working in the Marijuana Industry”

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420 with CNW — Missouri Officials to Make Unannounced Cannabis Retail Location Visits to Test Products

June 11, 2025 4:20pm

Missouri’s marijuana oversight agency will kick off a new initiative aimed at ensuring cannabis products on store shelves are truly safe from next month. Inspectors from the Division of Cannabis Regulation will begin making unannounced visits to dispensaries each month, collecting roughly 50 products for independent analysis at the Missouri State Public Health Reference Laboratory. … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Missouri Officials to Make Unannounced Cannabis Retail Location Visits to Test Products”

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