Nebraska residents will have another opportunity Thursday to comment on proposed changes to the state’s medical marijuana regulations, either by speaking at a public hearing in Lincoln or submitting their views in writing.  The hearing is scheduled for 1 p.m. and is expected to last as long as three hours. It could end sooner if … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Nebraska Considers Modifying Medical Cannabis Rules”

Millions of people in the U.S. turn to marijuana products when they have trouble sleeping, but new research suggests the drug may not deliver the restful sleep many users expect. The study found that people with a history of marijuana use tended to show poorer sleep quality when their sleep was measured objectively. The same … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Study Casts Doubt on Marijuana’s Ability to Improve Sleep Quality”

Washington cannabis regulators are considering a new certification system that could help cannabis businesses demonstrate their involvement in the state’s medical marijuana market and potentially gain access to federal benefits following the partial rescheduling of cannabis.  The LCB recently voted to begin examining the proposal. The effort follows a petition from The Cannabis Alliance, which … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Washington Officials Seek Public Input on Easing MMJ Businesses’ Enjoyment of Marijuana Rescheduling”

The Justice Department (DOJ) and organizations challenging the federal government’s effort to loosen cannabis restrictions have submitted a joint proposal for moving their legal battle forward.  In a filing submitted Friday to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, the parties outlined a schedule that would complete written arguments by February 2027 and … Continue reading “420 with CNW – DOJ, Marijuana Prohibitionists Reach Agreement on Scheduling Court Briefings”

For years, the marijuana sector has looked to Washington for a policy change capable of transforming its financial prospects. Banking legislation, federal legalization, tax reform, and rescheduling have each been viewed as potential turning points. However, industries rarely become mature because of one government decision. More often, investment grows as uncertainty declines and risks become … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Institutional Capital Could Flow into Marijuana Industry After Federal Rescheduling”

Marijuana can produce very different psychological effects. For some people, it brings calm or euphoria. For others, especially after consuming large amounts, it can trigger paranoia, anxiety, or panic. Although research has linked regular marijuana consumption with an increased likelihood of anxiety, the biological reasons behind these reactions remain poorly understood.  A new study from … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Study Finds Possible Reason Why Some Marijuana Users Get Paranoid”

Medical marijuana regulators in Georgia are taking steps toward allowing patients to receive products at home following the adoption of new delivery regulations.  The state’s medical marijuana commission approved a rule governing the delivery of medical marijuana products during a special meeting held on September 30. The regulation, identified as Rule 351-6-.11, Delivery, was among … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Georgia Approves Home Delivery of Medical Marijuana”

New York’s legal cannabis market is on track to exceed last year’s sales record, although the industry is not growing quickly enough to meet an ambitious projection made by the state’s top marijuana regulator.  Cannabis retail purchases exceeded $1.410 billion during the first nine months of 2026, according to figures presented by Kevin Brennan, deputy … Continue reading “420 with CNW – New York Marijuana Sales Poised to Set New Record”