Cannabis industry leaders in Washington State are contemplating the implications of reclassification for researchers and local customers. President Joe Biden disclosed in May that the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) was considering a substantial change to the classification of cannabis. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) currently classifies marijuana as a schedule I substance, classing … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Washington State Marijuana Industry Readies for Change as Feds Mull Reclassification”

A recent study involving hundreds of individuals using medical cannabis has shown significant and rapid improvements in overall health during the first three months of use, according to research from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). The findings, published in the “Cannabis Research Journal,” followed almost 400 adults in Pennsylvania who were new to … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Study Shows Users of Medical Cannabis Report Short-Term Benefits in Quality of Life”

Last month, Ohio kicked off its recreational cannabis sales, raising questions about how this would impact Michigan’s already thriving industry, which attracts many Ohio customers. Michigan had become a popular destination for Ohio residents seeking cannabis, with many dispensaries conveniently located near the state border in cities such as Morenci and Monroe. Ohio’s dispensaries sold … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Michigan Cannabis Sales Boom as Recreational Sales Begin in Ohio”

Efforts to legalize medical cannabis in Nebraska have officially been approved for the November election, despite a lawsuit and a statewide review of the validity of collected signatures. Bob Evnen, the secretary of state, announced on Sept. 14, 2024, that the group Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana had gathered an estimated 90,000 legitimate signatures. The announcement … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Nebraska Certifies Ballot Measures to Legalize Medical Cannabis”

A former Nebraska senator and past member of the Nebraska Health Board has filed a lawsuit aimed at stopping two state medical marijuana ballot petitions. John Kuehn, a rancher and veterinarian from Heartwell, is challenging the placement of these measures on the Nov. 5 , 2024, ballot. Kuehn has listed seven key reasons for his … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Nebraska Lawsuit Aims to Void State’s Medical Cannabis Ballot Measures”

A new study on cannabis grown in Colombia highlights the impressive variety of phytochemicals in the plants. The study identified four different chemotypes based on their cannabinoid profiles, revealing an abundance of uncommon terpenes. The study’s results, which were published in the “Phytochemical Analysis” journal, indicate that the wide range of compounds found in Colombian … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Study Finds Cannabis Grown in Colombian Jungles Possesses Uncommon Terpenes”

Back in 2018 when Congress passed the current farm bill that legalized hemp, Congress seemed to have been under the belief that hemp was for making rope rather than intoxicating products. However, the current debate around hemp is almost solely rotating around intoxicants. It has become abundantly clear that the law passed in 2018, in … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Clarifying Congress’ Intent on THC Could Help in Reforming Marijuana Laws”

A recent study revealed that marijuana use has been on the rise in the United States, though surprisingly not among young teens. The study, which analyzed the cannabis consumption habits of more than 500,000 people between 2013 and 2022, was published in the latest edition of Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports. It highlighted that marijuana … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Study Finds Drop in Marijuana Use by Teens, Rise Among Adults”