Businesses interested in operating as medical cannabis dispensaries in the U.S. can begin submitting applications starting Wednesday, April 29, following a directive from President Donald Trump to change how marijuana is classified under federal law. The update was announced through a notice published on the website of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).  According to the agency, its online system for medical marijuana registration will open at … Continue reading “420 with CNW — DEA Opens Portal to Register Medical Marijuana Operators”

Cannabis retailers across the U.S. recorded a notable surge in sales on April 20 (4/20) this year, with particularly strong gains in states that have recently approved legal use.  Data released by online ordering company Jane Technologies shows that total sales on April 20 climbed by 46.9% compared to the same date last year. The number of transactions … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Marijuana Sales Record Major Spike on 4/20”

A directive signed by Acting AG Todd Blanche on April 22 and put into force the next day shifts two categories of cannabis from Schedule I of the CSA to Schedule III. One includes marijuana-based medications approved by the FDA. The other applies to cannabis produced, distributed, or sold under state-issued medical licenses.  The second group carries particular relevance for trucking. It covers legally sanctioned dispensaries … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Trucking Industry in Grey Area as Marijuana is Reclassified Federally”

April 20, widely known as 4/20, has become an informal holiday associated with cannabis use. As public attitudes continue to shift and legalization spreads across the U.S., more public officials and companies are openly acknowledging the day. This year, messages shared online reflected a mix of celebration, policy advocacy, and public safety reminders.  Lawmakers used the occasion to … Continue reading “420 with CNW — How Top Brands, Politicians Celebrated Marijuana’s 4/20 Holiday”

Last December, President Trump signed Executive Order 14067, titled “Increasing Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research.” The directive calls for marijuana to be reclassified from Schedule 1 to 3 under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), a move that could reshape the financial landscape for cannabis businesses.  The proposal is not yet in effect. It must pass through a federal rulemaking … Continue reading “420 with CNW — How Federal Reclassification Could Reshape Marijuana Taxes”

According to Dr. Sanjay Gupta, his long-running documentary series “Weed” has grown far beyond its original scope, evolving into an ongoing examination of cannabis, medicine, and patient experience.  When filming began in 2012, the intention was to produce a single documentary exploring a controversial plant and its possible medical uses. Instead, the project became a continuing series, with each … Continue reading “420 with CNW — CNN Documentary Explores How Medical Marijuana is Helping Women”

A new bipartisan effort in Congress is offering states a way to sidestep an upcoming federal crackdown on hemp-derived THC products, instead of forcing an immediate nationwide ban. The proposal, introduced last week, would let individual states maintain their existing regulatory systems rather than adopt a stricter federal standard scheduled to begin in November.  The measure is backed by Democratic Senator Amy … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Bipartisan Congressional Bill to Let States Have Their Own Hemp THC Rules”

Backers of a proposed medical marijuana measure in Idaho say they have surpassed 100,000 collected signatures and are now racing to meet an April 30 deadline that would place the issue before voters in November.  The campaign, led by the Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho, aims to allow patients with serious illnesses to access cannabis for therapeutic … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Idaho MMJ Ballot Initiative Supporters Have 100k Signatures as Deadline Looms”