Voters in Washington state chose to legalize recreational cannabis a decade ago, opening the state up to a multibillion-dollar industry that has seen significant growth in just a few short years. But, even though the adult-use cannabis industry has proven to be quite lucrative with retailers in Washington state selling around $1.5 billion to $1.7 … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Marijuana Growers Face New Challenges as Washington State Clocks a Decade of Legalization”

Many people tend to connect marijuana to “the munchies” and appetite boosting, but a Wareham, Massachusetts, company is proving that its marijuana edible can not only suppress appetite but also provide an energy boost that will help you coast through your workout session. Coast Cannabis, founded by a husband-and-wife team (Brian Cusick and Angela Brown), … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Massachusetts Company Creates Marijuana Gummy to Help Weight Loss”

The cannabis industry has proven to be extremely lucrative, generating billions of dollars in taxes and creating hundreds of thousands of job opportunities. For the past two decades, states across the country have passed legalization measures and allowed cannabis sales to cash in on the profits. More than 20 states now allow adults aged 21 … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Federally Financed Study Finds Cannabis Legalization Doesn’t Increase Use Among Teens”

The reality that the House of Representatives will be controlled by Republicans in the coming Congress has created a sense of urgency among legislators who want to see marijuana banking legalized. These advocates are working feverishly to garner support so that a deal is reached during this lame duck session of Congress. Otherwise the prospects … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Lawmakers Scramble to Secure Agreement on Marijuana Banking During Lame Duck Session”

America’s state-level cannabis reform movement has put plenty of consideration into ensuring that individuals from marginalized communities are given a chance to participate in the billion-dollar industry. It’s no secret that the war on drugs, and cannabis policing to be more specific, had a disproportionately negative effect on members of Black and Brown communities. Black … Continue reading “420 with CNW — NY Selects Companies to Construct Social Equity Cannabis Business Premises”

Marijuana industry regulators in Nevada announced on Thanksgiving eve that they would be holding two lotteries to select the first companies to receive licenses to operate standalone marijuana consumption lounges. These lotteries will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. In total, 20 licensees will be selected, out of which 10 will be social-equity applicants … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Nevada Regulators to Hold Cannabis Consumption Lounge License Lottery”

After keeping the country in suspense for nearly two years and attracting plenty of criticism from lawmakers and reform advocates who argued that the his administration was dragging its feet, President Joseph Biden finally announced that he would issue mass pardons for Americans who had been convicted on certain cannabis-related offenses. The move was praised … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Congressional Researchers Outline Major Limitations of Presidential Cannabis Pardons”

The European Court of Justice, the highest court in the EU, has ruled that the government of the Netherlands cannot legally implement a deportation order against a Russian citizen who is currently undergoing treatment for a rare and debilitating form of blood cancer in the Netherlands. His treatment protocol includes medical marijuana, a substance that … Continue reading “420 with CNW — EU Court Rules Against the Dutch Government Deporting a Medical Cannabis User”