If you suffer from chronic pain and think medical cannabis could help, your doctor may not always share the same opinion. A recent survey of individuals living in states with legalized medical cannabis revealed significant differences in opinions between patients and healthcare providers. According to the survey, which included responses from 1,000 doctors and 1,600 … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Survey Finds Difference in View of Chronic Pain Patients, Doctors on Medical Cannabis”

California Governor Gavin Newsom approved a measure that will allow the operation of marijuana cafés, modeled after those in the Netherlands. The law is set to come into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, subject to local government approvals. Last year, Governor Newsom vetoed a similar proposal from Assembly Member Matt Haney, which would have permitted … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Newsom Signs Measure Authorizing Cannabis Cafes to Operate in California”

Cannabis legalization has made significant progress in the United States, with more than one-half of the states allowing its use for medical or recreational purposes, or both. However, despite these developments, cannabis is still illegal at the federal level. A recent report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) highlights the growing … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Five Highlights from US NASEM Report on Marijuana”

The government of Ukraine recently approved a list of medical conditions that qualify for medical marijuana following the enactment of the country’s marijuana legislation by President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Ministry of Health shared a list of roughly 20 medical conditions eligible for marijuana treatment, noting that more conditions could be included later if medically approved. … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Officials in Ukraine Approve Medical Marijuana Qualifying Conditions”

Former President Donald Trump recently expressed support for Amendment 3, a ballot initiative scheduled for Nov. 5, 2024, that would legalize recreational cannabis in Florida. This unexpected endorsement has added a new twist to the ongoing legalization efforts in the state. Proponents of the measure are hoping that Trump’s backing will help sway the 15% … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Does Florida Cannabis Ballot Measure Stand Chance of Passing?”

Kentucky will begin its lottery for medical cannabis business licenses next month, marking a key milestone in launching the state’s medical marijuana program. There has been an overwhelming response to the program, with Kentucky officials receiving close to 5,000 applications for business licenses before the Aug. 31, 2024, deadline. Most of these applications, around 4,096, … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Kentucky Officials Prepare to Hold Medical Cannabis License Lottery”

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) intends to continue seeking tax payments from cannabis businesses that have taken deductions in anticipation of possible federal changes, according to an attorney with the agency. Even if marijuana is rescheduled federally, the IRS could theoretically seize assets from marijuana companies that fail to meet their tax obligations. Luke … Continue reading “420 with CNW — IRS to Keep Applying 280E Until Marijuana Reclassification Completed”

Delaware, Ohio, has put a temporary pause on recreational cannabis businesses operating within its city limits; the city council voted 5 to 2 to enforce a six-month moratorium. This decision halts recreational marijuana businesses from opening in the city, giving officials time to consider how to best regulate them. The move follows the approval of … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Delaware, Ohio Temporarily Ban Adult-Use Marijuana Businesses”