July 16, 2026 4:20pm
For finance teams in the cannabis industry, managing payments often means navigating a complicated and uncertain system. Invoices are issued to retail customers, payment deadlines stretch out, and staff members juggle concerns over large electronic transfers, checks, cash deposits, and wire payments that have not fully cleared. At the same time, businesses must continue buying inventory, paying taxes, and maintaining banking … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Banking Reform is Unlikely to Fix Marijuana Industry Payment Processing Challenges”
July 13, 2026 4:20pm
As Virginia moves toward the start of a regulated retail cannabis industry, the state Cannabis Control Authority is asking residents and businesses to share their views through a new public survey. The questionnaire became available on July 6 and is designed to gather opinions on future rules governing the state’s marijuana market. Officials say they want to hear from individuals, organizations, and … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Virginia Authorities Seek Public Views on Planned Marijuana Program”
July 10, 2026 4:20pm
The FIFA World Cup is drawing record numbers of fans to cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, creating packed streets, lively celebrations, and memorable moments. Alongside the excitement surrounding football, another trend is emerging as millions of international visitors are getting their first look at legal marijuana markets. For many travelers, this tournament marks … Continue reading “420 with CNW — World Cup Offers Marijuana Industry a Rare Opportunity”
July 09, 2026 4:20pm
A group of transportation and public safety organizations has raised concerns over the Trump administration’s effort to reclassify marijuana, warning that the move could weaken long-standing drug testing requirements for workers in safety-critical roles. The coalition, led by the American Trucking Associations, sent a letter on Monday to senior federal officials, urging them to protect … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Transportation Associations Caution About Marijuana Reclassification Risks”
July 07, 2026 4:20pm
Delaware lawmakers have completed the process of turning Senate Bill 75 into law after the state House voted on July 1 to override Governor Matt Meyer’s veto. The measure cleared the chamber by a 25-16 vote, marking the final legislative step needed to enact the proposal following an earlier override by the Senate. The legislation … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Delaware Lawmakers Override Gov. Meyer’s Veto on Marijuana Law”
July 06, 2026 4:20pm
Virginia’s recreational cannabis market is expected to launch next summer if lawmakers approve the final state budget, but uncertainty surrounding state and federal rules is already affecting businesses tied to the hemp industry. Barbara Biddle, owner of District Hemp Botanicals in Manassas, recently informed her landlord that she will close one of her two retail locations. Her stores offer … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Virginia Retailers, Farmers Worry as State and Federal Marijuana Laws Shift”
July 02, 2026 4:20pm
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has proposed a series of amendments to the state budget approved by lawmakers last week, but her recommendations leave intact provisions tied to recreational cannabis sales and a controversial increase in penalties for public marijuana use. The governor’s changes do not alter language that would establish a legal market for recreational cannabis. They also do not address criticism … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Virginia Governor Leaves Marijuana Provisions in State Budget Untouched”
July 01, 2026 4:20pm
Louisiana has stepped back from its formal opposition to the federal government’s plan to reclassify marijuana under U.S. drug laws and will no longer take part in ongoing hearings before the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), according to newly released court records. The state had been one of four given “interested party” status, allowing it to … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Louisiana Withdraws from Taking Part in DEA Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing”
June 30, 2026 4:20pm
Michigan’s once-thriving medical cannabis market has dwindled to a fraction of its former size, recording only $322,350 in sales in May, according to figures released by the state Cannabis Regulatory Agency. Despite that decline, an ongoing federal dispute over marijuana policy could have major financial implications for cannabis operators across Michigan and neighboring Ohio. The discussion gained … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Medical Marijuana Sales in Michigan Dwindle to Less Than $500,000”
June 29, 2026 4:20pm
Nebraska cannabis regulators have approved the first licensed cultivation company to begin growing cannabis nearly 19 months after state voters endorsed legalization for medical use. During a meeting on Monday, members of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission unanimously confirmed that MahaMota Cultivation Company had successfully completed its inspection process, clearing the way for the company to grow the state’s first legal medical cannabis … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Nebraska Allows Grower to Start Medical Cannabis Cultivation”
June 26, 2026 4:20pm
Missouri’s applications for 77 available cannabis licenses will be accepted from July 13 through July 27, with a random drawing set for September 9. Officials expect successful applicants to receive their licenses in December. According to the Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation, the microbusiness initiative was created to expand access to the legal cannabis market for individuals … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Missouri to Start Receiving Cannabis Microbusiness Applications in July”
June 25, 2026 4:20pm
A forthcoming federal hearing on cannabis policy is facing criticism after the DEA approved participation exclusively from individuals and organizations that have voiced skepticism about marijuana legalization, leaving reform advocates and industry representatives out of the discussion. The hearing, set for June 29 in Virginia, will focus on issues tied to the federal classification of marijuana. The proceedings … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Features Only Prohibitionists, Triggering Concern”
June 24, 2026 4:20pm
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a broad federal restriction that prevented cannabis users from possessing firearms, marking another significant ruling in the court’s recent series of Second Amendment decisions. In a unanimous judgment, the justices sided with Ali Danial Hemani, a Texas resident who challenged a federal statute that bars people who regularly … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Supreme Court Rules That Marijuana Users Can Own Guns”
June 23, 2026 4:20pm
Virginia leaders have reached an agreement on legislation aimed at establishing a regulated recreational cannabis market across the Commonwealth, a watershed moment in the state’s long-running debate over legal cannabis sales. Under the deal, licensed recreational cannabis sales would begin on July 1 next year. A statewide tax of 6% would take effect when the market launches, increasing to 8% two … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Virginia to Start Retail Cannabis Sales in July 2027”
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