May 2025 - Page 3 of 3 - CannabisNewsWire

MondayMay 05, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Why Lawmakers Are Wrong to Focus on THC Potency in Marijuana

Getting too high can be a pretty terrible experience. What starts off as a calm, relaxing buzz can quickly spiral into paranoia and anxiety. One minute you’re chilling, the next your mind is racing with worst-case scenarios, and everything feels like it’s falling apart. No one enjoys that kind of high. Since recreational marijuana became legal in more places, the conversation around THC levels has picked up. People are more concerned about how strong today’s weed is—especially since dispensaries are pushing super-potent strains. A famous example of overconsumption happened in 2014, when journalist Maureen Dowd had a panic episode after…

FridayMay 02, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Florida House Unanimously Passes Bill Making MMJ Cards Free for Veterans

Florida House legislators have come together in full agreement to pass a measure that will benefit military veterans by removing state fees tied to obtaining medical cannabis cards. Under the new legislation, veterans will no longer need to pay registration or renewal fees for their medical cannabis certifications, effectively making the process free for them. The measure, House Bill 555, introduced by Republican Representative Alex Andrade, cleared the House with a unanimous 110-0 vote after moving through earlier committee stages. Initially, the proposal aimed to make broader updates to Florida’s medical cannabis system, such as allowing patients to grow cannabis…

ThursdayMay 01, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — New Mexico Court Makes Ruling on Insurance Coverage for Medical Cannabis Costs

A federal judge has ruled that health insurance providers in New Mexico aren’t legally required to pay for medical cannabis, even though some state laws suggest they should. This decision underscores the ongoing clash between state-level cannabis initiatives and overarching federal drug policies. The lawsuit originated from a group of plaintiffs that included individuals enrolled in Medicaid or private insurance plans, along with a licensed cannabis dispensary. They claimed that marijuana used to treat mental and behavioral health conditions should be reimbursed under several New Mexico statutes, including the Behavioral Health Services Act and regulations on insurance practices. Their argument…