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ThursdaySep 04, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Oregon Certifies Title for Measure Seeking to Legalize Cannabis Consumption Lounges

The Oregon state attorney general has officially approved a ballot title for a measure that would legalize marijuana consumption lounges, a proposal supporters want voters to consider in the 2026 election. This step follows the release of a draft version about a month ago, which drew only one public comment. With the certified title now complete, the campaign is closer to beginning the large-scale signature drive needed to secure its spot on the ballot. The effort is being led by Portland-based advocacy group the Oregon Cannabis Cafe Coalition (OCCC). The group had to gather at least 1,000 valid voter signatures…

WednesdaySep 03, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — US Congressmen Reintroduce Comprehensive Cannabis Reform Bill

Congress could finally advance a measure to legalize cannabis federally this legislative session. Representatives Jerrold Nadler, Ilhan Omar, Nydia Velázquez, and Dina Titus have once again put forward the MORE Act. The measure is one of the most far-reaching pieces of cannabis reform ever introduced in Congress. Now in its fourth version, the 91-page legislation would remove cannabis from the federal list of controlled substances, effectively legalizing it nationwide and ending the inconsistent rules across different states. It also seeks to correct the harm caused by decades of harsh drug policies, especially in low-income neighborhoods and communities of color. It…

TuesdaySep 02, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Finds Self-Medicating with Marijuana Increases Paranoia Risk

Researchers have found that people who begin using cannabis to cope with depression, anxiety, or pain are more likely to experience paranoia compared to those who use it casually for fun or curiosity. The findings come from the Cannabis&Me survey, which included responses from 3,389 adults aged 18 and over who currently or previously used cannabis. None of the participants had a diagnosed history of psychosis. The study revealed that individuals who turned to marijuana as a form of self-medication tended to show higher levels of paranoia, particularly if they were already experiencing mild psychotic symptoms. Meanwhile, those who reported…

FridayAug 29, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Google Announces Pilot Program Testing Cannabis Business Advertising in Canada

Google has started testing a new advertising program that gives Canadian cannabis businesses limited access to its ad services, provided they meet federal requirements. The move comes about seven years after Canada legalized recreational cannabis and opened a regulated recreational cannabis market. The “limited pilot program” is scheduled to run only on Google Search starting August 25, 2025, and will continue for 20 weeks. The goal, according to the company, is to measure public interest and guide future policy decisions. Cannabis ads will appear on Google’s search results pages, allowing companies to pay for higher visibility when users search for…

ThursdayAug 28, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Rangers Clear Nearly 3,000 Illicit Cannabis Plants in California National Park

Park rangers in Sequoia National Park, California, have cleared an extensive illegal cannabis cultivation site covering roughly 13 acres. According to a statement from the National Park Service (NPS), rangers removed more than 2,300 mature cannabis plants. They also hauled away nearly 2,000 pounds of trash, pipes, and equipment using both manual labor and helicopter lifts. The site was first discovered and raided by park law enforcement in 2024, but officials reported that the area could not be fully restored until this year due to hazardous substances at the site. Among the items found were a semi-automatic handgun and toxic…

WednesdayAug 27, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Appeals Court Says Federal Ban on Gun Ownership by MMJ Users Could Be Unconstitutional

A U.S. federal appeals court has ruled that the long-standing ban preventing illicit drug users from owning firearms may not hold up when applied to people who legally use medical cannabis. The decision came from a three-judge bench of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta. The case, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture v. Attorney General of the US, was brought forward by several Florida medical marijuana patients who argued that the law unfairly restricts their Second Amendment rights, which guarantee the ability to keep and bear arms. The court pointed to a 2022 Supreme Court ruling, which emphasized that…

TuesdayAug 26, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — The Supreme Court Could Advance Marijuana Reform Amid Trump’s Inaction

The future of federal cannabis policy is once again in uncertainty as the Trump administration sends mixed signals on marijuana reform. On one hand, Trump has voiced support for medical marijuana and hinted that he may consider reclassifying it. On the other hand, the Department of Justice (DOJ) is actively working to defend cannabis prohibition in court while also trying to restrict gun rights for cannabis users. Since Congress has repeatedly failed to move forward on marijuana reform, advocates are now turning their hopes toward the courts and the executive. The Supreme Court is expected to hear two cases that…

MondayAug 25, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Finds Home Values Appreciate Faster in States Having Legal Adult-Use Marijuana Markets

Legalizing recreational cannabis is proving to be an economic advantage for states that have adopted it, according to a recent Clever Offers study. The research links marijuana legalization to rising property values and billions of dollars in additional tax income, showing a clear advantage over states that continue to prohibit it. Between 2009 and 2024, property values in recreational states rose by an average of $222,598, rising from $224,677 to $447,635 according to the study. In contrast, states that continue to prohibit recreational marijuana experienced smaller increases, with prices rising from $158,273 to $320,904, a gain of $162,631. That leaves…

FridayAug 22, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — A Deeper Look into Ohio’s First Year of Recreational Cannabis Sales

In 2023, voters in Ohio approved the legalization of recreational cannabis for adults aged 21 and above. But while residents supported the measure at the ballot box, lawmakers have spent months debating if and how the law should be changed. For some people, cannabis is a business opportunity or a hobby, while others view it as medicine, a problem, or even a public health concern. Recreational sales officially launched on August 6, 2024. At the time, 98 dispensaries were authorized to serve both medical patients and recreational buyers. That number has since grown to 162 locations across the state. According…

ThursdayAug 21, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — ATA Asks DOT to Act as Marijuana Rescheduling Regains Focus

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is calling on the Department of Transportation (DOT) to clarify how a pending federal plan to reclassify cannabis would affect drug testing for commercial drivers. ATA’s COO, Dan Horvath, noted in a recent letter to the Transportation Secretary that the association is worried that reclassification could weaken the safeguards and testing requirements designed to protect safety-sensitive transportation workers. He added that while the ATA does not take a formal stance on cannabis legalization, it is committed to collaborating with the DOT and other stakeholders on preventing cannabis-related accidents. The push to reclassify cannabis originally began…

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