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MondayJul 07, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Nebraska Commission Finalizes Emergency Medical Marijuana Regulations

The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission recently signed off on emergency rules that would let the state begin accepting applications for medical marijuana licenses once Governor Jim Pillen gives the official go-ahead. State law requires the governor to act by July 1. The emergency guidelines were revealed just minutes before the commission’s 10 a.m. meeting. The temporary rules, which closely resemble a bill that stalled in the Legislature last month, could be in effect for up to 90 days, depending on Pillen’s approval. The voter-approved measures legalizing medical marijuana require that applications start being accepted by July 1. Commissioner Lorelle Mueting…

WednesdayJul 02, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Poll Finds Most Texas Voters Oppose Banning Hemp Products

A new poll shows that most Texas voters are not in favor of a full ban on hemp-based THC products. The survey revealed that 53% of voters were against the ban that state lawmakers had passed under SB 3. In contrast, just 31% said they were in favor of it. The Republican base appeared split on the issue, with 46% in favor of banning the products, while 39% were against it. These opinions were collected in early June, shortly after the legislative session wrapped up but before Governor Greg Abbott vetoed the bill. The veto immediately sparked backlash from Lieutenant…

TuesdayJul 01, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Congress Promises to Consider Marijuana Banking Reform Once the Budget is Passed

Congress is expected to revisit cannabis-related issues this fall, including banking access for marijuana businesses, according to political experts in Washington. David Culver, a top executive at the U.S. Cannabis Roundtable, a leading advocacy group, said he believes there’s a strong chance that Congress will approve the SAFE Banking measure before the current session ends. “This is the most promising window we’ve had so far,” Culver said in an interview. However, the bill’s progress is on hold until Congress handles a top priority: President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Lawmakers from both parties agree that this bill takes precedence. …

FridayJun 27, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Finds Healthcare Professionals Ill-Equipped to Discuss Medical Cannabis with Patients

A recent study from the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) reveals that many healthcare providers in the U.S. feel they aren’t equipped to talk with patients about medical marijuana. Despite its growing acceptance, many in the medical field report they haven’t received enough education or training to advise patients confidently. Currently, cannabis is categorized as a Schedule 1 drug in the U.S., meaning it is considered to have a high abuse potential and no recognized medical benefit. However, in 2023, the DHHS recommended moving it to Schedule 3, recognizing its possible use in treating conditions like cancer-related symptoms, infections,…

ThursdayJun 26, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Gov. Abbott Calls for Regulation, Vetoes Bill Banning THC in Texas

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has vetoed a measure that aimed at banning all consumable THC products in the state. The move keeps the growing market of THC gummies, vape cartridges, and similar goods open for business. Abbott issued the veto just before the deadline, preventing what would have been one of the strictest THC bans nationwide. Abbott called on lawmakers to craft tighter regulations for THC products rather than imposing an outright ban. The bill, Senate Bill 3, would have made it a criminal offense to produce, sell, or possess any THC consumables. The bill followed ongoing efforts in various…

WednesdayJun 25, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Marijuana Firms That Have Weathered the Recent Storms Could Thrive Over the Coming Years

Over the last five years, the marijuana sector has gone through a major shake-up from excessive spending to tough tax burdens and complicated regulations. With all these challenges, a sort of natural selection has taken place: only the most disciplined and resilient companies have survived. The companies that remain today are generally led by experienced teams who’ve learned to operate with caution and efficiency. The recent downturn has helped reset market expectations, leading to more reasonable valuations. Unlike previous market peaks in 2019 and 2021, where investors chased rapid expansion and aggressive land grabs, today’s environment favors steady earnings and…

TuesdayJun 24, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Marijuana Advocates Express Concerns About the Purchase Rules for Missouri Patients

Medical marijuana advocates are raising concerns about new state guidelines in Missouri that restrict how much cannabis patients can legally buy from dispensaries. Under existing rules, dispensaries must monitor patient purchases to make sure they don’t go over their monthly limits. Earlier this year, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services updated its website with new guidance. It states that once patients hit their allowed amount, they can’t legally switch to recreational purchases to get more marijuana. The department’s cannabis regulation division emphasized that this rule is meant to keep everyone within their legal possession limits. Currently, patients enrolled…

MondayJun 23, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Discussions to Legalize Marijuana Market Reach Pivotal Stage in Pennsylvania

Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania’s lawmakers are rushing to reach a deal on next year’s budget. With the deadline of July 1 fast approaching, there are still major disagreements over how to cover Shapiro’s proposed spending increases, particularly with a government split between Democrats controlling the House and Republicans holding the Senate. One of the central goals for the governor and his Democratic allies is to boost funding for public education and transit systems. Republican lawmakers don’t oppose those ideas outright but are more focused on controlling costs, especially rising Medicaid expenses and the widespread use of “skill games”—video gambling…

FridayJun 20, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Marijuana’s Skunky Smell Could Soon Be a Thing of the Past

Not far from the highway, down a stretch near the local sheriff’s station, there’s a high-security facility surrounded by barbed wire. If you happen to drive past, you might catch a sharp, earthy scent in the air, which some call skunky and others say smells like fuel. Either way, it’s unmistakably the scent of cannabis. The facility is home to District Cannabis, where over 15,000 pounds of marijuana flower are grown annually. Founder and lead cultivator Andras Kirschner proudly calls it their dream “weed factory.” Inside, the air is thick with earthy plant aromas, hints of citrus, and soft floral…

WednesdayJun 18, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Finds That Market Forces Are Reducing Biodiversity in Marijuana Plants

A new study on marijuana genetics reveals that the legal cannabis industry may be unintentionally reducing the plant’s genetic diversity. The push for faster-growing plants with higher cannabinoid content, mainly for economic and regulatory reasons, has led to a narrowing of the genetic pool. The study, conducted by graduate student Caleb Y. Chen at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, draws from both genetic data and interviews with cannabis breeders. According to Chen, selective breeding practices in the current “post-prohibition” market are creating what he refers to as a genetic “bottleneck.” While humans have always shaped cannabis genetics to suit their…

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