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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…

TuesdayAug 19, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — New York’s Cannabis Social Equity Program Faces Another Legal Challenge

New York’s cannabis industry faced another setback recently after a federal appeals court ruled that the state unlawfully discriminated against applicants from outside New York in a recent licensing process. On August 12, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a 2-1 decision stating that the state’s choice to favor applicants with prior marijuana convictions under state law was unconstitutional. The case now heads back to a lower court for further action. Although the ruling may not immediately disrupt the state’s program, experts believe it could discourage other states from designing cannabis licensing systems that prioritize residents…

MondayAug 18, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — GOP Congressman Introduces Bill to Reclassify Marijuana Federally

While President Donald Trump weighs an administrative move to change cannabis’ federal classification, a Republican lawmaker has put forward a bill to make that change permanent through legislation. Representative Greg Steube has once again introduced the “Marijuana 1-to-3 Act,” marking the fourth time he has filed the measure in consecutive sessions. The bill’s name refers to shifting marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).This would place marijuana in the same category as substances considered to have lower abuse potential and recognized medical uses. The Biden administration began the rescheduling effort last year. Trump backed…

FridayAug 15, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Delaware Reports Encouraging Start to Adult-Use Marijuana Market

Delaware’s first weekend of legal recreational cannabis sales wrapped up with better-than-expected results, marking an important step forward for the state’s new adult-use cannabis program. Sales officially kicked off on August 1, drawing in both seasoned medical patients and first-time recreational buyers. During the initial three-day period from Friday to Sunday, combined sales of medical and recreational cannabis totaled more than $903,000. Of that, roughly $625,000 came from recreational cannabis purchases, generating approximately $93,750 in taxes for the state. Recreational cannabis is taxed at 15%, while medical cannabis remains exempt from sales tax. Breaking down the numbers by county, New…

ThursdayAug 14, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — US DOJ Urges Supreme Court to Uphold Gun Ban for Marijuana Users

The Justice Department is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a federal rule that bars people who use cannabis or other illegal substances from owning firearms. The DOJ argues the policy aligns with the Second Amendment and should remain in place. John Sauer, the U.S. Solicitor General, has asked the justices to take up one of several pending cases to address conflicting decisions from lower courts on whether marijuana consumers can legally possess guns. Federal appeals courts have issued mixed rulings, creating what DOJ calls a growing “circuit conflict.” Last week, DOJ asked the high court to review U.S.…

TuesdayAug 12, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Reports Indicate Trump is Privately Considering Cannabis Reclassification

President Donald Trump recently hinted at easing federal cannabis restrictions during a private dinner at his Bedminster club in New Jersey. “We need to review that,” he told a small group of donors, according to two attendees. “It’s something we’re considering.” During his campaign, Trump had stated that a second term could mark a shift in federal cannabis policy. He expressed interest in giving states more freedom to legalize and in removing marijuana from the same federal category as heroin. This position appealed to younger voters, minority communities, and libertarian-leaning supporters. However, after seven months in office, no action has…