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TuesdayFeb 04, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Why 2025 Could Be a Great Year for Marijuana Investors

The marijuana capital markets have encountered substantial hurdles in recent years. Investors who have been in the industry since 2019 have witnessed every phase of the market—from thrilling peaks to somber valleys. Notwithstanding these swings, the present environment presents a remarkable chance for strategic investors because of alluring valuations, creative deal formats, and the capacity to assist top-tier management teams. The struggle for capital access has significantly altered the industry’s competitive dynamics. Businesses have had to either adapt or collapse as a result of the drying up of various funding sources during the last two years. Two distinct categories have…

MondayFeb 03, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Poll Finds Cannabis Helps Most People Cut Their Alcohol Intake

A recent survey reveals that over 50% of cannabis users reduce or completely stop their alcohol consumption after using marijuana. The poll, conducted by NuggMD, a marijuana telehealth platform, lends credence to the expanding theory of a substitution effect, according to which people are increasingly choosing marijuana because they believe it to be safer compared to alcohol. When asked about the impact of marijuana use on their drinking habits, 54% of respondents reported drinking less or completely stopping. Meanwhile, 22% stated that cannabis did not affect their alcohol consumption, and 14% said it depended on the situation. Only 9% indicated…

FridayJan 31, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Scientists Link Marijuana Smoke at Home to Secondhand Exposure in Children

A recently published JAMA study explored the effects of home marijuana smoking on children’s exposure to secondhand marijuana smoke (SHCS). Researchers in the U.S. used urinary biomarkers to assess the levels of delta 9 THC and its metabolites in kids, aiming to measure the extent of exposure and show the importance of preventive actions to protect their health. The study analyzed Project Fresh Air data, which included households in San Diego County with children under 14 and at least one tobacco smoker. Researchers combined air particle monitoring data with parental reports of marijuana use at home to assess the SHCS…

ThursdayJan 30, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Pesticides, Bacteria Found in Marijuana Available in Dutch Coffee Shops

An investigation into marijuana sold in Dutch semi-legal coffee stores has uncovered a range of contaminants, including pesticides, lead, and harmful bacteria. The Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction study was designed to find a “baseline” for contamination levels typically found in cannabis products. The findings will guide a trial launching in April, where coffee shops in 10 municipalities will offer marijuana grown by licensed producers under strict contamination limits. Researchers tested a hundred and five marijuana samples, including weed and resin, purchased randomly from various sellers. Approximately 20% of the samples were found to have microbiological breaches such…

WednesdayJan 29, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Nebraskan Lawmakers Consider Proposals to Implement Voter-Approved Medical Marijuana Program

Three pieces of legislation have been introduced in Nebraska aiming to implement medical marijuana legalization and regulation initiatives approved by voters in the November election. The legislation, sponsored by Senators Terrell McKinney, Ben Hansen, and Danielle Conrad of Omaha, Blair, and Lincoln, respectively, center on setting up registry systems and outlining the Nebraska Medical Marijuana Commission’s regulating and licensing responsibilities. The proposed bills—LB 705 (McKinney), LB 677 (Hansen), and LB 651 (Conrad)—would allow residents to acquire registry cards after obtaining a healthcare provider’s written recommendation, confirming their eligibility as a medical cannabis patient. The registry system would also cover caregivers,…

TuesdayJan 28, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — President Trump to Play Pivotal Role in Marijuana Policy Reform and Rescheduling

With cannabis rescheduling currently on hold indefinitely, the $32 billion industry’s fate hinges on critical decisions—particularly President Donald Trump’s choice of the next Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) director. Trump made waves in September by becoming the first presidential candidate from a major party to support a state-level recreational marijuana legalization ballot initiative. However, since then, the topic has not resurfaced in his agenda. It also remained absent during the confirmation hearings for his attorney general nominee, Pam Bondi. In this information vacuum, speculation has emerged based on Bondi’s record and Trump’s posts on Truth Social. A notable detail is Bondi’s…

TuesdayJan 28, 2025 10:00 am

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Discuss Restorative Justice, Regulation as Hopes of Marijuana Legalization Grow

Pennsylvanian cannabis reform proponents are unsure if the state will legalize cannabis this year amidst silence from the Pennsylvania Capitol regarding the drug’s future. Dozens of states have already legalized cannabis and currently generate billions of dollars in sales taxes every year, making legalization an attractive prospect for Pennsylvania which is projected to lose its budget surplus this year. Despite the lack of official news regarding cannabis legalization, reform proponents and lawmakers have already begun pitching ideas for how cannabis reform would look in the state. These ideas include selling marijuana in state-owned retail stores or allowing licensed independent retailers…

MondayJan 27, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Arkansas Governor Says Medical Cannabis Taxes Will Help Feed Children

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders of Arkansas recently highlighted the advantages of medical cannabis tax revenue in her last week’s State of the State address, announcing a significant plan. The state approved medical cannabis through a voter-supported amendment in 2016, but it wasn’t made available to qualifying patients until May 2019. Since then, the program has seen significant growth, with nearly 109,000 active medical cannabis ID cardholders recorded at the end of 2024. In Arkansas, medical cannabis purchases are subject to a 4 percent privilege tax and a 6.5 percent state sales tax. The revenue collected through the sales tax contributes…

FridayJan 24, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — US Border Patrol Asks Court to Dismiss Businesses’ Lawsuit on Marijuana Seizures in New Mexico

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are asking a federal judge to dismiss a case brought by New Mexico-licensed cannabis businesses. The businesses allege that the agencies unlawfully seized state-regulated cannabis products and arrested staff members at checkpoints within the state. According to CBP and DHS, federal law takes precedence over state law as long as cannabis remains prohibited at the federal level. They argue that border agents are authorized to disregard state regulations and seize cannabis products. Furthermore, they assert that protections afforded to state cannabis programs through the Department of Justice…

ThursdayJan 23, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Activists in Florida File New Initiative to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

Marijuana advocates in Florida have submitted a fresh proposal aimed at legalizing recreational cannabis. The new measure comes only two months after a similar one failed to secure the required supermajority vote during the November election. Florida residents will have the opportunity to vote on the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2026 if the measure is approved. Smart and Safe Florida, the group behind the measure, officially submitted it to the state Elections’ Division on Tuesday. The initiative would legalize recreational cannabis use for individuals 21 years of age or older while establishing regulations for the cultivation, sale, and distribution…

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