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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…

TuesdayJun 17, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Facebook Appears to No Longer Censor Marijuana Searches

Earlier this year, Meta stated it would shift how it handles controversial topics by loosening certain content rules, particularly around issues frequently debated in politics, such as gender identity and immigration. However, when it came to cannabis, the company continued to censor search results for key terms. Instead of showing related content, users saw alerts asking them to report any drug sales. The restriction appears to have been lifted, with searches that were previously blocked now delivering actual results and the earlier warnings no longer appear. Though many digital platforms enforce rules against selling drugs and limit who can view…

MondayJun 16, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Could Hemp-Sourced THC Finally Push Congress to Act?

Congress is finally moving toward addressing laws tied to the marijuana industry after years of inaction. However, instead of expanding support—such as allowing marijuana businesses access to banking services, easing tax burdens, or opening up interstate trade—lawmakers are shifting their focus to restricting products made from hemp-derived THC. Industry experts and lobbyists say a recent GOP-backed budget plan, introduced in the House and passed by a subcommittee, aims to outlaw products made with hemp-derived THC at the federal level. Even if the proposal doesn’t make it through Congress, it signals a turning point. Many in the industry now believe the…

FridayJun 13, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Sky News Investigation Uncovers Illicit Marijuana Sellers in the UK Using QR Codes to Attract Buyers

While walking through Burton upon Trent, Steve noticed unusual stickers on lampposts and bins with a shiny green marijuana leaf, a QR code, and the phrase “get your delivery.” Curious, he scanned the code with his phone and was taken to a polished website selling cannabis in various forms—vapes, oils, gummies, buds, and even pre-rolled joints. Steve had recently moved to the area and was dealing with severe pain from a back injury. He wanted an alternative to prescription opioids but didn’t feel safe buying drugs on the street. The site he found operated like a legitimate online store. It…