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FridayJan 16, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Trends Impacting the US Marijuana Industry in 2026

As the legal marijuana sector enters another year of adjustment, new data points show an industry still working to find its footing. While some long-standing challenges remain unresolved, recent developments suggest parts of the market may finally be moving toward a more sustainable balance. Tax policy remains one of the most consequential issues for cannabis retailers. For years, Section 280E of the federal tax code has prevented marijuana businesses from deducting ordinary operating expenses, including rent, wages, and compliance costs. This framework has routinely pushed otherwise viable stores into the red. In many established cannabis markets, the tax burden created by 280E has exceeded total net income, effectively eliminating profits…

ThursdayJan 15, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Government-Funded Research Says Cannabis Users are Being Wrongfully Jailed for DUI

Government-funded research is raising serious concerns about how cannabis driving laws are being enforced in the United States. According to a new scientific study, many cannabis users are being arrested, charged, and even jailed for driving under the influence despite showing no real signs of being impaired. The research suggests that current DUI laws related to marijuana are not based on sound science and are unfairly punishing innocent people. In almost 20 U.S. states, lawmakers use what are known as per se or zero-tolerance THC laws. These laws set a fixed amount of THC in the blood that automatically labels a driver…

MondayJan 12, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — GOP Congressmen are Fuming at Trump for Embracing Marijuana

President Donald Trump has opened a rare rift within his party, and the issue driving it is marijuana policy. Last month, Trump announced plans to ease federal rules that govern cannabis, arguing that existing regulations have driven up taxes on marijuana businesses and hindered scientific research into potential medical benefits. The proposal immediately put him at odds with Republican leadership on Capitol Hill, including the House speaker and several senior Senate Republicans. Just weeks earlier, congressional Republicans had advanced legislation as part of a government funding package that tightened rules on certain cannabis-related products. That vote followed the party’s long-standing skepticism toward marijuana, even…

ThursdayJan 08, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — US Supreme Court Sets Dates to Hear Marijuana Users’ Gun Rights Case

The United States Supreme Court has set a date to hear arguments in a closely watched case that could determine whether federal restrictions on gun ownership for people who use cannabis are constitutional. The justices scheduled oral arguments for March 2, roughly two months after agreeing to review the dispute. The case pits the Department of Justice (DOJ) against Ali Danial Hemani, who was prosecuted under a federal statute that bars individuals who use illegal drugs from purchasing or possessing firearms. Hemani argues that the law violates the Second Amendment. At issue is a provision of federal law, codified as 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3), which has been under increasing…

FridayDec 19, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Suggests Legalizing Marijuana Lowers Suicide Rates Among Seniors

States that allowed recreational marijuana stores to open experienced a drop in suicide rates among older residents, according to a recent analysis that reviewed more than twenty years of data from across the U.S. The findings suggest a clear association between the start of legal cannabis sales and a measurable decline in suicides among adults later in life. The study analyzed monthly suicide figures from all 50 states. The goal was to examine whether expanded access to cannabis, specifically through regulated retail outlets, had any observable connection to mental health. The researchers found that suicide rates fell among people aged…

WednesdayDec 10, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Consumption Lounges Open New Opportunities for Marijuana Firms

Marijuana consumption lounges are reshaping the hospitality industry with experiences that blend social spaces and regulated cannabis use. What started as a niche concept with events like edible-friendly yoga or art sessions has developed into a broader push for dedicated spaces where adults can gather and consume legally. According to Dale Sky Jones, chancellor of Oaksterdam University in Oakland, these venues represent the next significant development for the legal cannabis sector. Jones argues that the appeal of lounges goes far beyond novelty. Operators who hope to succeed must handle compliance, consumer education, and guest safety with the same care that…

MondayDec 08, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Proposal Seeks to Cover Some Hemp Products Under Medicare Plans

Medical marijuana health insurance has long been viewed by cannabis businesses and patient advocates as a breakthrough that could reshape the industry. A recent proposed change to Medicare reimbursement regulations offered a brief spark of attention but delivered little for those hoping for broader coverage. While the revision would allow coverage for a limited range of hemp products, it would not include CBD. Talks of government-backed health plans covering CBD treatments picked up last week after Bloomberg reported that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services was weighing whether certain older adults might qualify for CBD care beyond the single…

WednesdayNov 19, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Will the Revolt Against Marijuana Taxes Succeed?

The U.S. has roughly 38,000 licensed marijuana businesses, yet many are struggling to meet federal tax obligations. Eleven of the largest operators collectively owe over $2.3 billion in federal income taxes. Smaller firms are facing similar pressure, largely due to Section 280E of the federal tax code, which blocks marijuana businesses from deducting most expenses. That burden has pushed a growing number of companies to take a risky step. Cannabis businesses are submitting tax returns that challenge the IRS’s position on what they owe. Whether that pushback will succeed is far from clear. Previous attempts by Americans to mount large-scale…

TuesdayOct 14, 2025 5:39 pm

Global Psychedelic Week 2025 to Unite 5,000 People Across 100 Countries

The world’s first distributed psychedelic conference debuts with a global hybrid experience, 100+ speakers, 60+ local gatherings [San Francisco] — Global Psychedelic Week (GPW), the world’s first distributed psychedelic conference, debuts November 3–9, 2025 with a powerful vision: to unite the global psychedelic community through a hybrid program of online sessions and in-person events. With 100+ world-renowned speakers, 70+ community and media partners, and in-person gatherings in nearly 60 cities worldwide, GPW is creating an unprecedented space for dialogue, connection, and action across borders. Leading Voices in Psychedelics The 2025 lineup features some of the most recognized names in psychedelic…

WednesdayOct 01, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — OHSU Receives $6.7M Grant to Study Cannabis Impact in HIV+ Pregnant Women

A group of scientists from Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) has been awarded over $6.7 million by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study how marijuana use during pregnancy affects women living with HIV. The five-year funding will support research directed by Dr. Jamie Lo, an obstetrics and gynecology associate professor at OHSU’s School of Medicine. She is partnering with Dr. Benjamin Burwitz, associate professor in the Division of Pathobiology & Immunology at the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC). Additional collaborators include co-lead researcher Dr. Jennifer Manuzak from Tulane’s National Primate Research Center, along with Dr. James…