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TuesdayMar 10, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Oregon Senate Bill Limiting THC in Edibles Fails to Pass

A proposal aimed at restricting the THC amount in individual cannabis edibles will not move forward in Oregon this year after failing to clear the state House of Representatives. Senate Bill 1548 sought to prohibit the manufacture of single edible products containing more than 10 mg of THC. The measure focused on products designed to be split into several portions, such as large gummies or baked goods sold as a single piece but labeled for multiple servings. The legislation was introduced by Senator Lisa Reynolds, who noted that it was prompted by a rise in incidents involving young children who…

WednesdayMar 04, 2026 9:00 am

420 with CNW — Oklahoma Could Extend Moratorium on Licensing New Marijuana Businesses

Oklahoma lawmakers are weighing another extension of the state’s pause on issuing new medical cannabis business licenses, a move that could also lead to a long-term limit on the number of grow operations once the freeze is lifted. Two measures, House Bill 3143 and House Bill 3144, would adjust the moratorium first approved in 2022. Unless legislators act, the current pause on new licenses will end on August 1. State Representative Rusty Cornwell, sponsor of both proposals, said the goal is to bring order to a market that expanded rapidly after voters legalized medical cannabis. He stressed that the legislation…

MondayFeb 23, 2026 4:20 pm

South Dakota to Switch to Digital MMJ Cards

South Dakota is moving toward a digital system for medical cannabis cards, a change that state health officials say will make access easier for patients and caregivers. The update was shared during a meeting of the South Dakota House Health and Human Services Committee at the State Capitol in Pierre. Representative Josephine Garcia had originally planned to introduce House Bill 1211 to require the state Health Department to issue electronic cannabis cards. However, she told committee members she no longer needed to push the proposal forward. Garcia, who leads the state’s Medical Cannabis Oversight Committee, stated that the department has…

FridayFeb 20, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Florida Supreme Court Considers Appeal to Put Marijuana on State Ballot

Efforts to legalize recreational cannabis in Florida remain active as the state’s highest court weighs whether to take up a key appeal that could determine if voters see the issue on a future ballot. The Florida Supreme Court is reviewing a request from the Smart and Safe Florida campaign after roughly 71,000 petition signatures were thrown out. If the justices agree to hear the case and ultimately side with the campaign, the proposed constitutional amendment could move forward to the ballot in November. The group contends that the disputed petitions were improperly invalidated and should be included in the final tally required for ballot access. State officials previously excluded signatures tied to voters listed…

FridayJan 30, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Lessons That Successful Marijuana Retailers Have Learned

Mike Khemmoro expected the launch of Mango Cannabis’ New Buffalo store in Michigan to follow a familiar playbook. As chief operating officer of the small multistate company, which operates retail locations across four states, he anticipated the usual challenges that come with opening a new dispensary. What he did not expect was a sudden change in state tax policy just days before opening. Michigan’s decision to introduce a 24% wholesale tax starting January 1 forced Khemmoro and his team to rethink their strategy. The market was already crowded with large, established competitors, and prices had been under pressure for years. Opening with limited inventory was not an option, but neither was losing ground on…

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…