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TuesdayAug 25, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Marijuana Cultivation Facilities Could Be Taken Over by AI Data Centers

The rapid expansion of AI across the U.S. is creating fresh demand for data center space. That trend is attracting attention to another industry facing a very different reality: cannabis cultivation. As cannabis companies struggle with falling wholesale prices, excess production capacity, and changing consumer demand, some owners are considering whether idle or distressed grow facilities could be repurposed for data center operations. Commercial real estate professionals say the concept has merit, as indoor marijuana sites already contain several features needed for technology operations. These can include sophisticated security measures, substantial electrical capacity, climate controls, industrial cooling systems, and insulation. Ryan George, owner of Sacramento-based cannabis property marketplace 420 Property, said converting an existing…

MondayAug 24, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Cannabis Law Reform Is Increasingly Gaining Prominence as Midterms Approach

Cannabis policy is heading into the U.S. midterm elections as a politically complicated issue, with voters in some states considering ballot measures while candidates elsewhere take opposing positions on legalization. The debate comes as the country remains divided between broad public acceptance of cannabis and its continued prohibition under federal law. The issue could gain attention as November approaches, although voters are also focused on immigration, the economy, the conflict with Iran, and the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure. President Donald Trump added momentum to the debate in December 2025 by directing the Department of Justice to accelerate consideration of moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. The change would not legalize cannabis…

FridayAug 21, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Could MMJ Be Mailed Once Federal Rescheduling Is Completed?

Georgia regulators are considering whether licensed medical cannabis dispensaries should be permitted to send products directly to registered patients through the mail, a move that could make treatment more accessible across the state. The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission is scheduled to discuss the proposal at a public meeting on September 16. The plan would apply only to shipments between licensed Georgia dispensaries and patients located within the state. Commission officials say recent changes in federal cannabis policy may provide legal grounds for such deliveries. Medical cannabis that complies with state regulations was reclassified as a Schedule III controlled substance under federal law earlier this year. Regulators…

ThursdayAug 20, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Study Finds That Marijuana Legalization Boosts Jobs in Agriculture Sector

States that legalize cannabis tend to record stronger agricultural employment growth than they otherwise would have experienced, according to new research from economists at Texas Tech University. The study, presented at the 2026 Agricultural and Applied Economics Association conference, found that agricultural employment rose by roughly 9% following cannabis legalization. However, the increase in jobs was not accompanied by a comparable rise in pay. Researchers said the wage pattern likely reflects broader labor-market dynamics rather than a direct consequence of marijuana policy. For the analysis, researchers examined state-level information collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics through its Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages. The dataset…

WednesdayAug 19, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Massachusetts Marijuana Regulators Find Products with Inflated THC Labels

Massachusetts regulators have uncovered 13 cannabis flower products whose actual THC levels fell outside the state’s permitted labeling range, marking an early result of an expanded effort to address potency inflation in the state’s $1.7 billion marijuana industry. The Cannabis Control Commission said that it had analyzed 63 flower products as part of a continuing shelf audit launched earlier this year. Of those samples, 13 failed to meet the state’s requirements for THC accuracy. Under Massachusetts regulations, the measured potency of a cannabis product can range from 75% to 125% of the THC figure displayed on its packaging. For example,…

TuesdayAug 18, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Alcohol Wholesalers and Retailers Back Measure to Keep Hemp-Derived THC Drinks Legal

Major alcohol distributors and retailers are supporting bipartisan legislation that would establish a federal regulatory system for hemp-derived THC beverages rather than subject them to a looming prohibition. The Beverage Regulatory Parity Act, introduced by Reps. Greg Landsman and Beth Van Duyne, would allow certain hemp drinks to remain on the market while placing them under taxation, testing, labeling, and sales requirements modeled partly on the alcohol industry. The Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America has endorsed the proposal. Dawson Hobbs, the group’s executive VP for government affairs, said hemp beverages with controlled THC levels should be sold within a…

MondayAug 17, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – New York Approves Sale of Marijuana at Farmers’ Markets

New York cannabis businesses will soon have more opportunities to reach customers outside traditional storefronts after Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation expanding where licensed operators can sell their products. The law permits licensed marijuana microbusinesses and dispensaries to conduct sales at temporary locations, including farmers’ markets and other approved community gatherings. The change fulfills a proposal regulators first discussed in 2023 and gives smaller operators a new way to reach consumers. Under New York’s microbusiness license structure, eligible companies can grow cannabis, process it, distribute it, and sell it directly to customers. The model was designed to let smaller businesses manage the full production chain without securing several separate licenses or relying on…

FridayAug 14, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Virginian Hemp Firms File Lawsuit in Federal Court Protesting THC Cap

Seven hemp operators in Virginia have asked a federal court to halt new limits on consumable hemp products, saying the rules could leave them with unusable stock, force layoffs, and threaten the survival of some businesses. The lawsuit was filed July 31 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, less than three weeks before the restrictions are scheduled to begin on August 15. The businesses are challenging a provision included in the state budget that removes an existing allowance for products containing more than 2 mg of THC when the amount of CBD is at least 25 times higher per package. Once the change takes effect, most consumable hemp…

ThursdayAug 13, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – CDC Researchers Find More Heavy Cannabis Users are Visiting ERs

A new federal report points to a sharp rise in emergency room diagnoses of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, a condition linked to frequent cannabis use and marked by repeated bouts of nausea, vomiting, and severe stomach pain. According to researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, diagnoses increased 16% between October and May. The rise coincided with the introduction of a dedicated medical billing code for the syndrome, giving hospitals a more direct way to identify and record cases. The researchers said the timing and scale of the increase indicate that the condition may have been substantially overlooked in the past. Before the new code became available,…

WednesdayAug 12, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – US Senate Approves Proposal to Postpone Hemp THC Ban

The Senate has voted to preserve a temporary delay in the federal crackdown on hemp-derived THC products, rejecting an effort to ensure that new restrictions take effect as scheduled in November. Senators voted 61-32 last Wednesday to reject the amendment introduced by Senator Ted Budd. The proposal would have removed language from a broader federal funding measure that postpones the implementation of the hemp restrictions. The Senate later approved the spending legislation by a 90-6 vote. Supporters of the delay argue that the additional time could give lawmakers an opportunity to develop a federal regulatory system rather than allowing prohibition to take effect. The current measure would push…