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MondayAug 31, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – DEA Judge Publishes Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Transcripts

Over 2,500 pages of testimony from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s marijuana rescheduling proceedings are now available to the public following the release of transcripts from the 11-day hearing that ended July 15 in Virginia. Derek C. Julius, the agency’s chief administrative law judge, issued the finalized records on August 25. His next step is to prepare a nonbinding decision on whether cannabis should remain in Schedule I or be transferred to Schedule III. The recommendation will then proceed to DEA Administrator Terry Cole for consideration. Those involved in the hearing represented federal agencies, law enforcement groups, medical professionals, advocacy organizations, and families affected by drug-related issues. The DEA called Dr. Dominic Chiapperino, a Food and Drug Administration official…

FridayAug 28, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Oregon Lawmaker Unveils Plan to Have THC Cap Imposed on Edibles

When Oregon voters approved recreational marijuana in 2014, Douglas County resident Karma Clarke supported the measure, believing cannabis posed little danger. Her view changed several years later after her son, then 20, began using marijuana frequently. Clarke said her son had been a successful student and athlete before returning home after earning an associate degree. His behavior then changed dramatically. He became isolated in his bedroom and struggled with basic activities he had previously handled without difficulty, including reading a tape measure and responding to questions. Following multiple medical appointments, he was hospitalized twice for psychiatric treatment. Clarke said drug screenings did not detect…

ThursdayAug 27, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Germany Becomes Largest Legal Marijuana Market in Europe

Germany has emerged as Europe’s biggest regulated marijuana market since introducing limited legalization two years ago, with imports climbing sharply. The expansion has renewed debate over public health, illegal supply, and whether the country’s reforms have gone too far. Figures from the Federal Health Institute show that legal cannabis imports have increased roughly sixfold since 2024. The changes were introduced under the government of former Chancellor Olaf Scholz, allowing adults to possess limited quantities, grow plants privately, and obtain cannabis through medical prescriptions. The policy now faces criticism from conservative politicians. Members of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democrats and the…

WednesdayAug 26, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Canadian Marijuana Producers Expand Their Footprint in Europe

Canada-based cannabis producer Tilray Brands recently announced that it was increasing its cultivation footprint in Europe and Canada as demand for medical marijuana continues to rise across regulated markets. According to the company, its yearly production capacity has increased to roughly 275 metric tons, compared with about 210 tons previously. The additional capacity is expected to support expanding sales in overseas markets, particularly across Australia, Europe, and other jurisdictions with established cannabis regulations. The higher output is being generated at two locations: Tilray’s cultivation operation in Quebec and its European Union Good Manufacturing Practice (EU-GMP)-certified site in Portugal. Currently, Tilray ships cannabis from Quebec to facilities in Australia and Portugal. The company also expects…

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…