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WednesdayOct 21, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Lots of People Turn to Marijuana to Quit Cigarette Smoking, VA Study Finds

A new study has found that cannabis is nearly as common as prescription medication among people seeking help to stop smoking cigarettes. Researchers from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, New York University, the San Francisco VA Health Care System, and the University of California examined survey responses from 2,804 adults who either used nicotine e-cigarettes, smoked cigarettes, or did both. Among participants trying to stop smoking, 9% reported they had turned to marijuana as a quitting aid. By comparison, 9.4% relied on prescription medications designed to help people stop smoking. Most of the marijuana products used for this purpose…

TuesdayOct 20, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Nebraska Considers Modifying Medical Cannabis Rules

Nebraska residents will have another opportunity Thursday to comment on proposed changes to the state’s medical marijuana regulations, either by speaking at a public hearing in Lincoln or submitting their views in writing. The hearing is scheduled for 1 p.m. and is expected to last as long as three hours. It could end sooner if there are no additional speakers. Each person will have three minutes to address the state medical marijuana commission, although that limit could be reduced to two minutes if turnout is high. Written comments must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Thursday. People speaking at the hearing…

MondayOct 19, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Study Casts Doubt on Marijuana’s Ability to Improve Sleep Quality

Millions of people in the U.S. turn to marijuana products when they have trouble sleeping, but new research suggests the drug may not deliver the restful sleep many users expect. The study found that people with a history of marijuana use tended to show poorer sleep quality when their sleep was measured objectively. The same pattern appeared among those who had used marijuana more recently. Yet, when participants were asked how well they slept, most did not report experiencing significant problems. Researchers followed participants for almost 35 years as part of the CARDIA study, which started in 1985/86. The project…

FridayOct 16, 2026 3:38 pm

420 with CNW – Washington Officials Seek Public Input on Easing MMJ Businesses’ Enjoyment of Marijuana Rescheduling

Washington cannabis regulators are considering a new certification system that could help cannabis businesses demonstrate their involvement in the state’s medical marijuana market and potentially gain access to federal benefits following the partial rescheduling of cannabis. The LCB recently voted to begin examining the proposal. The effort follows a petition from The Cannabis Alliance, which argued that businesses need a way to document medical cannabis-related operations under Washington’s existing regulatory structure. The issue emerged after the LCB stated that Washington marijuana businesses may not qualify for the federal changes since the state does not operate a separate licensing system for…

ThursdayOct 15, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – DOJ, Marijuana Prohibitionists Reach Agreement on Scheduling Court Briefings

The Justice Department (DOJ) and organizations challenging the federal government’s effort to loosen cannabis restrictions have submitted a joint proposal for moving their legal battle forward. In a filing submitted Friday to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, the parties outlined a schedule that would complete written arguments by February 2027 and potentially allow judges to hear oral arguments before the court goes into recess. The consolidated litigation involves three separate challenges to the rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 of the CSA. The cases were brought by the NDASA and SAM, a coalition…

WednesdayOct 14, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Institutional Capital Could Flow into Marijuana Industry After Federal Rescheduling

For years, the marijuana sector has looked to Washington for a policy change capable of transforming its financial prospects. Banking legislation, federal legalization, tax reform, and rescheduling have each been viewed as potential turning points. However, industries rarely become mature because of one government decision. More often, investment grows as uncertainty declines and risks become easier to assess. That transition now appears to be underway in cannabis. The sector has reached a scale that is increasingly difficult for institutional investors to ignore. Since recreational markets began over ten years ago, marijuana-related taxes have generated roughly $28.4 billion for state governments,…

TuesdayOct 13, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Study Finds Possible Reason Why Some Marijuana Users Get Paranoid

Marijuana can produce very different psychological effects. For some people, it brings calm or euphoria. For others, especially after consuming large amounts, it can trigger paranoia, anxiety, or panic. Although research has linked regular marijuana consumption with an increased likelihood of anxiety, the biological reasons behind these reactions remain poorly understood. A new study from Northwestern University researchers offers a possible explanation. Scientists found evidence in mice that cannabinoids can interfere with a group of brain cells involved in controlling responses to danger, potentially helping explain why some marijuana users experience severe anxiety. The research focused on the central amygdala,…

MondayOct 12, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Georgia Approves Home Delivery of Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana regulators in Georgia are taking steps toward allowing patients to receive products at home following the adoption of new delivery regulations. The state’s medical marijuana commission approved a rule governing the delivery of medical marijuana products during a special meeting held on September 30. The regulation, identified as Rule 351-6-.11, Delivery, was among several proposed measures considered by commissioners. The delivery provision had previously been included in a package of proposed rules released by the commission in August. State officials held a public hearing on the proposals on September 16 before bringing the regulations back to the commission…

FridayOct 09, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – New York Marijuana Sales Poised to Set New Record

New York’s legal cannabis market is on track to exceed last year’s sales record, although the industry is not growing quickly enough to meet an ambitious projection made by the state’s top marijuana regulator. Cannabis retail purchases exceeded $1.410 billion during the first nine months of 2026, according to figures presented by Kevin Brennan, deputy director of the state Office of Cannabis Management. The total puts the industry on course to surpass the $1.68 billion recorded in 2025. The pace, however, remains below the $2.6 billion that John Kagia, OCM Executive Director, suggested could be achievable. While New York has…

ThursdayOct 08, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Florida Ballots Could Have 3 Options Seeking Marijuana Legalization

Florida voters could face three separate proposals seeking to legalize recreational marijuana when the state’s 2028 election arrives. The Division of Elections gave the go-ahead to the Floridians for Marijuana initiative on September 30. A second measure, backed by Let Florida Vote IV, is still awaiting consideration by the Florida Financial Impact Estimating Conference. Both groups are led by the same political team, with Zack Whitson serving as chair and Gloria Maggiolo as treasurer. The campaigns are entering a field already occupied by Smart and Safe Florida, which is supported by medical marijuana giant Trulieve. Trulieve spent over $145 million…