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WednesdaySep 23, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Alabama Withdraws its Opposition to Cannabis Rescheduling Federally

Alabama public health regulators have withdrawn their opposition to the federal government’s decision to move medical cannabis into a lower drug schedule, marking a change in the state’s position as its long-delayed cannabis program gets underway. The Alabama Public Health Committee unanimously voted to rescind its opposition. The committee had rejected the federal shift in May, only weeks after the Justice Department issued its final order placing state-authorized medical marijuana in Schedule III. State officials said the health department’s attorneys had addressed the issues that prompted the original objection. Under Alabama law, federal changes involving controlled substances automatically take effect…

TuesdaySep 22, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Recreational Marijuana Sales Rake in $250M for Minnesota in Year One

Minnesota’s retail cannabis industry generated $250 million during the first year of non-tribal recreational cannabis sales, according to recent data released by the state’s Office of Cannabis Management. Recreational marijuana products accounted for $150 million of that total, while medical cannabis sales reached roughly $100 million. Together, the two markets recorded approximately 1.2 million transactions. The state’s medical marijuana program currently has over 90,000 people enrolled. The number is more than twice that recorded before lawmakers removed patient fees and broadened eligibility requirements. The sales figures mark a notable change from the industry’s early difficulties. Minnesota’s rollout was slowed by…

MondaySep 21, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Rock Hill Residents Sue Firm Over Marijuana Smell

Rock Hill residents have filed a lawsuit against a cannabis producer, claiming a persistent odor from its nearby processing facility has affected their homes and may have lowered property values. This complaint, filed at the St. Louis County Circuit Court, names Proper Brands, a Missouri cannabis company, as the defendant. The plaintiffs are seeking class-action status for people living within 0.5 miles of the facility who say they have experienced the smell. Tim Heimann and Robert Smejkal, listed as lead plaintiffs, allege that unpleasant odors have repeatedly spread from the operation into nearby residential areas. The filing contends that Proper…

FridaySep 18, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Federal Court Denies Motion to Halt Marijuana Rescheduling Process

A federal court has declined to temporarily suspend the Trump administration’s decision to move state-legal medical cannabis from Schedule 1 to 3, allowing the reclassification to remain in place while a broader legal challenge continues. A three-member bench of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit issued its ruling September 9, rejecting a request brought by MMJ International Holdings and the NDASA. The organizations had sought an emergency stay of an April 22 directive signed by Attorney General Todd Blanche. The challengers argued that allowing the new classification to continue would cause them significant and potentially irreversible damage.…

ThursdaySep 17, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – How Americans’ Views on Marijuana Have Been Shifting

Christina Mancini grew up hearing that drugs were something to fear. Her grandmother cautioned her against using “dope,” while the school-based D.A.R.E. program presented drug use as a clear path to trouble. Marijuana, like other substances, was generally portrayed as harmful. Years later, Mancini, a professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, began examining how Americans form opinions about crime, offenders, and criminal justice policies. Her research has covered attitudes toward people convicted of crimes against kids and sexual offenses, including cases involving college communities. Recently, she has focused on cannabis and the changing public attitudes that have influenced marijuana laws. Her…

WednesdaySep 16, 2026 10:00 am

420 with CNW – States Have Raked in Marijuana Taxes Totaling $15B Over Five Years

Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that states collected approximately $3.55 billion in taxes tied to legal cannabis sales from July 2025 through June 2026. The federal agency’s updated data show that state governments have generated over $15.8 billion in cannabis-related tax revenue since the bureau began recording the figures in 2021. The states reported approximately $987.5 million in collections during 2026’s second quarter. California led the country during the April-to-June period, bringing in $161 million. Washington followed with $153.1 million, while Michigan collected $110.6 million. New York reported $76.8 million, Illinois recorded $71.8 million, and Colorado took in $55 million. California has also generated the largest cumulative amount since the agency began tracking the figures,…

TuesdaySep 15, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Florida’s Medical Marijuana Industry Faces Severe Threats

Florida’s medical cannabis market is facing mounting pressure as Governor Ron DeSantis approaches the end of his tenure, leaving businesses and investors uncertain about the direction of the state’s multibillion-dollar sector. The industry has been hit by stricter advertising rules, facility closures, layoffs and financial pressure from steep licensing costs. Florida currently has 28 licensed medical cannabis companies running 778 dispensaries statewide. The latest concern stems from proposed regulations from the Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU). Among other changes, the rules would prevent cannabis companies from using celebrities to promote their products. They would also impose tighter controls on…

MondaySep 14, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Cannabis Sales in Delaware Hit a Record $5.6M in July

Delaware’s recreational cannabis market has generated nearly $59 million in sales since launching, but the pace remains well below the state’s original expectations as limited store availability and lower prices in neighboring states continue to challenge the industry. The 13 cannabis businesses that previously served medical marijuana patients and later obtained permits to sell to recreational customers recorded $58.5 million in combined retail sales between August last year and the latest reporting period. Monthly sales reached their highest point in July, when consumers spent approximately $5.6 million. The sales have raised about $8.8 million in state tax receipts. Delaware applies…

FridaySep 11, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Trump Grants Clemency to More Marijuana-Linked Convicts

President Trump has commuted the federal sentences of two men convicted in marijuana cases, granting relief as his government advances efforts to change cannabis policy. The clemency grants announced last Thursday apply to Kevin Harden and Jerry Haymon, both of whom were serving lengthy sentences for cannabis distribution offenses. Haymon received a mandatory 10-year federal term for participating in a cannabis distribution conspiracy. He had spent the last year under home confinement and had about another year remaining. During that time, restrictions prevented him from taking some jobs, including social media work for a marijuana company and research for a policy group involved in marijuana issues. Haymon said the…

ThursdaySep 10, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Nebraska Supreme Court Reaffirms Validity of State’s Medical Marijuana Laws

Nebraska’s highest court has upheld a pair of voter-endorsed medical marijuana measures, dismissing a legal effort that argued that fraud tainted the petition campaign that placed them before voters in 2024. In a unanimous 7-0 ruling, Jeffrey Funke, the Chief Justice, said a Lancaster County judge was correct to conclude that supporters had gathered sufficient valid signatures. The 49-page decision rejected claims brought by John Kuehn, a former senator in the state and a vocal critic of medical cannabis, along with arguments advanced by state AG Mike Hilgers and Bob Evnen, the Secretary of State. The challengers alleged widespread misconduct by petition circulators and notaries. Hilgers said Friday he disagreed with the ruling, calling it a setback for election integrity, but acknowledged that his office…