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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…

WednesdayOct 07, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Hemp-Sourced THC Industry Scrambles for Reprieve as Federal Ban Looms

A growing U.S. industry built around hemp-derived THC products is confronting an uncertain future as Congress moves toward tighter federal restrictions that could force many businesses to close. In North Carolina, entrepreneur Nicholas Hohns has built a company producing high-potency THC edibles. His operation grew rapidly after the COVID-19 pandemic, after he lost a personal trainer job. Now, he is considering other products, including creatine gummies, in case new federal rules make his current business impossible. The dispute centers on a provision in the 2018 farm bill that legalized industrial hemp. The law classified hemp as cannabis containing no more…

TuesdayOct 06, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – DEA Judge Pauses Ongoing Cannabis Rescheduling Process

The federal government’s review of marijuana’s legal status is facing another delay, leaving cannabis businesses waiting longer for potential tax changes tied to broader rescheduling. A temporary pause was ordered last Tuesday by Derek Julius, the DEA’s chief administrative judge. The move came after opponents of cannabis reform requested that a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report be added to the administrative record before proceedings continue. Judge Julius has been considering how to advise the DOJ on a White House directive calling for federal cannabis restrictions to be reduced. His decision now appears unlikely before November at the earliest. The…

MondayOct 05, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – How DOT Substance Testing Could Be Impacted by Marijuana Rescheduling

A commercial driver who uses cannabis under a state medical program may still face a verified positive drug test under federal transportation rules, even if the substance was obtained legally within that state. The issue has become more significant as federal officials begin changing cannabis’ classification under the CSA. The Transport Department has made clear that a shift toward Schedule 3 does not, by itself, permit marijuana use by workers in safety-sensitive transport roles. Last December, President Donald Trump directed the Justice Department to accelerate proceedings that could shift cannabis to Schedule 3. DOT said at the time that its…