NewsRoom Articles - CannabisNewsWire

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…

WednesdaySep 09, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Bipartisan Group of House Lawmakers Asks Trump Admin to Clarify Marijuana Reclassification Framework

Four bipartisan House lawmakers are pressing the Trump administration for more details about how the federal government plans to implement its new approach to medical marijuana. The lawmakers, led by Representative Dina Titus, sent a letter on August 18 to President Donald Trump, AG Todd Blanche, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and HHS’ Robert Kennedy Jr. They are seeking answers about the practical consequences of placing certain state-regulated medical marijuana businesses and FDA-approved cannabis products in Schedule III. Reps. Greg Steube, Dave Joyce, and Ilhan Omar joined Titus in signing the letter. The administration took the rescheduling action on April 23. Blanche’s order cited authority connected to the UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, an international…

TuesdaySep 08, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Pro Sports Still Unable to Embrace Legal Marijuana Advertising

Online betting platforms and alcohol companies have become familiar sponsors across U.S. professional sports, reaching fans inside arenas and through television and digital broadcasts. Cannabis businesses, despite the industry’s growth in many states, remain largely absent from the same advertising spaces. Industry executives and marketing specialists say major cannabis companies are unlikely to secure prominent professional sports partnerships until federal policy becomes clearer and states adopt more consistent rules governing marijuana promotion. Broadcasters also face significant legal exposure. Since many operate under federal licenses, even a potential change in marijuana’s federal classification may not immediately persuade them to accept advertising from businesses selling recreational cannabis, according to Ricardo Baca, chief executive…

FridaySep 04, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Convenience Is Giving an Edge to Entities Selling Marijuana

Marijuana companies are increasingly betting that convenience will determine what consumers buy, as shoppers show growing interest in products that require little preparation and can fit easily into everyday routines. The shift is particularly visible among newer cannabis customers, who may be less comfortable with traditional consumption methods. An analysis of Headset data found that disposable, all-in-one vaporizers generated roughly $2.82 billion from 94.8 million units, representing annual gains of 23.8% in sales and 22.9% in volume. The average price was about $29.77. Meanwhile, cartridges, historically the biggest vape category, recorded approximately $2.89 billion in sales but declined 14.1% in…

ThursdaySep 03, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Study Finds Sick Days Decrease Among Medical Marijuana Users

A study by the University of Georgia suggests that laws allowing medical cannabis may help reduce health-related employee absences and potentially deliver significant savings for employers. Published June 10, the research examined employment and demographic information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau. Researchers reviewed records involving over 20 million people from 1990 through March 2025 to assess whether changes in cannabis policy were associated with workplace attendance. Their analysis found that states adopting medical cannabis decriminalization experienced an estimated 6.9% decline in absences linked to health problems. By comparison, recreational marijuana legislation was not associated with a statistically meaningful change in health-related absenteeism. Over 40 states had…

WednesdaySep 02, 2026 10:00 am

420 with CNW – Medical Marijuana Helps 9 in 10 Older Adults Combat Insomnia, Mood Issues

A new preprint study suggests that supervised medical cannabis may help ease pain, sleep problems, and mood or behavioral symptoms among older adults, although researchers caution that the findings do not establish a direct cause-and-effect relationship. The retrospective research examined 124 patients aged 65 and above who received cannabis-based treatment at a specialist clinic in Colombia. Symptoms were documented when treatment began, while 44 patients returned for an assessment roughly three months later. Most participants had no previous experience with cannabis. Their most common medical conditions included pain and musculoskeletal problems, cancer, and neurological disorders, both degenerative and non-degenerative. The main reasons for seeking treatment were insomnia, pain management, mood or behavioral difficulties, and…