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MondaySep 29, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Marijuana Business Licensing Loses Steam in Q2 in the US

The U.S. marijuana industry continued to shrink in the second quarter of 2025, according to new figures from CRB Monitor, a firm that tracks licensing in the regulated market. The total number of active permits fell 2% during the quarter, leaving 37,889 licensed operators nationwide. The decline is part of a longer trend that began in 2022 after the early boom in marijuana businesses cooled off. Over the last two years, active licenses across the country have dropped by roughly 13%. Analysts point to consolidation in mature states and slower development in emerging markets as the main drivers. Pending and…

FridaySep 26, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — California Governor Enacts Bill Rolling Back Cannabis Tax Hike

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a measure that halts a recent cannabis tax increase, giving the state’s cannabis industry a temporary break. The legislation, introduced by Assemblymember Matt Haney, received bipartisan support in both chambers before landing on the governor’s desk. Newsom approved it on Monday, just weeks before his October 12 deadline to act on pending bills. Haney explained that the pause is intended to strengthen the legal market, which has struggled to compete with unlicensed sellers. According to him, the legislation will keep small businesses running, protect jobs, and give voters the functioning system they intended when…

ThursdaySep 25, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — 3 Marijuana Companies Close Their Doors in Colorado Over Liver Issues

Three businesses tied to the creation and sale of a marijuana-based sleep aid are shutting down their operations in Colorado after reaching a settlement and financial penalty that ends a lawsuit brought by the state. The businesses, Nuka Properties LLC, Nuka Enterprises LLC, and Sima Sciences LLC, were behind the “1906” brand of products sold in Colorado since 2016. One of their best-known products was “Midnight Drops,” a pill made from cannabis combined with other plant-based ingredients. According to state officials, problems with the product began surfacing in 2020, when consumers started filing complaints. In 2023, the state’s Department of…

WednesdaySep 24, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — DOJ Urges Federal Court to Reject Suit Challenging DC Cannabis Sales Ban

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has asked a federal court to dismiss a case filed by a hemp company in Washington, D.C. The company, Capitol Hemp, is challenging restrictions from Congress that block local officials from setting up and overseeing a legal cannabis market in the District. The DOJ submitted a motion to dismiss, arguing that the case should not move forward for procedural reasons. Capitol Hemp wanted the court to declare that a congressional budget rider does not stop the city from creating a regulatory framework for hemp sales. The DOJ disagreed, saying the company has no legal…

TuesdaySep 23, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — OB/Gyn Association Calls for Universal Screening, Discourages Cannabis Use by Expectant Mothers

The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) has released new recommendations urging people to avoid marijuana during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The group also recommends that doctors regularly ask patients about marijuana throughout their pregnancy journey so they can better address possible risks. Marijuana use has grown significantly among pregnant women in the U.S., a trend linked to changing laws and greater social acceptance. In response, ACOG developed the new guidelines to provide healthcare professionals with research-based strategies for counseling and reducing use. According to a 2019 National Institute on Drug Abuse study of more than 450,000 women between 2002…

MondaySep 22, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Does Marijuana Prohibition at the Federal Level Prevent Employee Unionization?

A marijuana business in Michigan is arguing that federal labor laws should not apply to marijuana employees since cannabis remains illegal under U.S. law in an attempt to block unionization. The company, Exclusive Brands, based in Ann Arbor, recently made this case to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). If the board accepts the argument, it could weaken protections for workers in the fast-growing $32 billion cannabis market. Observers say this could be the first time a marijuana company has used federal prohibition as a reason to block union efforts. For years, the NLRB has recognized cannabis employees’ rights under…

FridaySep 19, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Cannabis Firms in Delaware Can Now Transfer to Another County

Delaware’s cannabis commissioner has stated that marijuana license holders can now request to transfer their permits across Delaware’s three counties. This change opens the door for companies to relocate from areas with stricter rules, like Sussex County, to places where operating may be easier. Speaking with Spotlight Delaware, Commissioner Joshua Sanderlin explained that the move overturns a rule put in place by the previous commissioner. The update comes after Sussex County and several municipalities introduced regulations in 2024 that left cannabis shops confined to very limited parts of the region. Lawmakers tried to address the issue by passing Senate Bill…

ThursdaySep 18, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — US Congressional Committee to Conduct Hearing This Week on Illegal Chinese Cannabis Operations

A Republican-led committee in Congress is set to hold a hearing on what some lawmakers are calling a Chinese “invasion” of the United States through illegal cannabis operations. The House Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability subcommittee announced that it will hold the hearing on September 18. Details about the specific agenda or the witnesses have not been released. The issue of foreign-linked cannabis grows has drawn growing attention in Congress. Earlier this year, a report attached to the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies spending bill instructed federal agencies to probe illegal cannabis cultivation across the U.S. Lawmakers specifically asked investigators…

WednesdaySep 17, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — California Lawmakers Send Bill Seeking to Halt Cannabis Tax Hikes to Governor

A measure to temporarily stop a recent tax hike on cannabis products in California has cleared the legislature and now awaits the governor’s decision. The Assembly voted unanimously, 57-0, to accept amendments made in the Senate to the bill by Assemblymember Matt Haney. With that vote, the measure now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom, who has until October 12 to either sign or reject it. If enacted, the bill would stop the increase in cannabis excise taxes for five years. Haney said the change is designed to give relief to an industry already dealing with high costs, reversing what he…

TuesdaySep 16, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Texas Lt. Governor Releases Statement on His Disagreement with THC Ban Veto

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has issued a statement criticizing Governor Greg Abbott’s recent executive order on THC, saying it creates the impression that the state has endorsed the existing THC market. Patrick stated that his dispute with the governor is not personal but centered on policy. He noted that while he and Abbott have worked together on many issues, they remain far apart on THC regulation. According to Patrick, the order has been widely interpreted by the hemp and THC industry as a green light from the state. He pointed to public statements from business groups celebrating the decision…