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MondayOct 06, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Michigan Lawmakers, Advocates Say 24% Levy on Cannabis is Prohibitively High

Michigan’s cannabis industry is pushing against a proposed wholesale tax on marijuana products that lawmakers want to use to pay for road repairs in the upcoming state budget. Advocates argue that the new levy is set far too high and would damage one of the state’s fastest-growing industries by cutting jobs and stalling future investment. Two Democratic legislators, Representatives Mike McFall and Donavan McKinney, joined a rally at the Capitol this week, signaling that they are actively working to reduce the rate before the final budget vote. Both lawmakers stated that they will not support the current plan, and if…

FridayOct 03, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Marijuana Stocks Surge as Trump Endorses CBD for Seniors

Cannabis-related stocks surged following remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump, who praised the potential health benefits of cannabidiol (CBD) for older adults in a recent social media post. Trump stated that CBD could help slow disease progression in senior patients, offering an alternative to traditional medications. The statement comes a month after he hinted that his administration was considering reclassifying cannabis. Such a move could ease federal penalties and reduce some of the restrictions currently tied to cannabis use. Canopy Growth shares surged more than 18 percent, Tilray Brands rocketed over 40 percent, Aurora Cannabis jumped about 25 percent, and…

ThursdayOct 02, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Large Trial Shows Marijuana Treats Chronic Back Pain

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), lower back pain affects more than 500 million individuals worldwide and is one of the primary causes of disability. Treatment options, however, remain limited, with most patients relying on common painkillers or opioids, which carry a high risk of dependence and addiction. In recent years, the booming marijuana industry has promoted cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabis products as possible solutions for pain. However, experts have repeatedly warned that the scientific evidence supporting these claims has been weak. A new large-scale clinical trial, published in Nature Medicine, may shift that conversation. The study was a…

WednesdayOct 01, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — OHSU Receives $6.7M Grant to Study Cannabis Impact in HIV+ Pregnant Women

A group of scientists from Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) has been awarded over $6.7 million by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study how marijuana use during pregnancy affects women living with HIV. The five-year funding will support research directed by Dr. Jamie Lo, an obstetrics and gynecology associate professor at OHSU’s School of Medicine. She is partnering with Dr. Benjamin Burwitz, associate professor in the Division of Pathobiology & Immunology at the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC). Additional collaborators include co-lead researcher Dr. Jennifer Manuzak from Tulane’s National Primate Research Center, along with Dr. James…

TuesdaySep 30, 2025 10:00 am

420 with CNW — University of Michigan Research Flags Increasing Cannabis Vape Use Among Teens

Recent results from a national survey conducted by the University of Michigan reveal a sharp rise in cannabis vaping among middle and high school students. In 2024, 57% of eighth graders who said they used marijuana reported that they vaped it, compared with 48% in 2021. The jump was similar in older grades: among 10th graders, use rose from 60% to 66%, and among 12th graders, from 58% to 67%. Vaping is sometimes thought to be less harmful than smoking since burning the plant produces dangerous carcinogens and chemicals. However, researchers caution that the increasing use of vapes by teenagers…

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…