The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is once again urging a federal court to reject a lawsuit filed by prominent cannabis companies aiming to halt the enforcement of federal laws against marijuana activities permitted by states. According to the government, the legalization of cannabis encourages tourism across state lines, giving it the constitutional authority to … Continue reading “420 with CNW — DOJ Court Filing Asserts That Cannabis Supports Tourism Industry”

Recently published data from a survey conducted in Washington State among teenagers and adolescents indicates a decline in both past-one-month and lifetime use of cannabis in the past few years, with notable decreases that have persisted through 2023. The findings suggest that the perceived accessibility of marijuana among minors has typically decreased since the state … Continue reading “420 with CNW — New Study Shows Teen Cannabis Use in Washington State Has Dropped After Legalization”

In the past year, Colombia’s export of medical marijuana has continued its upward trajectory, although it hasn’t reached the anticipated heights yet. According to data from ProColombia, a governmental body promoting alternative Colombian trade, medical marijuana exports from the country reached a value of $10.8 million in 2023. This marks an 11.3% increase compared to … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Colombian Marijuana Exports Exceed $10M as Authorities Double Shelf-Life Limit”

Florida’s Supreme Court rendered a ruling on April 1, 2024, permitting an initiative aiming to legalize recreational cannabis to be included on the state’s November ballot. Two justices dissented from the measure, while five justices were in support of it. The proposed measure would allow anybody who is 21 years of age or older to … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Florida’s Highest Court Greenlights Adult-Use Marijuana Ballot Measure”

California authorities have allocated $12 million in grants to various cities in the state, funded by taxes from cannabis sales. These funds are provided to support equity initiatives for individuals disproportionately affected by previous antidrug campaigns. This latest disbursement is part of the ongoing Marijuana Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions, administered by the Governor’s … Continue reading “420 with CNW — California Officials Dispatch $12M in Grants to Fix Drug-War Harms”

A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center reveals that an overwhelming majority of Americans, nine out of ten, support the legalization of cannabis for either medical or recreational purposes. Further, most respondents believe that legalizing cannabis enhances local economic growth and promotes fairness within the justice system. Released on March 26, 2024, the … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Pew Poll Finds Only 11% of Americans Want to Retain Ban on Marijuana”

The United States anticipates surpassing $31 billion in regulated cannabis sales this year, according to recent projections from Whitney Economics, a hemp and cannabis consulting company based in Portland, Oregon. The estimate suggests that recreational and medical cannabis legal sales will reach approximately $31.4 billion this year, marking a $2.6 billion rise from the previous … Continue reading “420 with CNW — US Marijuana Sales Expected to Be in Excess of $31B in 2024”

The German parliament has given the green light to partially legalize marijuana for recreational personal use, ushering in some of Europe’s most lenient cannabis regulations. The substance was made legal for recreational use in Malta and Luxembourg in 2023 and 2021, respectively. The Netherlands, on the other hand, which is renowned for having lax marijuana … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Partial Legalization of Cannabis in Germany to Take Effect in April”