The financial race surrounding the recreational marijuana legalization initiative in South Dakota was highly competitive, with both opponents and supporters gathering nearly equal resources. This set the scene for an intense debate while voters prepared for the November 5 ballot. Both sides have collectively raised around $915,000, showcasing the deeply split opinions across the state … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Recreational Marijuana Measure Attracts Heavy Funding on Both Sides in South Dakota”

Support for legalizing cannabis is showing consistent strength across the United States, according to a recent survey by Gallup. The findings highlight that a significant majority of Americans, regardless of political affiliation, continue to endorse marijuana reform. The survey revealed a slight dip in support compared to last year’s figures, but the change falls within … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Gallup Survey Finds US Bipartisan Majority Support for Cannabis Legalization Stable”

The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) recently removed marijuana from its list of prohibited substances. This change means that fighters in the state who possess, use, or consume marijuana products will no longer face penalties for violating anti-doping rules. For years, cannabis was classified as a banned substance, and fighters were often penalized if it … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Fighters in Nevada Are No Longer Prohibited from Using Marijuana”

Kentucky is making significant progress toward introducing medical cannabis as an option for healthcare in the state. Recently, 26 businesses were chosen to cultivate and process medical cannabis, which will soon be available for sale across Kentucky. The businesses earned their licenses through a random lottery held at the Kentucky Lottery office in Louisville. Governor … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Kentucky’s First Lottery Selects 26 Businesses to Receive Medical Marijuana Licenses”

Advocates in New Jersey are currently debating whether the state’s Marijuana Regulatory Commission should raise the fee directing revenue from recreational cannabis sales to fund social equity initiatives and support communities affected by past drug policies. The commission is set to meet soon to determine the fee rate that will apply starting January 1. Presently, … Continue reading “420 with CNW — New Jersey Marijuana Advocates Discuss the Possibility of Increasing the Fee for Social Equity”

A troubling tendency has surfaced in states where marijuana markets are regulated: businesses frequently offer their goods using identical or very similar trademarks. This overlap occurs because the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) prohibits federal trademark safeguarding for cannabis products, as they are illegal at the federal level. In the absence of federal … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Why Cannabis Firms Need to Give Branding Adequate Attention”

A recent review highlights the promising effects of cannabinoids, a compound in cannabis, in managing persistent nerve pain. According to the research, cannabinoids may offer substantial pain relief with few or no side effects, suggesting a valuable alternative to conventional pain medications for patients dealing with persistent nerve pain. Published in the Cureus journal, the … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Scientific Review Finds Marijuana Lowers Chronic Nerve Pain”

Last year, when Delaware legalized cannabis, legislators approved the opening of 30 retail cannabis stores across the state. However, despite licenses being expected this year and stores potentially launching by 2025, available locations for shoppers to purchase cannabis legally are declining. Several cities and towns in the state have used a provision in the legalization … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Delaware Cannabis Business Sites Dwindle as Local Bans Take Effect”