$7.3 million from the California Cannabis Control Department (DCC). The funding will support studies that examine medical applications of cannabinoids, potential heart-related risks linked to marijuana consumption, and ways to better understand and respond to California’s illegal cannabis market.  Faculty members from multiple UCLA divisions will participate, including researchers from the Fielding School of Public Health, the … Continue reading “420 with CNW — UCLA Gets $7.3M in State Grants to Study Marijuana”

As the new year begins, many Americans are once again setting personal goals, but a new survey suggests cutting back on cannabis is low on the list compared with other habits. According to recent polling, people are more likely to resolve to drink less alcohol, stop using tobacco, or even spend less time on social media than to scale … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Survey Finds Americans More Likely to Quit Tobacco, Alcohol Than Cannabis”

President Trump’s executive order directing federal agencies to loosen restrictions on marijuana is being welcomed by cannabis businesses and researchers, but experts caution that the practical effects will unfold slowly and unevenly. While the move signals a shift in federal posture, it does not immediately dismantle decades of drug policy.  The order instructs Attorney General Pam Bondi to move marijuana toward Schedule III … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Some Changes Resulting from Marijuana Rescheduling Could Take Time”

Researchers at the University of Washington are taking a close look at the potential health risks for marijuana production workers. A new study from the university’s Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences is examining whether people employed in cannabis cultivation and processing face health risks on the job, particularly those affecting the lungs.  Since recreational and medical marijuana laws … Continue reading “420 with CNW — UW Scientists Study Health Hazards of Marijuana in Workplaces”

New York regulators have published a series of year-end reports outlining how the state’s legal cannabis industry has developed, highlighting strong sales, growing tax revenue, progress on equity goals, and expanded access for medical patients.  According to the reports, total legal marijuana sales in the state have now passed $2.5 billion since recreational use was approved. Of that amount, roughly $1.6 billion came in … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Officials in New York Tout Successes Recorded in Legal Marijuana Program”

Florida’s debate over recreational cannabis is resurfacing after a failed ballot initiative and renewed public support, setting the stage for a possible return to voters in 2026.  During the 2024 election cycle, a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize adult-use marijuana earned backing from 56% of voters. While that represented a clear majority, it did not meet the state’s 60% threshold required to amend the constitution. As a … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Florida Could Again Vote on Recreational Marijuana in 2026 Polls”

A new campaign is underway to challenge recent changes to Ohio’s cannabis laws, setting the stage for another statewide vote on cannabis policy. Ohioans for Cannabis Choice has launched a referendum effort aimed at overturning parts of Senate Bill 56, legislation that tightens rules around intoxicating hemp products and revises the recreational cannabis framework approved by voters … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Ohio Campaigners Start Effort to Undo Recent Changes to State Marijuana Laws”

President Trump has offered a boost to the struggling hemp sector with his executive order that directs federal agencies to accelerate the reclassification of cannabis and explore Medicare coverage for CBD products. The move arrives as the industry prepares for a major policy fight in Congress over rules that could sharply restrict hemp-derived goods.  The sector has faced mounting pressure since … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Trump’s Cannabis Order Injects New Life into Hemp Industry”