Texas could soon outlaw all THC products that are not medically prescribed. Last Wednesday, the Texas House passed Senate Bill 3 with a 95-44 vote, moving the state closer to banning the sale of non-medical THC items. Currently, Texas does not permit recreational marijuana. However, the state does allow limited use of medical cannabis, and … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Texas Lawmakers Pass Bill to Ban Non-Medical THC Products”

In the last year, Native American tribes have played an increasingly important role in the legal cannabis industry across the U.S. As of April, tribal communities operate 77 marijuana stores across nine different states. This marks a 24% increase from 2024, showing that cannabis remains an important avenue for economic development. These shops are run … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Tribally Owned Cannabis Stores Register 24% Growth from May 2024”

Lupus is a long-term autoimmune condition that affects over 1.5 million people across Canada and the United States. It can lead to widespread inflammation and discomfort, often causing exhaustion, aching joints, rashes, and in more severe cases, damage to internal organs. There’s currently no cure, and the available treatments don’t work for everyone. This has … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Studies Suggest Medical Cannabis Could Help Lupus Sufferers”

A bill in the Nebraska Legislature aimed at helping put voter-approved medical marijuana laws into action did not pass on Tuesday. Despite strong support from voters last November, lawmakers couldn’t overcome a filibuster in the chamber. Legislative Bill 677 fell short of the 33 votes needed to end debate, with a narrow 23-22 vote failing … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Nebraska Senate Rejects Law Seeking to Operationalize Medical Marijuana Program Approved by Voters”

A new measure making its way through Delaware’s state legislature could change how and where THC-infused beverages are sold. House Bill 98, introduced by Representative Debra Heffernan, proposes moving these drinks out of bars and restaurants and limiting their sale to licensed package stores. The bill has already passed the committee stage, and Heffernan expects … Continue reading “420 with CNW — New Delaware Bill Seeks to Regulate THC Drinks Like Alcohol”

Albuquerque, New Mexico, has launched a new basic income initiative aimed at helping families in areas with high needs. Starting this month, selected households will receive monthly payments with no strings attached. This effort is being partially funded by tax revenue generated from recreational marijuana sales. Back in March, city officials approved a $4.02 million … Continue reading “420 with CNW — New Mexico Uses Cannabis Tax to Fund Monthly Stipend for Vulnerable Families”

A proposal backed by Pennsylvania Democrats to allow adults to buy recreational marijuana from state-run stores has been blocked by a Senate panel. The bill was voted down 7-3 by the Senate Law and Justice Committee, with one Democrat siding with Republicans to oppose it. State Senator Dan Laughlin, who leads the committee, supports the … Continue reading “420 with CNW — PA Senate Panel Rejects Provision to Sell Recreational Cannabis Using State Stores”

In a closely split 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court recently sided with a commercial truck driver who sued three CBD firms under the federal RICO statute. The driver, Douglas Horn, claimed he was fired after a drug test came back positive for THC, despite using a CBD product that was labeled as THC-free. At … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Supreme Court Ruling in RICO Suit Ups Litigation Risk for Cannabis Companies”