July 10, 2025 4:20pm
Pennsylvania’s move to allow medical cannabis for treating anxiety has significantly influenced how the state’s marijuana program functions, according to a recent University of Pittsburgh study. Researchers found that anxiety is now the most frequently reported reason patients receive medical cannabis certifications, surpassing chronic pain. Pennsylvania became the third state to officially include anxiety as … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Anxiety Tops Qualifying Conditions in Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program”
July 09, 2025 4:20pm
Delaware’s recreational cannabis sales will officially start on August 1, according to an announcement by state officials. This marks the first confirmed date for the launch of the state’s legal marijuana industry. On opening day, only existing medical cannabis dispensaries will be allowed to sell to recreational customers. Although licenses have been issued to new … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Adult-Use Marijuana Sales to Start in Delaware on August 1”
July 08, 2025 4:20pm
A new study suggests that cannabis use may be linked to higher levels of sexual interest, increased arousal, and reduced anxiety related to sex. The research, part of a doctoral dissertation from Queen’s University in Canada, is based on two separate studies. One included an online questionnaire completed by 1,547 marijuana users. The other was … Continue reading “420 with CNW — New Study Shows Cannabis Use is Linked to Higher Arousal, Sexual Desire”
July 07, 2025 4:20pm
The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission recently signed off on emergency rules that would let the state begin accepting applications for medical marijuana licenses once Governor Jim Pillen gives the official go-ahead. State law requires the governor to act by July 1. The emergency guidelines were revealed just minutes before the commission’s 10 a.m. meeting. The … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Nebraska Commission Finalizes Emergency Medical Marijuana Regulations”
July 02, 2025 4:20pm
A new poll shows that most Texas voters are not in favor of a full ban on hemp-based THC products. The survey revealed that 53% of voters were against the ban that state lawmakers had passed under SB 3. In contrast, just 31% said they were in favor of it. The Republican base appeared split … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Poll Finds Most Texas Voters Oppose Banning Hemp Products”
July 01, 2025 4:20pm
Congress is expected to revisit cannabis-related issues this fall, including banking access for marijuana businesses, according to political experts in Washington. David Culver, a top executive at the U.S. Cannabis Roundtable, a leading advocacy group, said he believes there’s a strong chance that Congress will approve the SAFE Banking measure before the current session ends. … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Congress Promises to Consider Marijuana Banking Reform Once the Budget is Passed”
June 27, 2025 4:20pm
A recent study from the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) reveals that many healthcare providers in the U.S. feel they aren’t equipped to talk with patients about medical marijuana. Despite its growing acceptance, many in the medical field report they haven’t received enough education or training to advise patients confidently. Currently, cannabis is categorized … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Study Finds Healthcare Professionals Ill-Equipped to Discuss Medical Cannabis with Patients”
June 26, 2025 4:20pm
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has vetoed a measure that aimed at banning all consumable THC products in the state. The move keeps the growing market of THC gummies, vape cartridges, and similar goods open for business. Abbott issued the veto just before the deadline, preventing what would have been one of the strictest THC bans … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Gov. Abbott Calls for Regulation, Vetoes Bill Banning THC in Texas”
June 25, 2025 4:20pm
Over the last five years, the marijuana sector has gone through a major shake-up from excessive spending to tough tax burdens and complicated regulations. With all these challenges, a sort of natural selection has taken place: only the most disciplined and resilient companies have survived. The companies that remain today are generally led by experienced … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Marijuana Firms That Have Weathered the Recent Storms Could Thrive Over the Coming Years”
June 24, 2025 4:20pm
Medical marijuana advocates are raising concerns about new state guidelines in Missouri that restrict how much cannabis patients can legally buy from dispensaries. Under existing rules, dispensaries must monitor patient purchases to make sure they don’t go over their monthly limits. Earlier this year, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services updated its website … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Marijuana Advocates Express Concerns About the Purchase Rules for Missouri Patients”
June 23, 2025 4:20pm
Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania’s lawmakers are rushing to reach a deal on next year’s budget. With the deadline of July 1 fast approaching, there are still major disagreements over how to cover Shapiro’s proposed spending increases, particularly with a government split between Democrats controlling the House and Republicans holding the Senate. One of the … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Discussions to Legalize Marijuana Market Reach Pivotal Stage in Pennsylvania”
June 20, 2025 4:20pm
Not far from the highway, down a stretch near the local sheriff’s station, there’s a high-security facility surrounded by barbed wire. If you happen to drive past, you might catch a sharp, earthy scent in the air, which some call skunky and others say smells like fuel. Either way, it’s unmistakably the scent of cannabis. … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Marijuana’s Skunky Smell Could Soon Be a Thing of the Past”
June 18, 2025 4:20pm
A new study on marijuana genetics reveals that the legal cannabis industry may be unintentionally reducing the plant’s genetic diversity. The push for faster-growing plants with higher cannabinoid content, mainly for economic and regulatory reasons, has led to a narrowing of the genetic pool. The study, conducted by graduate student Caleb Y. Chen at California … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Study Finds That Market Forces Are Reducing Biodiversity in Marijuana Plants”
June 17, 2025 4:20pm
Earlier this year, Meta stated it would shift how it handles controversial topics by loosening certain content rules, particularly around issues frequently debated in politics, such as gender identity and immigration. However, when it came to cannabis, the company continued to censor search results for key terms. Instead of showing related content, users saw alerts … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Facebook Appears to No Longer Censor Marijuana Searches”
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