A coalition of 39 attorneys general from 37 U.S. states and two territories is urging Congress to take immediate action against the growing sale of hemp-derived THC products. In a letter sent on October 24 to leaders of key Senate and House committees, the group called for a revision of federal law to close what … Continue reading “420 with CNW — 39 State AGs Ask Congress to Ban Hemp-Sourced THC Products”

Health insurance coverage for medical marijuana remains largely out of reach across the U.S., but a new initiative could soon offer some financial relief to patients who rely on marijuana-based treatments.  The American Council of Cannabis Medicine (ACCM) has introduced a reimbursement program known as Elevated States, which aims to cover part of the expenses … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Will Health Insurance Ever Cover Medical Marijuana in the US?”

A group of cannabis businesses has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the constitutionality of the federal government’s ongoing prohibition on marijuana. The petition, filed Friday by Boies Schiller Flexner LLP on behalf of several Massachusetts-based companies, including Verano Holdings, Canna Provisions, Wiseacre Farm, and Gyasi Sellers, contends that the federal government oversteps its … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Marijuana Firms Ask Supreme Court to Hear Case Challenging Federal Cannabis Ban”

A new study suggests that states allowing medical cannabis sales through licensed dispensaries may see fewer prescriptions for strong opioids among cancer patients recovering from surgery. However, the same policy appears to coincide with a higher rate of hospital visits for reasons unrelated to cancer treatment.  The research, published in Cancer, compared opioid use among … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Medical Cannabis Slashes Opioid Use Among Surgical Patients with Cancer”

Over 160 Floridians with state-issued medical cannabis cards have lost or could soon lose access to their prescriptions following a new regulation from the state health department. The rule, enacted this summer, targets patients charged with or convicted of drug-related offenses.  Bobbie Smith, who leads the state’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU), told lawmakers … Continue reading “420 with CNW — New Rule in Florida Puts Access to Medical Cannabis at Risk”

A months-long legal showdown began on October 20 over who gets to enter Florida’s tightly controlled medical cannabis market, a fight that could reshape one of the state’s fastest-growing industries.  The administrative hearing, expected to continue into mid-February, follows nearly a year of disputes since health officials announced they intended to grant 22 new licenses … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Court Starts Hearing Case Against Florida Marijuana Licensing Process”

The US Supreme Court has stated that it will hear a case on whether individuals who frequently use cannabis can legally possess firearms. The case will mark the latest in a series of major gun rights disputes since the Court’s 2022 decision that broadened constitutional protections for gun ownership.  The Department of Justice (DOJ) is … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Supreme Court to Hear Case on Gun Rights of Marijuana Users”

Efforts to legalize recreational cannabis in New Hampshire are back on the table as legislators press forward with new proposals aimed at changing state law.  Representative Jared Sullivan has introduced House Bill 186, which is currently before the Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee. Sullivan said he expects the measure to earn backing from both parties … Continue reading “420 with CNW — New Hampshire Lawmakers Push to Legalize Marijuana”