April 2019 - Page 9 of 13 - CannabisNewsWire

WednesdayApr 10, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Guam Legalizes Recreational Cannabis

Lou Leon Guerrero, the Governor of Guam, has signed into law a bill that legalizes recreational cannabis in the U.S. territory. This signing comes after months of intense debate in this small Pacific island of 164,000 residents. The law provides for the creation of a nine-member Cannabis Control Board which will draft the rules governing retail sales. The rules are scheduled to be drafted and debated in the course of this year. This board will also oversee the entire recreational cannabis program. Under the newly passed legalization law, adults in Guam will be permitted to possess a maximum of an…

TuesdayApr 09, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Another Connecticut Legislative Committee Approves Cannabis Legalization

The Judiciary Committee in Connecticut’s Assembly has also approved a bill that will pave the way for marijuana legalization. This is after the General Law Committee also approved a bill on cannabis legalization. The move to legalize recreational cannabis in Connecticut is still in its early stages, and the legislators have opted to draft different bills covering different aspects of legalization before merging all those bills into one once they are passed by the relevant committees. The bill before the Judiciary Committee was hotly contested and it passed with a slim majority (21 votes in favor and 19 against). If…

TuesdayApr 09, 2019 11:51 am

Sproutly Canada Inc. (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) Celebrates Milestone with Processing License, Sets Stage for Infused Beverages

Sproutly Canada is building its operations to take advantage of the expected legalization of cannabis-infused edible and beverage products Health Canada recently awarded Sproutly’s wholly owned subsidiary, Toronto Herbal Remedies, a processing license to advance its beverage-production strategy Deloitte analysts foresee cannabis-infused beverages capturing market revenues between $900 million and $4.4 billion by 2024 Sproutly touts unique aspects of its patent-pending, water-soluble cannabis oils for quick assimilation by the human physique and effective recreational use Sproutly Canada Inc. (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) recently achieved a “major milestone” as it continues to build its operations in preparation for Canada’s…

TuesdayApr 09, 2019 10:44 am

What is Behind the Spike in Cannabis-Related ER Visits in Colorado?

It is becoming more widely known that the cannabis plant can help suffering people in many ways. That is an awesome fact that is always worth praising. One of the biggest arguments in favor of cannabis is that no one has ever died because of cannabis toxicity, unlike other substances, many of which are federally legal. But just because no one has died from cannabis toxicity doesn't mean that cannabis consumption has always resulted in pleasurable experiences. In some cases, cannabis consumption can result in undesirable experiences, and in rare cases, that undesirable experience could end in a visit to…

TuesdayApr 09, 2019 10:32 am

VPR Brands, LP (VPRB) is “One to Watch”

Diversified product lines, new sales channels and distributors, an expanded sales team, and increasing social awareness of VPR Brands has increased profit margins GoldLine CBD product division increases target market and potential customers in the consumable supplements and nutraceuticals sectors Cutting-edge technology and user-centric designs uniquely engineered to be used with cannabis or CBD oils, concentrates and flowers Private label (white label) business is a growth sector; in 2018 VPR Brands white labeled several award-winning vaporizers for prominent companies Required testing and certification to allow all VPR Brand products to be imported and sold in the European Union is underway…

TuesdayApr 09, 2019 9:00 am

Increasing Growth, Acceptance Move CBD Market Toward Mainstream

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The CBD market is seeing strong growth and a move towards the mainstream. The North American CBD market, worth more than $9 billion in 2017, is projected to be worth $47 billion by 2027. Growth is possible partly through mainstream acceptance, with pressure on a variety of institutions to accept medical CBD. Leaders are emerging within the CBD and cannabis markets, as leading voices gain recognition for their work. Wildflower Brands Inc. (OTCQB: WLDFF) (CSE: SUN) (WLDFF Profile), which focuses on health and wellness products, is benefiting from this growth through the establishment of strong distribution deals.…

TuesdayApr 09, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Israel Decriminalizes Recreational Cannabis

New cannabis laws that were passed in Israel on April 1 decriminalize recreational cannabis. This means that people found with small amounts of cannabis will be fined instead of facing criminal charges if those individuals don’t have a license to use medical cannabis. The day when adult-use marijuana was decriminalized was also the day when the fourth edition of the annual CannaTech conference was held in Tel Aviv. Ehud Barak, a former Israel premier, spoke eloquently at the CannaTech conference about the immense benefits of medical cannabis. He went as far as saying that the Israeli motto may be updated…

MondayApr 08, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Student-Organized Event Discusses Cannabis on Sidelines of Michigan Hash Bash

Every year, a Hash Bash festival is held in Ann Arbor as a day of having fun and entertainment. This year, law students at Michigan Law School worked with the organizers of the Hash Bash festival to host an event at the law school to discuss marijuana legalization politics. This event was held yesterday (Sunday, April 7) while the Hash Bash took place on Saturday. The organizers of the event at Michigan Law School wanted to educate members of the public about issues related to marijuana. Several panelists made presentations on various issues. Ari Goldstein, a law student who was…

MondayApr 08, 2019 1:18 pm

5 Things to Look for in a Quality Cannabis Fertilizer

When it comes to cultivating cannabis, the nutrients makes a huge difference. A pot full of dirt is not enough to get a cannabis plant to yield a quality, abundant harvest on its own. A properly grown cannabis plant is going to want to eat, just like every other living thing, and the bigger it gets the more nutrients it will need. Anyone who has gone into an indoor garden center or searched online knows that there is a virtually never-ending supply of nutrient and fertilizer options. But which ones are worthwhile? The Green Flower team asked cannabis cultivation expert…

MondayApr 08, 2019 12:19 pm

ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (CIIX) Building Brand Recognition, Creating New Products

Company is still leading the way in providing financial information for Chinese-speaking investors after 20 years CIIX aims to capitalize on the growing demand for CBD-based nutrition and health products in the U.S. ChineseHempOil.com has been rebranded and established as a one-stop online shop created for customer convenience With 20 years of tested experience, ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) is a leading financial information website for Chinese-speaking investors in both the United States and China. The company has a highly diversified revenue stream and is working to further establish itself as a recognized leader in the hemp-based cannabidiol (CBD) oil industry.…