August 2020 - Page 6 of 6 - CannabisNewsWire

TuesdayAug 04, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Study Finds Marijuana Makes Women Have Better Sex

For as long as marijuana has been used recreationally, there have been anecdotal reports among the women who enjoy cannabis that it spices things up in the bedroom. Heck, there are even THC infused lubricants on the market that promise increased arousal and better orgasms, but do they really work? Or is it a placebo effect, where it seems to work because you want it to work, or is there any truth behind these claims? A growing body of research indicates that there is indeed a correlation between cannabis and sex, even though the science behind it is still a…

TuesdayAug 04, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – 4 Tips for Choosing the Best Marijuana Genetics

No one can blame you for wanting to jump right into the cannabis industry. Still pretty young, the industry is projected to be worth $73 billion by 2027, and hundreds of businesses want a piece of the cake. If you’re a complete beginner looking to make a name for yourself as a grower, your first priority is to find the best marijuana genetics. However, that’s no easy task, especially in an industry that’s only a few years old and barely has any standardized regulations. For starters, make sure you do plenty of research. Marijuana is probably one of the most…

MondayAug 03, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Almost 70% New Jersey Voters Support Pot Legalization

Last December, the New Jersey Senate approved a resolution that would put a referendum on legalizing marijuana on this year's November ballot. Although certain lawmakers had pegged their hopes on legalizing cannabis legislatively, numerous disagreements over the specifics of the bill made it impossible, forcing them to put the question of broad cannabis reform onto the voters. A recent survey conducted by DKC Analytics and released on Tuesday has found that a supermajority of New Jersey voters is in support of the measure. The poll involved phone interviews with 500 New Jersey likely voters from July 7 to 12, and…

MondayAug 03, 2020 9:35 am

The 2020 Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference In Detroit Will Be Moving Online

Due to continuing concerns surrounding COVID-19, Benzinga will be bringing its Cannabis Capital Conference online. Originally scheduled to take place in Detroit, this conference will focus on carefully vetted companies in the emerging Michigan market. The event, set to take place on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, will serve as a meeting place for cannabis investors, entrepreneurs, and leaders in the cannabis industry. Attendees can look forward to round table discussions and panels with top cannabis entrepreneurs, keynote quick fires, and investor presentations. The main aim of the Cannabis Capital Conference is to foster connections within the cannabis industry and create…

MondayAug 03, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Nebraska Medical Cannabis Advocates Just a Step Away from Seeing Their Initiative on the Ballot

Several states had plans to legalize cannabis at the start of this year, but 2020 threw a curveball that absolutely no one expected. With self-isolation and social distancing orders in place, signature collection efforts became quite difficult, and states like New York and Florida have had to postpone legalization to next year and beyond. In Nebraska, cannabis legalization activists had to collect at least 122,000 signatures to get medical marijuana on the November ballot and they more than delivered. The group, Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana, initially suspended its signature collection efforts when the coronavirus broke out, but the campaign relaunched…