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On Thursday, party leaders are expected to confirm former South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Jaime Harrison as the lead for the Democratic National Committee. If confirmed, Harrison, who is President Joe Biden’s preferred pick, will be responsible for coordinating national political activities for Democrats. The DNC is a strong supporter of cannabis legalization. Harrison had … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Incoming DNC Chair Could Be Pro-Cannabis Legalization”

Although the coronavirus pandemic devastated most industries and ground commerce to a near-complete standstill, the cannabis sector weathered the storm with relatively few losses. It was one of the few sectors deemed essential and allowed to continue operations amid lockdown orders, with cannabis businesses reporting month over month sales records for most of the year. … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Colorado Cities Mull Legalizing Cannabis Delivery”

Despite its controversial reputation, cannabis has been slowly but surely building a reputation as a potent and versatile alternative to pharmaceuticals. While most experts agree the hype around cannabis has far outpaced the science, preliminary studies and anecdotal evidence have found it to be effective against everything from stress and anxiety to chronic pain and … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Cannabis and Fibromyalgia: What Does Available Research Say?”

Legislators in North Dakota have introduced a measure to significantly expand cannabis decriminalization in the state. The bill, which was filed last week, would add onto an initial marijuana decriminalization law that was passed in 2019. Under the current law, possession of half an ounce or less of cannabis is a crime punishable with no … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Legislators in North Dakota Seek to Expand Cannabis Decriminalization Law”

For the longest time, Amsterdam has been known for its liberal attitudes towards drugs. Before the coronavirus pandemic broke out, the city attracted more than 1 million visitors a month, close to 200,000 more than its permanent population. Thanks to the introduction of cheaper flights, a lot of these people were young “budget tourists” whose … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Amsterdam Plans to Exclude Tourists from Cannabis Shops”