Chris@CNW, Author at CannabisNewsWire

ThursdaySep 26, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – UK Experts Want Medical Marijuana Free for All

The UK government has legalized the use of medical marijuana; however, accessing it is next to impossible. This has prompted professors, doctors, health experts, and politicians to sign letters petitioning the government to make medical marijuana free to all patients. To access medical marijuana for free, patients have to present a prescription from the NHS (National Health Service), which serves as the United Kingdom’s comprehensive, universal, and free-at-the-point-of-service system of medication. It is legal to prescribe medical cannabis under particular conditions on the NHS system; however, there exist several restrictions and obstacles that hinder specialists from prescribing medical marijuana treatment…

WednesdaySep 25, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Governors to Discuss Harmonizing Marijuana Legalization Laws

On Tuesday, Andrew Cuomo, the New York Governor said that he plans to have a meet up with Connecticut and New Jersey Governors to discuss how they can come up with a joint program that ensures consistency as they move forward with the legalization of recreational marijuana. In a radio interview on Long Island, New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo said that his intention for the meeting is to discuss the possibilities of having regional laws on vaping products and weed. He also added that it would make no sense for the three states to have different marijuana policies, because, this…

WednesdaySep 25, 2019 1:58 pm

Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition Offers Tracks, Sessions Packed Full of Essential Cannabis Information

One of the cannabis industry’s most dynamic events, Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo) is offering a plethora of breakout sessions designed to dig deep into some of the industry’s most critical and promising areas. Slated for September 26-28 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, CWCBExpo is the leading forum for dispensary owners, growers, suppliers, investors, medical professionals, government regulators, legal counsel and entrepreneurs looking to achieve business success and identify new areas of growth in this dynamic and fast-growing industry. The three-day event features several interesting tracks, with each track offering insightful sessions. On Thursday, September 26, the…

WednesdaySep 25, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Marijuana Legalization Initiative Cleared for Signature Gathering in South Dakota

Marijuana legalization was given the go-ahead for signature collection in South Dakota together with a constitutional amendment meant to legalize hemp and medical marijuana. The motion was introduced in the senate by a former federal prosecutor and was backed by the MPP (Marijuana Policy Project) and a national cannabis activist group. The motion to legalize marijuana was filed in June by former U.S Attorney Brenda Johnson. The initiative received the green light for signature collection last week after the attorney general gave the official explanatory statement. In an interview, Brenda Johnson said that the people of South Dakota are excited…

TuesdaySep 24, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – First US Restaurant to Let You Smoke Marijuana While Dining Opens in California

California was among the first states to legalize the use of medical marijuana over two decades ago. In 2016, the state also legalized the use of marijuana for recreational purposes allowing entrepreneurs to exploit the new law by investing in the weed business. In some states of America, thousands of people are arrested for possession and consumption of weed. In California, it is illegal to smoke weed in public. This prompted the residents of West Hollywood to devise new ways to take advantage of the recreational purpose of cannabis by allowing operation of cannabis restaurants through a licensing process. Lowell…

TuesdaySep 24, 2019 1:30 pm

NECANN Returns to Maine as Adult-Recreational Marijuana Market Gets Regulatory Green Light

There’s no better time than right now for NECANN’s fifth annual Maine Cannabis Convention to convene. September 2019 marks the opening of the state’s adult-use recreational marijuana market, and the NECANN Maine Cannabis Convention will celebrate that milestone as it gets underway. The conference is slated for October 5-6, 2019, at the Portland Sports Complex. Maine voters initially approved statewide legalization back in 2016, but it’s taken this long to establish the regulatory framework for the industry. However, now that Governor Janet Mills has signed the legislation, the timing is perfect for the state’s largest cannabis industry event. The convention…

TuesdaySep 24, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Benefits of Marijuana to People with Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury is a condition that is more common than most people care to admit. Research estimates that two million-plus people visit the ER each year with cases related to TBI. These cases occur from events such as car accidents, falls and physical attacks, and they result in minor concussion or severe traumatic brain injury. Fifty percent of the TBI injuries are connected to falls by children between the ages of 1-14 years and old folks over the age of 60. The World Health Organization lists TBI among the leading causes of death in young children. To understand how…

MondaySep 23, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill Introduced in Wisconsin

Three legislators in Wisconsin have united to introduce a bill legalizing the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. The legislators include two Democrats, Erpenbach and Taylor, and Testin who is a Republican. Sen. Jon Erpenbach, Taylor and Testin in a joint statement on Friday announced that the time has come for the state of Wisconsin to lift the restrictions and legalize the use of marijuana. The bill would create a system that allows patients to be entered into a list through registration and the growers to be issued with a license permitting them to grow cannabis for medical purposes. In…

MondaySep 23, 2019 1:03 pm

Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition Workshops to Offer Invaluable Insight, Information about Cannabis Industry

The cannabis industry’s leading event organizer – Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo) – brings the entire cannabis industry together for unprecedented learning, sharing, connecting and business building. This month’s expo, to be held September 26-28 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, will feature a stellar lineup of speakers, presenters and sessions. A highlight of this year’s Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition is the valuable workshops scheduled daily, which are available for a separate fee. On Wednesday, September 25, CWCBExpo will present the first of five timely workshops. This preconference offering, scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.…

MondaySep 23, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Marijuana Banking Bill Changes Suggested to Win Republican Support

On Monday, we reported that Congress was likely to vote on the SAFE Banking Act this month, and the latest indicators strongly point to a floor vote being scheduled for next week. The supporters of the bill would like the vote to be conducted under suspended House rules, and a number of amendments have been suggested to win over more Republicans and ensure that the bill will get the two-thirds majority needed under the suspended rules arrangement. One of the changes that has been made provides clarification that the protections given to banks that work with state-legal marijuana companies also…