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WednesdayJun 22, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — NIDA Calls for Applications from Cannabis Testing Companies

A key federal agency has just sent out a call to the cannabis industry requesting that companies with the technology to analyze marijuana, including cannabis from state-sanctioned dispensaries, provide information for cannabis research. In a recent notice for the investigation of cannabis for research from NIDA, the agency stated that it was looking for input from players in the cannabis industry that could provide more scientific information on the benefits and risks of marijuana. NIDA asked for statements from businesses with the technical know-how, with the aim of collecting crucial information about cannabis, cannabis-infused products and any related materials to…

WednesdayJun 22, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Can Marijuana Shield Brain Against Alzheimer’s Disease

With more and more states choosing to legalize cannabis, there has been a significant surge in marijuana research. Several studies have found that cannabis can be effective at alleviating conditions such as inflammation, anxiety disorders and drug addiction. Specifically, marijuana’s possible mental health benefits have drawn in plenty of eager scientists. Most of this research has involved delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive component in cannabis, and cannabidiol (CBD), a cannabinoid that’s thought to have plenty of medical potential. However, some researchers have been curious whether lesser-known cannabinoids such as cannabinol can have similar health benefits. Early studies have shown…

TuesdayJun 21, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Germany Officially Launches Effort to Legalize Cannabis

Several territories around the world are starting to revise their prohibitionist cannabis policies and are considering legalizing it for either medical and/or recreational use. It’s no surprise as marijuana has been found to have a plethora of medical applications and has generated billions of dollars in taxes so far in a number of countries. In Europe, German legislators have officially launched efforts to legalize cannabis countrywide and will be holding a series of hearings to help create legislation that can finally end cannabis prohibition in the country. News of cannabis legalization legislation in the country first came late last year…

TuesdayJun 21, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Climate Change Could Influence How, Where Marijuana Is Grown

Marijuana is rarely on the table whenever discussions of climate change are underway. However, as the world grapples with the effects of decades of greenhouse emissions and runaway climate change, cannabis growers will find that they have to adapt. It is essentially the same issue that has disrupted agricultural-based industries such as wine: shifting weather patterns coupled with climate change are making regions that have previously the perfect conditions for cultivating inhospitable. In the next couple of years, marijuana growers in the country may have to change where and how they grow cannabis if they wish to remain competitive. This…

FridayJun 17, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Report Says Marijuana Banking, Criminal Expungement Could Be Federally Approved This Year

A new report has revealed that legislators may pass federal cannabis banking reform this year as long as it is combined with existing cannabis expungement legislation. Due to federal prohibition, businesses in the cannabis sector have been unable to access banking and loan services, forcing them to operate on a cash-only basis and limiting their growth opportunity. The lack of cashless payments has been a particularly touchy issue as it makes it difficult for marijuana businesses to track their finances and keep up with their taxes; it also makes them prime targets for burglaries and robberies. Politico reported that Senate…

FridayJun 17, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — New Details Emerge on Possible Congressional Omnibus Bill on Marijuana Policy Reform

Two members of Congress have revealed that high-level legislators are discussing putting together a package of cannabis proposals that could be enacted in a marijuana omnibus law this year. Furthermore, sources have revealed that these discussions cover a wide range of issues, not just the expungement and cannabis banking reforms that have been the crux of cannabis discussion in recent times. The two Congressmen revealed that the discussions involve incremental reform and comprehensive cannabis legalization. Those in the know say that these discussions have the potential to result in actionable, bipartisan cannabis policy, a feat that has eluded Congress for…

ThursdayJun 16, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Congressional Researchers Find Legalization of Marijuana Is Affecting Mexican Cartel Profits

Procannabis policies across America are achieving one key objective of legalization: drawing consumers away from the illicit market and reducing illegal sales. According to a report from Congressional researchers, cannabis legalization in America and Canada has dampened the demand for illegal cannabis from Mexico. The report from the Congressional Research Service (CRS) is an updated version of one released in 2020 and contains fairly consistent language with the 2020 version. Like the 2020 report, it shows how cannabis reform and legalization have affected the international drug trade. Analysis from the CRS showed that U.S. seizures of smuggled cannabis started to…

ThursdayJun 16, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — White House FAQ Reveals That Prospective Interns Will Be Asked About Past Cannabis Use

Earlier this week, the Biden Administration announced that individuals who would like to intern at the White House would be required to disclose any previous drug use. This is despite repeated requests to stop penalizing employees who admit to past use of cannabis. A new White House Internship program FAQ states that applicants going through the hiring process will be required to fill out a security clearance form. The data collected by this form may affect the eligibility of the candidates, especially if it includes information on past consumption of marijuana, even if it was legal under state law. In…

WednesdayJun 15, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — The Do’s and Don’ts as Thailand Eases Marijuana Restrictions

Thailand has become the first country in Asia to decriminalize the cultivation and sale of marijuana. However, Thai residents won’t be living in a recreational cannabis paradise anytime soon. The Asian country plans on enacting strict cannabis policies and tough penalties for anyone caught indulging in recreational weed. According to Thai Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the move is meant to boost Thailand’s economy by tapping into the billion-dollar medical cannabis industry. Anutin cautions against using cannabis recreationally as the country still has laws that control the consumption of marijuana products in a “nonproductive” way. Rather than launch a recreational market,…

WednesdayJun 15, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Senator Asks Congress to Allow Cannabis Businesses to Access Business Loans

America’s cannabis industry exists in a sort of limbo. Although dozens of states now allow the cultivation and sale of cannabis to adults aged 21 and older, federal law still outlaws the plant and considers it a Schedule I controlled drug. This means that even though licensed cannabis businesses are seen as legal commercial enterprises by many states, they cannot access many of the services other industries enjoy. One such service is benefits and grants from the federal government. Cannabis businesses felt this most acutely during the coronavirus pandemic when the national government deployed aid funds to businesses through the…