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FridayJan 28, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — State of the State Addresses Full of Praise for Marijuana Programs

Governors from different states in the country have been proclaiming their cannabis reform plans and accomplishments as part of their annual budget requests and State of the State speeches. The proposals and statements from state executives show how marijuana has grown more mainstream, as its being discussed in venues alongside infrastructure, education and taxes. Below are some of the things governors said about cannabis in 2022. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem of South Dakota is focused on the proper implementation of the state’s medical marijuana program, which was recently launched. In an interview, Noem stated that she was focused on…

FridayJan 28, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — One Year On, Advocates Say Biden Hasn’t Acted on Marijuana Promises

President Joseph Biden won office on a mostly progressive platform; he wanted to completely electrify the country’s transport sector and pass modest cannabis reform. Although most drug reform activists would much rather prefer more comprehensive reform, Biden was able to beat former President Donald Trump and take office. Since then, Biden has invested a significant amount of time working on an infrastructure bill that would, among other things, build a public network of charging stations. However, a year after the Democrats clinched the Senate, House and White House, cannabis reform advocates say Biden still hasn’t acted on any of his…

ThursdayJan 27, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — What the Recreational Marijuana Industry Can Learn from the Tobacco Industry

The recreational marijuana space has grown significantly these past few years. Given its growth rate, however, it’s easy to wonder if there are things that may hinder it from progressing further. To find possible obstructions for this burgeoning industry, one only needs to look at the tobacco industry. Despite the fact that marijuana hasn’t been legalized federally, there are plenty of similarities between the businesses and companies in the tobacco industry and those involved in the recreational marijuana industry. For the legal marijuana industry to continue growing, it is important that the sector doesn’t repeat the same mistakes the tobacco…

ThursdayJan 27, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Study Finds Banking Activity Grows Once a State Legalizes Cannabis

Cannabis businesses often find it difficult to get banks willing to take them on as clients because of the risks posed by the federal prohibition of marijuana. Now new research has found that once a state legalizes cannabis, banking activity increases. While the study doesn’t directly link increased banking activity and state-level cannabis reform, it does imply the existence of the relationship. The study was conducted by researchers from Drexel University, the University of Arizona, Scripps College and San Diego State University. For their study, the researchers looked into banking trends in states that have legalized marijuana, examining the Federal…

WednesdayJan 26, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Thailand Reveals Plan to Legalize Recreational Cannabis

Cannabis reform is sweeping across the globe and undoing decades of prohibition. While the West has been the leader in cannabis legislation, the movement hasn’t been constrained to America, Canada and European nations. In Asia, Thailand entered the history books as the first southeast Asian country to legalize cannabis for medical use and in cosmetics and food. Three years after Thailand made history, the country is planning to legalize marijuana and do away with jail terms for people charged with marijuana possession. Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration is poised to propose the removal of the controversial plant from the country’s…

WednesdayJan 26, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — A Look at the Link Between Marijuana and Inflammation

Inflammation personifies the saying “too much of a good thing is bad.” Despite being one of the body’s first responders in case of infection or physical injury, inflammation also presents a significant risk to health. Acute inflammation is the body’s initial response to either infection or injury, and it is a crucial component of the body’s defense system. Chronic inflammation, on the other hand, happens when the body keeps sending inflammatory cells when there’s no present danger. A wide variety of medical inflammations including Alzheimer’s disease, asthma, heart disease and cancer can be traced to chronic inflammation. This kind of…

TuesdayJan 25, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Three Trends That Could Define the Cannabis Sector for Decades to Come

Recent years have seen acceleration in the movement to reform marijuana policies not only in the United States but around the world. With that momentum, a number of trends that appear to have staying power have taken shape. We look at some of those trends and what impact they could have on the industry going forward. Cannabis and health/wellness Gone are the days when marijuana was viewed as a substance intended for people who simply want to get high. Today, this plant has developed strong links with the health and wellness industries, a link that is likely to be a…

TuesdayJan 25, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Spanish Study Finds That Young Cannabis Users Enjoy Better Sexual Function, Orgasms

According to a Spanish study published in December 2021, young people who smoke cannabis and consume alcohol tend to enjoy an overall superior sexual function and orgasms when compared to their peers who don’t smoke cannabis or don’t drink alcohol. The research team was motivated to undertake this study because much of the existing scientific data on this subject tended to be contradictory, with some studies indicating that marijuana consumption improved sex life while others concluded that smoking marijuana had a detrimental effect on an individual’s sex life. The team based at Almeria University decided to design its own observational…

MondayJan 24, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — SAFE Banking Act Sponsor Vows to See Bill Passed Before He Retires

Operating in the legal cannabis space is no mean feat. Due to the plant’s federal status as a controlled substance, marijuana businesses have to deal with a lot of issues that players in other industries don’t even have to think of. For starters, most banks refuse to work with marijuana businesses in fear of federal reprisals, forcing the businesses to operate on a largely cash-only basis. This makes accounting and filing taxes extremely cumbersome and makes the business prime targets for criminals. For quite a while, industry stakeholders have argued for some kind of policy or regulation that would allow…

MondayJan 24, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — State, Federal Officials Work Together on Draft Cannabis Standardization Proposals

America’s state-legal cannabis industry may be incredibly lucrative, but it is far from perfect. Barely more than a decade old, the sector is known for its patchwork laws and lack of standardization. For quite a while, industry stakeholders and reform activists have argued for the creation of standard rules and procedures. This would make interstate trade possible and allow the industry to really grow. Last week, local, state and federal officials met to discuss proposals that could end up in a federal handbook for cannabis regulation. Cannabis was on the agenda for two National Conference on Weights and Measures (“NCWM”)…

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