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ThursdayNov 18, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW – New Cannabis Initiative to Push for Federal Legalization Launched

As more states across the United States legalize cannabis for medical and recreational use, the push to federally legalize the herb grows. Thus far, 18 states and Washington, DC, have legalized the recreational adult use of cannabis. Still, cannabis remains illegal to sell, use or possess under federal law, which has in turn made banks refrain from backing the marijuana industry, for fear that it would cause federal issues. Now major marijuana companies are supporting celebrity-infused campaigns to enlist cannabis users to pressure Congress to legalize the plant countrywide. Earlier last week, the Cannabis in Common initiative was launched to…

WednesdayNov 17, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Montana Committee Recommends Reversal of CBD Ban in Cannabis Shops

Earlier this year, the governor of Montana signed House Bill 701 into law, setting the stage for Montana to launch a recreational cannabis market in January 2022. Sponsored by Republican Representative Mike Hopkins, the legislation allowed the sale of adult-use cannabis in counties that had voted in favor of the legalization initiative to adults 21 and older and charged the state Department of Revenue with developing administrative rules and issuing recreational cannabis business licenses. However, two proposed rules by the department drew the ire of industry stakeholders who claimed that the rules were not correct interpretations of the legalization bill.…

WednesdayNov 17, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — How the Fashion Industry Is Giving Hemp Fiber a Hand Up

Farmers were allowed to legally cultivate industrial hemp after the 2018 farm bill was passed. Before the plant was banned, it was widely grown in different parts of the country. The plant’s seed, grain and fiber are used in different industries, including the pharmaceutical, animal care, construction and fashion industries. Retailers and consumers in the fashion industry are keen on using the plant in their many processes, as it provides a sustainable alternative to synthetic materials as well as cotton. This interest continues to grow as the environmental crisis in fashion also intensifies. Synthetic fibers are cheaper to mass produce,…

TuesdayNov 16, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Factors Impacting Users’ Marijuana Experience

With more than three-quarters of all American states now allowing some form of cannabis, the controversial plant is more accessible to the public than it has ever been. No longer is cannabis associated with drug addicts and criminals; normal folk are incorporating cannabis into their routines while remaining valuable members of society. However, many users fail to get the effects they seek from cannabis due to the plant’s unique nature. Unlike most drugs, cannabis affects people differently depending on a wide variety of factors. Your reason for consuming marijuana. What do you wish to gain from using cannabis? Are you…

TuesdayNov 16, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Poll Shows Most Americans Support Cannabis Legalization

Over the past couple of years, public opinion on cannabis has seen a significant shift. After decades of prohibition, anti-cannabis rhetoric and harsh sentencing, plenty of people didn’t look too favorably on the controversial plant. But as more states have launched medical cannabis markets and marijuana’s possible benefits have come to light, public support for cannabis legalization has been on the rise. This has been reflected in a couple of surveys, with a recent poll by Rasmussen Reports finding that a majority of Americans support the national legalization of cannabis. More specifically, 62% of the survey participants said that they…

MondayNov 15, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Bill Allowing Researchers to Study Cannabis from Dispensaries Advanced to President’s Desk

Last week, the House of Representatives passed an infrastructure legislation that includes provisions which will permit researchers to conduct research on the cannabis that consumers purchase from state-legal dispensaries. This bill, which has been advanced to President Joe Biden’s desk, also encourages states that have enacted laws to legalize marijuana to educate individuals on impaired driving. A study that was funded by the federal government found that the amount of THC in an individual’s system after they had consumed cannabis wasn’t a reliable predictor of impairment. Despite this finding, however, the measure directs that the transportation secretary work with the…

MondayNov 15, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — How to Calculate THC Levels in Marijuana Edibles

THC, or delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, is the chemical agent responsible for marijuana’s psychoactive effects. When ingested, the effects of THC tend to be stronger and last longer, meaning any dosage mistakes can leave users feeling uncomfortably high for hours. In fact, many a first-time user has ingested too much THC and vowed never to consume cannabis again due to the intense and often uncomfortable experience. So how exactly would you calculate THC levels in marijuana edibles at home without access to scientists and fancy machines? The first thing you should do is find out the cannabinoid content in the cannabis flower…

FridayNov 12, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Survey Finds More Seniors Using Cannabis

The use of cannabis has been increasing among older people as research uncovers more about the impact of the plant’s use among adults. Data from last year’s National Survey of Drug Use and Health shows that the number of adults aged 65 and above who reported recent marijuana use rose by 18%. The survey also found that the number of older individuals who reported that they had used cannabis at some point in their life had increased to 36%, which signals a potential shift in willingness to be more open about prior indulgences. Individuals with a medical cannabis card in…

FridayNov 12, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Republican-Sponsored Bill Could Be Ideal Federal Cannabis Policy Reform Law

Democrats have generally been at the helm of cannabis reform, especially at the federal level. The most prominent cannabis bills, ones that would federally decriminalize cannabis and allow for federal cannabis taxes as well as give businesses in the cannabis space access to financial services have been helmed by Democrats. However, stakeholders have said that getting Republicans to pass comprehensive cannabis reform will be almost impossible, especially if it was prepared by the left. A new Republican-led marijuana bill may be the answer to this dilemma. Led by Rep. Nancy Mae, the legislation titled the States Reform Act may be…

ThursdayNov 11, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — House Committee Approves Cannabis Research Measure for Veterans

Last week, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee passed a measure that would mandate the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out clinical trials on the therapeutic potential of cannabis for military veterans. The House committee approved the bill in an 18 to 11 vote. The bill, dubbed the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act, would require the department to conduct studies on the use of medical cannabis in the treatment of chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder. Earlier versions of this measure had been introduced and cleared by the committee in 2018 and 2020. However, none was enacted into law. In…