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TuesdayMar 23, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — The Different Forms of THC and the Benefits They Possess

If you’ve heard of CBD, then you’ve probably heard of THC too. THC, known as tetrahydrocannabinol, holds the psychoactive properties of cannabis and is the dominant compound found in the plant. This, together with its many potential medical benefits, make it the most popular marijuana compound. Did you know, however, that there are tour types of THC that occur naturally in marijuana? The major types are Delta 9 THC, Delta 8THC, THCV and THCA. There also exists a manmade form of THC, known as Delta 10 THC. All these THC types have varying therapeutic potentials and are chemically unique. We…

TuesdayMar 23, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — SD Supreme Court Starts Hearing Voided Marijuana Ballot Measure Case

Cannabis reform advocates in South Dakota are fighting a battle that could ultimately determine the state’s ballot initiative process. On Nov. 3, 2021, South Dakotans voted to pass Amendment A and Measure 26, legislation that would have legalized the recreational and medical use of cannabis respectively, making South Dakota the first state to pass both medical and recreational cannabis measures at the same time. Long before cannabis sales could start, however, a state circuit judge declared the amendment legalizing recreational cannabis unconstitutional in January and voided it. With the state Supreme Court now considering whether or not the voter-passed initiative…

MondayMar 22, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — NY Medical Cannabis Firms Propose That Legislature Allow Them to Kick-Start Recreational Market

As the state of New York contemplates legalizing cannabis for recreational use, medical marijuana companies are working on persuading the state’s legislature to afford them a stake in the new market. Rather than wait for new marijuana growers to begin from the ground up, the medical marijuana companies stated that they could utilize their already existing infrastructure to provide the new market with a boost. The New York Medical Cannabis Industry commissioned a pair of reports that assert that allowing medical marijuana firms into the recreational marijuana market in the state as soon as possible would jumpstart new employment opportunities…

MondayMar 22, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Wyoming House Committee Passes Republican-Sponsored Cannabis Legalization Bill

Last week, a Wyoming House committee passed a legislation to legalize cannabis and discussed another proposal that would require that state agencies research and issue recommendations on allowing medical marijuana.The adult-use legalization bill’s lead sponsor is the chair of the Judiciary Committee. The legislation would allow individuals aged 21 and above to buy and possess up to 3 cannabis ounces and grow up to 12 mature cannabis plants for personal use. The proposal, which was co-sponsored by other top Republican legislators and the House speaker, got a 6-3 vote after receiving testimonies from the public and state agencies, which included…

FridayMar 19, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Says Marijuana Legalization Has No Adverse Effects on Outcomes of Army Recruits

Although the country has seen a wave of cannabis reform sweep through its states for the past few years, not everyone is a fan of legal weed. Opponents have claimed that legalizing cannabis would increase drug abuse among the youth and lead to a boost in criminal activity. However, most studies have found that not to be the case, with legal cannabis markets helping people deal with issues such as chronic pain, creating thousands of job opportunities and providing states with millions of dollars in tax revenue. A new study has found that cannabis use in legal markets has not…

FridayMar 19, 2021 4:25 am

420 with CNW — Legal Marijuana Deal Close as NY Lawmakers Discuss Impaired Driving

The legislature in New York State is close to finalizing an agreement on a draft law aimed at legalizing marijuana in the state, according to Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Majority Leader of the state senate. Stewart-Cousins revealed that a consensus, followed by a floor vote, was imminent once the lawmakers agree on the way safety and traffic stops will be handled when marijuana is legalized for recreational adult-use. The current disagreement has to do with how people driving under the influence should be treated. Some say impaired driving should be regarded as a normal traffic infraction while others insist it should be…

ThursdayMar 18, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Vermont Legislators Introduce Bill to Decriminalize Drugs

Legislators in Vermont have introduced legislation that would put an end to criminal penalties on small amounts of illegal drugs. The bill, which was introduced last week, states that the dispensation and possession of small drug amounts would be subject to a referral to a substance-use health and screening service or a fine of up to $50 dollars. The legislation, dubbed H. 422, is sponsored by Reps. Logan Nicoll, Selene Colburn and 12 other legislators. Supporters state that the measure offers a public health approach to overdose deaths and drug use disorders. In an email to a news outlet, Nicoll…

ThursdayMar 18, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Could Cannabis Legalization in Mexico Force a Federal Policy Change in Washington?

Mexico may soon become the biggest legal cannabis market in the world after the country’s Chamber of Deputies approved a legislation last week that would legalize recreational sales of cannabis. The Senate is expected to support the legislation in the days to come. Mexico president Andrés Manuel López Obrador from the MORENA party strongly supports the bill. The president is expected to sign the legislation in the coming days. Many speculate that this move may pressure President Joe Biden to federally legalize the plant in the United States as well since the country will be sandwiched between the two largest…

WednesdayMar 17, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — US Firms Gear Up to Enter Legal Mexican Marijuana Market

The wave of cannabis reform sweeping across the world has finally reached Mexico, and some American cannabis operators are already seeing gold. Canada, several states in the United States and some European countries have already legalized cannabis in various forms, and for most legal cannabis markets, cannabis has proven to be an insanely lucrative product. Not only are stakeholders reaping big rewards, but local governments are also receiving millions of dollars in tax revenue from the industry. Last week, the Chamber of Deputies allowed the sale of cannabis products as well as the possession of small amounts of cannabis. Additionally,…

WednesdayMar 17, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies Approves Marijuana Legalization Bill

Last week, the majority of the legislators in Mexico voted to legalize cannabis for recreational purposes, despite some of the legislators rejecting the legislation as they had health concerns. The Mexican Chamber of Deputies passed the bill with 23 abstentions, 129 votes of opposition and 316 votes in favor of the bill. This approval is a step forward by legislators to decriminalize cannabis, with senators having approved another version of the legislation in November last year. There were some changes that were made to the bill that senators voted on in this recent session. Earlier in January, health authorities in…