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TuesdayNov 17, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Senate Committee Wants Hemp THC Rule Changed

Earlier this week, senate appropriators released various reports and spending bills for fiscal year 2021 that have incorporated various provisions related to hemp and marijuana. Hemp contains no more than 0.3% THC, as defined under federal law. However, the USDA proposed a 0.5% negligence threshold, which means that farmers who have exceeded that limit would have to destroy their plants. The senate panel is calling for the agency to reconsider the policy, taking into account stakeholder feedback. A few other marijuana-related provisions that had appeared in previous reports and appropriation bills were also incorporated in the bills. Those included measures…

MondayNov 16, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Texas Legislators Pre-File Bills to Legalize Marijuana

Slightly more than a week after five states voted to legalize marijuana in some way, legislators in Texas have started pre-filing bills aimed at enacting marijuana reforms in the conservative U.S. state. In only two days, a total of 13 marijuana-related bills targeting the 2021 legislative session of Texas were pre-filed. One of those bills seeks to legalize the recreational use of cannabis by adults; another wants to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana and protect people who genuinely think they are in possession of hemp but are found with marijuana. Still a third is designed to put…

MondayNov 16, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Medical Marijuana May Be Future Treatment for Alcoholism

Research carried out by the School of Public Health and Social Policy at the University of Victoria along with the Canadian Institute for Substance Abuse Research revealed that people who used medical marijuana experienced a decline in their alcohol consumption. The study involved 1,000 medical marijuana patients in Canada and examined them on their habits, which included questions on their alcohol consumption. The study’s findings revealed a decline in alcohol use. The study asserted that marijuana can affect the use of other psychoactive substances, including illicit drugs, tobacco, alcohol and prescription medications. However, little research has been conducted that looks…

FridayNov 13, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — What’s Next for Medical Marijuana After NJ Legalizes Recreational Pot?

A week ago, New Jersey legalized the sale of marijuana. The state has allowed the sale of medical marijuana since 2010 when the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act was approved. Currently, upwards of 80,000 individuals in the state use marijuana to help alleviate or treat symptoms of various conditions, which range from epilepsy, cancer, nausea and pain to glaucoma and ALS. The state’s medical cannabis program is designed to help some individuals improve their quality of life and others to ease their last moments of life. However, there are those who are concerned that the legalization of recreational marijuana for…

FridayNov 13, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill to Get Floor Vote in December

Steny Hoyer, a U.S. representative from Maryland and the House Majority Leader, wrote a letter to his colleagues providing details about the upcoming legislative session, slated to run November to December. That letter indicated that the long-awaited floor vote on federal marijuana legalization will happen, though he didn’t mention exactly when that’s likely to be during the brief session. In his letter, Hoyer explains that the House will vote on the MORE Act. This bill seeks not only to decriminalize marijuana but also to create a pathway for the expungement of nonviolent, marijuana-related convictions that have made it nearly impossible…

ThursdayNov 12, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Connecticut Governor Says Legalizing Pot Good for Public Health Amid Pandemic

With several states legalizing cannabis use, marijuana tourism has been on the rise. Cannabis tourism, or traveling across state lines to purchase and consume the infamous plant, attracts millions of visitors and dollars to states that allow recreational cannabis. However, with the coronavirus pandemic raging, traveling across state lines for cannabis may not be safe, says Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont. In an interview with Yahoo Finance, Gov. Lamont said that legalizing cannabis amid the coronavirus crisis would be a big win for public health. With work-from-home and social-distancing measures in place to curb the spread of the virus, the last…

ThursdayNov 12, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Four Reasons Why Cannabis Is Good for Women’s Health

In recent times, marijuana has become popular, and researchers have been able to prove many of the benefits it provides for both mental and physical disorders. Both women and men face various health issues; however, some issues impact women more significantly. For example, cervical cancers, depression, heart attacks, menopause and melanoma exhibit more frequently in female patients. Through the use of edibles, women are slowly discovering the health benefits of marijuana. Below are a few reasons why women should use marijuana for their welfare. May help in mental ailments Both women and men are affected by mental illnesses. However, these…

WednesdayNov 11, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Research Finds Off-Duty Cannabis Use Has No Effect on Productivity

The cannabis industry is without a doubt one of the fastest-growing industries. After decades of prohibition, attitudes toward the controversial plant are changing, with 35 states legalizing medical cannabis and 15 states allowing recreational use. Still, many employers worry that cannabis use, even while off the clock, can reduce employee performance, ultimately impacting the bottom line. According to recent research, however, there is no correlation between off-duty cannabis use and reduced productivity at work. First published in May 2020, the study sought to determine how using cannabis at different times of the day affected people’s ability to meet their job…

WednesdayNov 11, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW — The Benefits, Drawbacks and Myths of Marijuana Consumption Methods

If you’re a regular marijuana user or are planning to join the club, then you know that the “how” you ingest the herb is a primary concern for many. It’s well known that the mental and physical benefits you may obtain from the herb largely depend on how the substance gets into your system. To help you with this, let’s discuss the most common ways to ingest cannabis as well as the pros and cons of each method; we’ll also debunk some misconceptions and myths while we’re at it. First, you should know that there are three main ways to…

TuesdayNov 10, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Voters Approve Marijuana Legalization in Five States

Five states adopted measures to legalize marijuana during last week’s elections. These states —South Dakota, New Jersey, Montana, Mississippi and Arizona — had measures for medical or recreational marijuana use, or both, on their ballots. According to New Frontier Data, a marijuana market firm, legalization of marijuana in the additional states will grow the cannabis industry by an estimated $9 billion. Here’s a breakdown of the measures in the different states that were approved on Tuesday’s ballots. South Dakota South Dakota voters approved Measure 26, which requires the state to create a medical cannabis program for possession, use and home…