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ThursdayMar 04, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Past Cannabis Use Won’t Be a Disqualifying Factor for Potential Hires for White House Positions

The new White House administration recently issued revised guidelines whose purpose will be to resolve the matter on recreational cannabis use for individuals hired to fill crucial White House positions. While the use of cannabis is legal in various states and cities across the country, it is not legal under federal law, which makes it a potential basis for disqualification in acquiring security clearance. Transition officials had earlier identified recreational cannabis use as a possible obstacle for applicants, which prompted the White House to begin waiving a requirement that would permit possible appointees in the President’s Executive Office be allowed,…

WednesdayMar 03, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Nevada Legislators to Debate Cannabis Lounges Again

Since 2017, Nevada has allowed recreational cannabis sales, and as a result, the state has seen an influx of tourists looking to purchase and consume cannabis before they head home. However, since state law requires that recreational cannabis be consumed in a private residence, which excludes hotel rooms, these tourists essentially break the law when they consume cannabis. To fix this issue, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to legalize cannabis consumption lounges over the years. Thanks to a new bill in the legislature seeking to legalize marijuana consumption lounges, tourists may soon be able to consume marijuana legally in…

WednesdayMar 03, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Legalize Cannabis in Pennsylvania

The wave of cannabis legislation reform sweeping across the United States has reached Pennsylvania, and the Commonwealth may very well be the next state to legalize cannabis. A new bipartisan bill introduced to the Pennsylvania legislature last week by state Senators Dan Laughlin and Sharif Street seeks to legalize marijuana, allowing individuals aged 21 and over to purchase and consume marijuana. The new bipartisan bill would also expunge the records of people with previous cannabis-related, nonviolent offenses. Unlike the state’s medical cannabis market, which has just a few growers due to limited licenses, licenses for recreational cannabis growers would be…

TuesdayMar 02, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Virginia Becomes 16th State to Legalize Recreational Cannabis

Virginia’s Legislature recently passed a measure that would legalize adult-use cannabis in the state. The Senate passed the initiative in a 20–19 vote while the House approved it in a 48–43 vote, making Virginia the only state in the Old South to allow legalization. It should be noted that not one Republican in either chamber voted for the measure. Democratic Majority Leader Del. Charniele Herring, who sponsored the measure, stated on the floor that to her, the legislation was a justice bill, adding that while it still had flaws, it represented a step in the right direction. While cannabis sales…

TuesdayMar 02, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Virginia Lawmakers Scramble to Reconcile Marijuana Legalization Bills Before Deadline

Legislators in Virginia spent last week trying to bring together Senate and House cannabis legalization bills in an attempt to reach an agreement on matters such as criminal penalties and business licensing before a looming legislative deadline. Each chamber had approved its own legalization measure earlier in the month, based on a plan that was introduced at the start of the year by other leaders of the state, who had in 2020 pledged to legalize marijuana. The two initiatives are similar in many ways but have a few differences that span various topics. Both initiatives — SB 1406 and HB…

MondayMar 01, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Lawmakers Urge President Biden to Issue Mass Cannabis Pardons

President Joe Biden expressed his support for cannabis reform during his presidential campaign, and now members of Congress are holding him to his word. More than 30 members of Congress have signed a letter urging the president to grant mass clemency to people with federal, nonviolent cannabis convictions. After signing the letter, the 37 members of Congress then headed to Twitter to drum up support for the letter and push the President into action. Led by Congressional cannabis co-chairs Reps Earl Blumenauer, an outspoken advocate for cannabis reform, and Barbara Lee, the members of Congress want Biden to follow the…

MondayMar 01, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — What Five Major Studies Say About Cannabis and Your Sex Life

Marijuana has been used for many centuries as an aphrodisiac, with early recordings showing its use in India in the seventh century. Presently, many consumers of marijuana claim that the substance improves one’s sex life. At the same time, others claim that marijuana can also affect sex negatively in different ways. However, science has shown that cannabis can improve an individual’s sex life in various ways. We look at them below. Marijuana users engage in more sex Research conducted in 2017 examined survey data collected from roughly 50,000 women and men to see if using marijuana had any influence on…

FridayFeb 26, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Surging Patient Numbers Trigger Hiring Spree in Florida’s Medical Marijuana Sector

In 2020 alone, Florida’s medical cannabis program created approximately 15,000 jobs, and a new analysis revealed that, in total, approximately 31,450 Florida residents are now employed in this industry. A report authored by Leafly & Whitney Economics shows that the total sales of cannabis last year was valued at $1.23 billion. These statistics show that Florida outdid every state with a legal marijuana program except Colorado and California, where robust adult-use programs exist. According to the Office of Medical Marijuana, the state agency charged with overseeing medical cannabis in Florida, a total of 170,000 people registered as medical marijuana patients…

FridayFeb 26, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Tips for Choosing the Best Medical Marijuana Retail Location

As of November 2020, 35 states had legalized cannabis for medical use. A wave of cannabis reform is sweeping across the country, thanks in part to cannabis’ revenue earning ability as well as its numerous health benefits. Consequently, the medical cannabis space attracts a lot of players, with everyone from mom and pop establishments to regional or even national chains looking to cash in. Given that different states and even municipalities within the states have varying cannabis legislation, anyone looking to open a medical marijuana retail business ought to consider a few things before making a choice on locations. Think…

ThursdayFeb 25, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — New Jersey Governor Signs Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis

Earlier this week, Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey signed three legislations into law, which decriminalized small amounts of cannabis possession and made adult use cannabis legal in the state. After the bills were approved, state officials moved to end arrests and dismiss any pending cannabis charges. This makes New Jersey the 13th state in the United States to legalize marijuana, joining Massachusetts, California, Vermont, Colorado and Maine, where marijuana is legal. The state legislature in Pennsylvania is also considering legalizing cannabis. The legislations also limit the use of prior cannabis convictions and create a carefully regulated marijuana marketplace that…