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ThursdayJan 14, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Rhode Island Medical Cannabis License Applicants Await Lottery to See Who Will Run New Dispensaries

The state of Rhode Island plans to open up six new medical cannabis dispensaries, adding to the three dispensaries that already exist in Portsmouth, Warwick and Providence, which were launched in 2013 and 2014. In an effort to promote price competition and improve accessibility for patients, the new cannabis dispensaries will operate in six different locations around the state. The state’s administration has suggested that the six dispensary licenses be awarded through a lottery, in an attempt to keep political influence and favoritism out of the selection process. Twenty-eight businesses have filed applications for a chance to manage one of…

ThursdayJan 14, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — What You Need to Know About Cannabis Home Cultivation in Arizona

Voters in Arizona overwhelmingly approved a ballot initiative to legalize recreational cannabis in the state during the November ballot. Known as the Smart and Safe Arizona Act, the legislation allows adults aged 21 and older to buy and possess cannabis. The act also legalized home cultivation, allowing adults to grow up to six cannabis plants or no more than twelve plants in residences with more than one adult. For gardening enthusiasts who would like to grow their own marijuana, this presents a fantastic opportunity. Growing cannabis from seed all the way to flower can be quite a rewarding experience, but…

WednesdayJan 13, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Wyoming Taking Cannabis Legalization Notes from Neighbors

Wyoming is among the last few states in the United States that has not yet accepted legal marijuana in some form. The state is surrounded by states such as Montana and South Dakota that have legalized cannabis, and while it is unclear when Wyoming will legalize cannabis, it is known that the state is exploring legal options with regard to legalization. The reason for the state turning to its legal counterparts for information on cannabis legalization may be data that shows that the state’s residents are looking for more access to marijuana. Additionally, data from a study conducted in December…

WednesdayJan 13, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Recreational Cannabis Now Legal in Montana — With Caveats

On Nov. 3, 2020, Montanans voted in favor of two legislations that would make the possession of cannabis in the state legal. The first, Initiative 190, legalized the possession and sale of small amounts of cannabis and levied a 20% tax on recreational cannabis sales. The second, Constitutional Initiative 118, would amend the constitution to allow either voters or state legislators to set the age at which adults are allowed to possess and consume cannabis. The constitutional amendment became effective as of Jan. 1, 2021, and some of its now-effective sections allow adults 21 years and older to possess and…

TuesdayJan 12, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Connecticut Governor Reaffirms Pledge to Push for Cannabis Legalization

During the annual State of the State speech held on Wednesday, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont reaffirmed his support for cannabis legalization and vowed to work with legislators to advance the issue this year. He stated that he looked forward to collaborating with the state’s tribal partners and was working with neighboring states on the way forward to update gaming in Connecticut and get the legislators on board to attain cannabis legalization. In addition, Lamont noted that legalized cannabis, internet gaming and sports betting were already happening all around, adding that it would be a shame to let these opportunities go…

TuesdayJan 12, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — NJ Cannabis Legalization Still in Legal Limbo After New Year Begins

On November 3 last year, voters in New Jersey overwhelmingly approved a ballot question asking whether the state should allow adults aged 21 and over to sell, possess and use cannabis. The Legislature and Cannabis Regulatory Commission was tasked with creating a regulatory framework for recreational cannabis, with a constitutional amendment that would officially legalize cannabis kicking in on Jan. 1, 2021. However, with lawmakers still negotiating key sections of the legislation, the state still hasn’t passed legislation that would launch the recreational market. Robert Williams, a retired constitutional law professor at Rutgers Law School, says that nearly two months…

MondayJan 11, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Republican Legislator Calls for Legalization of Recreational Cannabis in Missouri

A legislator from Missouri is calling for the legalization of recreational cannabis as a way to generate revenue for the state of Missouri while also eliminating the cannabis black market. This is the first time a Missouri Republican representative is calling for the legalization of recreational cannabis. If the proposed amendment is approved, it would also expunge the records of individuals with previous cannabis charges. The proposed amendment would set up the Smarter and Safer Missouri Act. Rep. Shamed Dogan of the Republican Party stated that more law enforcement resources and time was spent pursuing cannabis smokers than all other…

MondayJan 11, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — High Prices Deter Pennsylvania Patients from Accessing Medical Marijuana

Long before the coronavirus pandemic struck and turned everything topsy turvy, medical cannabis patients in Pennsylvania had to dig deep into their pockets to purchase medical marijuana. Surveys have found that the keystone state has some of the most expensive cannabis in the entire country, locking many qualifying patients out of the legal market. With the economy in a recession and millions of Americans out of jobs, patients will have an even harder time purchasing the medicine they need moving forward. Although prices largely vary depending on the products, they remain relatively high. According to advocate and cannabis reform group…

FridayJan 08, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Illinois Data Shows State Made $1 Billion Last Year in Legal Cannabis Sales

New data reveals that the state of Illinois has attained a cannabis milestone after raking in more than $1 billion in legal marijuana sales last year. This comes a year after regulated recreational marijuana sales began in the state on Jan. 1, 2020. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the state recorded a significant growth in cannabis purchases last year. State officials report that over the course of 2020, total sales from both recreational and medical cannabis purchases reached roughly $1,000,308,800. These figures do not include data from medical marijuana sales made in December. Data shows that adult-use cannabis purchases in December…

FridayJan 08, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Illinois Announces 500,000 Marijuana Pardons, Expungements

Almost a year after Illinois launched its legal cannabis market, Gov. JB Pritzker announced that the state had pardoned and expunged the records of more than 500,000 people with cannabis-related offenses. This comes shortly after he pardoned more than 11,000 people with marijuana-related crimes. Making the announcement on the last day of the year, Pritzker said that clearing these records is part of an ongoing effort to correct the damage done by the decades-long war on drugs. The war on drugs, which has been termed a failed policy, was particularly hard on communities of color. According to Illinois Lt. Gov.…