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ThursdayDec 03, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Researchers Develop Saliva Test for Marijuana to Detect Impaired Drivers

People who consume alcohol in the United States are often stopped on the roadsides and asked to take breathalyzer tests. If an individual’s blood alcohol content exceeds a specified limit, they may be subjected to penalties, fines and tickets; they could even be arrested. On the other hand, marijuana does not currently have an intoxication test, which makes it harder for authorities to determine individuals who may have exceeded the limit and are driving while impaired. Researchers have, however, reported that they are on the verge of a breakthrough, developing a saliva test to help measure marijuana levels at roadside…

WednesdayDec 02, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Congressional Researchers Say Upcoming Vote on Marijuana Legalization Could Reverse Policy Gap

This week, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on a historic bill that would federally de-schedule cannabis. Sponsored by Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act would remove cannabis from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, expunge the criminal records of people with prior marijuana convictions and impose a 5% sales tax on the substance; that tax revenue will be reinvested into the communities most significantly impacted by the “war on drugs.” Not only will the bill decriminalize cannabis, but it could very well reverse the policy gap that currently exists between…

TuesdayDec 01, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — North Macedonia Could Be Joining the Legalize-Cannabis Bandwagon

Prime Minister Zoran Zaev of North Macedonia stated recently that the government is deliberating about whether to allow the recreational use of cannabis in places frequented by tourists, such as Ohrid, the biggest city on Lake Ohrid, as well as in hospitality places and cafes in the country's capital, Skopje. If the decision is agreed upon, this will make North Macedonia the first country among the Balkans to authorize the recreational use of cannabis. The government plans to use Amsterdam as its model, with plans of implementing strict rules to govern the sector. In an interview with Deutsche Welle, the…

TuesdayDec 01, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Why You Should Incorporate CBD in Your Fitness Program

We all know that exercising is good for your body and your health. While it isn’t a must for you to go to the gym in order to keep fit, working out is important. Having a fitness goal may make it easier for you to stick to your regimen, but even then you may find yourself needing a little extra encouragement to help you keep pushing. Many people prefer natural supplements for the job as they alleviate pain while also promoting energy levels. Did you know that you can also use CBD to help reduce muscle pain and keep you…

MondayNov 30, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Four Predictions for the Future of CBD Products

Since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized the growing and sale of hemp and its different extracts, cannabidiol (CBD) has become immensely popular. Extracted from industrial hemp, a variety of cannabis that is not psychoactive, CBD is part of a group of compounds called cannabinoids that have diverse medicinal properties. Although research into CBD’s medical abilities is still ongoing, plenty of users claim the hemp extract successfully alleviates a variety of conditions, including insomnia, chronic pain and anxiety, among others. Experts have said that the hype for CBD has far outpaced the science, and the FDA has been cracking down on…

MondayNov 30, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW — California Court Throws Out Lawsuit Against Marijuana Delivery Services

Back in April 2019, a group of cities in California that have banned recreational cannabis sales sued Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration. The state allows recreational pot deliveries even in cities that haven’t opted into the cannabis market, and the 24 cities argued that this violated Proposition 64, which allowed recreational sales in California. The lawsuit was filed against the California Bureau of Cannabis Control at the Fresno County Superior Jail. A year after the lawsuit was filed, a Fresno judge has ruled that California’s government is not in the wrong by allowing home cannabis deliveries even in cities/jurisdictions that don’t…

WednesdayNov 25, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Longest-Serving Marijuana Offender May Be Released from Prison Soon

Richard DeLisi has spent more than 30 years in prison for nonviolent marijuana offenses. DeLisi was sentenced to 90 years in prison in 1989 after being charged for conspiring to traffic 1,500 pounds of marijuana from Jamaica into America. According to the Florida Department of Corrections, DeLisi may be released on Dec. 4, 2020,, following the worsening conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country and his failing health. A not-for-profit group, Last Prisoner Project, describes DeLisi as the country’s longest-serving marijuana offender. The organization strives for criminal justice reform for cannabis-related offenses. Lawyers from the organization have been working…

WednesdayNov 25, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Arkansas Governor Wants a More Aggressive Stance on Marijuana Legalization

Arkansas Gov. William Hutchinson states that the national government’s casual approach to cannabis is the reason why many more states are legalizing the drug. During a recent interview with the Washington Post, the governor of Arkansas explained that where the government’s stance on cannabis legalization is unclear, the legalization of drugs will continue, which brings about more measures for the legalization of cannabis at the state level. Jeff Sessions, the first attorney general under outgoing President Donald Trump’s administration, revoked the counsel that was put in place by former President Barack Obama’s administration, which directed that state attorneys shouldn’t intrude…

TuesdayNov 24, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Six Issues Virginia Legislators Face While Discussing Marijuana Legalization

Soon after the November 2020 elections, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced plans to propose cannabis legalization legislation when the state’s General Assembly convenes in January. If passed, that legislation would make Virginia the only Southern state that allows adult-use marijuana. Lawmakers in the state have up to 24 months to come up with a cohesive regulatory structure to govern the cannabis industry. According to Virginia’s Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, the following are some of the key areas legislators will have to focus on. Expunging past cannabis convictions. According to the 200-page report released by the state Joint Legislative…

TuesdayNov 24, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Gov. Murphy Makes Crucial Regulatory Appointments after Vote on Recreational Marijuana

Earlier in November, voters in New Jersey voted overwhelmingly in favor of recreational cannabis. As such, New Jersey has joined the growing number of states that allow adult-use marijuana, with the amendment taking effect on Jan. 1, 2021. Soon after the 67.25% vote in favor of recreational cannabis, state legislators in Trenton started drafting the laws and regulations for the industry, and Gov. Phil Murphy made two appointments to the state’s newly formed Cannabis Regulatory Commission, which will oversee the medical and recreational cannabis industry. Aide Dianna Houenou has been appointed to chair the five-member Cannabis Regulatory Commission. Gov. Murphy…