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TuesdayDec 22, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Senate Approves Cannabis Research Bill

Cannabis has been having a great year compared to other industries. As one of the few industries considered essential during the coronavirus pandemic, cannabis has shown to be surprisingly recession-proof, bringing in millions of dollars in much-needed tax revenue. In addition, voters in five states approved some form of cannabis reform legislation on the November ballot, and shortly after that, the House of Representatives passed a historic cannabis legalization bill that would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level and expunge marijuana-related offenses. Just a week after the House approved the marijuana reform policy, the Senate approved a bipartisan bill designed…

TuesdayDec 22, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Is White Labeling the Way to Go for Small Cannabis Growers?

The nascent cannabis industry is undoubtedly profitable, with the global marijuana market projected to be worth $73.6 billion by 2027; however, it is also high risk. Firms looking to cash in on cannabis’s immense popularity often have to spend large amounts of money and time building cultivation and manufacturing facilities, securing the required licenses, and building a brand — all with no guaranteed return. While plenty of cannabis companies can weather the risk and build a successful brand all on their own, some have opted for a less risky and costly route: white labeling. A common practice among mainstream businesses, white…

MondayDec 21, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Cannabis Possession Decriminalized in the Republic of Ireland

As long as it is a first offense and the investigating officer doesn't push for criminalization, individuals who are caught with marijuana for personal use in the Republic of Ireland will not be prosecuted or have a criminal record and will instead be dealt with under the adult-caution system, which was established more than a decade ago. However, this only applies to individuals who haven’t been caught with bigger marijuana shipments. Among the four new offenses added to the adult-caution scheme include the possession of personal-use cannabis. The objective of this is to free up resources of the court and…

MondayDec 21, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Medical Cannabis Tours to Be Held in Various Thai Provinces

The Public Health and the Tourism and Sports ministries have laid the foundation that will be used to begin the first medical cannabis tour in Southeast Asia come 2021. The country’s tourism and sports minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn explained that the tour’s objective was to grow awareness of cannabis and its medicinal properties as well as to inform individuals who are interested in cultivating the plant about the legislations. Various provinces with plantations that may be part of the tour include Chon Buri, Buri Ram, Phatthalung, Nakohn Ratchasima, Samut Songkhram, Sakon Nakhon, Mae Hong Son and Lampang. Ratchakitprakarn explained that, in…

FridayDec 18, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Poll Suggests Democrats Could Have Enjoyed Bigger Wins if They Embraced Marijuana Reforms

After four years with a Republican president at the helm, the Democratic Party’s Joe Biden was elected as the 46th president of the United States. Despite clinching the top seat, however, the Democrats suffered significant congressional and state election losses, losing ground in the Senate and barely holding on to the House majority. According to a slew of new surveys, Election Day could have gone much better for the party had it been more progressive in its thinking. A survey of 1,375 likely voters in 13 districts where the Democrats either underperformed or lost concluded that they would have been…

FridayDec 18, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Supreme Court in Mexico Extends Cannabis Legalization Deadline

Back in 2018, Mexico’s Supreme Court concluded in two separate rulings that the country’s ban on recreational cannabis was illegal. Mexican law states that once the chambers of the Supreme Court come to a similar ruling on a subject matter five times, the ruling becomes a binding precedent to other judges in the country. As such, the government would have to amend any policies that were not in line with the Supreme Court’s ruling on recreational cannabis consumption, which are now considered unconstitutional, within 90 days. More than two years later, the Mexico Supreme Court has agreed to extend the…

ThursdayDec 17, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Research Discovery Suggests CBD Topical Creams May Alleviate Chronic Back Pain

Did you know that lower back pain is a leading cause of disability in the world? Lower back pain can range from acute to chronic, and affects individuals of all ages, from the elderly to children. It is estimated that nearly 540 million individuals in the world are affected by lower back pain. Chronic back pain affects individuals from all socio-economic statuses and backgrounds. However, in recent years, middle-income and low-income populations have recorded significantly higher diagnoses in comparison with upper-income world populations. Back pain presents itself in many levels of severity and forms, from a persistent pain to complete…

ThursdayDec 17, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Arizona Regulators Publish Draft Rules for Recreational Cannabis Industry

Cannabis was one of the clear winners in the November 2020 ballot, with voters in five states approving legislation that allowed some form of cannabis use. Arizona was one of those states. Before to the elections, the traditionally red state had some of the most punitive cannabis policies in the country, with possession of even small amounts of marijuana classified as a felony. On Election Day, Arizonians voted overwhelmingly in favor of Proposition 207, a measure that would allow adults to possess a maximum of one ounce of marijuana as well as grow a maximum of six plants at a…

WednesdayDec 16, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Research Finds CBD Oil Can Prolong Shelf Life of Strawberries

A recent study tested the effects of CBD oil in preserving strawberries after they’ve been harvested. Test results discovered that CBD oil was effective in helping maintain the strawberries’ visual appearance, helping them to stay fresher for longer. The study, which was conducted by researchers from the University of South Florida, will be published in the “Postharvest Biology and Technology” journal. In the study, researchers explain that the microbial load and visual quality of the strawberries were evaluated before and during storage. Fruit that was treated with CBD oil was found to have a decreased microbial load, which resulted in…

WednesdayDec 16, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Federal Employees Still Banned from Consuming Cannabis Despite State-Level Enabling Laws

Cannabis has been having a good run for the past couple of years. As public perception towards the cannabis has changed, several states have allowed cannabis use in various forms, culminating in the November 2020 ballot, which saw five additional states legalize either recreational or medical marijuana. However, federal employees are still subject to drug testing for controlled substances, including cannabis, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has warned. With the recent slew of state-level legislation allowing cannabis use in various forms, some federal employees may assume they are now safe to use cannabis. But according to…