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WednesdayJun 17, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Four States Where Marijuana Legalization Has Been Postponed to 2021 and Beyond

Almost six months into the year, the U.S. is still squarely within the coronavirus’ stranglehold, and the past few weeks have seen rising levels of civil unrest in most states. The economy is in free-fall and health experts warn that the coronavirus pandemic is nowhere near over. With everything that’s going on, it’s easy to forget that Election Day is drawing closer, and a dozen states have at least one ballot initiative devoted to legalizing cannabis. At least three states are guaranteed to have residents voting on cannabis legalization initiatives in November. However, while there are a few states where…

WednesdayJun 17, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – High Potency Cannabis Boosts Blood THC Level But Not Impairment, Study Finds

As the state-legal cannabis industry continues advancing in both scientific knowledge and market share, one thing that has become clear is that cannabis today is a lot stronger than it used to be. Studies have found that marijuana in circulation today, both legal and illegal, is up to 5 times stronger than it was in the eighties, and this has raised serious questions on the effect of more potent weed on the body. According to a study of regular cannabis users published by the University of Colorado Boulder in JAMA Psychiatry, smoking high potency marijuana concentrates doesn’t necessarily make you…

TuesdayJun 16, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Missouri Medical Marijuana Growers Face Additional Roadblock Before Planting Crops

At the moment, 33 states have legalized medical cannabis and 11 states plus Washington D.C. have taken things further and legalized recreational use. States with relatively successful legal marijuana programs like California and Colorado have surpassed $1 billion in cannabis tax revenue, and numerous advocates in other states are pushing for legalization. However, the industry is still immature, processes aren't streamlined across the board and everyone from cultivators to retailers is subject to lengthy and time-consuming verification processes. Marijuana business owners in Missouri, for instance, already face a lengthy verification process, and they say they have been caught off guard…

TuesdayJun 16, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Why the Marijuana Black Market Still Persists in California

California is one of the best examples of just how much a state-legal marijuana program can achieve if it's done right. The state has been at the forefront of the efforts to legalize cannabis in the U.S., with the country's first ballot initiative to legalize marijuana taking place in California in 1972. Although the measure was unsuccessful, California was still the first state to allow medical cannabis in 1996, and recreational marijuana has been legal in the state since 2016. The recreational program has been especially successful, generating over $1 billion in tax revenue after just two years of operation.…

MondayJun 15, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Nevada Governor Introduces Bill to Pardon Marijuana Convicts

For the past few decades, marijuana has been federally prohibited, and the infamous 'War on Drugs' has been responsible for tons of marijuana arrests and convictions. Even with multiple states legalizing cannabis in various capacities over the years, a large percentage of drug arrests are still marijuana-related. In 2018, four in ten arrests were marijuana-related, and around nine in ten of the arrests were for possession, not selling. One of the biggest arguments for legalizing marijuana has been to right these wrongs and ensure people with low-level marijuana convictions are not held back by their records again. On Thursday, in…

MondayJun 15, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – South Dakota to Vote on Legalizing Marijuana in November Ballot

The past few years have been game-changing for the cannabis industry. As attitudes towards it change and research into cannabis' effects is carried out, more states have been legalizing it. At least 30 states have passed legislation allowing medical and recreational use within their borders, and activists in other states have been hard at work with their own marijuana legalization campaigns. This November, voters in South Dakota will vote on whether or not to legalize both medical and recreational cannabis in the state. If they choose to legalize, South Dakota will become the first state to approve both medical and…

FridayJun 12, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Dutch Government Starts Recruiting Farmers to Take Part in Marijuana Experiment

On Tuesday, the Dutch Justice Ministry announced that growers who wished to take part in the Dutch government’s regulated marijuana experiment can sign up to apply from July 1. The project, which will see a maximum of 10 growers licensed to produce a variety of marijuana products, has been designed to remove the gray area surrounding coffee shops. Although they have permits to sell marijuana, most of them rely on an illegal circuit of suppliers as production and distribution of marijuana is prohibited. "The government wishes to initiate an experiment involving the cultivation of cannabis for recreational use. The purpose…

FridayJun 12, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Pros and Cons of Different CBD Drinks

If you have been paying attention to the cannabis space for the past few years, you must have heard of cannabidiol or CBD, a chemical extracted from cannabis that is taking the world by storm. One of its biggest attractions is that it doesn't create a psychoactive high, meaning users can use it for its health benefits and stay clear-headed. And it has a ton of medical benefits, with studies finding it effective against a myriad of conditions such as anxiety, chronic pain, and high blood pressure. There are plenty of ways you can consume cannabis, such as smoking cannabis…

ThursdayJun 11, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Bermuda Government Seeks Public Feedback on Marijuana Legalization Bill

Last year, Bermudan lawmakers released a draft bill aimed at creating a legal cannabis program and asked the public to offer pertinent feedback. The draft legislation was met with criticism from the public as people felt it imposed excessive regulations, and they argued that the territory should legalize marijuana altogether for adult use. On Wednesday, the government of Bermuda released a draft bill to establish a legal marijuana market, and it is again seeking feedback from the public. Under the proposed bill, adults 21 and older would be able to possess and purchase up to seven grams of marijuana from…

ThursdayJun 11, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Research Shows Marijuana Users Not at Higher Risk of Workplace Accidents

For the past few years, cannabis has become more mainstream as attitudes and perceptions towards it change. Plenty of states have legalized either medical and recreational use or both, making it widely accessible. However, not everyone is on the cannabis train, and plenty of employers aren't willing to hire staff who indulge in marijuana, either medically or to unwind. They have been encouraged in part by several studies that have found a correlation between marijuana use and workplace accidents. The results of such studies have come into question after new research showed that marijuana users aren't at a higher risk…