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MondayMay 11, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Massachusetts Bill Seeks COVID-19 Relief for Marijuana Businesses

When state governments started ordering lockdowns and issuing stay at home orders, the economy took a severe hit. So severe, in fact, that the federal government passed a $2 trillion emergency relief package. Qualified citizens, along with small businesses, would receive cash payments and business loans to help them weather the financial storm. However, due to ongoing federal prohibition, businesses in the state-legal marijuana sector were barred from accessing these funds. There have been calls from stakeholders, advocates, and lawmakers to rectify the marijuana sector's omission if the government deploys another relief package. Massachusetts, it seems, might be ahead of…

FridayMay 08, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Minnesota Legislator Unveils Long-Awaited Cannabis Legalization Bill

Before the coronavirus pandemic had the entire world in a stranglehold, Minnesota House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler declared that he would introduce the 'best legalization bill in the country' within the coming weeks. However, with the virus spreading wildly across the country, priorities shifted and the legislation was put on the back burner. On Tuesday, Winkler finally came through, filing a whopping 222-page bill with 33 cosponsors. "Our current priority is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic but after the town halls and discussions around this issue, we still wanted to put a stronger Minnesota, we need to continue working toward…

FridayMay 08, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Colorado Considers Retaining Marijuana Pick-Up Once Coronavirus Outbreak Ends

Once it became clear that the coronavirus wasn't just passing by, governments all over deployed measures to help curb its spread. Social distancing and self-isolation were at the top of the list, along with shutting down all but the most essential businesses. In most states with legal marijuana programs, the cannabis industry was also deemed essential. State governments also relaxed their cannabis laws and allowed online ordering and curbside pickups to further reduce the risk of contact between employees and customers. The response to these measures has been positive, and there have been calls for them to stay in place…

ThursdayMay 07, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – What You Need to Know to Be a Savvy Buyer of Marijuana Edibles

Marijuana edibles have seen a spike in popularity the past few weeks. With the coronavirus tearing through the world, medical experts have warned people against smoking. It attacks the respiratory system, and smoking puts you at greater risk of developing serious symptoms and succumbing to the virus. However, you still need your daily dose of cannabis, and if you're a beginner, now is definitely the best time to start. Despite the fact that edibles are a far safer option compared to smoking, they tend to get a bad rap, especially with new users. With the right approach, though, edibles can…

ThursdayMay 07, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – THC-A: A Superior Neuroprotectant and Anti-Inflammatory Cannabinoid?

The past few years have been instrumental for cannabis. It has seen a slew of positive legislative changes and more states are willing to look at it objectively, especially in regard to its potential medical benefits. Although the science to back this up is scarce, we now know without a doubt that cannabis produces chemicals called cannabinoids, and they are responsible for its therapeutic abilities. The two most common ones are THC and CBD. THC is the main active component in marijuana and it is responsible for cannabis's infamous 'high.' CBD, on the other hand, carries most of marijuana's medical…

WednesdayMay 06, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Increased Hand Washing Boosts CBD Market

With the coronavirus tearing through the world, most of us are doing our best to avoid being infected. According to medical professionals, the best way to do this is to practice self-isolation and social distancing coupled with thorough and frequent hand washing with soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitizer. While this has been found to help flatten the curve, the increased hand washing is resulting in dry, itchy, and irritated hands. According to Shari Marcbein, a brand certified dermatologist and clinical assistant professor of dermatology at NYU School of Medicine, the excessive hand washing strips the skin of healthy…

WednesdayMay 06, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – How to Read Marijuana Product Labels

Despite its immense popularity, the cannabis industry is still new and relatively unregulated. While federal law classifies cannabis as a controlled substance, over 30 states have legalized cannabis in various capacities. This patchwork legislation makes it difficult for agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to fully regulate the industry. There are always bad players in such situations. In marijuana's case, it is companies making unsubstantiated medical claims on their products or delivering contaminated products. That's why it is crucial you check product labels before making any purchases. Companies are legally required to send their product to a…

TuesdayMay 05, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Coronavirus Outbreak Causes Illinois to Delay Issuing 75 Cannabis Dispensary Licenses

The state of Illinois has announced that it will delay awarding 75 licenses for new marijuana dispensaries due to the coronavirus crisis. It joins the number of states who have had marijuana initiatives, from legalization to licensing, disrupted by the outbreak. On Wednesday last week, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which regulates dispensaries, announced that it will not award the 75 licenses until Governor J.B. Pritzker's disaster proclamations end or the state decides on another date. The governor is expected to sign a new order extending the state's disaster proclamation through May 30. Although recreational marijuana sales…

TuesdayMay 05, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Medical Cannabis Telehealth Approved During Coronavirus Pandemic

With the coronavirus outbreak ravaging most continents, we've been forced to find ways to keep crucial services running. The internet has played an integral role, especially in regard to meetings, learning, and shopping. One other crucial contribution has been telehealth. Most doctors prefer face to face visits but that has been made impossible by the current services. Telehealth is a good alternative, providing patients with the healthcare they need with zero risk. And since insurers and the federal government started covering virtual visits, states have begun allowing medical marijuana to be prescribed virtually. The medical cannabis industry provides employment to…

MondayMay 04, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Released Memo Sheds Light on DEA’s Reluctance to License Additional Marijuana Producers

For more than four decades, the only entity allowed by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to produce marijuana for research has been the National Center for Natural Products Research at the University of Mississippi under a contract with the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Proponents for research into marijuana's medical abilities have long decried this monopoly, stating that it held back research. It seems that the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) concurs after a newly released 2018 memo stated that this arrangement has always been illegal. According to the memo, an international treaty requires tighter controls on the…