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FridayApr 24, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Zoom Inadequate for the Complexities of Marijuana Legalization, Says Gov. Cuomo

Legalizing marijuana this year had been one of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's top priorities. For the second year in a row, he had included marijuana legalization in his budget proposal to state lawmakers. However, the coronavirus pandemic came along, and as New York quickly became the epicenter of America's outbreak, legislative priorities shifted. In the wake of the crisis, Governor Cuomo stated that it was unlikely state lawmakers would be able to effectively tackle the legalization issue in time. New York isn't the only state to experience this. Most drug legalization campaigns have been put on hold as people…

ThursdayApr 23, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Marijuana Arrests Among Blacks in Illinois Seven Times Higher Than Whites, Research Finds

One of the most prominent arguments against the war on drugs, and marijuana specifically, has been the impact it has had on specific communities. And most states that eventually legalized marijuana have been using some of the tax revenue earned from cannabis sales to help remedy this. However, a new study by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which examined nationwide marijuana arrests between 2010 and 2018, shows just how badly some communities, like African Americans, were disproportionately affected. According to the study, although marijuana arrests have declined after Illinois decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana in 2016, prior…

ThursdayApr 23, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Marijuana Lovers Take 4/20 Celebrations Online

2020 would have been a historic year for marijuana lovers. 4/20 has always been the unofficial holiday for marijuana, and if you think about it, the entire month of April would have been 4/20. However, the Coronavirus pandemic has left the world in a health and economic crisis, and most companies and marijuana shops were forced to downgrade their 4/20 plans or scrap them entirely. However, thanks to the internet, not everything was lost. The web has already been a great help as people practice social distancing and self-isolation, and marijuana enthusiasts used it to celebrate 4/20. "Celebrating 4/20 means…

WednesdayApr 22, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Marijuana Taxes Support Rural Pharmacies in Illinois During COVID-19 Crisis

The Coronavirus is turning out to be the cause of the biggest economic decline we've seen in a long time. On top of placing immense stress on the healthcare system, the virus has left all but the most essential businesses shut down. Millions of Americans have already lost their jobs, and experts say it may take a while to get the economy back on track. The state of Illinois has found a way to keep its rural pharmacies afloat during the crisis, and cannabis plays a big hand in it. Over time, the state has built up a rainy day…

WednesdayApr 22, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Supreme Court Grants Mexico Legislature a Marijuana Legalization Deadline Extension

Aside from grinding most economies to a halt, the Coronavirus pandemic has severely impacted drug legalization campaigns all over the world. The scene in Mexico wasn't much different. Legislators had been working on marijuana legalization when efforts to curb the spread of the virus made it impossible for them to complete the bill by the original April 2020 deadline. However, the Mexican Supreme Court has granted a request to extend the deadline for marijuana legalization. This isn't the first roadblock the legalization bill has run into. It all started when a precedent-setting ruling by the Supreme Court in 2018 deemed…

TuesdayApr 21, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – 3 Key Reasons Why Medical Cannabis Stocks Are a Good Long-Term Bet

2020 hasn't been kind to the economy. Last month saw the biggest fall in U.S. stocks since 1987, and analysts insist that the country is almost certainly headed toward a recession. However, one industry that has been able to weather the storm is cannabis. With most industries shut as part of the coronavirus response, cannabis was lucky enough to be deemed essential. In fact, experts have stated that the sector may even be recession-proof. For investors looking for safer stock options, cannabis, especially medical marijuana, poses an attractive option. Here's why: Medical marijuana is essential, and cannabis dispensaries are still…

TuesdayApr 21, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Ohio Eases Medical Marijuana Purchase Restrictions

The state of Ohio has eased some of its medical marijuana restrictions after repeated complaints that the current system made it difficult for patients to get their medicine when they needed it. The need for a system that works for the patients was further underscored by the danger posed by the Coronavirus pandemic. It forced people to leave the confines of their homes more often than they would have liked, putting them at a greater risk of contracting the virus. Most medical marijuana patients have weakened immunities due to advanced age and/or serious medical conditions, and they are the last…

MondayApr 20, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – How Criminalizing Marijuana is Undermining COVID-19 Response Efforts

The Coronavirus crisis has shown just how unprepared we all were for a pandemic. To be fair, though, the last time we faced something quite like this was 100 years ago. The most we can do now is try to mitigate the spread of the virus and pick up the pieces when we emerge on the other side. At the moment, the federal and state governments have implemented various policies to help flatten the curve and reduce the virus's impact. These range from promoting self-isolation and social distancing to closing down all but the most essential businesses. However, according to…

MondayApr 20, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Recreational Cannabis Advocates in Massachusetts Launch Legal Challenge Against “Non-Essential” Categorization During Lockdown

No one would ever have thought the new decade would dawn like this. Three months into the year, a novel Coronavirus that originated from Wuhan, China has infected over 2 million people and claimed at least 120,000 lives. Experts say the virus could end up infecting over 70% of the world's population. Once the gravity of the situation settled in, governments were scrambling to prevent the virus from spreading within their borders. One by one, they ordered lockdowns, requiring people to stay indoors unless they absolutely have to leave, and all but the most essential businesses have had to shut…

FridayApr 17, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Medical Marijuana Jobs in Pennsylvania Remain Unfilled as Industry Booms

The effects of the Coronavirus pandemic will likely be felt for years to come. Experts say the virus may end up infecting up to 70% of the world's population, and we may need to have sporadic lockdowns till 2022 to completely eradicate it. It's safe to say that shutting down most businesses and essentially slowing down consumer spending has had a catastrophic effect on the economy. With most industries feeling the strain, a lot of businesses have had to let some of their staff go. A record 6 million people filed for unemployment, raising the number of unemployed Americans filing…

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