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FridayJan 03, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – 6 States That Could Vote on Marijuana Ballot Measures in 2020

A wave of marijuana legalization has been sweeping across the U.S., and its genesis can be traced to Colorado and Washington approving marijuana legalization initiatives way back in 2012. In each biennial election that followed, additional states followed through with their own marijuana legalization initiatives, and experts believe 2020 will be a landmark year for marijuana. Marijuana advocates believe there are currently 26 states where voters might have to vote on marijuana initiatives, either for full-scale recreational legalization, legalization of medical cannabis or decriminalization. Let's look at 6 states that might table marijuana legalization ballot initiatives in 2020. In 2020,…

ThursdayJan 02, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Top Italian Court Rules That Growing a Few Marijuana Plants at Home is Legal

Italians have joined the club of countries that allow their residents to grow and use a limited amount of marijuana at home as long as it's for personal use. The country's highest court in Rome made the landmark decision long before Christmas, on December 19, but local media only got wind of the news last Friday. Legislation dating back to the 1990s barred the farming and sale of marijuana, but there has been great uncertainty about the laws due to contradictory court decisions. After being asked to clarify, the Court of Cassation declared that the crime of growing narcotics should…

ThursdayJan 02, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – 5 Big Wins for the US Marijuana Industry in 2019

This year has seen several advancements for the marijuana cause, with a bevy of positive legislative changes passed. Let's look at some of the highlights of the year. President Trump reiterates support for respecting state marijuana laws. President Trump proved an ally to the marijuana industry when he passed the Farm Bill. He has stated more than once that he supports the right of localities to enact their own marijuana policies with little federal interference. "It's a very big subject and right now; we are allowing states to make that decision. A lot of states are making that decision, but…

MondayDec 30, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – It’s Official, South Dakota Will Vote on Medical Marijuana Measure in 2020

For a long time, cannabis was classified with hard drugs like cocaine and heroin, a move that tarnished the plant's image for decades. It prevented proper research into the plant and most of all kept it away from people who actually needed it. As we know, cannabis has plenty of medical properties that make it an extremely potent and versatile natural alternative to pharmaceuticals. Before the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and made it possible to sell hemp extract cannabidiol (CBD), there was medical marijuana. It led the charge as far as overhauling marijuana's image was concerned, and on top…

MondayDec 30, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – A Primer on Medical Marijuana Products and Dosage Tips

There is a variety of medical marijuana products used to treat various diseases and conditions in the world today. People can use these products through various modes of delivery such as: Ingestion of liquids such as oils, tinctures, and drinks infused with medical marijuana; Intake of solids such as capsules or tablets, edibles, and regular foods mixed with medical marijuana oil or powder; Topical administration directly on the skin. The products include creams, salves, balms, ointments, and transdermal patches; Suppositories such as tablets or capsules; Inhalation, which is achieved by smoking dried buds, vaping, or dabbing; and Insufflation through the…

FridayDec 27, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – West Virginia Warms Up to Medical Marijuana

West Virginia is set to launch the application process for medical marijuana cultivators, processors, dispensaries, and laboratories by the end of this month. They are only accepting online applications, and the application deadline is on February 18, 2020. This means that the department will not accept applications past the deadline. In the month of November, the Director of West Virginia Office of Medical Marijuana, Jason Frame, said that the launch of the application process is a step toward availing medical cannabis to the residents of West Virginians who are suffering from serious medical ailments. The competition for the permits will…

FridayDec 27, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – What is the Shelf Life of Cannabis Edibles?

Marijuana edibles give the consumers a good buzz minus the risks associated with smoking or vaping the products, regardless of whether you bought them at a dispensary or made them in your kitchen. Most of these products have an expiry date printed on the packaging or an attached sticker. This means that it is unhealthy and unsafe to consume these products past their expiry date. It is, however, uncertain if the expired products can still get you high. A number of top-rated manufacturers of marijuana-infused foods have provided some information on the shelf life of homemade and packed edibles so…

ThursdayDec 26, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Canadians Consume 100 Tons of Recreational Weed in First Year of Retail Sales

Data from Health Canada shows that Canadians purchased about 100 tonnes of legal adult-use marijuana within the first year of legalization and that the level of available stock continues to increase. According to the monthly Marijuana Tracking System from Health Canada, the dried flower marijuana sold in Canada within its first year of legalization amounted to 88,676 kilograms. The overall sale of dried buds has tripled since October 2018. Data from Health Canada further showed that at the end of September, the finished and unfinished dried marijuana inventory held by farmers, processors, distributors, and retailers amounted to 380,666 kilograms, which…

ThursdayDec 26, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Chicago Mayor Wants Marijuana Consumption Allowed in Some Public Places

On Wednesday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot introduced a proposed ordinance that would allow licensing of marijuana consumption sites that are safe and legal. This is an effort by the mayor’s office to expand the economic opportunities presented by the ever-growing marijuana industry across the city of Chicago by bringing in more entrepreneurs. Illinois lawmakers approved the bill legalizing recreational marijuana which was later signed into law by the Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker. Adult-use marijuana will be legal in Chicago as from January 1. In a public statement, Lightfoot said that the city of Chicago is preparing for legalization ahead of…

MondayDec 23, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Michigan Retailers Sell Recreational Weed Worth $3M in First Two Weeks

It is the second week of marijuana sales in Michigan, and although the lines are not long, and the sales have reduced, the adult-use marijuana business remains brisk. Reports from the Marijuana Regulatory Agency in Michigan show that the few numbers of retail marijuana outlets selling recreational marijuana have been able to collect a total of $3.1 million in sales so far. The businesses located in Ann Arbor were able to collect $1.6 million in sales during the first week of recreational marijuana sales, which took place between December 1-8. During the second week of recreational cannabis sales, which was…