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TuesdayNov 19, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Vote to Legalize Marijuana Federally Planned in Congressional Committee

Two sources with information regarding an announcement that will be made soon said that this week, the Judiciary Committee of Congress is planning on holding a monumental vote that will mark the end of the federal prohibition of cannabis. The legislation to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substance Act (CSA) and set aside funds for healing communities that were negatively affected by the war on drugs, especially the people of color, was sponsored by the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Jerrold Nadler (D-NY). The legislation would set aside 5% of federal tax on all marijuana sales, which would be…

TuesdayNov 19, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Pew Poll Finds Increased Support for Marijuana Legalization

On Thursday, Pew Research Center released the 2019 polling results on support for marijuana legalization which showed an increase with more than two-thirds of Americans backing the policy. The survey was conducted through phone interviews from September 3-15. It involved 9,900 respondents, of whom 67 percent said that cannabis should be legal. This is 5 percent higher than the 2018 Pew survey findings on marijuana legalization support. Pew Research Center’s 2019 poll results closely reflect survey findings released last month by Gallup, which showed that 66 percent of Americans are in favor of marijuana legalization. In their survey questions, Pew…

MondayNov 18, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Lottery Held to Award Recreational Weed Locations to Chicago Applicants

On Friday morning, marijuana companies filled the Chicago City Hall to participate in the first-ever lottery held for awarding recreational marijuana permits. In the first round, Joel Caltabiano with Cresco Labs got the first pick. The company managed to get a spot at the heart of the city of Chicago, which was coveted by many as it includes an entertainment corridor located near Rive North and the Gold Coast. The central business district (CBD) is highly concentrated with people, hotels, and entertainment joints. Caltabiano said that being located in the central business district is the best for the company because…

MondayNov 18, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Georgia’s Medical Marijuana Program Kicks into High Gear

Georgia’s key leaders have launched a program providing the state’s 15,000 registered patients with medical marijuana seven months after the Governor approved the program. Licensing for companies seeking to grow and sell medical marijuana oil would be granted by a seven-member commission, which was appointed by Governor Kemp, House Speaker David Ralston, and Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan. According to Georgia state laws, marijuana oil can be used to treat Parkinson's disease, severe seizures, and terminal cancer as well as other ailments. In 2019, the state of Georgia enacted a law called Georgia’s Hope Act, which allowed the commission to develop…

FridayNov 15, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – What Women Should Know About Marijuana and Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Awareness is held in the month of October. Chances are, you know someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. According to U.S. breast cancer statistics, there is a probability that one in eight women in America will develop breast cancer over their lifetime. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that not factoring in other types of cancers, the most common type of cancer among women in the U.S is breast cancer. It does not discriminate on race or ethnicity, and anyone can develop breast cancer. Women can now use marijuana to manage the side effects…

FridayNov 15, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Bill Filed in Illinois to Give Marijuana Industry Greater Access to Banking Services

Last week, an Illinois lawmaker filed a bill that would increase access to banking services for marijuana businesses. The number of financial institutions accepting to transact with marijuana-related businesses is increasing; however, the majority are still wary of doing business with cannabis businesses while cannabis remains federally illegal. Now new legislation that would create a licensing process for banks and credit unions has been introduced by Democratic Representative Kambium Buckner. The bill would allow financial institutions to accept and issue special purpose checks for cannabis businesses. The new legislation coincides perfectly with the comprehensive marijuana legalization bill, signed by the…

ThursdayNov 14, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Why Looking at Indica or Sativa Categorizations Isn’t the Best Way to Select Cannabis Products

Once in a while at your local dispensary, you will hear clients referring to indica or sativa when choosing the marijuana products they want to purchase. These terms are mostly used to describe the characteristics and effects of cannabis buds. Products such as vapes or edibles also lay claim to these terms. Indica-dominant strains are chill, and sativa strains are energetic. Hybrid strains represent a balance between indica and sativa. The question on people's minds is, is the classification of the marijuana strains accurate in predicting a person's experience after using marijuana? According to Daniel Simone Brand, it is not…

ThursdayNov 14, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – What You Need to Know to Grow Marijuana in a Greenhouse

Growers considering to enter into marijuana production are presented with several possibilities of where to grow. The options include indoors, outdoors, or greenhouses, which is a combination of indoor and outdoor. There is an increase in popularity for greenhouse farming among marijuana growers. The efficient means of production has forced many cultivators to switch to greenhouse farming of marijuana. Greenhouses offer farmers the ability to control and protect their crops. It is also cost-saving. Besides, it provides the plants with the natural light of growing outdoors. Marijuana produces high quality and quantity yields if efficient and sophisticated systems of cultivation…

WednesdayNov 13, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Clinical Trials of Cannabis as a Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer Expected

The United States Food and Drug Administration has granted a flavonoid of cannabis (Caflanone) the status of the Orphan Drug. It is estimated that within the next few months, the approved Orphan Drug will be used in clinical trials for treating pancreatic cancer. The clinical trials will involve human subjects. Flavocure is a drug innovation and development company. The company developed the cannabis flavonoid Caflanone (FBL-03G). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted Caflanone the Orphan drug status after it was successful in reducing tumor progression in animals with pancreatic cancer through therapy. The Executive Chairman of Flavocure, Dr. Henry…

WednesdayNov 13, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Yale Teams Up With Weed Company to Study Effects of Cannabis on Stress

The Yale School of Medicine and CT Pharmaceuticals Solutions Inc. have teamed up to conduct a study on the impact of medical marijuana on stress and mental health. On Friday, Yale and CT Pharmaceuticals announced that they would be conducting a phase-one study on the effects of a variety of cannabis strains with medicinal qualities for alleviating pain and stress. They will also examine other conditions such as PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), and opioid replacement. This is a revolutionary clinical study which is the first of its kind to be approved by the state’s Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) medical…