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TuesdayJan 14, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Marijuana Amnesty Boxes Installed at Chicago Airports

Marijuana amnesty boxes have been installed in two airports within the city of Chicago. The two airports are O’Hare International Airport and Midway Airport. The amnesty bins are for passengers to dispose of their adult-use marijuana before boarding a plane. The airports had the marijuana amnesty boxes fitted at the end of December so that they would be there on January 1 this year when recreational marijuana sales become legal in Chicago. The boxes are located near the TSA checkpoints. However, the TSA and the state police focus is not on individuals carrying marijuana because it is legal to possess…

TuesdayJan 14, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Congressional Committee to Debate Two Marijuana Legalization Bills This Week

On Friday, a memo briefing to the effect that when the legislative session starts this week, a Congressional committee would be debating two legislations seeking to legalize marijuana at the federal level as well as other marijuana research legislations. On Wednesday, the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee will hold a hearing on several reform proposals, with testimonies from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) witnesses. This comes two months after the House Judiciary Committee approved the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act, which was sponsored by Chairman Jerrold…

MondayJan 13, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – 5 Common Myths About Legal Marijuana in Illinois

Although nearly two weeks have passed since the sale of recreational marijuana was launched in Illinois, some people are still confused about the workings of the state law. Discussed below are five myths about legal pot in Illinois. Legal means no limit Adult-use marijuana in Illinois is permissible, but only people aged 21 or above are allowed to use and possess marijuana. People can possess a maximum of 30 grams of marijuana bud and can only buy it from a licensed dispensary within the state. Registered medical marijuana patients in Illinois can grow a maximum of five plants at their…

MondayJan 13, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Study Finds People Have More Sex When Medical Marijuana is Legalized

A recent study by the University of Connecticut and Georgia State University found that medical marijuana legalization seems to be encouraging people to engage more in sexual activities. The researchers also found that since medical marijuana policies were enacted, there has been a decrease in the consumption of contraceptives, and an increase in the number of children born. To figure out how marijuana laws influence sexual activity in people, the researchers analyzed data collected between 1997 and 2011. The analyzed data included responses to questions about sexual activities and drug consumption. The poll asked the participants about their cannabis consumption…

FridayJan 10, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Italian Scientists Announce Discovery of Two New Marijuana Cannabinoids

As we rolled into 2020, a team of Italian scientists announced that they had discovered two new cannabinoids in the marijuana plant. This discovery shows that there is much more that remains to be learned about the cannabis plant. Their findings are an addition to the existing knowledge of the controversial plants, even though we are yet to find out the functions of the new compounds and how they affect the human body. The two compounds found by the scientists include tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCP) and cannabidiphorol (CBDP). The structure of THCP is roughly the same as that of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which…

FridayJan 10, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – South Dakota Marijuana Legalization Measure Cleared for 2020 Ballot

On Monday, the secretary of state’s office in South Dakota announced that a measure seeking to legalize recreational marijuana has qualified for the state’s November ballot. In September, the former federal prosecutor, Brenda Johnson, submitted the legislation which would permit people who are 21 years and above to possess and distribute a maximum of one ounce of cannabis. The measure also allows people to grow a maximum of three marijuana plants. The residents of South Dakota will be deciding on two separate measures during the November elections because last month, the secretary of state said that the campaign seeking to…

ThursdayJan 09, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Overwhelming Demand Causes Recreational Weed Shortage in Illinois

During the first week of legal recreational marijuana sales in Illinois, tens of thousands of customers were seen queuing outside all except one of the nine dispensaries. The huge demand for weed has caused a supply shortage to hit the dispensaries and the owners are scrambling to respond. Speaking to Washington Post, the co-owner of a dispensary located on the North Side of Chicago, Bryan Zises, said that instead of having people wait outside in the harsh cold for hours to be served, Dispensary 33 requested the customers to share their cellphone number so that they can call them when…

ThursdayJan 09, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – 3 Marijuana Trends Likely to Manifest in 2020

Marijuana consumers can attest to the fact that the modern marijuana experience is changing at lightning speed since they are experiencing the speedy growth firsthand. This is seen from the increased marijuana products being displayed on the shelves in dispensaries and the spread of marijuana reforms throughout the U.S. states, as well as the establishment of consumption lounges in selected locations. Besides, people should expect more changes in the marijuana sector in the near future. This year, some of the changes that will take place include the presidential elections and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) colossal duty of regulating…

WednesdayJan 08, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Why Law Enforcement May Not Be Ideal for Stamping Out the Marijuana Black Market

The illicit marijuana market is still thriving in California. A recent audit conducted by the United Cannabis Business Association in California showed that the number of illicit marijuana businesses is approximately 3,000. In June, Griffen Thorne wrote a post on the several ways the state can fight the thriving black market, which is a problem for the state economy as well as a threat to people's health. However, the state did not initially acknowledge the suggested methods of fighting the illegal market since, recently, the state announced a tax increase on marijuana products, which in turn raised the cost of…

WednesdayJan 08, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – 5 Mistakes Commercial Cannabis Producers Should Avoid

Marijuana is a profitable crop that is highly regulated, and growers must avoid the mistakes discussed below when establishing their commercial operations. This will enable them to produce high-quality yields and still adhere to the evolving regulations. Installing a growing system using equipment from various suppliers. Setting up your commercial marijuana facility will be difficult if you are ordering the equipment, such as benching, irrigation systems, and lighting from different suppliers. As a grower, you should make sure that your benches are well coordinated with your irrigation system. Similarly, the cooling system should be designed in a way that takes…