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WednesdayMay 13, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – New Impediment to Maine’s Anticipated Marijuana Sales Emerges

Maine's burgeoning marijuana industry has been stuck in developmental hell for the past few years. Despite Maine voters approving a ballot initiative to legalize marijuana in November 2016, there are still no retailers in the state. Since then, the journey to legal marijuana sales has been fraught with a number of legislative and regulatory changes, and in one case, a gubernatorial veto. The state released rules for adult-use cannabis businesses in June 2019 and began accepting applications for recreational retailers in December. The first conditional licenses were issued in March with the hopes of launching retail sales by spring. However,…

WednesdayMay 13, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Why CBD Companies Must Go Digital to Survive

The coronavirus pandemic will without a doubt change consumer behavior for a long time to come. With more than 1.5 billion people worldwide under mandatory stay at home orders, there has been a major shift towards e-commerce. According to Brightfield Group, CBD companies interested in expanding their customer base and brand loyalty need to move quickly to build online relationships. The organization has been providing real-time consumer insights and market intelligence to CBD and cannabis brands during the coronavirus crisis, and it says that once consumers get used to online shopping and digital wholesale models, they won't be easy to…

TuesdayMay 12, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – 5 Apps for Different Cannabis Users

We live in an age where technology can be applied almost anywhere, and with great success. Anytime you get a little comfortable in your ways, some new kind of tech that greatly optimizes and enhances the experience comes out. The world of cannabis is no different, and there's a decent number of useful cannabis apps out there. You may be wondering how a cannabis app would help you. Well, they can do everything from calculating the proper dose of CBD to helping you maximize your yields. Bottom line is, they can be super helpful when they're used correctly. Our top…

TuesdayMay 12, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Montana Activists to Begin Cannabis Legalization Signature Gathering With New Safety Measures

When the coronavirus was first identified in Wuhan, China in late 2019, no one could have imagined the impact it would have. Four months later, thousands of lives have been lost and the global economy has almost been brought to a standstill. Due to social distancing and self-isolation directives, drug legalization campaigns that required signatures were also put on hold. Now, activists in Montana are announcing that they will proceed with a signature-gathering drive for a marijuana legalization initiative, and they have laid out strategies that will keep circulators and the general public safe. New Approach Montana is behind the…

MondayMay 11, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Cannabis Groups Urge Congress to Consider Banking Access in Next COVID-19 Bill

More than three months after the coronavirus was first identified in Wuhan, China, thousands have lost their lives and the world economy has taken a historic hit. In the U.S., over 20 million individuals have lost their jobs as all but the most essential businesses shut down their brick and mortar locations. The hospitality and restaurant industries have been especially hit. Although most states with legal marijuana deemed the industry essential, a lot of marijuana businesses have had a hard time operating during the lockdown. Medical experts say the virus can survive on money for quite a while, but due…

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…