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TuesdayJan 07, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Virginia Governor Wants Marijuana Decriminalized in the State in 2020

On Friday, Virginia’s Gov. Ralph Northam announced that on top of his agenda for the 2020 General Assembly session is criminal justice reform and marijuana decriminalization. While listing his legislative priorities, the governor featured a decriminalization measure. Northam intends to make low-level marijuana possession punishable by a fine of $50 without additional jail time; however, his proposal does not specify the exact amount of marijuana that falls in this classification. His proposal also includes a provision seeking for expungement for people previously convicted of marijuana possession. In a press release, Northam said that residents of Virginia deserve to have access…

TuesdayJan 07, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Kansas Governor Expresses Her Support for Marijuana Legalization

On Thursday, the Governor of Kansas, Laura Kelly, said that if the state lawmakers sent a bill seeking to legalize marijuana to her desk, there is a possibility that she would sign it into law. Speaking about the legislative priorities for 2020 in several interviews, Gov. Kelly said that the lawmakers should legalize medical marijuana as it would help Kansas families whose children are suffering from serious ailments. Medical marijuana would also help in fighting the opioid crisis by reducing the use of prescription pain medication. Although Gov. Kelly said that she is not in favor of legalizing adult-use marijuana,…

MondayJan 06, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Illinois Residents Buy Recreational Marijuana Worth $3.2 Million on the First Day of Legal Sales

On Thursday, it was announced that the first day of legal adult-use marijuana sales in Illinois attracted more than 77,000 transactions, which generated approximately $3.2 million in sales. One of the transactions was made by the second-most powerful official in the state, Lieutenant Governor, Juliana Straton, who bought edible gummies. Stratton said that she was there to celebrate the big day in Illinois. According to Toi Hutchinson, the sale of legal recreational marijuana took effect on New Year’s Day, and the state-licensed dispensaries made 77,128 transactions. Hutchinson is the senior advisor to Governor J.B. Pritzker on marijuana control. The retail…

MondayJan 06, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – 4 Things to Expect in the California Marijuana Market in 2020

California is the largest marijuana market in the U.S., so it is worthwhile to look forward and see what is in the works for this state’s cannabis industry in the new year. Here are some of the major things that could pan out in 2020. Courts Hear Marijuana Delivery Lawsuits When Prop 64 was approved by California voters, local authorities were given the liberty to decide whether to accept or reject marijuana businesses within their jurisdictions. That promise was put to the test and a row over how much control municipalities and cities have over the marijuana industry came to…

FridayJan 03, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Alabama Legislative Panel Recommends the Legalization of Medical Marijuana

When a state Senate bill to legalize medical marijuana in Alabama was met with stiff resistance in the state Assembly, a compromise was reached to create a panel to study the matter further and recommend a way forward for the state. That legislative panel voted last week to proceed with legalization in a move that has been lauded by marijuana advocates. The Medical Cannabis Study Commission is made up of 18 members and 12 of them voted in favor of medical marijuana legalization. Three abstained and the other three members voted against legalization. The report of the panel indicates that…

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…