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MondaySep 30, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Lower Doses of Marijuana may be more Effective in Improving Libido

Weed budtenders’ advice to new marijuana users is to start slow and go slow on marijuana. This ensures that they do not overdose and they are responsible for their usage. The budtenders’ mantra is the topic of discussion in a new paper that reviews currents studies on sex and how it is affected by marijuana consumption. Research on the effects of marijuana have been taking place over the years, and according to the review authors, most of the studies suggest that desire is affected by the level of dosage. The studies indicate that consuming lower doses of marijuana improves your…

MondaySep 30, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Pennsylvania Governor Wolf Announces His Support for Recreational Marijuana Legalization

In a press conference on Wednesday, Tom Wolf, Pennsylvania Governor accompanied by Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, announced his support for the legalization of adult-use recreational marijuana. In his announcement, he included the final report from Lt. Governor John Fetterman’s statewide tour on recreational marijuana legalization. He also proposed the next steps to be taken after reviewing the input submitted by the citizens from the 67 counties who attended their listening sessions or reverted via their online platform. In his announcement, Governor Wolf said that Lt.Governor Fetterman fulfilled his promise of touring all the 67 counties in Pennsylvania to get the…

FridaySep 27, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – A Historic Vote Approves the Marijuana Banking Bill in the House

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives made history by passing a standalone cannabis reform bill. The bill aims to protect financial institutions and ancillary firms that provide services to legitimate marijuana companies in the United States. The legislation would guarantee stability and security to the multibillion-dollar marijuana industry as well as ensuring public safety. A vote of 321 passed The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act. All Democrats but one voted for the bill while 91 Republicans voted for the bill and 102 opposed it. For the bill to pass, it required a two-thirds majority of the House to…

FridaySep 27, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Four Easy Steps to Getting Your Arizona Medical Marijuana Card in 2019

In 2013, Phoenix New Times published an article showing people the step by step process of getting their Arizona Medical Marijuana Card. After August 27 of 2019, a new law signed by Governor Doug of Arizona allows patients, caregivers and pharmacy agents to access the medical marijuana card at half the cost. The card gives them the privilege of obtaining medical marijuana for two years instead of one. The card is accessible by almost every resident of Arizona; therefore, if you are a marijuana consumer, make it a priority to get one of these out-of-jail free cards. Marijuana possession and…

ThursdaySep 26, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Canberra Becomes the First City to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in Australia

Following a landmark vote on Tuesday, Canberra becomes the first city to legalize recreational marijuana in Australia. The passed bill allows individuals who are 18 years plus to legally possess, use and cultivate small amounts of weed for recreational use. The ABC state broadcaster reported that the new law would be implemented as from the last day of January next year. The new law stipulates that Canberra residents can legally possess up to 1.76 ounces of dried weed and cultivate a maximum of two or four plants per person or household, respectively. Although the Australian government does not support the…

ThursdaySep 26, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – UK Experts Want Medical Marijuana Free for All

The UK government has legalized the use of medical marijuana; however, accessing it is next to impossible. This has prompted professors, doctors, health experts, and politicians to sign letters petitioning the government to make medical marijuana free to all patients. To access medical marijuana for free, patients have to present a prescription from the NHS (National Health Service), which serves as the United Kingdom’s comprehensive, universal, and free-at-the-point-of-service system of medication. It is legal to prescribe medical cannabis under particular conditions on the NHS system; however, there exist several restrictions and obstacles that hinder specialists from prescribing medical marijuana treatment…

WednesdaySep 25, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Governors to Discuss Harmonizing Marijuana Legalization Laws

On Tuesday, Andrew Cuomo, the New York Governor said that he plans to have a meet up with Connecticut and New Jersey Governors to discuss how they can come up with a joint program that ensures consistency as they move forward with the legalization of recreational marijuana. In a radio interview on Long Island, New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo said that his intention for the meeting is to discuss the possibilities of having regional laws on vaping products and weed. He also added that it would make no sense for the three states to have different marijuana policies, because, this…

WednesdaySep 25, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Marijuana Legalization Initiative Cleared for Signature Gathering in South Dakota

Marijuana legalization was given the go-ahead for signature collection in South Dakota together with a constitutional amendment meant to legalize hemp and medical marijuana. The motion was introduced in the senate by a former federal prosecutor and was backed by the MPP (Marijuana Policy Project) and a national cannabis activist group. The motion to legalize marijuana was filed in June by former U.S Attorney Brenda Johnson. The initiative received the green light for signature collection last week after the attorney general gave the official explanatory statement. In an interview, Brenda Johnson said that the people of South Dakota are excited…

TuesdaySep 24, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – First US Restaurant to Let You Smoke Marijuana While Dining Opens in California

California was among the first states to legalize the use of medical marijuana over two decades ago. In 2016, the state also legalized the use of marijuana for recreational purposes allowing entrepreneurs to exploit the new law by investing in the weed business. In some states of America, thousands of people are arrested for possession and consumption of weed. In California, it is illegal to smoke weed in public. This prompted the residents of West Hollywood to devise new ways to take advantage of the recreational purpose of cannabis by allowing operation of cannabis restaurants through a licensing process. Lowell…

TuesdaySep 24, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Benefits of Marijuana to People with Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury is a condition that is more common than most people care to admit. Research estimates that two million-plus people visit the ER each year with cases related to TBI. These cases occur from events such as car accidents, falls and physical attacks, and they result in minor concussion or severe traumatic brain injury. Fifty percent of the TBI injuries are connected to falls by children between the ages of 1-14 years and old folks over the age of 60. The World Health Organization lists TBI among the leading causes of death in young children. To understand how…