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FridayMar 01, 2024 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Modified Ballot Measure to Broaden Medical Marijuana Approved in Arkansas

Efforts to enhance accessibility to medical marijuana are gaining traction in Arkansas as advocates and industry stakeholders push for a constitutional amendment slated for the November ballot. Tim Griffin, the state’s attorney general, recently gave the green light to the proposed amendment’s ballot language after making some revisions. Now, supporters have until July 5, 2024, to secure approximately 90,704 registered voters’ signatures, a crucial step in securing a spot on the Nov. 5, 2024, general election ballot. The ballot committee supporting the proposal, Arkansans for Patient Access, is led by Bill Paschall, executive director of the Arkansas Marijuana Industry Association.…

ThursdayFeb 29, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — New Poll Shows Voters Want Cannabis Taxes to Fund Housing, Education

Opinions among adults in New Jersey vary regarding how the state should utilize revenue from the marijuana tax. However, a recent study sheds light on the prevailing sentiment that most residents do not favor directing marijuana tax funds toward antidrug or law-enforcement initiatives. The study, which was published in the “International Journal of Drug Policy,” polled 1,006 New Jersey residents and gave them seven alternatives for how marijuana tax revenue should be spent, including financing for law enforcement, affordable housing and public health. The study’s findings, compiled by researchers from Drexel and Rutgers Universities, showed that financing for community-based programs…

WednesdayFeb 28, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Pennsylvania Bill Seeks to Allow Medical Cannabis Users to Own Guns

Pennsylvania’s Erie GOP Senator Dan Laughlin is initiating a measure to change the gun ownership laws, enabling medical cannabis users to possess firearms. Laughlin argues that Second Amendment rights shouldn't be violated because medical marijuana is a legitimate treatment for symptoms. Laughlin notes that the amendment is aimed at defending constitutional rights and personal liberty. However, changing state laws will not be enough because federal law forbids marijuana users from owning firearms. The senator, who is surprised by the federal government’s passivity, takes inspiration from a case filed by the district attorney of Warren County against federal limits. Robert Greene,…

TuesdayFeb 27, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Why the Federal Government Is Not Acting Fast to Reform Cannabis Laws Despite Public Support

The legal status of cannabis remains complex in the United States, with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) playing a central role. For years, the agency has maintained that cannabis is a highly dangerous and addictive drug and lacks medical value, despite contrary evidence from public opinion, medical research and state laws. This has led to a situation where marijuana is readily accessible in certain states, heavily penalized in others and federally illegal throughout the country. According to Carmel Shachar, a professor at Harvard School of Law, the U.S. courts or Congress could resolve this confusion, but so far, there’s been…

MondayFeb 26, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Legal Opinion Asserts That Rescheduling Cannabis Won’t Violate US International Obligations

A recent legal opinion has challenged the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (“DEA”) stance, suggesting that international treaties related to drugs should not hinder cannabis rescheduling as recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”). According to the opinion, doing so would be more in line with the country’s duties under international legislation to regulate marijuana in a manner that safeguards public safety and health. Prepared by lawyers from Vicente LLP and Porter Wright LLP firms, the opinion aims to counter the DEA’s assertion in 2016, when it denied a previous request for a cannabis rescheduling. At the…

FridayFeb 23, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Medical Cannabis Could Be Legalized in Spain, But Not Everyone Is Thrilled

Spain is making strides toward legalizing marijuana for medical use, with the Health Ministry initiating the introduction of new legislation to sanction its therapeutic application across various conditions. Reports from the Spanish media indicate that the proposed law is currently undergoing a phase of consultation and discussion. Residents, professionals and experts are asked to contact the ministry via email during this period to express their views on the subject. Recently, Spain health secretary Javier Padilla had talks with scientific societies and professional associations after holding conversations with the EU Observatory of Marijuana Consumption and Cultivation. Further consultations are planned with…

FridayFeb 23, 2024 9:45 am

New Poll Finds 7 in 10 Nebraskans Want Medical Marijuana Legalized

A new poll has found that 70% of individuals in Nebraska are in favor of medical cannabis being legalized. The survey, carried out by Neilan Strategy Group, also found that the majority of the respondents would like a new alternative to income, sales and property taxes to be approved. These findings are much like those of another poll, which determined that 80% of registered voters in the state favored marijuana legalization. Neilan Strategy Group founder Perre Neilan stated that from the results it was clear that Nebraskans were ready to legalize cannabis. This sentiment was echoed by Crista Eggers of…

ThursdayFeb 22, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Prohibitionist States See Nearly Double Search Traffic for Delta-8 THC as Legal States

A recent study on the online search behavior concerning delta-8 THC says that the cannabinoid seems to be substantially more common in states where cannabis is still prohibited, based on information obtained from Google Trends. According to an analysis by CBD Nationwide, delta-8 THC online searches were almost twice as common in states where recreational marijuana is still illegal. This indicates that there has been a notable movement toward other cannabinoids in reaction to marijuana prohibitions. A contributing factor to the popularity of delta-8 in these states is its extensive availability, both online and in physical stores such as gas…

WednesdayFeb 21, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Experts Say Marijuana Potency Has Dramatically Increased Over the Years

There has been a significant growth in both the THC potency and range of cannabis products in recent decades, according to recent research by the University of Mississippi’s School of Pharmacy. The study, conducted through the university’s Natural Center for Natural Products Research, involved testing marijuana samples seized in federal raids during the last 50 years. The findings reveal a significant increase in potency, with modern cannabis flower being 57%–67% stronger compared to those from the 1970s. Since legalization in most states, such as Michigan, the cannabis market has undergone strict regulation and has expanded to provide users with even…

TuesdayFeb 20, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Navy Expands Cannabis Waiver as Recruitment Nosedives

The Navy is changing its policy for recruits who test positive for cannabis upon arriving at boot camp, choosing to grant waivers rather than dismiss them outright in light of the continuous difficulties the United States military faces in recruiting. Head of the Navy’s personnel policy and plans unit, Rear Admiral James Waters, explained that if a recruit tests positive for cannabis and admits to using it, an assessment is done to make sure there are no underlying problems. The adaptation aims to align with social laws and provide an opportunity for young people to acclimate to the Navy’s culture…

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