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FridayJun 23, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Data Shows Reduced Incidents Between Cops, Youth in Canada After Cannabis Legalization

The legalization of cannabis in Canada has had a notable effect on the interaction between young citizens and law enforcement, as per recent data released earlier this spring. The findings, published in the “Drug and Alcohol Dependence” journal in April, revealed that the country's marijuana legislation, which has been in place for five years, resulted in a significant decrease in reported cannabis-related offenses among individuals aged 12 to 17, regardless of gender. By examining police records from Jan. 1, 2015, to Dec. 31, 2021, researchers affiliated with the Center for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto discovered a substantial decline…

ThursdayJun 22, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Mother, Son Create Edible to Reverse Marijuana High

The legalization of adult-use cannabis in Massachusetts has led to an increase in individuals exploring the world of cannabis. However, amid this experimentation, there can be an undesirable and unexpected aspect to the experience: the unending high. A dynamic duo consisting of a mother and her son, both from Boston, may have stumbled upon a potential solution, aptly named Soft Landing. Eli, the son and a recent graduate from Cornell University, describes Soft Landing as a unique twist on the traditional edible. While typical edibles bring about an intoxicating effect through THC, Soft Landing aims to counteract this by providing…

WednesdayJun 21, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — New York Authorities Clamp Down on Illicit Cannabis Shops

Cannabis has been the most used illegal drug in America for decades. Even now that dozens of states have legalized either medical or recreational cannabis, the cannabis black market is still responsible for a majority of the country’s marijuana sales. In California, which is home to the largest legal cannabis market in the world, licensed players in the market are struggling to get by, thanks to the state’s behemoth illicit cannabis industry. With more states looking to launch recreational cannabis markets in the near future, regulators are keen on reducing the influence of illicit sellers to give licensed retailers a…

WednesdayJun 21, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Report Shows Truckers Want Marijuana Testing Reformed

Marijuana testing is currently one of the most controversial matters in the employment market. While a majority of states have passed cannabis policies that allow residents to purchase and use either medical or recreational cannabis, the plant is still illegal at the federal level. As such, certain employers choose to or are required to run regular drug tests to ensure their employees are always drug-free. With millions of Americans now granted access to legal cannabis, the differences between federal and state laws were bound to have repercussions that would affect tons of employees. A recent report from the American Transportation…

TuesdayJun 20, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Elizabeth Warren Pushes for Laws That Limit Conglomerates from Dominating the Cannabis Industry

Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren are advocating for cannabis reform that gives priority to areas that have suffered the most from the drug war and prevent monopolization by large corporations such as Amazon and major tobacco companies. During a dedicated event focused on fostering an inclusive cannabis industry, the senators expressed gratitude to activists for their unwavering support of minority-owned marijuana businesses. They also committed to championing policies that align with the intention of promoting equity. In a recorded video aired during the ceremony, Warren stressed that legalization by itself is insufficient. She emphasized the significance of ensuring that…

TuesdayJun 20, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Activists File Lawsuits Against Montana Governor over Cannabis Bill Veto

Last week, activists filed lawsuits against Montana Governor Greg Gianforte’s decision to veto legislation that shed light on how the state allocated taxes realized from the sale of recreational cannabis. One of the lawsuits was filed by the Montana Association of Counties while the other one was filed by the Montana Wildlife Federation and Wild Montana. The latter lawsuit requests that a Helena district court judge declare the governor’s veto of the measure void, unless and until both the secretary of state and Gov. Gianforte ask legislators their stand on whether to override the governor’s decision on the last day…

FridayJun 16, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Rhode Island Completes 23K Marijuana Possession Expungements

Rhode Island's judicial system has successfully expunged more than 23,000 records related to marijuana possession, marking the completion of the initial phase of marijuana relief as mandated by the state’s legalization law and the Supreme Court’s executive order. According to a recent press release issued by the judiciary, the Superior Court expunged 3,015 cases, while the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal and the District Court expunged 9,952 and 10,650 cases, respectively. This automated relief effort was a collaborative endeavor between law enforcement and the courts following the state's implementation of recreational cannabis legalization last year. In January, Paul Suttell, the state’s…

FridayJun 16, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Possible Legalization Reversal Has Thai Cannabis Advocates Worried

Thai Ganja TV has been a platform where marijuana enthusiasts have closely followed the remarkable transformation of the drug from being a banned substance to a legalized medicinal plant and eventually a recreational indulgence. However, a year after the decriminalization of cannabis in Thailand, the platform’s approximately 90,000 followers are now witnessing with bemusement the threats from rival politicians who seek to once again outlaw or strictly regulate open consumption and dispensaries. At the forefront of this debate is the soon-to-be prime minister, Pita Limjaroenrat, whose party MFP surprisingly emerged as the winner in the May 14, 2023, general elections.…

ThursdayJun 15, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Supreme Court Gives Florida AG Extra Fortnight to File Cannabis Challenge

The Florida attorney general has received two extra weeks to come up with a brief challenging the addition of a proposed cannabis legalization measure to the 2024 ballot. State Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office originally had until June 5, 2022, to provide the briefs, but it filed a motion to push the deadline. The office stated that it had limited staff and was currently dealing with multiple deadlines that made it unable to meet last Monday’s deadline for the cannabis ballot initiative challenge. The court motion met no challenges from the cannabis ballot campaign’s lawyers, and the state Supreme Court…

ThursdayJun 15, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — D.C. Woman Wins Case Against Neighbor’s Marijuana Smoke

A judge in Washington, D.C., has issued a ruling requiring a man to cease smoking medical marijuana in his apartment because of complaints from a neighbor about the intrusive odor. Judge Ebony Scott determined that Josefa Ippolito-Shepherd had not proven her entitlement to damages but successfully argued that the smell constituted a private nuisance. Consequently, Scott ordered Thomas Cackett, who is licensed to purchase marijuana but lacks the authorization to disrupt others' enjoyment of their property, to discontinue his smoking habit. Additionally, Cackett is prohibited from smoking within a 25-foot radius of Ippolito-Shepherd's residence. This groundbreaking decision is expected to…