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TuesdayMay 09, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Twitter Makes Additional Concessions on Marijuana Advertising in US

Twitter has further relaxed its restrictions on marijuana advertising, allowing verified, state-legal companies to include packaged marijuana goods in their marketing campaigns and permitting ads in additional U.S. markets. According to a blog post by Alexa Alianiello, Twitter's head of partnerships and sales, certified marijuana advertisers are now allowed to responsibly link to their websites and online stores that sell THC, CBD and marijuana-related goods and services. Alianiello also stated that the platform has made changes for those with medical licenses and offered up more markets for recreational use, but there are some restrictions. Twitter's publicly available drug ad policy…

MondayMay 08, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Florida Activists Close to Meeting Signature Goal to Qualify Marijuana Legalization Bill for Ballot

Cannabis advocates in the state of Florida have gathered 841,130 signatures for a ballot initiative to legalize cannabis. A poll published recently shows that 70% of residents in the state favor the idea of approving a constitutional amendment to enact marijuana legalization. Data released by the Florida Division of Elections estimates that the legalization campaign may soon reach the 891,523 signature mandate by the end of May. Earlier this year, advocates had collected enough signatures to commence a state review by the Supreme Court regarding the text of the measure. By February’s end, the campaign had already surpassed 420,000 signatures…

MondayMay 08, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Marijuana Emerges as a Major Issue in Thailand Upcoming Elections

The Bhumjaithai Party, a Thai political movement credited with helping to partially legalize cannabis, has accused opponents of using the issue for political gain ahead of the country's May 14 election, claiming that cannabis reform is a must if it is to join any governing coalition. Thailand changed its marijuana laws in June 2022, allowing licensed companies to grow and sell the substance solely for medical purposes. However, parliament failed to adopt a comprehensive marijuana act before it was disbanded in March to make room for election campaigning. Recreational smoking has flourished in the legal void, prompting worry among critics…

FridayMay 05, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Federal Agencies Ease Rules on Previous Drug Use to Meet Labor Needs

As more states in the United States legalize the use of marijuana for recreational and/or medicinal use, the number of employers relaxing drug testing rules continues to increase. The federal government, which is the biggest employer in the country, has now followed suit, relaxing drug screening rules as agencies struggle to meet their labor needs in the tight job market. Polls show that over one-half of Americans have used cannabis medicinally or recreationally, with majority reporting that they believe the drug should be legalized. Currently, the recreational use of cannabis is legal in 22 states as well as Washington, D.C.,…

FridayMay 05, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Schumer Applauds Refiling of Cannabis Banking Bill

Chuck Schumer, the Senate Majority Leader, has reaffirmed his commitment to pursuing marijuana banking legislation that includes criminal justice provisions and described the broader endeavor to undo the damage caused by the drug war as a moral duty for Congress. Schumer reiterated his intent to pass the SAFE Banking Act, which had been refiled the day before by bipartisan members of the house and senate, during his speech on the House floor this week. He also promised to keep working on a more comprehensive package that supports industry equity and justice for those impacted by the drug war. The measure,…

ThursdayMay 04, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Minnesota Senate Passes Measure to Legalize Cannabis

The senate in the state of Minnesota recently passed a measure to legalize cannabis. The measure, introduced by Senator Lindsey Port, was approved in a close vote of 34 to 33. This comes a few days after a companion reform resolution was approved in the House. On the floor, Port stated that the prohibition of marijuana was a failed system that hadn't achieved its desired objectives, noting that it had greatly cost communities of color. Port continued that the measure’s approval would help establish a system of regulation that worked for businesses and consumers in the state, while also ensuring…

ThursdayMay 04, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Legislators in Hawaii Pass Measure Urging Governor to Establish Clemency Program

Legislators in the state of Hawaii have passed a measure urging the governor to establish a clemency program for individuals with previous cannabis convictions on their records. The measure, which was approved by the House earlier last month, was championed by Representative Jeanné Kapela. The legislation states that the prosecution of marijuana offenses has deprived many of access to housing, higher education, individual liberty, the right to vote, and employment, with the overall drug war destroying indigenous, immigrant and low-income communities. It also calls attention to the mass pardon issued by President Joseph Biden in October 2022 for persons with…

WednesdayMay 03, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Maine Legislator Files Anticipatory Bill to Facilitate Cannabis Interstate Commerce

A proposal that would enable Maine to sign interstate marijuana commerce contracts with other U.S. states that have legalized cannabis has been presented by a state legislator. Democratic Representative Joseph Perry's bill would permit, with certain restrictions, the transportation, manufacturing, testing, acquisition, distribution and sale of marijuana or cannabis-related items entering and exiting Maine. According to the legislation, such agreements are only permitted if the federal statute is changed, financing for interstate implementation is restricted and the Justice Department issues a statement stating that allowing trade between states would not put the state at greater risk of enforcement actions. Businesses…

WednesdayMay 03, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Study Finds No Elevated Risk of Psychosis Resulting from Marijuana Use

Even though some experts claim the association between cannabis use and psychosis is exaggerated, a recent study found a connection between high-potency cannabis addiction and a higher risk of psychosis. However, another study that was just released in the “Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences” journal offers a different viewpoint, concluding that cannabis usage does not raise the chance of psychosis, even in people who are predisposed to the condition. The study was carried out by an international team of researchers from Europe, Australia and the United Kingdom. The authors discuss the background of previous research on this particular topic, pointing out…

TuesdayMay 02, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Australia’s Medical Marijuana Market May Soon Surpass Canada’s

The medical marijuana industry in Australia is expected to grow significantly this year, with some experts noting that the market may even outdo the medical cannabis sector in Canada. Australia legalized medical cannabis in 2016. Patients using medical marijuana in the country usually access the drug from an approved prescriber or through the Special Access Scheme Category B (SAS-B) system. Data from the Therapeutic Goods Administration shows that the number of patient approvals under the SAS-B system increased in the period between 2018 and 2021, before declining last year. The primary cause of the decline in approvals was the implementation…