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MondayJun 05, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Minnesota Agencies Set Timelines for Launch of Recreational Cannabis Sales

State agencies in Minnesota hope to start granting retail licenses for permitted marijuana sales within a year. To accomplish this, a request has been made for vendors to provide a timeline for the program's development, following the approval of a bill by the legislature permitting adults aged 21 years and older to possess and purchase cannabis. Governor Tim Walz has expressed his intention to sign the bill into law, thereby making Minnesota the 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana. The state is looking for a software provider to handle the applications and data related to retail licenses. According to the…

FridayJun 02, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Nevada Lawmakers Urge Congress to Approve Federal Marijuana Legalization Law

Last week, senators in Nevada passed a measure that called for Congress to legalize cannabis at the federal level. The approved measure states that marijuana has many medical uses that have been well documented, yet it is still classified as a Schedule I substance. Under the Controlled Substances Act, marijuana is classified in the same category as drugs such as heroin, LSD, peyote, ecstasy and methaqualone. Drugs under this schedule are said to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. The legislation also highlights that voters in Nevada have approved measures at the ballot to legalize…

FridayJun 02, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Australian States Review Driving Laws as Medical Cannabis Use Grows

Imogen Kars relies on medical cannabis to lessen the pain and suffering brought on by her chronic disease and handicap, but she worries that using it while driving could land her in legal trouble. The 27-year-old from Queensland takes cannabis as prescribed to treat her rheumatoid arthritis and cerebral hypertension. Kars said that her hands and joints' discomfort, stiffness and edema would prevent her from continuing her copywriting career without medical cannabis. The main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis is THC, which can be identified in a saliva test at a traffic stop for up to 12 hours after use, even…

ThursdayJun 01, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Says Marijuana Smoking Doesn’t Present Same Risks as Tobacco

Like several Western countries, the United States has been caught up in a wave of cannabis reform that has seen dozens of states legalize either recreational or medical cannabis use among their residents. But with millions of Americans now gaining access to legal cannabis, some cannabis reform opponents have argued that cannabis consumption is a dangerous activity that can open users to other substances. Cannabis has been compared to tobacco cigarettes, which are also smoked and are known to cause a multitude of health issues. However, a recent study by University of California researchers has revealed that marijuana smoking does…

ThursdayJun 01, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — US Leaders Draw Attention to Cannabis Banking Bill Provision

A provision in the SAFE Banking measure has drawn criticism from several leaders and groups, including Democratic Senator Jack Reed, conservative advocacy associations and senior federal officials. The parties argue that the provision may unintentionally restrict the capacity of regulators to take action against those abusing financial services. Reed first raised his concerns about Section 10 of the SAFE Banking Act this month in a session held by the Senate Banking Committee to discuss the bill. The senator stated that the provision’s wording will make it more challenging for federal authorities to issue a warning regarding any customer relationships that…

WednesdayMay 31, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Nevada Moves to Ease Cannabis Regulations for Police Recruits

More than 20 states now allow their residents to purchase recreational cannabis while dozens of states have launched medical marijuana markets. This has significantly expanded access to cannabis among the populace and allowed millions of Americans to purchase and consume marijuana legally. But since federal law still considers cannabis a Schedule I controlled substance, certain individuals can face serious consequences for consuming state-legal cannabis. For instance, people employed by the federal government or in safety-sensitive positions can lose their jobs for failing cannabis tests. In Nevada, authorities are proposing amendments to the state’s employment policy that would make it impossible…

WednesdayMay 31, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Google Unveils AI to Expedite Drug-Development Processes

Artificial intelligence (AI) now has the potential to significantly speed up the laborious, time-consuming, and currently low-success rate process of finding and approving new pharmaceuticals. Google Cloud introduced two new AI-powered tools — Multiomics and Target and Lead Identification Suites — on May 15, 2023, in an effort to aid pharmaceutical and biotech companies in accelerating the discovery of novel treatments and advancing medicine. According to a study published in the March 2021 issue of the “British Journal of Pharmacology,” the process of producing a new treatment currently takes between 12 and 15 years from the first idea to the…

TuesdayMay 30, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — The DEA Wants Delta-8 Banned, CBD Severely Restricted

While delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most publicly known cannabinoids, cannabis produces more than 100 different cannabinoids. Delta-9 THC is the main psychoactive agent in cannabis, and it is illegal at the federal level and in states that do not allow recreational or medical cannabis sales. In recent years, players in the cannabis industry have turned to another psychoactive cannabinoid called delta-8 THC. The result has been an influx of delta-8 THC products even though the FDA has not evaluated or approved such products as safe for public consumption. The labeling on these products often contains misleading…

TuesdayMay 30, 2023 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Analysis Finds Significant Number of US Employees Failing Cannabis Drug Tests

A study by testing company and medical lab Quest Diagnostics has revealed that Americans are failing marijuana tests in unprecedented numbers. The firm’s annual analysis found that the number of U.S. employees who tested positive for marijuana was the highest Quest Diagnostics had seen since it started collecting data on workplace drug testing in 1988. After analyzing more than 6 million urine tests for traces of marijuana in 2022, the firm found that 4.3% were positive for cannabis compared to 3.9% in 2021. Quest Diagnostics tested urine samples from general employees. This group excludes safety-sensitive and federally mandated employees, such…

FridayMay 26, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — As Security Concerns Escalate, B.C. Alters Law on Cannabis Shop Window Coverings

Last Friday night, all across Vancouver, British Columbia, cannabis retail shops were taking the coverings off of their windows. This was after the government altered the law in response to a spike in cannabis store robberies in the province. The move is meant to protect both customers and sellers. Until recently, the opaque film window coverings were a condition of cannabis retail shop provincial licensing, ensuring that none of the goods were visible from the outside; the approach was an attempt to keep minors away from cannabis products. While some stores have roomy interiors or stylish furnishings that deftly cover…