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FridayFeb 21, 2025 10:00 am

Proposed Bill Would Make Ohio Marijuana Less Potent, More Expensive

Lawmakers in Ohio have proposed a new measure that would make cannabis products sold throughout the state less potent and more expensive. Although legal marijuana in Ohio already costs twice as much as the cannabis sold in Michigan, the proposal seeks to make the drug even more costly, a move that would make it incredibly difficult for people who need cannabis to access it. Republican lawmakers introduced a measure titled Senate Bill 56 that would limit the number of plants Ohioans could grow at home and lower the level of THC allowed in cannabis products sold in the state. Ohio…

WednesdayJan 15, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Data Shows After Ohio Legalized Marijuana, Fatal Car Crashes Have Dropped

Recent data released by the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) shows that since cannabis legalization came into effect in the state, fatal traffic accidents connected to marijuana use have decreased by 30%. This contradicts concerns raised by critics of legalization who predicted an increase in deadly crashes caused by impaired drivers under the influence of marijuana. Ohio voters approved recreational cannabis legalization in November 2023 and the law went into effect the following month, allowing for legal possession and use. Retail sales began in August 2024. The state had 1,067 fatal road accidents last year—the lowest figure in the last…

FridayDec 27, 2024 9:21 am

WEED Inc. President and CEO Releases Letter to Shareholders

TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN – WEED Inc. (OTCQB: BUDZ), (“WEED,” “HEMP” or the “Company”), a global cannabis and hemp bioresearch company based in the U.S., shares the Company’s 2025 plans and reviews its 2024 highlights in a letter to shareholders. Dear Fellow Shareholders, WEED Inc. is a global cannabis and hemp bioresearch company based in the USA, focused on the development and application of cannabis–derived compounds for the treatment of human and animal diseases, and is pleased to announce today that we intend to expand into “consumer packaged goods” utilizing our rare Landrace strains including…

TuesdayNov 19, 2024 10:00 am

Marijuana Recalls in California Underscore Importance of Decontamination

A few months ago, the Department of Cannabis Control in the state of California issued 5 cannabis product recalls. The recalls drew attention to the presence of aspergillus, which brought the total number of recalls to twenty-one for the year. The significant increase in recalls related to mold, in particular aspergillus, has made marijuana cultivators across the state to become more vigilant. So, what do we know about aspergillus? This mold can be found in decaying vegetation, soil and the air. It thrives in humid and warm environments, with its spores possessing the ability to travel long distances. This makes…

ThursdayOct 24, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Federally-Financed Studies Reveal Developmental Issues or Autism Aren’t Linked to Maternal Marijuana Use

Two new studies funded by the federal government may help reduce some concerns about cannabis use during pregnancy. One study found no link between early cannabis use in pregnancy and the development of autism in children, while the other showed no connection to an increased risk of developmental delays in early childhood. Both studies analyzed pregnancy outcomes where the mother either self-reported marijuana use or tested positive for THC during prenatal visits, typically around the second month of pregnancy. The autism-related study included information from 146,296 individuals involved in 178,948 pregnancies from 2011 to 2019. The study on developmental delays…

MondayOct 21, 2024 10:00 am

Federal Court Reaffirms Rehiring of Alaska Airlines Employee Fired for Failing Marijuana Test

A federal court has dismissed efforts made by Alaska Airlines to rescind an order that reinstated an employee who was fired by the American airline over a positive THC test. The employee in question, Gregory Chappell, underwent a random drug test in July 2022. The results showed that the THC metabolite levels were above the minimum threshold. As a result, he was fired from his job as a lead aircraft maintenance technician. THC is one of the two primary compounds found in cannabis, the other being CBD. Unlike CBD, THC induces a high when consumed. Chappell maintained that he hadn’t…

MondayOct 14, 2024 10:00 am

Study Finds Cannabis Compounds Hold Potential as Anticancer Agents

A scientific review on cancer and cannabis has concluded that various cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerol (CBG) and delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), hold promising potential as anticancer agents via different mechanisms. Already, clinical trials have shown the effectiveness of cannabinoids in health improvement and the regression of tumors in palliative care. The review was carried out by a team of nine scientists from schools in Turkey, Pakistan, South Korea, Romania, Portugal and Saudi Arabia. The researchers examined studies on the anticancer properties of cannabinoids, which included review articles, research papers and meta-analyzes involving in vivo, clinical and in vitro trials. Their…

WednesdayOct 09, 2024 9:45 am

New York Cannabis and Hemp Convention at NYS Fairgrounds

The success of the NECANN 2023 convention has paved for a larger NECANN 2024 convention. The convention will be held at the spacious NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse accommodating a mammoth number of traders, enthusiasts, growers, marketers, entrepreneurs, and investors from the cannabis and hemp spectrum. One of the most coveted cannabis conventions, NECANN events are known for offering the best educational, interactive and business platform for cannabis enthusiasts. They broaden the horizons of every region they visit, offering phenomenal opportunities to the local business community. This time, the NECANN event will be held in the Empire State on October 25-26,…

FridaySep 27, 2024 9:45 am

NY Cannabis Insider Completes Successful NY Conference

The NY Cannabis Insider conference was hosted at the Crowne Plaza, The Desmond Hotel, in Albany, New York, on September 25, 2024. The state’s premier cannabis event saw a great turnout of over 100 enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, marketers, traders, attorneys, and consultants, from throughout the cannabis industry. The entry ticket covered all access to the all-day conference, happy hour and lunch, entry to the vendor fair, and offered wonderful opportunity to connect directly with leaders in the cannabis industry. Select vendors arranged for complimentary consultation sessions for attendees. With evolutions imminent in the cannabis industry, the NY Cannabis Conference provided a…

ThursdaySep 26, 2024 9:45 am

420 Expo: New Jersey’s Largest Consumer Cannabis Convention Ends the Summer Season with 3-Days of Industry ‘Edutainment’; Announces Winners of the First-Ever Legal Statewide Cannabis Cup

The 420 Expo (https://www.420expo.com/) recently concluded its third annual three-day event series with over 14,000 cannabis enthusiasts making their way to the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, in Edison, September 13-15, 2024. Presented by Wakit Grinders (https://wakitgrinders.com), the B.Y.O.C. (bring your own cannabis) public event featured access to a large variety of cannabis-friendly vendors and dispensaries, cultivators, CBD businesses, accessories, and beverages, clothing and apparel, jewelry, art, food trucks, celebrity guests, glass blowers and lots of other brands and products. Guests had the opportunity to attend a variety of seminars and engage with canna-focused nonprofits and advocacy groups, as…