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MondayOct 14, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Report Says NY Marijuana Program Has Undergone Successful Moments, Growing Pains

New York authorities recently published a comprehensive report on the progress of the state’s cannabis legalization law, which was signed by former Governor Andrew Cuomo in 2021. The state’s cannabis management office (OCM) shared the document, outlining the advancements made toward achieving the law’s primary goals. The outlined advancements include fostering equity and creating opportunities for groups that have been disproportionately impacted by marijuana prohibition, building a strong and thriving industry, and preserving the environment, among others. Tremaine Wright, head of the state marijuana control board, stated, “This report demonstrates our dedication to transparency and equity. I’m proud of how…

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…

FridayOct 11, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Survey Finds Difference in View of Chronic Pain Patients, Doctors on Medical Cannabis

If you suffer from chronic pain and think medical cannabis could help, your doctor may not always share the same opinion. A recent survey of individuals living in states with legalized medical cannabis revealed significant differences in opinions between patients and healthcare providers. According to the survey, which included responses from 1,000 doctors and 1,600 chronic pain patients, 71% of patients felt the federal government should legalize cannabis. However, only 59% of doctors agreed with this view. The survey also showed that 64% of patients believed that medical marijuana should be covered by health insurance, while 51% of doctors supported…

FridayOct 11, 2024 10:00 am

Research Explores How Adult-Use Legalization in Canada Affects Medical Marijuana

On Oct. 17, 2018, the Canadian government legalized the recreational use of marijuana. Given the legislation’s upcoming sixth anniversary, one researcher believes the time has come to assess how the process has impacted the medical marijuana market. Associate professor Michael Armstrong, who specializes in operations research, conducted a new study demonstrating that while recreational legalization did see fewer patients remain in the medical market, the medical program is still running. Armstrong reveals that following recreational legalization, many individuals left the medical marijuana system, some of whom shouldn’t have been there in the first place. Data from the study reveals that…

ThursdayOct 10, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Newsom Signs Measure Authorizing Cannabis Cafes to Operate in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom approved a measure that will allow the operation of marijuana cafés, modeled after those in the Netherlands. The law is set to come into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, subject to local government approvals. Last year, Governor Newsom vetoed a similar proposal from Assembly Member Matt Haney, which would have permitted California’s cannabis retailers to run full kitchens and host events. Newsom’s main concern at the time was the lack of adequate worker protections in the bill. In his latest signing statement, he expressed support for Haney’s improvements to the current bill. These changes include protecting…

WednesdayOct 09, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Arkansas Disqualifies Medical Cannabis Amendment for November Poll

John Thurston, Arkansas secretary of state, has rejected a proposed amendment aimed at broadening access to medical cannabis. Thurston announced on Aug. 31, 2024, that the group advocating for the reform, Arkansans for Patient Access, had not gathered enough valid signatures to qualify for inclusion on the ballot. The organization had been given an additional 30 days to collect more signatures but ultimately fell short of the required 90,074 valid signatures. According to Thurston, only 10,521 of the signatures collected throughout the extended period were verified as legitimate. When added to the previously accepted signatures, the total reached 88,040, falling…

WednesdayOct 09, 2024 10:00 am

Marijuana Company Sues TV Stations, GOP over Misleading Campaign Ads in Florida

Last week, Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) filed a suit against the GOP, accusing the party of launching a misleading campaign to deceive voters about a proposed amendment that will permit the recreational use of cannabis. Trulieve, which is the biggest medical cannabis company in Florida, stated in its lawsuit that the owners of a pair of television stations based in Fort Myers, Floriday, were running a false advertisement trying to fool voters in the state into voting against Amendment 3. The lawsuit explained that the Republican Party knew that the claims made in the ad were intentionally…

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,…

TuesdayOct 08, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Five Highlights from US NASEM Report on Marijuana

Cannabis legalization has made significant progress in the United States, with more than one-half of the states allowing its use for medical or recreational purposes, or both. However, despite these developments, cannabis is still illegal at the federal level. A recent report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) highlights the growing divide between federal and state laws, which creates inconsistent policies and could pose risks to public health. Initially, state regulations focused on the business side of cannabis, such as revenue and sales, overlooking public health. This has led to a situation where policymakers are now…

MondayOct 07, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Officials in Ukraine Approve Medical Marijuana Qualifying Conditions

The government of Ukraine recently approved a list of medical conditions that qualify for medical marijuana following the enactment of the country’s marijuana legislation by President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Ministry of Health shared a list of roughly 20 medical conditions eligible for marijuana treatment, noting that more conditions could be included later if medically approved. The current list covers a variety of health issues, including neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, shingles, cerebral palsy, chemotherapy-related complications, childhood epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease. While Zelensky and other officials have said access to medical marijuana can help soldiers address mental and physical wounds incurred during the…