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FridayJun 23, 2023 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Governor Enacts Cannabis Expungements Resolution into Law

Last week, the governor of Louisiana enacted into law a measure that made it easier for individuals with first-time convictions on cannabis possession to apply for record expungement. This comes after the governor signed a resolution in 2021 that decriminalized the possession of no more than 14 grams of marijuana. The initiative in question, which was introduced by Rep. Delisha Boyd, was advanced through the legislature about two weeks ago. This measure makes it so that individuals convicted of possessing no more than 14 grams of marijuana as a first offense can get their record expunged 90 days after they…

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 pm

420 with CNW — How to Leverage Consumer Data While Marketing Cannabis

The cannabis industry exists in a precarious position. While dozens of states have legal and robust cannabis markets, the federal government still classifies cannabis as a controlled drug. This federal classification places significant restrictions on America’s state-legal cannabis industry, with cannabis marketing being the hardest hit. Cannabis businesses in most states have to contend with strict marketing limitations and can’t use most conventional advertising avenues such as social media to market their products. Despite these barriers, businesses in the cannabis space can still optimize their marketing efforts by leveraging consumer data. Studying how different kinds of consumers approach cannabis use…

ThursdayJun 22, 2023 11:15 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Announces Additional Findings in Diabetes Animal Study and Two Other R&D Programs

Diabetes – Blood glucose levels reduced by 19.9% with patented DehydraTECH(TM) processed CBD Epilepsy – Lower dosages of DehydraTECH-CBD were needed to achieve the same results of Epidiolex(R) in the company’s animal epilepsy study Dementia – Lexaria determined that a longer testing duration is needed for DehydraTECH-CBD in cognition studies Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, including the company’s patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology, recently reported additional findings from its diabetes animal study DIAB-A22-1, as well as updates on two other applied R&D programs for dementia (DEM-A22-1) and epilepsy (EPIL-A21-1). In March, Lexaria announced that it had…

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…