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WednesdayApr 20, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — DEA Admits Less Mexican Marijuana is Getting into US Because of State Legalization

In a new report presented to Congress, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration reveals that as more cannabis is produced domestically, smuggling from Mexico is being undermined. These comments are part of the federal agency’s Fiscal Year Performance estimates for 2023. In that report, the DEA talks about what it is doing to boost marijuana research, including ending the monopoly of Mississippi University in producing cannabis for federally sanctioned research projects. While the DEA wasn’t forthright in admitting that most U.S. residents are now opting for legally produced marijuana within the country, it did indicate that domestically produced cannabis had outmuscled…

WednesdayApr 20, 2022 9:30 am

O’Cannabiz International Conference and Expo to Feature a Retail Summit and Awards Gala

The wait is finally over. Following last year’s rescheduling due to the pandemic, Canada's premier cannabis event is set for June 1-3rd. On its return to Toronto, the O’Cannabiz International Conference and Expo will feature a VIP Conference, the 3rd annual Awards Gala, and a Retail Summit. To register, visit the following link: https://ocannabiz.com/toronto/register. O’Cannabiz will take place at the International Center in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The event is expected to host more than 3,500 attendees and over 180 speakers. The O’Cannabiz VIP Conference is set for June 1st and has a pool of influential speakers such as Derrick Berney,…

WednesdayApr 20, 2022 9:30 am

Hero Technologies Inc. (HENC) Eyes Passage of Marijuana Act as Plans Include Expansion into Colorado, Massachusetts

U.S. House passes key cannabis bill to remove cannabis from federally banned substances A 2021 Pew Research Center poll indicates 91% of Americans agree that either medical or recreational cannabis use should be allowed HENC plans to expand into two states — Colorado and Massachusetts — that have legalized cannabis For the second time, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill designed to end the federal ban on marijuana, which a Reuters article says has “created legal headaches for users and businesses in the states that have legalized” the substance (https://cnw.fm/guV9E). The bill now heads to the Senate,…

WednesdayApr 20, 2022 9:15 am

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Celebrates Finalization of Colombian Cannabis Export Protocols

Global cannabis brand Flora Growth Corp. is enjoying new opportunities for supplying its Colombian-grown high-THC and high-CBD flower to international markets, thanks to the finalization of regulatory framework allowing legal cannabis exports from the South American country Flora Growth is authorized to export non-psychoactive cannabidiol (“CBD”) products as well as up to 43,600 kg of products with high-tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”) psychoactive cannabis content Flora Growth’s Cosechemos cultivation facility in central Colombia is currently capable of producing 600 kg of dried cannabis daily, as well as over 10,000 kg of cannabis derivatives annually under EU-GMP guidelines During the past 10 years, the…

WednesdayApr 20, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Denver Hotel First in US to Obtain Cannabis Consumption Site License

Denver, Colorado, has always been a major attraction as a travel destination, and tourist numbers have put pressure on the hotel industry to ramp up. When state law was passed allowing nonresidents to purchase marijuana, tourist numbers shot through the roof. The only black spot to this situation was the ban on the public consumption of marijuana, hence tourists and residents had to sneak around to find where they can indulge. That is now changing. The Patterson Inn has made history across the country by receiving the first license to operate an indoor cannabis consumption lounge hosted within a hotel.…

TuesdayApr 19, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Congress Appoints Negotiators to Finalize Manufacturing Bill with Possible Cannabis Banking Protections

Cannabis banking has been a contentious issue since states started legalizing medical and recreational cannabis. Since federal law prohibits the cultivation, production and sale of cannabis, most financial institutions refuse to work with businesses in the cannabis space. This forces marijuana businesses to operate on a cash-only basis, which significantly increases the risk of robberies and prevents these companies from accessing much-needed capital. After years of advocating for access to financial services, the cannabis sector is a step closer to its goal after Congress appointed negotiators to finalize a manufacturing and innovation bill that would protect banks that choose to…

TuesdayApr 19, 2022 9:30 am

Lift&Co. Expo Toronto 2022 to Gather Experts from Canadian and Global Cannabis Ecosystem

Thousands of exhibitors, speakers and attendees from across the cannabis industry will soon gather for the much-awaited Lift&Co. Expo Toronto 2022, to be held from 12-15 May, 2022, in Toronto. Lift&Co. Expo is Canada's leading cannabis conference and trade show, attended by top innovators, retailers, licensed producers, investors and regulators to share and discuss important topics and breakthroughs in the world of cannabis. Lift&Co. Expo Toronto 2022 includes: Lift Cannabis Business Conference | May 12 CannaVest North Investment Forum | May 13-14 Lift&Co. Expo Industry Days | May 13 – 14 Budtender Day | May 14 Lift&Co. Expo Consumer Day | May 15 The experienced team…

TuesdayApr 19, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Why Women Use CBD Supplements Daily

More and more women are turning to a cannabis extract called cannabidiol (CBD) as an alternative treatment. Unlike THC, which is the main psychoactive element in cannabis, CBD does not intoxicate users. Studies have found that the cannabinoid has plenty of medical potential and can be used to alleviate conditions such as chronic pain and mood disorders, including PTSD, in place of conventional pharmaceutical treatments. The medical and health and wellness industries have taken a particular liking to CBD due to its alleged medicinal properties. And, according to data from Ease Survey, female baby boomers account for a large percentage…

MondayApr 18, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — University of Mississippi Research Shows Marijuana Legalization Reduces Admissions in Foster Care

According to a recent study undertaken by University of Mississippi researchers, the legalization of cannabis, especially for recreational use by adults, is linked to a minimum of 10% reduction in the rates at which kids are admitted into foster care homes. These reductions occur for placements associated with neglect, physical abuse, abuse of drugs (excluding marijuana) or alcohol as well as for parental incarcerations. The study further indicates that if marijuana were to be legalized federally, there would be massive savings with regard to the money injected into foster care each year. To arrive at these conclusions, the team of…

MondayApr 18, 2022 9:30 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Advances its Human Nicotine Study and Announces New Nicotine Formulation Creation and Evaluation Program with Altria

Lexaria’s patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology has proven, in the NIC-A21-1 animal study, to be 10-20 times faster in reaching peak delivery of nicotine to the bloodstream than controls The company hopes to affirm this in the NIC-H22-1 human nicotine study as their DehydraTECH-nicotine pouch performance will be compared to existing leading brands currently sold in the United States such as ON! and Zyn Lexaria has separately announced new agreements with Altria that will see the company receive a fee to provide certain DehydraTECH powder-based nicotine formulations that Altria will evaluate The company hopes that this, coupled with the human clinical study,…

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