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FridayNov 01, 2024 10:00 am

Multistate Operators and Their Contribution to the Marijuana Industry

The rise of marijuana multistate operators has increased concerns that independent cannabis business owners may be driven out of business by organizations that have more money, power, and influence. Despite the negative way multistate operators are perceived, most take significant risks and work with local as well as state legislators to develop infrastructure and expand cannabis access in the U.S. By understanding the roles of multistate operators, independent businesses can use their work to their advantage. For instance, they have helped launch legal markets in jurisdictions that may not have been possible. A good example of this is the successful…

ThursdayOct 31, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Scientific Review Finds Marijuana Lowers Chronic Nerve Pain

A recent review highlights the promising effects of cannabinoids, a compound in cannabis, in managing persistent nerve pain. According to the research, cannabinoids may offer substantial pain relief with few or no side effects, suggesting a valuable alternative to conventional pain medications for patients dealing with persistent nerve pain. Published in the Cureus journal, the review underscores the positive impact of cannabinoids on pain control, noting their benefits as a more natural option compared to synthetic drugs. This could make cannabinoids an attractive option for people seeking alternatives to traditional medications. The research team, which sifted through numerous studies, narrowed…

ThursdayOct 31, 2024 10:00 am

Study Says Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Impacts Impulse Control, Aggression in Kids

A new study has discovered that prenatal exposure to marijuana is linked to poorer thinking skills and behaviors like planning, paying attention, and impulse control in early childhood. These skills, the researchers explained, play a crucial role in how children interacted with others and performed at school. The study was carried out by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, with their objective being to investigate the link between prenatal marijuana exposure and aggressive behavior and executive function at age 5. The researchers used a cohort of 250 children for their study, 50 of whom were White while 155 were African American/Black.…

WednesdayOct 30, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Delaware Cannabis Business Sites Dwindle as Local Bans Take Effect

Last year, when Delaware legalized cannabis, legislators approved the opening of 30 retail cannabis stores across the state. However, despite licenses being expected this year and stores potentially launching by 2025, available locations for shoppers to purchase cannabis legally are declining. Several cities and towns in the state have used a provision in the legalization law to ban marijuana retail outlets, along with testing, cultivation, and manufacturing facilities. Sussex County has enforced bans in towns such as Bridgeville, Seaford, Millsboro, and Dagsboro. Beach towns like Milton, Rehoboth, South Bethany, Dewey, Bethany, Lewes, Fenwick Island, and Ocean View have also opted…

TuesdayOct 29, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Poll Predictions Suggest Florida Marijuana Measure Will Pass

A recent poll indicates that voters in Florida are likely to approve two highly debated measures on the upcoming November ballot: recreational cannabis and abortion rights. The poll, conducted by the Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) at the University of North Florida, was released on Monday and shows strong support for both measures. Specifically, 66% of voters back Amendment 3, which aims to legalize recreational marijuana, while exactly 60% of voters are in favor of Amendment 4, which would secure the right to abortion. For an amendment to be added to Florida’s Constitution, it requires at least 60% voter approval…

TuesdayOct 29, 2024 10:00 am

Bipartisan Senators in Florida Blame DeSantis for Using Taxpayer Funds to Oppose Cannabis Measure

Bipartisan senators in Florida are criticizing Gov. DeSantis for using taxpayer funds to finance anti-cannabis advertisements opposing a measure to legalize cannabis. This news was first brought to the public by an independent journalist, Jason Garcia, who commented on the possible use of the opioid funds for cannabis-related public service announcements. Soon after, reports from the Tampa Bay Times confirmed that state funds from a settlement fund to help alleviate the opioid crisis were allocated to a 3rd party marketing firm for ads. This is despite the fact that the settlement’s terms specifically state that the funds are meant to…

MondayOct 28, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Arkansas Supreme Court Says Cannabis Amendment Ballots in November Will Not Count

The Arkansas Supreme Court decided in a narrow 4-3 ruling that votes in favor of and against a plan to broaden the state’s medical cannabis program would not be taken into account. Protect Arkansas Kids, a nonprofit that joined the legal fight against the amendment—Issue 3, filed a case that resulted in this decision. The votes cast on Issue 3 will be ignored, even though it will still be on the ballot in November. The amendment sought to introduce several modifications to the state’s medical cannabis system, which was initially approved in 2016. It sought to ease licensing rules, widen…

FridayOct 25, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — NIH Says Oncologists Aren’t Equipped to Answer Cancer Patients’ Questions on Medical Marijuana

Recent research highlights the increasing use of marijuana among individuals undergoing cancer treatment and the associated implications of this trend. Various studies indicate that approximately 20%-40% of cancer patients turn to cannabinoids or medical marijuana to alleviate side effects such as stress, anxiety, insomnia, pain, and nausea. The surge in marijuana use among cancer patients aligns with the rise in states that have legalized it for medical purposes. However, research into the safety and efficacy of which marijuana products can be used for managing side effects and symptoms associated with cancer has not kept pace. In March this year, the…

FridayOct 25, 2024 10:00 am

Could This Third Attempt to Legalize Adult-Use Marijuana in North Dakota Succeed?

Campaigners who managed to put a measure to legalize adult-use marijuana in North Dakota know that success isn’t done and dusted. The voters have rejected similar measures in the recent past; in 2022 and also back in 2018. Those working to enact marijuana policy reforms know that they have to do things differently in order to ensure that their third attempt is the charm. Steve Bakken, who heads the group that is working to see Measure 5 get voter approval next month, says they must be careful to avoid creating the impression among voters that should marijuana prohibition end, a…

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…