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FridayFeb 04, 2022 4:25 am

420 with CNW — Congressman Wants to Add Cannabis Banking Language to America COMPETES Act

The sponsor of the SAFE Banking Act, Rep. Ed Perlmutter, recently stated that he’s planning to attach an amendment to the proposal for a broader measure that deals with innovation and research in the manufacturing and technology sectors. The congressman is looking for another vehicle to pursue his initiative after it was removed from a separate defense legislation in 2021. The measure’s language had been successfully attached to the National Defense Authorization Act on the House side but was removed later, during bicameral negotiations. At the time, the congressman said that senate leadership was to blame for the decision to…

ThursdayFeb 03, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Seven Ways Hemp Seed Oil Can Be Used in Body Care

Hemp seed oil has many uses. Did you know that hemp oils can be used to improve and care for one’s nails, hair and skin? Below we look at a couple of ways to use hemp seed oil in body care. As a moisturizer Hemp oils have a lot of nutrients, including omega fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, which help revitalize and moisturize the skin, particularly dry skin. This means that these oils can be used as a brightening and hydrating face mask. Hemp seed oil masks can also be left overnight for deeper hydration. However, if you already have…

ThursdayFeb 03, 2022 10:00 am

InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) Strengthens Leading Role in Rare Cannabinoid Market Following New Product Launch, Key Acquisition

Cannabicitran is the first of four new rare cannabinoids InMed is planning to launch in the first half of the year to meet growing inbound demand The launch demonstrates InMed’s ability to produce rare cannabinoids at scale, something only very few companies have achieved BayMedica acquisition, other key achievements in 2021, are positioning the company as a leading supplier of rare cannabinoids in the health and wellness sector A leader in the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of rare cannabinoids, InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM) has begun the new year from a more prominent position in the market, following key acquisitions…

ThursdayFeb 03, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Amazon Backs Republican-Led Bill Ending Federal Cannabis Prohibition

Late last year, a GOP Congresswoman sent waves across America’s nascent cannabis industry when she introduced a bill to end federal cannabis prohibition in the country and regulate the controversial plant. With cannabis reform being seen as a primarily progressive effort spearheaded by the left, Rep. Nancy Mace’s States Reform Act was meant to act as a compromise between Democrats and Republicans. Although Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and his colleagues had already unveiled a federal legalization bill, it stands little chance of advancing to the President’s desk without Republican support. In a move that is bound to bolster the…

WednesdayFeb 02, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Most Americans Would Elect Someone Who Uses Marijuana, Survey Reveals

Many Americans have revealed in a new poll that they have no problem electing an individual who uses marijuana. According to the survey conducted by YouGov, 58% of the interviewees indicated that they would elect someone who takes marijuana in their free time. However, 21% wouldn’t cast that vote. The data used in the survey was collected from 4,096 individuals based in the United States. This survey comes at about the same time that Senate candidate Gary Chambers (D) released a campaign ad in which he was smoking cannabis. During the now-viral video, Chambers discusses the racial discrimination that comes…

WednesdayFeb 02, 2022 2:06 pm

BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (CSE: BEV) (OTCQB: BVNNF) (FSE: 7BC) Sets to Benefit Amid a Rapidly Growing Market

BevCanna is company developing diversified portfolio of health and wellness products for both in-house brands and white-labeled clients Company deploys a traditional retail and direct-to-consumer e-commerce model to offer products throughout North America Company actively explores opportunities within infused beverages market as CBD-infused beverages gain popularity; global market expected to reach US$2 billion by 2026 BevCanna Enterprises (CSE: BEV) (OTCQB: BVNNF) (FSE: 7BC) is a Canada-based diversified health and wellness beverage and natural products company developing and manufacturing a diverse portfolio of alkaline, plant-based, and cannabinoid beverages and supplements for in-house brands and white-label clients alike. Founded in 2017, BevCanna…

WednesdayFeb 02, 2022 4:25 am

420 with CNW — Thailand Greenlights Marijuana Home Grows

Earlier this week, the narcotics board in Thailand announced that it would be removing marijuana from its list of controlled drugs, which would allow households in the country to grow the herb. Thailand was the first country in southeast Asia to legalize cannabis for research and medical use in 2018. Under this new law, individuals can grow marijuana at home after they have notified the local government. However, the country’s Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated in an interview that the marijuana grown can’t be used for commercial purposes if one hadn’t obtained a license. Before home growing of marijuana plants…

TuesdayFeb 01, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — How Long Will Cannabis Edibles Remain in the Body?

Smoking cannabis flower is the most popular way to consume the popular drug. For decades, centuries even, it was the most common way of taking cannabis. However, there has been an increasing number of people, both regular users and newbies, who have been turning away from smoking to edibles in the past decade or two. This is partly because people are becoming more aware of the health risks attributed to smoking and are looking for healthier alternatives that will allow them to consume cannabis without endangering their health. Edibles fill this niche quite nicely. In fact, cannabis-infused products have become…

TuesdayFeb 01, 2022 2:20 pm

The Alternative Products Expo To Offer Important Networking Opportunities

The Alternative Products Expo arrives in Fort Lauderdale March 11-13 to feature the scope and potential of all innovative products and services of the alternative products ecosystem. Organized by ZJ Events, the event group is committed to bringing the industry’s best alternative products traders, vendors, and enthusiasts under one roof, while offering a fun and exciting experience. Having conducted its CBD shows in the top cities of America, ZJ Events is all set to host an exciting new event in Fort Lauderdale, The Alternative Products Expo. The alternative product category includes herbal products, mood enhancers, cannabis derivatives, vape products, energy…

TuesdayFeb 01, 2022 1:41 pm

InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s (NASDAQ: INM) Recent Access of Manufacturing Technologies Now Give It the Potential to Synthetically Produce Rare Cannabinoids at Large Scale, a Unique and Coveted Position in the Rapidly Developing Rare Cannabinoid Space

Rare cannabinoids are cannabinoid compounds other than CBD and THC which are not yet produced in large scale but which have potentially greater benefits InMed acquired BayMedica in October 2021, bringing on board unmatched expertise in large-scale bio-production technologies applicable to rare cannabinoids As a result of this acquisition, InMed, already a leader in the production of rare cannabinoid CBC, is now in the unique and highly desired position to undertake large-scale production of other rare cannabinoids, with applications as wide as the current CBD market The company plans to launch new rare cannabinoid products in the first half of…