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TuesdayApr 26, 2022 4:25 am

420 with CNW — Marijuana Firms Boost Online Sales by Leveraging UX Design

Due to restrictions placed on the cannabis market by federal prohibition, players in the nascent industry cannot market or sell their products through regular chains. Furthermore, patchwork cannabis regulations make it extremely tricky for cannabis businesses to expand to other states. As a result, many cannabis businesses across the country are tapping into a resource that has essentially revolutionalized commerce: the internet. By building navigable and user-friendly websites, cannabis businesses can open up their market base without having to spend millions of dollars opening stores out of state. Marijuana businesses are now investing in user-experience (UX) design to ensure their…

MondayApr 25, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Analysis Shows Access to Recreational Cannabis Reduces Prescription Drugs Demand

Prescription drugs have got to be among the most influential human inventions of all time. Thanks to these medications, people have been able to recuperate from illnesses and injuries that would have otherwise taken their lives. However, prescription medications aren’t without risk. Some of these medications have such serious side effects that they actually reduce the quality of life of patients while they are going through treatment. As such, there has been a push for alternative medicines for the past couple of years. Cannabis has emerged as a possible alternative to pharmaceuticals. In fact, a recent analysis by researchers from…

MondayApr 25, 2022 9:00 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Advancing DehydraTECH-Nicotine Research to Support Safer, More Effective Oral Alternative to Harmful Pulmonary Administration Practices

Lexaria expects to begin dosing this summer as part of a human nicotine study, NIC-H22-1, to compare DehydraTECH-nicotine pouch performance to that of existing leading brands such as ON! and Zyn So far, the company’s animal studies have evidenced that the technology delivers outstanding results, including faster delivery, an increase in the quantity of peak nicotine delivered, higher brain levels of nicotine, and enhanced bioavailability In its most recent study, Lexaria established that DehydraTECH-oral nicotine delivery peaked in bloodstream 10x to 20x faster than controls and peak levels achieved were up to 10x higher than controls Lexaria’s research aims to…

MondayApr 25, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Schumer Postpones Tabling Cannabis Legalization Bill as Consultations Continue

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has made it clear that he is a strong supporter of comprehensive marijuana reform at the federal level. For the past couple of months, he has been working with Senator Cory Booker and Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden on a bill that would federally legalize cannabis and regulate sales. Dubbed the Cannabis Administration & Opportunity Act (CAOA), Schumer’s bill was first unveiled in 2021 to mixed reviews. The draft bill intended to deschedule cannabis at the federal level, expunge prior nonviolent cannabis convictions from people’s records, allow states to continue running their own cannabis…

FridayApr 22, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Congressional Bill Wants Parity Between Cannabis, Alcohol-Linked Punishments in the Military

Ever since states started legalizing cannabis, the sector has existed in a precarious position, allowed by state law but prohibited by federal law. More than once, consumers have found themselves penalized for doing activities that are allowed by state law, such as consuming cannabis, by organizations that abide by federal law. For starters, military service members who are found in possession of up to 30 grams of marijuana are eligible for a maximum punishment of dishonorable discharge, two-year confinement, and forfeiture of all their pay and allowances. Given that some studies have found that cannabis can help alleviate the PTSD…

FridayApr 22, 2022 9:00 am

Hero Technologies Inc. (HENC) Looks to Expand as States Report $3.7B in Cannabis Recreational Tax Revenue in 2021

MPP report notes that states with legalized marijuana for adult use generated $3.7 billion in tax revenue from recreational cannabis sales HENC is looking to leverage its cannabis expertise in more of these states Company is aggressively pursuing expansion into Colorado, Massachusetts A new report reveals that states with legalized recreational marijuana collected an estimated $3.7 billion in tax revenues last year (https://cnw.fm/xP9p5). That news bodes well for savvy players in the legal cannabis space, including Hero Technologies (OTC: HENC), as states are often eager to support revenue sources. “States that have legalized marijuana for adult use collectively generated more than…

FridayApr 22, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — International Poll Indicates Most Europeans Favor Cannabis Legalization

Even though most territories across the world have outlawed cannabis for decades, the controversial plant has consistently been one of the most-used drugs on the planet. Now that support for drug reform is sweeping the globe, it is becoming clear that a growing number of people around the world are in favor of legalizing marijuana. A new poll has found that just as in North America, a significant percentage of Europeans support cannabis legalization. The study comes as more and more European countries are considering lifting prohibition policies and allowing medical and even recreational marijuana. Partly sponsored by Curaleaf International,…

ThursdayApr 21, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Marijuana to Add Approximately $100B to American Economy This Year

Despite being prohibited by federal law, cannabis has quickly become one of the most lucrative industries in the country. After only a few short years of legalization, the state-legal marijuana industry has generated billions of dollars in sales and filled state coffers with billions of dollars in cannabis sales taxes. Furthermore, the industry has created more than 300,000 new job opportunities across the country. Cannabis was one of the few industries considered essential at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and it managed to consistently break sales records while other sectors struggled to keep their doors open. With lawmakers considering…

ThursdayApr 21, 2022 9:30 am

The Southeastern Hemp & Medical Cannabis Convention, Helping to Shape The Future Of The Industry

Cannabis growers, traders, businesses, researchers, processors, testing laboratory personnel, facility management, and investors, are all invited to attend the SHMC (Southeastern Hemp & Medical Cannabis) Convention being held from the 12th to the 14th of May, 2022, at the Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia. The event, also to be streamed online for worldwide access, is organized by Organa Kannalytics LLC. The SHMC offers a robust platform for startups and industries to identify novel avenues of growth in this dynamic and budding industry. This convention attracts a vast profile of attendees from varied industry verticals seeking investment and business…

ThursdayApr 21, 2022 9:30 am

Boost Your Cannabis Business in Medellin as BizCann Expo Brings The Best Cannabis Services Together, Under One Roof!

Cannabis entrepreneurs, brand owners, and enthusiasts are all invited to the next edition of BizCann Expo in Medellín, Colombia this May 21-22nd 2022. Having hosted some phenomenal trade shows in numerous cities of the US, BizCann Expo is happy to announce their upcoming event in Medellin, helping local businesses expand and discover global avenues. BizCann Expo is the perfect launchpad for unique business ideas, sharing innovations with industry peers and leaders, as well as discussing the various aspects and strategies for successful cannabis trading. Attendees can showcase their products and services with exhibitors, and those with in depth knowledge of…

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