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WednesdayMar 30, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Human Rights Watch Wants US to End Cannabis Prohibition

In a detailed article published recently, Human Rights Watch, an international nonprofit has voiced its support for ending cannabis prohibition federally. It says putting an end to cannabis prohibition would allow federal drug policies in the United States to be grounded in health, harm reduction and human rights. Strides have been made to do so, with the House of Representatives making history during the last session when it passed the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (MORE) Act. The approval of this measure made this the first time Congress voted to end the federal prohibition of cannabis, which has led…

WednesdayMar 30, 2022 9:15 am

American Cannabis Partners Watching Progress of Cannabis SRA Bill in Congress

Easing federal regulations on cannabis will benefit cannabis companies Republican congresswoman says she has received assurances that her proposed cannabis bill will receive a hearing ACP operates in two states where cannabis is legal and is exploring expansion opportunities in additional states Despite the House and Senate being controlled by the Democrats, Nancy Mace, a Republican representative from South Carolina, has said her proposed cannabis bill will get a hearing (https://cnw.fm/sxzud). Easing federal regulations on the substance, which Mace’s bill is designed to do, will benefit cannabis companies, including American Cannabis Partners (“ACP”), that are currently operating in states with…

WednesdayMar 30, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — NIDA Director Surprises GOP Senator by Asserting Legalization Hasn’t Increased Adolescent Marijuana Use

Last week, a top federal drug official restated that marijuana use among teenagers has not increased in states where cannabis is legal. This astonished a GOP senator, who said that he awaited a different outcome that would be similar to the alcohol-related trends. The issue was addressed by Nora Volkow, director of National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), during a hearing in front of the Senate Health, Education Labor & Pensions (HELP) Committee. She raised concern on the possible health risks from overall marijuana use. Through the evidence, she made it clear that the facts did not reinforce the common…

TuesdayMar 29, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — UK Attorney Manufactures Wigs from Hemp as Horsehair Wig Alternatives

Last year, a U.K.-based attorney previewed a line of hemp wigs that he would like lawyers in the high courts to start wearing in place of wigs made from horsehair. The attorney, Samuel March, stated that wigs made from horsehair, which have been used for hundreds of years by barristers, could be replaced with hemp-based wigs as they are a more environmentally sustainable and animal-friendly alternative to the former head coverings. In a recent interview, March explained that hemp was a tough material that would likely not experience issues such as wear and tear, noting that his target market was…

TuesdayMar 29, 2022 9:15 am

American Cannabis Partners Strong Contender as Opportunities to Market Products Increase

“Between government regulations and rigid policies from Big Tech, marketing cannabis will keep you on your toes,” HID article observes Article forecasts more brands will move to platforms that have cannabis-friendly community guidelines ACP positioning itself in four sectors of cannabis space: real estate, cultivation, medical research and nonprofit groups As the cannabis landscape continues to shift, with growing numbers of states allowing some form of the substance and federal legislation examining changes in legal status, cannabis companies such as American Cannabis Partners (“ACP”) will see increasing opportunities to market their products. “Between government regulations and rigid policies from Big…

TuesdayMar 29, 2022 9:00 am

Hero Technologies Inc. (HENC) CEO Talks ‘Foot in the Door’ Acquisitions in Recent Bell2Bell Podcast

HENC is focusing on expansion of current operations, future growth in industry Company aims to be a low-cost, nationally and internationally branded company, become true multistate operator (“MSO”) Recent podcast provides overview of company’s strategic plans, important milestones Key acquisitions and investments have played an essential role in Hero Technologies’ (OTC: HENC) strategic business plan and operations. As a featured guest during a recent episode of the Bell2Bell Podcast (https://ibn.fm/J3DGC), company CEO Gina Serkasevich discussed HENC’s careful expansion moves. In 2020, “both Highly Relaxing and the assets of V Brokers, under Veteran Hemp Co., were acquired,” said Serkasevich as she discussed…

TuesdayMar 29, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Analysis Shows That Federal Cannabis Prosecutions Continue Downward Trend

The U.S. Sentencing Commission analysis has found that cannabis federal prosecutions decreased again last year, with fewer than 1,000 individuals being charged in marijuana trafficking cases. These marijuana busts make up a little more than 5% of the total drug-related cases that went through the federal justice system last year, which shows that more federal officials have adopted policies that place less emphasis on pursuing individuals over cannabis, especially now as more states move to legalize marijuana. The report also found that the average sentence for a cannabis trafficking offense was 30 months, which is roughly one-half of the sentence…

MondayMar 28, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Bipartisan Legislators Want Administration to Champion Ending UN Cannabis Ban

Bipartisan congressional legislators recently filed a measure asking President Joseph Biden to urge the United Nations (UN) to end its marijuana ban. This would be achieved by dropping the plant from the list in the international drug treaty of controlled substances. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) and Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) just as the UN's Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) finished its meetings in Vienna. The commission adopted a proposal in 2020 that would take cannabis off the strictest international drug category, the Schedule IV list, while retaining the federal Schedule I classification The resolution wants…

MondayMar 28, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — How the US Cannabis Industry Weathered COVID-19 Crisis

The cannabis industry has been through a lot since COVID-19 became a global pandemic in March 2020. It was during that year when sales reached record levels and business strategies shifted to accommodate people during lockdown. As many pandemic-related restrictions are being lifted, some aspects of the space, including online ordering, delivery and drive-thrus, seem likely to remain despite not being as widely used. During the second-half of 2020, most businesses had a fair recovery. Whereas in 2021 according to Scott Lee, CEO of Massachusetts-based cannabis company Theory Wellness, stimulus checks and other programs helped to ensure that businesses remained…

FridayMar 25, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — 2022 May Be Great Year for Pharmaceutical Cannabis

Last year was a good year for the recreational and medical marijuana industry, with major pharmaceutical companies entering the medical space. Many believe that this year will be even better for pharmaceutical marijuana, given the strides the industry has taken. For instance, huge pharmaceutical marijuana mergers and acquisitions deals were sealed last year, including GW Pharmaceuticals’ acquisition by Jazz Pharmaceuticals. which was valued at $7.2 billion. Pfizer also entered into an arrangement to purchase Arena Pharmaceuticals for $6.7 billion while Dermapharma Holding SE purchased C3, Canopy Growth’s subsidiary for about $93 million dollars. In addition to this, Teva Pharmaceuticals also…