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WednesdayMay 18, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — New Device Could Provide More Accuracy in Measuring Cannabis Impairment

The use of marijuana, whether for medicinal or recreational purposes, has grown rapidly within the United States during the past few years. This growth is said to be due to the wave of legalizations that has swept through several states as well as the changing public attitudes towards this controversial plant. The growing use of marijuana has presented a huge challenge to both law enforcement agencies and employers as they work to detect and prevent cannabis impairment on the roads and at workplaces. Many have looked to breathalyzers to provide a way to quickly identify someone who is acting under…

WednesdayMay 18, 2022 11:15 am

NECANN Illinois Cannabis Convention

Date: June 10-11, 2022Venue: McCormick Lakeside Center, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL Exhibit Hall Hours10:00 AM – 4:00 PM The 2nd annual NECANN Illinois Cannabis Convention is scheduled for June 10-11, 2022, at the McCormick Lakeside Center, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL The event promises an excellent resource for the cannabis industry and a platform for stakeholders to connect, learn and grow together This convention is ideal for those looking to launch a new cannabis business, start a new career in the cannabis space, or promote their existing cannabis business All stakeholders in the Illinois cannabis…

WednesdayMay 18, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — NIH to Fund Studies Exploring Marijuana’s Role in Cancer Treatment

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has published a notice calling on interested researchers to apply for funding to facilitate studies related to the role cannabis can play in various aspects of cancer treatment. In that notice, the federal agency revealed that one out of every four patients with cancer report using marijuana products in order to manage the symptoms they experience. These symptoms include pain, nausea and anorexia. However, NIH points out that despite these reasons for using marijuana, there is scant research about its efficacy and any potential risks that the cancer patients may be exposing themselves to.…

TuesdayMay 17, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — IRS Official Discusses Cannabis Sector’s Current Financial Challenges

The U.S. IRS Taxpayer Advocate, an agency under the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), has published a blog post in which the agency discusses the tax obligations that marijuana companies have and the efforts which are being taken at the Congressional level to resolve some of those challenges. The blog post pointed out that, although companies in the cannabis industry are expected to meet their federal tax obligations, the firms aren’t at liberty to deduct many of the expenses that firms in other industries normally deduct when determining their tax obligations. This disparity stems from the fact that under federal law,…

TuesdayMay 17, 2022 10:30 am

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Bolsters its Board of Directors following Tim Leslie’s Addition and Luis Merchan’s Appointment as Chairman

Luis Merchan, Flora Growth’s CEO, will serve as the new Chairman of the Board Tim Leslie, the Chairman of the company’s Advisory Board, will serve on its Board and audit committee Flora Growth’s management is confident that these changes will position it as a U.S-based issuer while increasing its access to U.S-based investment Since the beginning of 2022, Flora Growth (NASDAQ: FLGC) has been making strategic moves that strengthen its human resources and reinforce its executive team. The company kicked off the year with the appointment of Tim Leslie as the Chairman of its newly formed Advisory Board (https://cnw.fm/suiqd). Later,…

TuesdayMay 17, 2022 9:00 am

Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Announces Key Agreements that Solidify Company Strategy, Success Moving Forward

SGMD enters into a definitive agreement designed to expand its cannabis delivery footprint Company inks deal to establish a minority stake in an expanding reservation-only restaurant brand that includes private event space offering cannabis consumption Sugarmade also partners with BHG to be first-choice cannabis provider The cannabis space is known for its competition, but Sugarmade (OTC: SGMD), an emerging leader in the sector, has distinguished itself by its smart, creative decisions. Sugarmade has once again showed its expertise in savvy business strategy by announcing plans to establish a new hub for cannabis delivery and partnering with an expanding reservation-only restaurant…

TuesdayMay 17, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Thai Government to Distribute Marijuana Plants for Home Cultivation

The government in Thailand has announced that it plans to distribute one million free marijuana plants in June as it marks the commencement of a new law permitting the cultivation of marijuana at home. This announcement was made by the nation’s health minister. Anutin Charnvirakul, Thailand’s health minister, took to Facebook to make his announcement on May 8, 2022. He said that the government wants marijuana to be grown like any other household crop. The rule he referred to is expected to take effect on June 9, 2022. This new legislation paves the ground for individuals to notify the authorities…

MondayMay 16, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Capitol Hill Warms to Marijuana Banking Amid Crime Wave

Jordan Brown, age 29, was shot and killed on March 19, 2022, during an armed robbery while he worked his shift as a budtender in Tacoma, Washington. He was an employee at a company called World of Weed. Joshua Chase, the proprietor of Oakland-based Oakanna, took a shot in his foot on April 24. Brian Garcia was also fatally shot by armed robbers in Los Angelese nearly a fortnight ago. These and other such incidents have captured the attention of the media and drawn the eyes of the country to the pressing need to allow marijuana companies to gain access…

MondayMay 16, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CWN — Report Shows High Taxes, Marijuana Deserts Stoking California Black Market

According to a recent report by Reason Foundation, the high taxes levied on state-approved marijuana products as well as the “marijuana deserts,” or localities and municipalities that have banned cannabis sales, have helped the black market to thrive within the state. Geoffrey Lawrence, the managing director of Reason Foundation, says approximately 80% of the localities in California have enforced bans or some form of restriction on marijuana cultivation and sale. He also says that retail outlets are few and far between for the more rural regions of the state. This makes it hard for residents in these areas to access…

FridayMay 13, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Edmonton Startup Finds Success Recycling Marijuana Containers

When the marijuana legalization wave started sweeping through several U.S. states and neighboring countries, there was concern about what would be done about all the waste from the packaging products in which cannabis is sold. [Re] Waste, an Alberta-based startup in Canada, has come up with an answer that is minting money for the company. Started in Corey Saban’s garage, [Re] Waste now operates out of a spacious warehouse located close to Edmonton’s international airport. The company is grateful for all marijuana consumers who have shown that they are enthusiastic about recycling. These cannabis users take the empty marijuana containers…