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WednesdayApr 28, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — 3 Bills Seek to Give Cannabis Companies Access to Federal Aid

The state-legal cannabis industry has for years been operating at a disadvantage because of the categorization of cannabis as a controlled substance on the federal level. Although most states with legal cannabis markets deemed the controversial plant essential during the coronavirus pandemic, thus allowing companies in the cannabis space to continue their operations, federal law remains a major thorn in the side of cannabis businesses. Despite providing hundreds of thousands of job opportunities and contributing millions of dollars in much-needed tax revenue to state coffers, these companies remain locked out of federal aid that would have helped them weather the…

TuesdayApr 27, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — How Various Organizations, Brands Celebrated 4/20

Advocates of marijuana reform as well as enthusiasts celebrated 4/20 in various ways this past Tuesday in different states across the country. Musicians such as the Flaming Lips and Wiz Khalifa also took to their platforms to celebrate this marijuana enthusiasts’ day. For those who may not be familiar with this date, April 20 of each year is an unofficial cannabis holiday. During the 2020 November elections and even earlier this year, even more states legalized cannabis in the country, which brought the total to 16. Many speculate that leaders in Congress may soon introduce laws that end federal prohibition.…

TuesdayApr 27, 2021 12:27 pm

Sonoma County as a Major Cannabis Appellation

Sonoma Biologics is stepping up their efforts to build a global cannabis brand through a variety of disciplines and cost-efficiencies. Sonoma Biologics is a producer of high quality, low cost, organic-equivalent cannabis. As part of their standard operating measures, they use organic products for both fertilization and pest management. Sonoma Biologics produces product for flower, organic extracts for recreational and medicinal cannabis applications, ingestible, creams and lotions. Sonoma Biologics is committed to adhering to all the stringent guidelines of both the Appellation of Origin and the OCal programs, which are designed to set California cannabis apart from that of other…

TuesdayApr 27, 2021 9:29 am

Grapefruit USA Inc. (GPFT) Newest Member of Board of Directors Brings Rich Media, Digital Marketing Experience

Media, marketing veteran joins GPFT board of directors Sharon Boddie has been a pioneer in both traditional and online media, says company CEO Boddie brings more than two decades of broad experience leading Fortune 500 media campaigns Grapefruit USA (OTCQB: GPFT) has announced an addition to its board of directors. Effective immediately, Sharon Boddie will join the board, bringing her extensive background in global media and digital marketing roles to the board table (https://cnw.fm/6RxKN). “As head of media for Amazon Studios and Prime Video, Sharon has been a pioneer in both traditional and online media,” said Grapefruit CEO Bradley Yourist.…

TuesdayApr 27, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Tips for Getting a Cannabis Business Ready for GMP Certification

With the Democrats currently holding the Senate, House and White House, advocates have their hopes high that the federal government will legalize cannabis. If that were to happen, businesses in the cannabis space would have to deal with a myriad of regulations that legal businesses in other industries have been dealing with all along. For instance, if the federal government legalizes cannabis and allows national and global sales, companies in the space will have to adhere to Global Manufacturing Practices (“GMP”). GMP is a set of cleanliness and safety protocols that manufacturers of consumer packaged goods are required to follow.…

MondayApr 26, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Is Regulating Cannabis by Potency a Good Move?

As more and more states legalize cannabis in the United States, a debate on whether to regulate cannabis by its potency also appears to be gaining steam. Generally, many states that have legal cannabis markets base their tax on weight or sales price. However, the state of New York signed a legislation in March, under which recreational cannabis will be taxed based off its THC amount. For those who may not be familiar with THC, this is the primary intoxicating chemical in marijuana. When the state of Illinois began recreational cannabis sales in 2020, it also enacted a potency-related tax.…

MondayApr 26, 2021 2:17 pm

Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Is ‘One to Watch’

Red White & Bloom considers itself a super state operator (not a multi-state operator), as it goes in with a sizable footprint and dominates the areas in which it operates before expanding The company currently operates, has cannabis assets in, or is in the process of closing cannabis assets in Michigan, Illinois, Florida, California, Oklahoma and Massachusetts Red White & Bloom is always looking to acquire new brands that will help to expand its brand awareness and advance its mission The company has established a major presence in Michigan through its investee, which has a total of 18 dispensaries and…

MondayApr 26, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Medical Cannabis Firm Sues Oklahoma over Tracking System

A DR Z Leaf dispensary in the state of Oklahoma recently filed a suit in an attempt to stop the execution of a cannabis tracking program in the coming weeks. The litigation, which was filed by the medical cannabis operator, also disputes whether the state’s Department of Health is operating ultra vires by implementing the seed to sale system and making it mandatory for more than 10,000 medical marijuana businesses to pay for it. The business filed the suit in the District Court of the Okmulgee County last week and questions the legality of the contract between Metrc, an organization…

FridayApr 23, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Latest Pew Survey Shows Overwhelming Support for Cannabis Legalization

The past few years have seen more and more states pass legislation legalizing recreational and medical cannabis. Presently, 36 states have legalized medical cannabis, 17 have legalized the use of recreational cannabis, and 13 states, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, have decriminalized recreational use. A large swathe of America is clearly behind legalizing and decriminalizing marijuana, and a new survey by Pew Research Center has the numbers to prove it. Conducted from April 5–11 this year, the survey found that 60% of Americans who are of age support both recreational and medical cannabis while 30% support only medical use. Only…

FridayApr 23, 2021 9:48 am

Grapefruit USA Inc. (GPFT) Launches E-Commerce Site Featuring Gamechanging Hourglass CBD Cream

GPFT offers convenient, one-stop shop for line of CBD-only-derived version of patented Hourglass cream Consumers can only find Hourglass-powered, CBD-derived Grapefruit products from Grapefruit or its authorized agents Patented Hourglass technology differentiates Grapefruit products from other in the CBD space In a world where convenience is a priority and sought-after products are only a click away, Grapefruit USA (OTCQB: GPFT) has unveiled a new line of hemp-derived, CBD-only products and launched a new U.S. e-commerce website to ensure the line is easily accessible (https://cnw.fm/guMcL). The new site will serve as the online home for Grapefruit’s growing portfolio of Hourglass(TM) CBD…