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FridayMay 14, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Free Cannabis for COVID Jabs Turns Out to Be Popular

The latest data from the U.S. CDC indicates that approximately one-third of all adults in the country have received full vaccination against COVID-19. As the statistics of doses administered on a daily basis start dropping, health officials have turned their focus upon individuals who express hesitation to get the jab. Smaller vaccination centers are mushrooming in a number of unexpected places, such as at strip clubs, to lure more people to get vaccinated. At the same time, people are being given different incentives to encourage them to get vaccinated. Incentives include savings bonds, cash and, in some cases, even booze.…

FridayMay 14, 2021 12:20 pm

RYAH Group Inc. (CSE: RYAH) Releases “April 2021 Patients Patterns in New York Report” to Provide Data-Driven Insights Amid Latest Legislation Change

RYAH has released April 2021 Patients Patterns in New York Report to bring invaluable data-driven insights within the plant-based health industry amid recent recreational cannabis legislation change in this state. The company leveraged data from 4,387 New York patients within the RYAH Data ecosystem to discover New York-based patients' profiles, including their preferences and medical reasons for use. As an authority in dose-control technology for plant-based medicine, RYAH appears well placed to capitalize on growing market opportunities. RYAH Group (CSE: RYAH) (formerly known as Prime Blockchain Inc.) has announced the release of its "April 2021 Patients Patterns in New York…

FridayMay 14, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Everything You Need to Know About Delta-8 THC

Long before lawmakers were considering legislation that would federally decriminalize cannabis, Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill. Among other things, this legislation legalized the cultivation and sale of industrial hemp and its derivatives. Hemp is a form of cannabis that has less than 0.3% THC, meaning any products made from hemp or its derivatives do not cause users to get high. For the past year or so, one of the components found in hemp has been enjoying increased market visibility, especially in New York State. If delta 8 THC sounds familiar, it's probably because it reminds you of the component…

ThursdayMay 13, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Public Defenders Accuse Bronx DA of Dragging Feet on Dropping Pending Cannabis Cases

In April, New York passed one of the most progressive recreational cannabis laws in the country, joining a small but growing number of states that now allow adult-use cannabis. On top of allowing adults aged 21 and over to grow, purchase and possess cannabis, the bill also provided provisions for dismissing prior cannabis-related charges and expunging such offenses from people's records. However, more than one month after New York state legalized recreational cannabis, a number of New York residents still have pending cases and even arrest warrants for offenses that are now considered legal under state law. Each of the…

ThursdayMay 13, 2021 12:25 pm

Grapefruit USA Inc. (GPFT) Releases FY2020 Financial Report, Notes 714% Revenue Growth

Company announces renegotiation of $4.2 million of convertible notes Report shows net revenues of $3,672,353 for the year ended Dec. 31, 2020, an increase of $3,221,157 over 2010 revenues GPFT looks forward to growing distribution business, ushering in the age of Hourglass After spending the last six weeks renegotiating key terms of an estimated $4.2 million of convertible notes, Grapefruit USA (OTCQB: GPFT) announced its financial results for fiscal year 2020, the period ended Dec. 31, 2020 (https://cnw.fm/L7rv5). In addition to the restructure of the convertible debt, a highlight of the report in was the company’s 714% year-over-year revenue growth.…

ThursdayMay 13, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Minnesota House Likely to Vote on Marijuana Legalization Bill This Week

Minnesota, home to one of the strictest medical cannabis programs in the country, is one step closer to an adult-use market. For the first time ever, a bill that would legalize recreational cannabis and expunge minor cannabis convictions has advanced far into the legislature and is expected to receive a full floor vote in the Minnesota House during its final hearing this week. The bill, which was authored by Democratic House Leader Ryan Winkler of Golden Valley, has been through a dozen hearings so far and is especially focused on criminal justice. To help develop the landmark legislation and drum…

WednesdayMay 12, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — US Conservative States Warm Up to Medical Marijuana

A wave of cannabis reform is sweeping across America, and the country's most conservative states are taking notice. At the moment, more than 30 states allow medical cannabis use for patients with qualifying conditions, and there are several more medical cannabis bills in state legislatures. Studies have found the controversial plant to be capable of treating conditions such as anxiety, chronic pain and epilepsy, and a majority of Americans are behind medical cannabis use. Conservative states have been slow to adopt cannabis reform, with most of them outlawing recreational cannabis and launching some of the strictest medical cannabis programs in…

WednesdayMay 12, 2021 10:32 am

Sonoma Biologics Corp., Where Science Meets Lifestyle in a Unique Organic Product Line

Founded by two career biotech veterans who had perfected grape cultivation and were ready to further diversify their organic farm The climate in Sonoma County is ideal for grapes and also for cannabis Produces premium quality cannabis at a fraction of the cost of its competitors Sonoma Biologics, an ultra-premium cannabis grower located in California wine country, was founded by Paul Caracciolo and his wife, Margaret, both out of the biotech industry. They founded Mill Station Vineyards in Sonoma, planning to perfect their winemaking craft, and establish an organic farm, according to an article in USA Today (https://cnw.fm/0tJAA). With 8.5 acres…

WednesdayMay 12, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Colorado Governor Enacts Bill Allowing Students Access to Medical Cannabis

Last week, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a bill to expand access to medical cannabis for students in schools. The state’s current law allows principals the discretion to establish policies that prevent or allow schools to administer and store marijuana-based medicines. Under the new legislation, this discretion is eliminated, which means that school boards will establish policies on how to store marijuana medicines while also allowing their personnel to volunteer to administer it to students who need it as well as possess it. The governor’s office stated that Polis is also planning to sign another legislation that was recently advanced…

TuesdayMay 11, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Limited Medical Cannabis Compromise Bill Sent to Tennessee Governor’s Desk

The state of Tennessee is one step closer to legalizing medical cannabis after the legislature sent a limited medical cannabis bill to the governor's desk. The legislation would expand Tennessee's limited medical cannabis industry and create a commission tasked with analyzing broader medical cannabis reform. Although the bill is a compromise between cannabis reform advocates and those against cannabis reform, the advocates aren't happy that a more comprehensive medical marijuana bill failed to pass. The limited compromise bill would expand the list of qualifying conditions from only intractable epilepsy to include cancer, ALS, Alzheimer's disease, sickle cell disease, inflammatory bowel…