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ThursdayMar 04, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Michigan Rolls Back Key Recreational Cannabis Business License Restriction

After months of restricting access to its recreational cannabis industry, Michigan has loosened a key restriction that kept many from acquiring a recreational cannabis license. Beginning on March 1, 2021, applicants for five types of recreational cannabis licenses will not be required to have an active medical marijuana license to qualify. The state initially put this policy in place to allow the companies that first invested in cannabis to become established and recoup their costs before the industry was filled with sellers, says the director of the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. Although the requirement was supposed to remain active for…

ThursdayMar 04, 2021 1:31 pm

RYAH Group Committed to Advancing Telehealth in HIPAA-Compliant Environment

Telehealth sector going through explosive growth; patients' data protection remains key challenge Although relaxed due to COVID-19 outbreak, HIPAA guidelines protecting patients' data security, privacy likely to tighten as pandemic abates RYAH appears ready to respond to strict data security requirements, uses medical data in a HIPAA-compliant setting Telehealth is becoming increasingly popular with patients and doctors alike, but securing the integrity of patient information remains critical. As a company developing proprietary technology supporting a data-driven healthcare approach, RYAH Group appears ready to respond to the strict data security requirements. With patients needing more access to health care, and providers…

ThursdayMar 04, 2021 1:12 pm

Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF) Positioned to Benefit as Studies Find CBD Oil Could Help Treat COVID-19 Effects

Medical College of Georgia research shows beneficial effects from use of CBD oil to treat COVID-19 symptoms CBD oil found to increase apelin levels in the human body, a key peptide needed to reduce lung inflammation resulting from COVID-19 PacRoots Cannabis specializes in developing premium quality strains, including plants with high CBD content, rare terpene contents, which could potentially be used for medicinal purposes Pac Roots Cannabis (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF) has developed a strong reputation within the global cannabis sector for producing premium quality strains and products through the employment of a meticulous, genetics-focused approach towards harvesting its crops.…

ThursdayMar 04, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Past Cannabis Use Won’t Be a Disqualifying Factor for Potential Hires for White House Positions

The new White House administration recently issued revised guidelines whose purpose will be to resolve the matter on recreational cannabis use for individuals hired to fill crucial White House positions. While the use of cannabis is legal in various states and cities across the country, it is not legal under federal law, which makes it a potential basis for disqualification in acquiring security clearance. Transition officials had earlier identified recreational cannabis use as a possible obstacle for applicants, which prompted the White House to begin waiving a requirement that would permit possible appointees in the President’s Executive Office be allowed,…

WednesdayMar 03, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Nevada Legislators to Debate Cannabis Lounges Again

Since 2017, Nevada has allowed recreational cannabis sales, and as a result, the state has seen an influx of tourists looking to purchase and consume cannabis before they head home. However, since state law requires that recreational cannabis be consumed in a private residence, which excludes hotel rooms, these tourists essentially break the law when they consume cannabis. To fix this issue, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to legalize cannabis consumption lounges over the years. Thanks to a new bill in the legislature seeking to legalize marijuana consumption lounges, tourists may soon be able to consume marijuana legally in…

WednesdayMar 03, 2021 10:00 am

Canndora Announces International Women’s Day Event for Cannabis and Psychedelics Industry

Women working in cannabis and Psychedelics celebrate International Women’s Day with virtual networking event Canndora, the global media and event platform, and initiative created by Marigold Marketing & PR to support advancing women in emerging industries has announced it is hosting #CanndoraConnect: International Women’s Day. A virtual event, #CanndoraConnect: International Women’s Day, is open to audiences worldwide and will take place 2:00-4:30 p.m. EST on Monday, March 8th, 2021. The event will offer attendees a unique experience, providing collaboration, networking, inspiration, and advice for women's success in the emerging cannabis and psychedelics industries worldwide. “We’re thrilled to be hosting our…

WednesdayMar 03, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Legalize Cannabis in Pennsylvania

The wave of cannabis legislation reform sweeping across the United States has reached Pennsylvania, and the Commonwealth may very well be the next state to legalize cannabis. A new bipartisan bill introduced to the Pennsylvania legislature last week by state Senators Dan Laughlin and Sharif Street seeks to legalize marijuana, allowing individuals aged 21 and over to purchase and consume marijuana. The new bipartisan bill would also expunge the records of people with previous cannabis-related, nonviolent offenses. Unlike the state’s medical cannabis market, which has just a few growers due to limited licenses, licenses for recreational cannabis growers would be…

TuesdayMar 02, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Virginia Becomes 16th State to Legalize Recreational Cannabis

Virginia’s Legislature recently passed a measure that would legalize adult-use cannabis in the state. The Senate passed the initiative in a 20–19 vote while the House approved it in a 48–43 vote, making Virginia the only state in the Old South to allow legalization. It should be noted that not one Republican in either chamber voted for the measure. Democratic Majority Leader Del. Charniele Herring, who sponsored the measure, stated on the floor that to her, the legislation was a justice bill, adding that while it still had flaws, it represented a step in the right direction. While cannabis sales…

TuesdayMar 02, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Virginia Lawmakers Scramble to Reconcile Marijuana Legalization Bills Before Deadline

Legislators in Virginia spent last week trying to bring together Senate and House cannabis legalization bills in an attempt to reach an agreement on matters such as criminal penalties and business licensing before a looming legislative deadline. Each chamber had approved its own legalization measure earlier in the month, based on a plan that was introduced at the start of the year by other leaders of the state, who had in 2020 pledged to legalize marijuana. The two initiatives are similar in many ways but have a few differences that span various topics. Both initiatives — SB 1406 and HB…

MondayMar 01, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Lawmakers Urge President Biden to Issue Mass Cannabis Pardons

President Joe Biden expressed his support for cannabis reform during his presidential campaign, and now members of Congress are holding him to his word. More than 30 members of Congress have signed a letter urging the president to grant mass clemency to people with federal, nonviolent cannabis convictions. After signing the letter, the 37 members of Congress then headed to Twitter to drum up support for the letter and push the President into action. Led by Congressional cannabis co-chairs Reps Earl Blumenauer, an outspoken advocate for cannabis reform, and Barbara Lee, the members of Congress want Biden to follow the…