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WednesdayJan 13, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Wyoming Taking Cannabis Legalization Notes from Neighbors

Wyoming is among the last few states in the United States that has not yet accepted legal marijuana in some form. The state is surrounded by states such as Montana and South Dakota that have legalized cannabis, and while it is unclear when Wyoming will legalize cannabis, it is known that the state is exploring legal options with regard to legalization. The reason for the state turning to its legal counterparts for information on cannabis legalization may be data that shows that the state’s residents are looking for more access to marijuana. Additionally, data from a study conducted in December…

WednesdayJan 13, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Recreational Cannabis Now Legal in Montana — With Caveats

On Nov. 3, 2020, Montanans voted in favor of two legislations that would make the possession of cannabis in the state legal. The first, Initiative 190, legalized the possession and sale of small amounts of cannabis and levied a 20% tax on recreational cannabis sales. The second, Constitutional Initiative 118, would amend the constitution to allow either voters or state legislators to set the age at which adults are allowed to possess and consume cannabis. The constitutional amendment became effective as of Jan. 1, 2021, and some of its now-effective sections allow adults 21 years and older to possess and…

WednesdayJan 13, 2021 2:25 am

MAZAKALI Is ‘One to Watch’

MAZAKALI’s management team has vast experience in the cannabis industry, helping uniquely position the company to dominate one of the fastest-growing industries in the world The MAZAKALI management team has extensive experience at Fortune 500 companies, including UBS, JP Morgan, Merrill Lynch, Apple, AliBaba and AT Kearney The cannabis market is expected to reach $73.6 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 27% The company places authority and knowledge on the same pedestal, providing GreenPapers(R) as a valuable educational tool for the public on all topics and trends related to the high-growth cannabis industry; over 70 GreenPapers(R) have been…

TuesdayJan 12, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Connecticut Governor Reaffirms Pledge to Push for Cannabis Legalization

During the annual State of the State speech held on Wednesday, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont reaffirmed his support for cannabis legalization and vowed to work with legislators to advance the issue this year. He stated that he looked forward to collaborating with the state’s tribal partners and was working with neighboring states on the way forward to update gaming in Connecticut and get the legislators on board to attain cannabis legalization. In addition, Lamont noted that legalized cannabis, internet gaming and sports betting were already happening all around, adding that it would be a shame to let these opportunities go…

TuesdayJan 12, 2021 11:08 am

Health Canada Grants Selected Physicians Access to Psilocybin Mushrooms as Pure Extracts Technologies Corp. (CSE: PULL) (OTC: PRXTF) (XFRA: A2QJAJ) Dives into Functional Mushroom Market

Health Canada recently granted psilocybin testing access to selected physicians Psilocybin mushrooms shown to help patients suffering from addiction, mental health issues Pure Extracts’ ’Pure Mushrooms’ and ‘Pure Pulls’ branded products expected to be available by end of Q1 2021 In a recent virtual townhall, Canadian Health Minister Patty Hajdu disclosed that the Canadian government has recently granted access to psilocybin or “psychedelic” mushrooms to several physicians for use in patients with addiction and/or mental health issues (https://www.cnw.fm/p1rb5). In line with anticipated legislation expected to loosen restrictions on psilocybin mushrooms, Pure Extracts Technologies (CSE: PULL) (OTC: PRXTF) (XFRA: A2QJAJ), a Canadian…

TuesdayJan 12, 2021 10:45 am

The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) Positioned to Take Advantage of Growing Support, Legislative Changes

Timing of expansion into CBD market correlated with passing of 2018 Farm Bill MORE Act decriminalizes marijuana, has passed the House Reclassification of cannabis by the UN may increase medical research, impact legalization efforts globally Founded in 2012, The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) quickly earned a reputation as one of the fastest-growing and most innovative lifestyle brands. Now a leading producer of premium bottled alkaline water, flavor-infused waters and CBD-infused products, WTER's flagship product was a premium 8.8 pH balanced alkaline drinking water produced through an innovative, state-of-the-art proprietary electrolysis process. In 2018, WTER became publicly traded…

TuesdayJan 12, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — NJ Cannabis Legalization Still in Legal Limbo After New Year Begins

On November 3 last year, voters in New Jersey overwhelmingly approved a ballot question asking whether the state should allow adults aged 21 and over to sell, possess and use cannabis. The Legislature and Cannabis Regulatory Commission was tasked with creating a regulatory framework for recreational cannabis, with a constitutional amendment that would officially legalize cannabis kicking in on Jan. 1, 2021. However, with lawmakers still negotiating key sections of the legislation, the state still hasn’t passed legislation that would launch the recreational market. Robert Williams, a retired constitutional law professor at Rutgers Law School, says that nearly two months…

MondayJan 11, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Republican Legislator Calls for Legalization of Recreational Cannabis in Missouri

A legislator from Missouri is calling for the legalization of recreational cannabis as a way to generate revenue for the state of Missouri while also eliminating the cannabis black market. This is the first time a Missouri Republican representative is calling for the legalization of recreational cannabis. If the proposed amendment is approved, it would also expunge the records of individuals with previous cannabis charges. The proposed amendment would set up the Smarter and Safer Missouri Act. Rep. Shamed Dogan of the Republican Party stated that more law enforcement resources and time was spent pursuing cannabis smokers than all other…

MondayJan 11, 2021 12:04 pm

CannAssist International Corp.’s (CNSC) Proprietary Technology Offers Superior Absorption, Efficacy

Imperial College of London review suggests that cannabis-based medicinal products offer significant relief from intractable epilepsy CNSC produces proprietary CBD products under the Xceptol brand that are created with branded Technology CiBiDinol that increases absorbability, bioavailability, shelf life Third-party Xceptol testing shows 300% increased gut absorption, 400% increased skin penetration when compared to mainstream CBD oil products Researchers from the Imperial College of London recently conducted a review that examined the impact of cannabis-based medicinal products containing cannabidiol (“CBD”) on the frequency of epileptic seizures and determined that they offer patients significant relief from intractable epilepsy (https://cnw.fm/XL0hJ). As scientific evidence supporting…

MondayJan 11, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — High Prices Deter Pennsylvania Patients from Accessing Medical Marijuana

Long before the coronavirus pandemic struck and turned everything topsy turvy, medical cannabis patients in Pennsylvania had to dig deep into their pockets to purchase medical marijuana. Surveys have found that the keystone state has some of the most expensive cannabis in the entire country, locking many qualifying patients out of the legal market. With the economy in a recession and millions of Americans out of jobs, patients will have an even harder time purchasing the medicine they need moving forward. Although prices largely vary depending on the products, they remain relatively high. According to advocate and cannabis reform group…