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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…

MondayMar 01, 2021 2:22 pm

Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF), Lords of Grasstown Enter into Share Purchase Agreement

Share purchase agreement will result in Pac Roots acquiring all issued, outstanding shares of Grasstown “The Grasstown culture complements PacRoots’ foundation of variety and quality built on the West Coast,” says PACR CEO Pac Roots intends to continue — and strengthen — the strong reputation built by the Grasstown brand Cannabis and motorcycles make an intriguing combination — a combo that Lords of Grasstown Holdings Ltd. has created a whole business around. And now Pac Roots Cannabis (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF) is getting in on the action. The Company recently announced the execution of a share purchase agreement with the shareholders of…

MondayMar 01, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — What Five Major Studies Say About Cannabis and Your Sex Life

Marijuana has been used for many centuries as an aphrodisiac, with early recordings showing its use in India in the seventh century. Presently, many consumers of marijuana claim that the substance improves one’s sex life. At the same time, others claim that marijuana can also affect sex negatively in different ways. However, science has shown that cannabis can improve an individual’s sex life in various ways. We look at them below. Marijuana users engage in more sex Research conducted in 2017 examined survey data collected from roughly 50,000 women and men to see if using marijuana had any influence on…

FridayFeb 26, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Surging Patient Numbers Trigger Hiring Spree in Florida’s Medical Marijuana Sector

In 2020 alone, Florida’s medical cannabis program created approximately 15,000 jobs, and a new analysis revealed that, in total, approximately 31,450 Florida residents are now employed in this industry. A report authored by Leafly & Whitney Economics shows that the total sales of cannabis last year was valued at $1.23 billion. These statistics show that Florida outdid every state with a legal marijuana program except Colorado and California, where robust adult-use programs exist. According to the Office of Medical Marijuana, the state agency charged with overseeing medical cannabis in Florida, a total of 170,000 people registered as medical marijuana patients…

FridayFeb 26, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Tips for Choosing the Best Medical Marijuana Retail Location

As of November 2020, 35 states had legalized cannabis for medical use. A wave of cannabis reform is sweeping across the country, thanks in part to cannabis’ revenue earning ability as well as its numerous health benefits. Consequently, the medical cannabis space attracts a lot of players, with everyone from mom and pop establishments to regional or even national chains looking to cash in. Given that different states and even municipalities within the states have varying cannabis legislation, anyone looking to open a medical marijuana retail business ought to consider a few things before making a choice on locations. Think…

ThursdayFeb 25, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — New Jersey Governor Signs Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis

Earlier this week, Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey signed three legislations into law, which decriminalized small amounts of cannabis possession and made adult use cannabis legal in the state. After the bills were approved, state officials moved to end arrests and dismiss any pending cannabis charges. This makes New Jersey the 13th state in the United States to legalize marijuana, joining Massachusetts, California, Vermont, Colorado and Maine, where marijuana is legal. The state legislature in Pennsylvania is also considering legalizing cannabis. The legislations also limit the use of prior cannabis convictions and create a carefully regulated marijuana marketplace that…

ThursdayFeb 25, 2021 12:31 pm

Pure Extracts Technologies Corp. (CSE: PULL) (OTC: PRXTF) (XFRA: A2QJAJ) Inks First CBD Oil Commercial Sale; Looks to Grow in Key Spaces

Pure Extracts is preparing to deliver shipment of 85% pure CBD distillate Company proud of quality offering produced in world-class facility PULL uses proprietary state-of-the art, sub-critical/super-critical CO2extraction system Pure Extracts Technologies (CSE: PULL) (OTC: PRXTF) (XFRA: A2QJAJ), a plant-based extraction company, has signed a contract for its first CBD oil commercial sale on the wholesale market (https://cnw.fm/ySmmL). Pure Extracts is preparing to deliver the first of what it anticipates will be multiple shipments this year of its 85% pure CBD distillate under this contract. “We are excited to have completed our first commercial order, and we are proud of the quality of…

ThursdayFeb 25, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Elon University Survey Finds North Carolina Residents Support Cannabis Legalization

Elon University conducted an online survey earlier this year, between Jan. 29 and Jan. 31, 2021. The university recently released the results of the statewide poll, which asked residents of North Carolina to share opinions on legalizing cannabis for various purposes. More than 1,450 individuals provided feedback through the survey, which asked individuals to share their opinions on legalizing cannabis for recreational and medical use. The survey also asked individuals to share their views on how they perceived cannabis and how its legalization would impact society. A similar poll on the views of North Carolina’s residents and the issues surrounding…

WednesdayFeb 24, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Fewer Workers’ Comp Claims Filed by Older Adults in Jurisdictions with Legal Marijuana Markets

Over the past decade, the United States has seen a significant surge in cannabis drug reform. By the end of 2020, more than 40 states had legalized cannabis for either medical use or recreational use. Although the upsurge in cannabis legalization bills has resulted in a significant increase in tax revenue for these states and helped to reinvest in communities that were most affected by the war on drugs, not everyone is happy about legal cannabis. Employers, for instance, worry that cannabis use by their employees may hinder productivity, ultimately impacting companies’ bottom lines. However, new research unveiled by the…