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FridayOct 23, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Top Cuomo Advisor Says New York Will Legalize Cannabis by April 2021

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s top cannabis advisor says that marijuana legalization legislation will be introduced again through the state budget in January 2021. The objective of this will be to enact reform by April 2021. The advisor also previewed the state regulations for CBD products derived from hemp, including food items and infused drinks. In an interview with David Culver from Canopy Growth Corp, Axel Bernabe, assistant counsel to the governor, discussed how the effort to legalize cannabis in surrounding states only emphasized the need for reform in New York. He stated that the legislation the governor plans to…

ThursdayOct 22, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Missouri Opens State’s First Medical Cannabis Dispensaries and Launches Sales

Last Saturday, medical cannabis dispensaries in Missouri made their first legal sales to qualified patients and caregivers. This comes less than two years after voters from Missouri approved a ballot measure to legalize medical cannabis. N’Bliss Cannabis put up shop and opened doors in Manchester and Ellisville, two different St. Louis County locations. The director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Dr. Randall Williams, stated in a press release that Missouri patients had always been the state’s north star as they worked towards implementing the state’s medical cannabis program. He added that they greatly appreciated how hard everyone…

ThursdayOct 22, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – COVID19 a Boost as Recreational Cannabis Turns Two in Canada

Two years after recreational cannabis sales became legal in Canada, the industry is flourishing. Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the Great White North’s legal marijuana industry is celebrating increased sales, more brick and mortar stores, and competitive pricing. Although the industry has struggled to compete with the black market ever since Canada legalized recreational cannabis in October 2018, it has recently been gaining ground. According to David Soberman, a professor of marketing at the University of Toronto, this can be attributed to the coronavirus pandemic. “It’s been a boon for the legal industry,” he says. July, for instance, saw a 15%…

WednesdayOct 21, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Can CBD And Nicotine Mix?

In the past, cannabis has gotten more than its fair share of bad press. However, research done has made us aware of the fact that cannabis compounds, like THC and CBD can be used to help manage addictive behaviors. Cannabis is now considered to be an exit drug as opposed to its former “gateway drug” title. Observational studies have also discovered that cannabis can be used as a substitute for nicotine and alcohol as it is considered safe. This is unlike tobacco, which kills about 6 million people every year and leads to massive economic losses. The World Health Organization…

WednesdayOct 21, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – More Menopausal Women Are Using Cannabis to Ease Symptoms

These days, cannabis is used to alleviate everything from insomnia and chronic pain to stress and anxiety. Although experts concede that the hype around the controversial plant has far surpassed the science, preliminary results and anecdotal accounts have found cannabis to be an effective natural medicine. Over the years, an increasing number of older women have begun using cannabis to treat menopause symptoms. One in four women are turning to cannabis to relieve the symptoms of menopause, a new study has found. This is more than the number of women who use traditional types of menopause symptom management such as…

TuesdayOct 20, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Israel to Temporarily Slash Prices and Authorize Marijuana Exports

The Israeli government has kicked off a new program that will make medical cannabis products more affordable and cut down the country’s reliance on cannabis imports. The pilot program was announced by Health Minister Yuli Edelstein and Deputy Health Minister Yoav Kisch on Sunday. In an effort to alleviate the financial burden on Israel’s medical cannabis patients, the program will subsidize medical cannabis products to around half their current prices effectively immediately until the end of 2020. The program seems to be addressing some of the issues caused by Edelstein’s predecessor, Ya’acov Litzman’s 2018 reforms. Since they were enacted, they…

TuesdayOct 20, 2020 11:50 am

Gage Cannabis Co. Announces Pre-IPO Financing Round, Early Opportunity to Invest in Top Operator

Round of financing led by Bruce Linton, executive chairman of Gage Cannabis and cannabis industry pioneer Reg A+ equity financing offers chance to invest in exclusive cultivator, processor, and retailer of world-leading cannabis brands First step in Gage’s journey to becoming publicly traded company Gage Cannabis Co., the leading high-quality craft cannabis brand and operator in Michigan, has launched a Regulation A, Tier 2, equity financing. The pre-IPO round of financing is being led by Bruce Linton, executive chairman of Gage Cannabis, a founder and former CEO and chairman of Canopy Growth Corp. “We wanted to provide investors with the…

TuesdayOct 20, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – USDA Plans to Survey Nearly 20,000 Hemp Businesses About Their Experiences So Far

The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to distribute a survey across the country in a bid to understand how thousands of hemp businesses are finding the production, marketing and sale of hemp. The insights gained will help the USDA to regulate the sector more meaningfully. Together with the University of Kentucky and state agriculture departments, the USDA wants to learn about hemp production costs, production practices, as well as marketing practices. However, the federal agency needs to seek permission from the White House Office of Budget and Management before sending out the survey. For this reason, the agency will open…

MondayOct 19, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – 4 Mistakes to Avoid While Preparing Cannabis Edibles

If you live in a state or part of the world where marijuana is legal, you may be thinking of making your own infused treats instead of constantly buying what is available at licensed outlets. To avoid a total disaster during your first attempt at preparing cannabis edibles, here are some rookie mistakes that you would be well advised to avoid. Mistake #1: Using the Wrong Weed to Oil Ratio It is usually better to use less weed in your edibles when you are just starting out rather than using too much and being freaked out by a single bite…

MondayOct 19, 2020 11:41 am

Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (PACR) Set to Benefit as Hemp and Cannabis Producers Evolve, Differentiate Crop Cultivation

Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. specializes in creation of unique, proprietary cannabis and hemp strains Following its tie-up with Phenome One Corp, Pac Roots offers over 350 meticulously designed cultivars possessing wide array of characteristics Introduction of patent protection on genetically modified hemp strains along with insurance provided to hemp growers incentivizes hemp production, drives greater demand for genetically modified seeds and cultivars Since completing its RTO and being listed on the CSE in May of 2020, Pac Roots Cannabis (CSE: PACR) has earned a reputation for operating on the cutting edge of hemp and cannabis cultivation. This foresight in staying…