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FridaySep 04, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Congressman Introduces Bill to Promote Hemp Industry

Almost two years after Congress legalized industrial hemp and allowed farmers across the country to start growing the crop under state and tribal programs, an outgoing congressman has filed a bill that would create a variety of programs that would help new entrants into the industry grow their businesses. Dubbed the ‘Hemp Opportunity Zone Act’ the bill was filed by Rep. Denver Riggleman. One of its main objectives is the creation of “opportunity zones,” areas where farmers who cultivate hemp will be eligible for tax benefits. These are census-designated low-income areas that are considered economically distressed, with the governor making…

FridaySep 04, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Cannabis Sales in Oregon Soaring Amidst the Pandemic

In July, Oregon achieved the highest cannabis sales ever, showing just how well the marijuana industry is thriving, despite the coronavirus pandemic. The State of Oregon recorded approximately $106 million in recreational and medical marijuana sales. According to a report by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission that was released recently, this is the third month in a row that the state has made cannabis sales of over $100 million. OLCC broke down the marijuana sales statistics based on the different types of cannabis products that had been sold and discovered that marijuana bud purchases had significantly grown during the coronavirus…

ThursdaySep 03, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Virginia Senate Passes Bill Ending Marijuana Odor Police Stops

As millions of Americans from every corner of the country flood the streets to protest against the over-policing of black and brown communities, the Virginia Senate has approved a bill that would greatly advance that cause. Introduced by Sen. Louise Lucas, Senate Bill 5029 would prohibit police search and seizures based solely on the odor of marijuana. The legislation, which passed with a 21-15 vote, has been lauded by activists who say it is a small step towards ending the aggressive over policing certain communities have had to endure for decades. “This is a small but important step to decriminalizing…

ThursdaySep 03, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Top USC Researchers: THC In Cannabis May Be Used to Treat Fatal Coronavirus Complication

According to three recently released studies, top researchers at the University of South Carolina reckon that THC, a chemical found in cannabis and causes an individual to get ‘high’, may be used to treat a fatal complication resulting from a coronavirus infection. Co-published by Prakash Nagarkatti, USC Vice President for Research, the studies discovered that THC, a potent and mind-altering chemical, is capable of preventing a damaging immune response that leads to ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) that gives to the growth of healthy lung bacteria. The tests were done on mice. The studies were published in the British Journal…

WednesdaySep 02, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Florida Approves Medical Marijuana Edibles

Four years after Florida voters approved the legalization of medical marijuana, edible marijuana products can finally be sold in the state. On Wednesday night, the Florida Department of Health, which oversees the state Office of Medical Marijuana, quietly published emergency rules for edible medical marijuana products. This opens the road for the legal sale of edibles down the line, albeit with some restrictions. The rules are what you would expect from a medical marijuana state. The edibles must be a geometrical shape and can be sold as lozenges, chocolate, drink powder, gelatins, or baked goods. However, the emergency rules state…

WednesdaySep 02, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – House Leadership Confirms Upcoming Vote on Marijuana Legalization

Congressional leadership announced formally on Friday that the House would vote on a cannabis legalization bill in September. James Enos Clyburn, the Majority Whip (D-SC) confirmed in a mass email to members that the chamber is expected to debate the MORE Act (Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement) in the September period. This is despite the floor vote having not yet been scheduled. The bill was first introduced by Jerrold Nadler, Judiciary Committee Chairman (D-NY) last year after which it cleared the committee and was pushed forward to other committees. However, it is not yet known if the committees in question…

TuesdaySep 01, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Coronavirus Pandemic Causes a Spike in Marijuana College Enrollment

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about the closure of many businesses, with industries suffering and economies struggling to recover from the impact of restrictions and lockdowns. When the pandemic began, marijuana was considered an essential business. Now, with millions in lockdown around the world, many are seeking to grow their portfolio by signing up for classes in the Cannabis Training University (“CTU”). Jeff Zorn, the CEO of CTU, which is the first and oldest as well as the largest online cannabis college in the world, states that Cannabis Training University has been registering an average of 1,000 new students every month…

TuesdaySep 01, 2020 2:32 pm

PacRoots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) Seeks to Blaze Path with Genetics-Based Approach Towards Cannabis Cultivation

PacRoots Cannabis employs genetic modification to customize cannabis strains in bid to enhance product potency, quality Company has strategic licensing agreement with Phenome One, a bio-tech firm boasting a database of over 350 unique live cannabis strains Partnership allows PacRoots ability to optimize genetic makeup of its cannabis crop based upon plant’s intended end use Use of genetic modification can also help companies cultivate plants which are better suited towards overall yield enhancement, thereby boosting overall profit margins In the late 1860s, Friar Gregor Mendel, an Augustinian monk and scientist living in a monastery in the depths of the Austrian…

TuesdaySep 01, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Cannabis Legalization Linked to Fewer Vaping Injuries

A study found that states that had legalized cannabis were less likely to experience growth in vaping related lung injuries in the past year in comparison to states that prohibited marijuana use. The study strengthened the arguments of advocates that called for marijuana reform, stating that its legalization and regulation reduced the potential risk of consumers using possibly dangerous and contaminated products. The study also established that adult vaping rates and marijuana use rates had not increased as had been previously predicted. It was noted that some of the teen consumers of adult-use marijuana users were ranked among the lowest…

MondayAug 31, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Federal Report Shows Legalization Hasn’t Increased Youth Marijuana Use

A report from the CDC shows that cannabis consumption among teens has decreased during the years after states legalized recreational marijuana use. According to the biannual Youth Risk Behavior Survey that was released on Friday, cannabis consumption increased between 2009 and 2013 then declined between 2013 and 2019. The data thus supports the case from backers that asserted that the creation of a regulated cannabis market would not influence youth consumption as prohibitionists had previously warned. The survey also found that the rate of marijuana use recorded no change among teens and high school students between 2009 and 2019 despite…