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ThursdaySep 12, 2024 9:00 am

Alternative Products Expo Arrives in Atlanta

The Alt Pro Expo, presented by Trinity Hemp, is coming to Atlanta on Oct. 10-12, 2024. Atlanta has a vibrant history with a legacy of smoke-shop culture. The southern city attracts retailers and buyers from neighboring cities, blending seamlessly into the new-age Alternative Products scene. Atlanta offers several recreational options to the attendees of the Expo. The Alternative Products Expo presents a dynamic platform for learning, exhibitions and collaborations in the Alternative Products industry. It brings together manufacturers, retailers, professionals, consumers, and enthusiasts, showcasing the latest products and services in the counterculture industry. The Alternative Products Expo in Atlanta will…

WednesdaySep 11, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Cannabis Reclassification Unlikely to Happen Until After Elections

A ruling on whether to change cannabis classification to a less dangerous substance in the United States is not expected until after the November election, making it a significant topic in the closely contested presidential race. Last week, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration scheduled a hearing on the proposed changes for Dec. 2, 2024. Given this date, a final decision might not be made until the next presidential administration. Although there’s a chance it could happen before the end of President Biden’s term, marijuana attorney Brian Vicente notes that issuing a decision before Inauguration Day would be a rushed action.…

WednesdaySep 11, 2024 10:00 am

Kentucky Receives Almost 5,000 Medical Cannabis Business Applications

New data released by the state of Kentucky shows that almost 5,000 applications were submitted by businesses in the state to acquire licenses to sell medical cannabis. This comes after the state legalized medical marijuana for Kentuckians with different debilitating illnesses in March 2023, when SB 47 was signed into law by Governor Andy Beshear. The application period for those who wished to participate in the state’s medical marijuana program ran from July 1 to Aug. 31, 2024, with 88% of the applications coming in during the last four days. Applicants were only allowed to file applications for one type…

TuesdaySep 10, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Cannabis Stocks Retreat as Rescheduling Hearing Slated for December

The U.S. marijuana industry, valued at $32.1 billion, entered Labor Day weekend for the second consecutive year with significant developments regarding the Biden administration’s attempts to change marijuana’s classification. Despite this milestone, the reaction has been one of disappointment rather than celebration, following the recent announcement that a crucial hearing about cannabis rescheduling won’t take place until December. This delay led to frustration and a slight dip in cannabis stock values. Last year, the industry had a more optimistic outlook during this period as federal health regulators had recommended recognizing cannabis as medicine, a major step forward in marijuana reform.…

MondaySep 09, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Trump Notes Support for Cannabis Ballot Measure in Florida, Wants Public Smoking Banned

Donald Trump recently stated that he was confident Florida voters would pass the cannabis legalization initiative during the November ballot. He emphasized that since marijuana is already legal in many other states, it is unfair for someone to be prosecuted as a criminal in Florida. In addition, Trump attacked the status quo regulations, saying they endanger public health, destroy lives and expose individuals to fentanyl-contaminated marijuana. If voters approve the measure, he encouraged lawmakers to take action by passing legislation outlawing marijuana use in public places. Former Florida GOP chair, Senator Joe Gruters, praised Trump’s support for legalization. He said,…

MondaySep 09, 2024 10:00 am

Harris Campaign Pokes at Trump’s ‘Flip-Flopping’ on Marijuana Policy

Recently, VP Kamala Harris’ campaign penned a memo criticizing former president Donald Trump for boldly flip-flopping on various issues, including cannabis reform. In the memo, the campaign accused Trump of making things up just months before the election. This comes after Trump indicated in a social media post that he supported a ballot initiative that would legalize the recreational use of cannabis in the state of Florida, where he resides. In his statement, the former president requested that the state legislature ban the use of cannabis in public spaces, then he added that individuals need not be termed as criminals…

FridaySep 06, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Home Depot Internal Memo Indicates Company Will Stop Employee Marijuana Tests

One of the largest employers in the United States, Home Depot, is rewriting its rules regarding employee drug testing. A recent document states that the corporation is discontinuing pre-employment substance testing for the majority of its personnel and will no longer include marijuana in its substance-screening panels. The revised policies will go into effect on Sept. 1, 2024, as stated in a message from human resources distributed this week. According to the memo, cannabis will no longer be tested on drug panels in the U.S., which includes tests carried out following workplace mishaps or in circumstances where there is a…

FridaySep 06, 2024 10:00 am

Data Shows More Consumers Opting for Sustainably Manufactured Cannabis Products

Brightfield Group, a marijuana data company based in Chicago, has determined that demand for sustainable cannabis products is increasing. The company observed a rise in ecofriendly shopping preferences among consumers of cannabis, with more than 57% of respondents favoring these products last year. This is in comparison to the 55.9% recorded in 2022. The study determined that the consumers were attracted to all ecofriendly packaging options, including biodegradable materials, plant-based materials, compostable choices and plastic-free initiatives. In addition, 49% of the consumers preferred recyclable packaging while 46% were more partial to reusable packaging. Another 32% favored plastic-free packaging. Brightfield’s findings…

ThursdaySep 05, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Mothers in Brazil Take Lead in Advocating for Medical Cannabis for Sick Children

Brazil’s most populated state, Sao Paulo, home to more than 44 million residents, made history by being the first to pass legislation granting free access to CBD. The legislative victory was largely driven by Brazilian mothers who spent a decade campaigning tirelessly to access CBD for their ill children. Combining CBD with other medications has shown promise for lowering seizures in individuals with severe epilepsy. One of the mothers who led the campaign was Maria Aparecida Carvalho. At the age of 10, her daughter, Clárian, was diagnosed with severe epilepsy, which can lead to life-threatening complications, including the sudden cessation…

ThursdaySep 05, 2024 10:30 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Yields “Extremely Interesting” Results for DehydraTECH(TM) Liraglutide in Ongoing Diabetes Animal Study

Lexaria, a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, has just announced its 4-week and 8-week blood glucose results from its WEIGHT-A24-1 animal study Two formulations from the study posted outstanding performance, with each utilizing the company’s patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology DehydraTECH-liraglutide (Group H) and two DehydraTECH-CBD formulations (Groups A & B) posted blood sugar level reductions of 2.50%, 1.90%, and 1.53%, respectively These results build on the positive results from Lexaria’s 2023 DIAB-A22-1 animal study, which showed a 16.7% blood sugar concentration increase relative to baseline by day 56 for the obese control group that got no treatment Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ:…