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ThursdayMar 12, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Pennsylvania to Launch Cannabis Research at 8 Universities

Eight Pennsylvania universities are launching marijuana studies in collaboration with marijuana producers. Kent Vrana, who is a researcher at Penn State, said that since the research is being partially funded by the medical marijuana industry, the program is unique. Vrana further said that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is using tax dollars to fund the research. Vrana serves as the chairman of the department of pharmacology at Penn State College of Medicine, which is based in Hershey. Although marijuana is legal in both medical and recreational forms in many states, Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana law also includes the research program. Vrana is…

ThursdayMar 12, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – 5 Successful People You Didn’t Know Consumed Marijuana

People have often assumed that marijuana consumers are lazy people with no future goals, and whose brain cells are slowly deteriorating. However, the reality is entirely the opposite, because while marijuana helps you relax when you are tired, you will find that some of the most famous and successful people in the world consume marijuana and this doesn’t detract from their productivity. DBS Analytics is a market research company, and recently they conducted a study which revealed that 20% of marijuana consumers in California and Colorado graduated with a master’s degree and that their annual income is higher than those…

WednesdayMar 11, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – 50 State Banking Associations Ask Senate to Pass Marijuana Banking Bill

On Friday, banking associations from 49 states, including Puerto Rico, sent a letter to the chairman and the highest ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee requesting them to approve the legislation seeking to protect credit unions and banks providing services to state-legal marijuana businesses. The letter, which was addressed to Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH), stressed that they are not supporting marijuana legalization, but that they are in support of legislation passed by the House. The bill would prevent federal regulators from punishing banks that are working with legal marijuana companies. Last year, the House approved…

WednesdayMar 11, 2020 2:22 pm

O’Cannabiz Conference & Expo to Feature Over 100,000 Square Feet of Exhibit Space

With more than 100,000 square feet devoted to displays, demos and exhibits, it’s no surprise that O’Cannabiz Conference & Expo is being regarded as Canada’s premier cannabis event. The popular trade show will feature hundreds of exhibitor booths showcasing the diverse range of products and services offered by the cannabis community. The extensive display will encompass the O’Cannabiz Retail Zone, which will offer a plethora of products for purchase. O’Cannabiz Conference & Expo is slated for April 23-25, 2020, at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. In addition to the extensive product displays, O’Cannabiz 2020 will feature a business conference…

WednesdayMar 11, 2020 2:12 pm

NECANN Boston 2020 to Feature Workshop on Host Community Agreements

For those contemplating entry into the commercial cannabis space in Massachusetts, a visit to NECANN Boston 2020 seems imperative. Slated for March 20-22, 2020, at the Hynes Convention Center, NECANN Boston 2020 will feature a workshop devoted to ‘Successfully Navigating the Mass Local Host Community Approval Process’. Massachusetts state law requires cannabis enterprises to execute a host community agreement (HCA) with the municipality in which they will be located. The focused workshop will provide valuable insight for those looking into the venture, and that’s only the beginning of what NECANN Boston 2020 has to offer. Additional conference workshops will focus…

WednesdayMar 11, 2020 12:51 pm

Cannabis Culture Legend Tommy Chong to Speak at O’Cannabiz; Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Industry Gala

Canada’s premiere cannabis business event, the presented by ND Supplies Packaging Solutions, is pleased to announce another addition to an already star-studded lineup of speakers and experts. Cannabis culture legend Tommy Chong will be attending as a speaker. Mr. Chong, the Canadian-born actor and cannabis activist, will also be receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the O’Cannabiz Industry Awards Gala, which will also return this year following a successful inaugural debut in 2019. The Awards Gala honours cannabis professionals and companies and recognizes excellence and innovation in the industry. Host of Family Feud Canada, and star of the award-winning sitcom,…

WednesdayMar 11, 2020 12:49 pm

Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) Tech-, Science-, Finance-Savvy Team Focused on Building World-Class Cannabis Brand

Leadership team brings collaborative experience from technology, finance and social-media giants After products achieve top-selling status, PLUS moves forward into new nationwide markets PLUS products available in more than 360 licensed retailers across California; set to launch new wellness/relief and recreational categories for 2020 Offering some of the best-selling cannabis products found in California, Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) continues to make gains in achieving its goal of becoming the top brand in cannabis-infused products. With a world-class management team drawing on valuable experience working with top firms like Facebook, UBS, Uber, the Wonderful Company & Popchips, the…

WednesdayMar 11, 2020 11:38 am

MCTC Holdings Inc. (MCTC) Advances Infused Product Line as Studies Note Opioid-Reducing Benefits of Cannabinoid Legalization

Cannabis Global, an innovator in cannabis-infused product science, has launched new coffee and alcohol-replacing products under its Hemp You Can Feel brand since the beginning of the year The company promotes the safety and wellness benefits derived from introducing cannabinoids into the food and beverage industry A recent report by American Marijuana and a 2018 report by SAMHSA combine to show the importance of using cannabinoid legalization to combat opioid overdoses American Marijuana’s study found that of 19 states where medical marijuana is legal, 15 saw marked reductions of opioid prescriptions during the first year after the cannabinoids’ legalization MCTC…

WednesdayMar 11, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – How Parents Can Talk to Teens about Marijuana

Children look up to their parents to model their behavior, and parents' influence on their teenage children is more than that of social media, friends, and teachers. Although topics, such as drugs, sex, and alcohol abuse, are sensitive, parents should always hold such discussions with their children, especially in their teen years. Adult-use and medical marijuana legalization across the world has sparked a topic of discussion that is difficult to handle for parents. It is challenging for a parent to tell their kids not to use weed when it is accepted all over the world. Scare tactics were the most…

TuesdayMar 10, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Study Shows Smoking is the Most Preferred Marijuana Consumption Method

A new study conducted by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that smoking weed is the most preferred mode of consumption among those who use cannabis regularly. The National Institutes of Health also published the research findings. The study researchers used data of more than 6,100 adults from twelve states in the U.S. who consume marijuana. Ninety-one percent of the participants said that they smoke marijuana on a regular basis, while 59% said that smoking was their only mode of consuming cannabis. The study also found that 25% have used marijuana edibles, while only 20%…