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MondayFeb 24, 2020 12:03 pm

Champignon Brands Inc. is “One to Watch”

Functional mushrooms are used in a wide variety of health care and pharmaceutical products Applications of functional mushrooms are growing in the cosmetics and food and beverage sectors Market demand is led by a significant shift in lifestyle and dietary habits of consumers seeking healthier alternatives Globally, the functional mushroom market is projected to reach $34.3 billion by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 8.04% during the forecast period (2019-2024) Mushrooms are a leading source of the antioxidant nutrient, selenium, which protects body cells from damage that might lead to chronic diseases and help to strengthen the immune system Legalization…

MondayFeb 24, 2020 11:25 am

MCTC Holdings Inc. (MCTC) Set for Infused Coffee Brand’s Premiere at Vegas Expo

Cannabis science innovator MCTC Holdings Inc. (soon to become Cannabis Global, Inc.) has begun production of its new infused coffee line under its Hemp You Can Feel (TM) product brand The new infused coffee product will make its debut at the annual White Label World Expo (United States) in Las Vegas on February 26-27 at the city’s Convention Center, booth space 451 The infused food and beverage industry is growing on a state-by-state basis in the United States, and recently gained national legality in Canada MCTC has also developed a pair of white label infusion products – in tablet and…

MondayFeb 24, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Undercover Investigators Lead to Administrative Complaints Against Florida Medical Cannabis Doctors

Two medical marijuana doctors are under investigation after Florida health officials filed a complained against them based on information obtained by undercover investigators posing as patients. A lawyer representing one of the doctors termed it as a trap. The Department of Health in Florida filed both complaints on the same day in 2019, and are waiting for administrative law judges to take action. This is the first significant action taken by Florida against doctors prescribing marijuana to patients. Tallahassee doctor, Joseph Dorn is one of the doctors being investigated. The complaint stated that Dorn was the chief medical officer of…

FridayFeb 21, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – The Clergy in Connecticut Advocate for Marijuana Legalization

Church leaders in Connecticut gathered on Tuesday to rally in support for draft legislation seeking to legalize marijuana. The Connecticut Clergy Coalition is backing governor Ned Lamont’s legislation as it would regulate and tax marijuana. The coalition that represents more than 100 congregations said that marijuana regulation would cut across racial, ethnic, and gender lines. The Connecticut Clergy Coalition is requesting state lawmakers to back the legislation. The legislation would allow people above the age of 21 to possess and buy a maximum of one and a half ounces of marijuana from a licensed dealer. The Coalition further saif that…

FridayFeb 21, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Medical Marijuana Allows ADHD Patients to Take Fewer Prescription Drugs

A new study has found that people with ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) tend to use less prescription drugs, which are powerful, addictive, and psychostimulants when they consume more medical marijuana. The researchers found that patients who consumed medical marijuana compounds, such as cannabinoids and terpenes, reported a higher occurrence of stopping usage of all ADHD medication. The study findings were published in the Rambam Maimonides Medical Journal last month. The researchers said that in the study, they demonstrated how ADHD patients treated using medical marijuana stopped using their prescription medication, especially those who consumed medical marijuana in high doses. The…

ThursdayFeb 20, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Border Patrol Union Boss Admits Legalizing Pot Forces Illicit Players Out

On Friday, the head of the labor union representing U.S. Border Patrol agents acknowledged that cartel activities are being disrupted by the states where marijuana is legal. Although the President of the National Border Patrol Council, Brandon Judd, tried to downplay the impact of legalization, he was inadvertently making a case for the regulation of all illegal drugs by saying that cartels might start smuggling other commodities when marijuana is legalized within the states. Judd made an appearance on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal when he made these remarks, and while he was there, a caller said that legalization of marijuana within…

ThursdayFeb 20, 2020 12:02 pm

SinglePoint Inc. (SING) Subsidiary Reports Continued Growth as Company Kicks Off 2020 Initiatives

SING’s current strategy includes focused marketing, sales-development initiatives Company “strongly committed” to continued development, improvement of Direct Solar America subsidiary SEIA dubs 2020s the solar+ decade; SING set to capitalize on solar becoming leading source of new-energy generation Following a week during which its subsidiary Direct Solar America reported increased growth in terms of new contract development, SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING) notes that the company’s 2020 strategy – which includes new marketing and sales development initiatives – is starting to take shape (http://cnw.fm/b4Du7). Designed primarily around Direct Solar America, those initiatives are comprised of starting new canvassing teams, improving customer service…

ThursdayFeb 20, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – LA Moves to Dismiss 66,000 Pot Convictions

State officials in Los Angeles say the people who are slated to benefit from the dismissal of approximately 66,000 past pot convictions include Latinos (45%), African American (32%), 20% are whites, and 3% consist of others racial groups. The cases that were dismissed include 62,000 marijuana felony convictions that go back several decades, and 4,000 misdemeanor charges for possession, Los Angeles County District Attorney, Jackie Lacey said. When California voters legalized adult-use marijuana after they approved Proposition 64 in November 2016, they passed the dismissal of simple marijuana crimes. The law also included provisions providing for the expungement of past…

WednesdayFeb 19, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Alabama Senate Bill Seeks to Legalize Medical Marijuana

Southeast and Midwest states in the U.S. are historically conservative, and they are opposed to the legalization of marijuana in any form, but in recent years, several states such as Florida and Louisiana have been adopting marijuana reform for legalizing medical marijuana. And Alabama is among the 17 states where medical marijuana is still illegal. But new legislation which was introduced last Tuesday in the state Senate by Senator Tim Melson is seeking to authorize medical marijuana. The legislation SB 165, which would establish the Compassion Act, would allow the state of Alabama to legalize certain forms of medical cannabis,…

WednesdayFeb 19, 2020 11:47 am

The Latest Cannabis Legislation News From Capitol Hill

Cannabis has been a hot topic in early 2020. Picking up the momentum of the past few years, the plant continues to see action and discussions ramp up as the United States heads into the 2020 election. Several candidates have laid out plans for cannabis reform, with some delving into specifics. Meanwhile, other candidates called for broader reform, ranging from legalization to record expungement. Typically, it is believed that election years fail to see substantial legislation passed. While this tendency may hold in 2020, cannabis reform continues to make its way through the process on the local and national levels.…