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WednesdayNov 20, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Dream Job? Earn 36k a Year to Smoke Marijuana Daily

A cannabis company has a job offer for potheads, cannabis products reviewer. The lucky person will be testing a wide range of marijuana products daily from the comfort of his/ her house. This lucky individual will then be paid $36,000 per year, which equates to $3,000 each month. American Marijuana is among the most trusted online resource for medical marijuana, and the company is looking for a person who can give unbiased reviews and honest opinions about their wide range of products. The job is significant, and 100% legit. However, American Marijuana is not employing someone just because they love…

WednesdayNov 20, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Superstar Drake Joins Cannabis Industry by Partnering with Canadian Pot Company

The booming marijuana sector and the ever-growing hemp-derived CBD industry has attracted the attention of celebrities and athletes who are signing up to pitch for either of the brands. On Thursday, the hip-hop artist Drake whose full name is Aubrey Drake Graham, entered into a partnership with Canopy Growth, a Canadian pot company, to launch his own cannabis company, More Life Growth in his hometown, Toronto. Drake has joined the wave of celebrities who are partnering with cannabis companies either by selling products, being brand ambassadors, joining their Board of Directors, or in his case, partnering with Canopy Growth on…

TuesdayNov 19, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Vote to Legalize Marijuana Federally Planned in Congressional Committee

Two sources with information regarding an announcement that will be made soon said that this week, the Judiciary Committee of Congress is planning on holding a monumental vote that will mark the end of the federal prohibition of cannabis. The legislation to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substance Act (CSA) and set aside funds for healing communities that were negatively affected by the war on drugs, especially the people of color, was sponsored by the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Jerrold Nadler (D-NY). The legislation would set aside 5% of federal tax on all marijuana sales, which would be…

TuesdayNov 19, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Pew Poll Finds Increased Support for Marijuana Legalization

On Thursday, Pew Research Center released the 2019 polling results on support for marijuana legalization which showed an increase with more than two-thirds of Americans backing the policy. The survey was conducted through phone interviews from September 3-15. It involved 9,900 respondents, of whom 67 percent said that cannabis should be legal. This is 5 percent higher than the 2018 Pew survey findings on marijuana legalization support. Pew Research Center’s 2019 poll results closely reflect survey findings released last month by Gallup, which showed that 66 percent of Americans are in favor of marijuana legalization. In their survey questions, Pew…

MondayNov 18, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Lottery Held to Award Recreational Weed Locations to Chicago Applicants

On Friday morning, marijuana companies filled the Chicago City Hall to participate in the first-ever lottery held for awarding recreational marijuana permits. In the first round, Joel Caltabiano with Cresco Labs got the first pick. The company managed to get a spot at the heart of the city of Chicago, which was coveted by many as it includes an entertainment corridor located near Rive North and the Gold Coast. The central business district (CBD) is highly concentrated with people, hotels, and entertainment joints. Caltabiano said that being located in the central business district is the best for the company because…

MondayNov 18, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Georgia’s Medical Marijuana Program Kicks into High Gear

Georgia’s key leaders have launched a program providing the state’s 15,000 registered patients with medical marijuana seven months after the Governor approved the program. Licensing for companies seeking to grow and sell medical marijuana oil would be granted by a seven-member commission, which was appointed by Governor Kemp, House Speaker David Ralston, and Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan. According to Georgia state laws, marijuana oil can be used to treat Parkinson's disease, severe seizures, and terminal cancer as well as other ailments. In 2019, the state of Georgia enacted a law called Georgia’s Hope Act, which allowed the commission to develop…

FridayNov 15, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – What Women Should Know About Marijuana and Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Awareness is held in the month of October. Chances are, you know someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. According to U.S. breast cancer statistics, there is a probability that one in eight women in America will develop breast cancer over their lifetime. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that not factoring in other types of cancers, the most common type of cancer among women in the U.S is breast cancer. It does not discriminate on race or ethnicity, and anyone can develop breast cancer. Women can now use marijuana to manage the side effects…

FridayNov 15, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Bill Filed in Illinois to Give Marijuana Industry Greater Access to Banking Services

Last week, an Illinois lawmaker filed a bill that would increase access to banking services for marijuana businesses. The number of financial institutions accepting to transact with marijuana-related businesses is increasing; however, the majority are still wary of doing business with cannabis businesses while cannabis remains federally illegal. Now new legislation that would create a licensing process for banks and credit unions has been introduced by Democratic Representative Kambium Buckner. The bill would allow financial institutions to accept and issue special purpose checks for cannabis businesses. The new legislation coincides perfectly with the comprehensive marijuana legalization bill, signed by the…

ThursdayNov 14, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Why Looking at Indica or Sativa Categorizations Isn’t the Best Way to Select Cannabis Products

Once in a while at your local dispensary, you will hear clients referring to indica or sativa when choosing the marijuana products they want to purchase. These terms are mostly used to describe the characteristics and effects of cannabis buds. Products such as vapes or edibles also lay claim to these terms. Indica-dominant strains are chill, and sativa strains are energetic. Hybrid strains represent a balance between indica and sativa. The question on people's minds is, is the classification of the marijuana strains accurate in predicting a person's experience after using marijuana? According to Daniel Simone Brand, it is not…

ThursdayNov 14, 2019 2:17 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Appoints Strategic Advisor, Advances Tech Platform as Alternative to Smoking and Vaping

Lexaria Bioscience is dedicated to providing healthful alternatives to drug-substance inhalation by providing an edible technology that works as effectively as smoking or vaping at getting substances into the bloodstream The company’s DehydraTECH platform has been licensed to multiple companies in the cannabis and tobacco industries, and Canada’s recent nationwide legalization of cannabis edibles is expected to open even more of a market Gregg Smith, the founder of a New York-based "culture tech" venture investment firm, has joined Lexaria as a senior advisor to help define the company’s leadership strategies Innovations in drug delivery are making the wellness product market…