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WednesdaySep 11, 2019 9:00 am

Hemp Set to Overtake Tobacco in Kentucky Amid Boom for Growers, Suppliers

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Hemp may be taking the first steps to overtake tobacco as a leading industry in Kentucky. Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) is among the companies moving into Kentucky, with a million-dollar investment in hemp growth. Hemp’s national prominence is growing through deals such as Aurora Cannabis Inc.’s (TSX: ACB) (NYSE: ACB) collaboration with United Fighting Championship (UFC). Research work by Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) may involve using hemp to treat a growing range of physical and mental ailments. Curaleaf Holdings Inc. (OTCQX: CURLF) (CSE: CURA) is serving states without a strong, homegrown hemp industry, such as…

WednesdaySep 11, 2019 9:00 am

Technological Innovation Pushes Bounds of Edible Cannabis Market

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: A desire to move away from smoking may be fueling growth in the edible cannabis products. Sproutly Canada Inc. (CSE: SPR) (OTCQB: SRUTF) (FSE: 38G) (SRUTF Profile) is developing new technology to manufacture cannabis edibles and to accurately measure their active ingredients. Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) (LXRP Profile) has created a bold new technology to make cannabis’ active ingredients more palatable and absorbable. BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (CSE: BEV) (OTC: BVNNF) is producing white-label products, giving other brands access to the market. HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO) (NYSE: HEXO) is meeting its regulatory needs by acquiring…

WednesdaySep 11, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – The Benefits of Marijuana During Breast Cancer Treatment

As reputable entities like the American Cancer Society (ACS) start talking about what marijuana can do for patients who are struggling with different cancers, you may be wondering how exactly this plant may be beneficial to someone with breast cancer. Here are some of the ways in which marijuana can help as someone undergoes cancer treatment. Dealing with Anxiety For most people, anxiety goes up the moment they are given a cancer diagnosis. This tension and uncertainty can take a huge toll mentally and physically before the first round of treatment is even given. Research indicates that marijuana is very…

TuesdaySep 10, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – One Month In, Medical Marijuana is Doing Wonders for Louisiana Patients

Medical marijuana started being available to certified patients in Louisiana on August 6 and despite a stuttering start, patients are largely happy with what transformations they have experienced after using medical cannabis for their conditions. Alex Domino, aged 70, was the first patient to buy medical marijuana when it became legal in the state. He says that while he didn’t have any specific expectations of how medical marijuana would change his life, he now admits that the products have transformed his outlook on life. Domino is a colon cancer survivor who has had to deal with insomnia and anxiety, a…

TuesdaySep 10, 2019 12:39 pm

Cannabis, Technology, Media, Science & Investment to Converge at New West Summit in San Francisco

New West Summit will present its fifth year of cannabis industry insights and networking opportunities, October 10-11 at San Francisco’s Bespoke Event Center The summit will feature a variety of speakers, including entertainment industry personalities, business executives, media experts and pavement-level advocates presenting on topics ranging from wellness trends to gray market banking More than 2,000 attendees are expected in the City by the Bay to take advantage of exhibitor connections, business networking and investment pitch opportunities Follow the link below to secure a 50 percent discount on tickets The fifth annual New West Summit (“NWS5”) will open its doors…

TuesdaySep 10, 2019 10:39 am

SinglePoint Inc. (SING) CEO Forecasts Revenues of More than $6M for Solar Division in 2019

SinglePoint’s CEO said in an interview that SING sold $3 million in solar contracts in its first 60 days of selling to commercial accounts; he forecasts that the company could reach $7 million in sales by the end of 2019 SING aims to generate $10 million to $12 million in solar sales in 2020, with government subsidies and commercial financing driving revenue The company is also looking at white-labeling opportunities available through SING’s marketing of American hemp cigarettes SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING) CEO Greg Lambrecht said in an interview on the RedChip Money Report that SING could realize a revenue…

TuesdaySep 10, 2019 10:11 am

Cannabis Consumer & Business Expo: One of Canada’s Largest Consumer Cannabis Events

Cannabis Consumer & Business Expo is one of the fastest-growing trade expos and the largest business cannabis expo in Canada. Slated for November 22-24, this information-packed event will bring together the best and brightest in the cannabis industry. Whether participants are already in the industry or looking to join, they will find invaluable material, diverse content and networking opportunities at this must-attend gathering. The expo will showcase the best products and services available and an exhibition hall packed with thousands of displays. Businesses such as grow stores, lighting solutions providers, security system specialists and more are encouraged to apply for…

TuesdaySep 10, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Study Finds Overregulation Encourages Illicit Marijuana Market in Legal States

The excessive regulations in the U.S. states where marijuana is legal could be the reason why the marijuana black market continues to thrive, according to a new study. This conclusion came at the end of an exploratory study that crunched the numbers on data from the first two states to legalize recreational marijuana. This quantitative analysis focused on the news reports about the crime rates in the two states. The findings of the analysis were mixed. On the one hand, the marijuana crime rates in Colorado remained unchanged while those in Washington State increased significantly once stricter regulations were implemented.…

MondaySep 09, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Tech Nonprofit Targets Aiding the Expungement of Quarter a Million Marijuana Convictions

Code for America, a nonprofit technology organization, has developed technology which could help to clear the marijuana conviction records of up to 250,000 people across the U.S. The software is currently being used in California and it will be rolled out to other states where expungement laws have been enacted. Code for America created an application called Clear My Record. This app makes it easy for the authorities to identify the cases that qualify for California’s 2016 law that defines which convictions can be expunged. When the app was first developed, it was tested in five counties in California. At…

MondaySep 09, 2019 1:14 pm

NECANN Cultivating Collaboration in the Garden State

When NECANN’s New Jersey Cannabis Convention (“NECANN NJ”) kicks off later this month, the Garden State will be hosting the largest gathering in its flourishing cannabis industry. Set for September 14-15, 2019, at the A.C. Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the conference aims to promote collaboration in the existing New Jersey medical cannabis industry, as well as linking up those looking forward to the opening of an adult recreational market in the state. NECANN takes a collaborative approach to all of its conventions, which has resulted in consistently high ROI for exhibitors, sponsors and attendees alike. Events will…