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FridayAug 02, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Medical Marijuana Could Be on Louisiana Dispensary Shelves as Early as Next Week

Early this week, officials from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) announced that medical marijuana products could soon be available in licensed dispensaries as soon as next week. This news brings a sigh of relief to patients who have waited through endless delays since 2015 when voters approved a measure to legalize medical cannabis. Mike Strain, the LDAF Commissioner, revealed that his department had received the first batch of medical marijuana products that were ready for distribution to the licensed medical cannabis dispensaries within the state. Those samples would be tested to ascertain their potency, homogeneity and presence…

ThursdayAug 01, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Utah Medical Cannabis Program Stays on Course as State Dismisses Protests

Utah selected eight firms towards the end of last month to undergo background checks prior to being granted licenses to grow medical marijuana as the state moves to implement a voter decision during the 2018 midterms. However, six companies that weren’t successful during the application process protested to the state’s Division of Purchasing. The division has responded by dismissing those protests, thereby paving the way for the state to stay on course in its bid to implement the medical marijuana program. The companies that protested to the Division of Purchasing are North Star Holdings, Pure UT, Wild West Holding, Tintic…

ThursdayAug 01, 2019 1:59 pm

VPR Brands LP (VPRB) Releases Cannabis Voters’ Guide, Q1 Results

VPR Brands LP recently announced the release of its ‘Guide to 2020 U.S. Presidential Candidates on Cannabis Issues’ The company also released its Q1 2019 financial results, posting increased revenues VPR Brands is currently working with other market leaders to promote global cannabis growth, extraction and innovation VPR Brands LP (OTC: VPRB) recently announced the availability of its ‘Guide to 2020 U.S. Presidential Candidates on Cannabis Issues’. As voters prepare to gather information about the 2020 elections, VPR Brands released the guide, which will act as a single point of reference on every candidate’s stance on cannabis. “The time has…

ThursdayAug 01, 2019 12:46 pm

The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Pursuing Growth through Partnerships, Added Talent

The company has entered an exclusive partnership with PAX Labs Supreme recently appointed a new chief information officer and a VP of talent The vaping market is projected to reach $47.11 billion by 2025, with North American markets expected to represent the largest share at $20.49 billion The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) is out to grow the world’s best cannabis and become a leader in the global industry. As Canada’s only coast-to-coast, premium-cannabis producer, SPRWF sees itself at the center of a global shift toward legalizing cannabis. The company is expanding through strategic partnerships…

ThursdayAug 01, 2019 11:53 am

What Are The Best Cannabis Strains For Fatigue?

The common myth is that cannabis is a couch-locking and low motivation kind of herb. However, did you know that some cannabis varieties may also be helpful for those seeking relief from fatigue? While not every variety fits the bill, many cannabis cultivars produce energetic and stimulating effects, sort of like a strong cup of coffee or black tea without the jitters. Interested in learning more? Here are the five best cannabis strains for fatigue: 1. Sour Diesel One of the most famous sativa strains around, the Sour Diesel cannabis strain is known for its invigorating and fast-paced nature. High…

ThursdayAug 01, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Federal Court Orders DEA to Explain Cannabis Research Block

A federal court has ordered the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to file a written response to a lawsuit filed by a research company seeking for an explanation about the status of the applications submitted to the DEA by entities that expressed interest in growing research-grade marijuana. In 2016, the DEA called for applications from interested parties that wished to be licensed to grow marijuana for research purposes in order to supplement what was available from the only licensed facility at Mississippi University. To date, the DEA doesn’t appear to have taken any action regarding the processing of those applications…

WednesdayJul 31, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Florida Activists Notch First Victory in Campaign to Put Cannabis Legalization on the 2020 Ballot

An effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida registered its first victory on Monday when reform activists announced that they had collected a sufficient number of signatures in order to trigger a process through which the state’s Supreme Court would review the language of their petition. If the court approves the petition’s language, Regulate Florida, the group behind the legalization effort, will face its biggest hurdle yet. At least 766, 200 voter signatures will need to be collected in order to put cannabis legalization on the state ballot next year. This required number of signatures is approximately ten times what…

WednesdayJul 31, 2019 10:53 am

Nabis Holdings Inc. (CSE: NAB) (OTC: NABIF) (FRA: 71P) Enters California Cannabis Market with Dispensary in Southern Desert

Cannabis industry investment builder Nabis Holdings has purchased Desert Hot Springs’ Desert’s Finest dispensary The new asset gives Nabis an entry point into the world’s largest cannabis industry market, and it is strategically located near the annual Coachella Music Festival Nabis envisions revenues of C$14.8 million this year with a leap to C$167.9 million next year, translating into forecasts of C$4.1 million in profits this year and C$67.5 million in 2020 The remarkable rise of the cannabis industry and its variety of sectors has created a sea change in some market metrics, drawing investors’ risk capital from last year’s newsmakers (http://cnw.fm/MwLZ7).…

WednesdayJul 31, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Colorado Nurses to Launch Cannabis Information Hotline

A medical marijuana patient and a registered nurse in Colorado are teaming up to start a hotline to answer the questions that potential medical marijuana users have about the drug. If all goes according to plan, this hotline will be launched in September. Katherine Golden, the registered nurse in this duo, admits that she was skeptical about the medical benefits of marijuana until a family member was diagnosed with cancer and she felt compelled to look for peer-reviewed research on the benefits of marijuana for cancer patients. What she found astounded her and she wondered how all that information was…

TuesdayJul 30, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Cuomo Signs Marijuana Expungement and Decriminalization Bill

On Monday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) signed into law a bill that expanded marijuana decriminalization and also paved the way for people with certain marijuana convictions to have their criminal records wiped clean. The new law, which will take effect 30 days from the date of signing, will make the possession of less than two ounces of cannabis a non-criminal offense punishable by a fine that varies between $50 and $200 depending on how much marijuana one is convicted for possessing. In a press release, Cuomo stated that the signing of this law is a critical step towards…