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TuesdayAug 06, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Florida Legislator Files Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

Rep. Shevrin Jones (D) has filed a bill in the Florida Assembly seeking to decriminalize the possession of up to 20grams of marijuana. This bill comes at a time when campaigners who wish to have marijuana legalized through a ballot measure have collected and submitted the number of voter signatures required before the Supreme Court of the state can review the language of their petition. In a press release, Jones said that he was pleased to file this bill as a way to fix the broken criminal justice system of the state. The existing marijuana laws have disproportionately affected people…

TuesdayAug 06, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Colorado Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Medical Marijuana as Alternative to Opioids

Across the U.S., more than 130 people die each day due to overdosing on opioids. Colorado has permitted medical marijuana to be used as a way to combat this crisis, at least within its borders. This makes Colorado the third state in the country to give doctors permission to discuss medical marijuana with their patients who need opioids to deal with their acute or post-operative pain. The other states that have this provision are Illinois and New York. Two other states (New Jersey and Pennsylvania) have allowed patients diagnosed with opioid use disorder to consider medical marijuana as a treatment…

MondayAug 05, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – New Mexico Cannabis Legalization Working Group Schedules First Meeting

The working group created by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Grisham (D) announced on Friday that it would be holding its first public meeting on August 14. During that meeting, several issues connected to plans to legalize recreational marijuana in the state will be discussed. Individual residents and groups are free to comment either in advance or during the actual meeting on the topics lined up for the day. During that meeting, the Department of Health will address the people present about the medical cannabis program in the state while the Department of Regulation and Licensing will deliver a presentation about…

MondayAug 05, 2019 12:49 pm

Grapefruit Boulevard Investments Inc. (IGNG) Files Registration Statement, Anticipates Funding of Second Tranche

Grapefruit recently filed a registration statement with the SEC The company is one of the earliest registered cannabis distribution firms to attain an annually renewable license Following the registration statement, Grapefruit’s second funding tranche is expected to be released this week California-based Grapefruit Boulevard Investments Inc. (OTCQB: IGNG), a fully licensed premier cannabis manufacturer and distributor in the California legal cannabis marketplace, has filed a registration statement with the SEC on Form S-1 to register shares of the company’s common stock underlying the $600,000 convertible note recently issued to an institutional investor, as well as other securities to be issued…

MondayAug 05, 2019 12:05 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Paves Way for New Cannabis Brand, B2B Sales through Partnership with Alcohol-Free Beverage Maker

Lexaria Bioscience’s revolutionary DehydraTECH technology enables cannabis consumers to experience rapid-on, rapid-off effects in non-smoked formulations A just-announced joint manufacturing partnership between Lexaria and alcohol-free beverage maker Hill Street Beverage Company is paving the way for wider distribution of Lexaria’s platform Hill Street is the only company to have gained licenses to use DehydraTECH on a global basis, taking advantage of Lexaria’s multiple international granted and pending patents By 2024, cannabis-infused beverage sales are expected to rise by nearly 15 times from last year’s revenues of $89 million The exploding interest in cannabis products and in new ways of enjoying…

MondayAug 05, 2019 11:20 am

Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Expands hempSMART Product Line, Begins Signups for Disruptive Cannabis Delivery Service

Prelaunch of the company’s cannabis delivery service, Viva Buds Inc., was recently announced, with signups now being accepted as the official August launch date nears MCOA’s revolutionary, nourishing cosmetic topical CBD formula, hempSMART Body Cream, is designed to set a new industry standard by helping to improve overall skin health The company’s expansion of wholly owned subsidiary hempSMART Ltd. into Europe continued with its recent entry into the Netherlands Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTCQB: MCOA), an innovative hemp and cannabis corporation, continues to expand its portfolio with new products and avenues of customer service. As pioneers in the cannabis…

MondayAug 05, 2019 10:50 am

Does CBD Show Up On A Drug Test?

There are many reasons to love cannabidiol (CBD). Not only is the cannabis compound invigorating and calming, but many find that it helps manage day-to-day pain, stress, and well-being. Though the legality of CBD in the United States is up for debate, the compound can be purchased online and shipped around the country. The compound can also be purchased legally in several different countries, though laws vary from place to place. Ease of access to CBD has made it more popular than ever. However, many CBD newbies may find themselves more than a little concerned that this cannabis product may…

MondayAug 05, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Texas State Police Memo Instructs Officers to Stop Cannabis Possession Arrests

An interoffice memo sent to all Department of Public Safety officers in Texas instructs the members of the largest law enforcement agency in the state to stop arresting suspects on marijuana possession charges. This communication marks the most recent twist in the confusion surrounding marijuana law enforcement after lawmakers passed a law legalizing industrial hemp. The memo instead advises police officers to write a citation asking a suspect to appear in court in order to respond to the criminal charges against him or her. Individuals who receive these citations are still liable to serve a maximum custodial sentence of one…

FridayAug 02, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Seven Oklahoma Marijuana Dispensaries Sue Facebook

It seems that Facebook is unable to decide whether it loathes or loves marijuana. At about this time last year, the social media giant was reported to be silently banning companies that were either advocating for marijuana or selling marijuana products. In October last year, Facebook seemed to have softened its stance when it announced that it would start allowing verified legal cannabis companies to use its platform for marketing or advocacy purposes. However, all that doesn’t seem to have become a reality since many cannabis companies still complain that their content is flagged. Now seven Oklahoma medical marijuana dispensaries…

FridayAug 02, 2019 10:51 am

5 Vegan-Friendly Cannabis Recipes That You Will Love

If you’re following a vegan diet, there’s no reason you shouldn’t get to enjoy cannabis edibles that are anything less than delicious. The key to keeping a recipe entirely vegan while still packing a punch: cooking with cannabis-infused coconut oil. It’s easy to make, and incredibly versatile; cannabis coconut oil can seamlessly replace other fats like vegetable and olive oil in most non-medicated recipes. Give one of these vegan cannabis recipes a try the next time you’re feeling creative in the kitchen! Vegan Peanut Butter Ganja Fudge Can’t choose between chocolate and peanut butter cannabis fudge? You don’t have to.…