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WednesdayJul 03, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Congress Schedules Hearing on Ending Marijuana Prohibition

A major Congressional subcommittee plans to hold a hearing next week on ending cannabis prohibition. The Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee will discuss a number of proposals that are aimed at passing legislation to protect states which have enacted marijuana laws. Considering the list of people who are expected to be invited to speak to the subcommittee on Wednesday (July 10), one is left to conclude that the subcommittee is interested in learning how prohibition can be ended rather than gathering views on whether reform should happen. For example, one of the witnesses who is expected to testify during…

WednesdayJul 03, 2019 1:04 pm

7 Deliciously Drinkable Cannabis Recipes

When it comes to ingesting your cannabis, who says that food should get to have all the fun? Classic edibles will never go out of style, and cannabis-infused dishes are all the rage in the ever-growing cannabis community. So, what about cannabis drinks? With a little creativity and the right ingredients, you can take the trend a step further. Sipping your stash may quickly become your favorite alternative to smoking or vaping. Try one of these deliciously dank cannabis drink recipes for a delicious liquid twist on edibles. Cannabis Milk (sugar free) Also called “Mother’s Milk”, cannabis milk is the…

WednesdayJul 03, 2019 10:59 am

Nabis Holdings Inc. (CSE: NAB) (OTC: NABIF) (FRA: 71P) Closes Initial Share Purchase of Cannova Medical Ltd.

Nabis Holdings has closed on its previously announced initial purchase of a 49 percent interest in Cannova Medical Ltd., with an option to purchase the remaining 51 percent The company selected Cannova Medical for its unique approach to consumable cannabis technology and untapped industry potential Nabis sees Cannova as a potential disruptor in the edible cannabis industry Nabis Holdings Inc. (CSE: NAB) (OTC: NABIF) (FRA: 71P), a leading Canadian investment company pursuing specialty investment opportunities in the burgeoning cannabis industry (among others), recently announced that it has now completed the purchase of a 49 percent interest in Cannova Medical Ltd.,…

WednesdayJul 03, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Maine Recreational Marijuana Regulations Signed

Back in 2016, voters passed a measure to legalize recreational marijuana in Maine. Since then, residents have been waiting for the state government to draft and pass regulations which would operationalize recreational cannabis cultivation, manufacture and sales. Gov. Janet Mills has now signed the regulations and brings the long wait to an end. These guidelines will take effect in September and the first recreational cannabis sales could begin early next year. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Gov. Mills remarked that the rules show what can happen when the government works with legislators, industry players and members of the public to…

TuesdayJul 02, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – New Mexico Cannabis Decriminalization Officially Takes Effect

Approximately three months ago, New Mexico governor, Michelle Grisham signed a marijuana decriminalization bill into law. That law officially took effect yesterday July 1). In that law, the possession of up to half an ounce of cannabis is no longer a crime punishable by jail time. Instead, the person pays a $50 fine. The punishments for possessing drug paraphernalia have also been reduced. This law makes New Mexico the 24th state to decriminalize marijuana. Hawaii appears set to enact a similar law soon after the governor revealed that he will not veto a decriminalization bill if it is brought to…

TuesdayJul 02, 2019 11:21 am

Sproutly Canada Inc. (CSE: SPR) (OTCQB: SRUTF) (FRA: 38G) Readies for Canada’s Second Cannabis Wave with Successful Run of APP Extraction Process

Sproutly is a licensed producer with exclusive rights to Infusion Biosciences’ groundbreaking Aqueous Phytorecovery Process (“APP”) technology for naturally water-soluble cannabinoids Deloitte estimates that Canada’s cannabis edibles and topicals market could be worth $2.7 billion annually The company has entered into an exclusive joint venture with Moosehead Breweries Limited to develop and produce nonalcoholic, cannabis-infused beverages Sproutly Canada Inc. (CSE: SPR) (OTCQB: SRUTF) (FRA: 38G) has reached another milestone by successfully completing the first run of the proprietary Aqueous Phytorecovery Process (“APP”) extraction technology licensed from Infusion Biosciences Inc., Sproutly CEO and Director Keith Dolo announced in a news release (http://cnw.fm/kQP6M).…

TuesdayJul 02, 2019 11:05 am

What can you do with cannabis stems? Here are 7 creative ideas…

Wondering what to do with cannabis stems? Don’t throw them away. While you don’t want to smoke stems – hello headaches – there are plenty of other uses for them. Get the most out of your stash and reduce waste by putting your stems to good use. Here are 7 surprising uses of cannabis stems. 1. Cannabis Stem Tea Unwind after a long day with a hot cup of cannabis stem tea. Infusing tea is one of the quickest and easiest ways to use cannabis stems. First, you will need to decarboxylate the stems (find out how to decarb stems…

TuesdayJul 02, 2019 10:39 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Enhanced DehydraTECH Delivers More CBD into the Body

The new version of the DehydraTECH delivery platform is suitable for use in pills, capsules and tablets for the pharmaceutical, medical and supplement markets DehydraTECH has demonstrated that it can deliver eight times more CBD into the blood than standard industry formulations Animal testing shows that combining DehydraTECH with a nanoemulsion formulation greatly assists delivery of cannabinoids and nicotine across the blood-brain barrier Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) new enhanced version of its patented delivery technology, DehydraTECH, has demonstrated that it can deliver eight-times more CBD into the blood and 19-times more CBD into the brain tissue than…

TuesdayJul 02, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Cannabis Edibles Could Cause a Spike in Life Insurance Premiums for Canadians

As Canadians countdown to the start of cannabis edibles sales in December, some sobering information is filtering in to the effect that life insurance premiums could go up depending on one’s cannabis edibles consumption habits. When recreational marijuana was legalized in October 2018, most insurance companies stopped regarding marijuana users as smokers. People who are categorized as smokers can pay up to four times more in life insurance premiums when compared to those who are categorized as non-smokers. This is because smokers are seen as being higher-risk clients for insurance companies. However, it has emerged that one’s marijuana consumption habits…

MondayJul 01, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Bipartisan Senators Table Cannabis and CBD Research Bill

A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation on Thursday (June 27) intended to facilitate federally-approved research into cannabis and its derivatives, such as cannabidiol (CBD). The first section of the bill centers on the process through which research institutions can apply to the federal government for authorization to conduct marijuana research. If the bill passes in its current form, the U.S. attorney general would have a maximum of 60 days within which to approve the applications for cannabis research or request the applicant to avail more information. The first section of the bill also creates a mechanism through which research…