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TuesdayMay 21, 2019 9:00 am

Celebrity Attention Fuels Rising Press Profile of CBD

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Companies with a presence in the CBD market are seeing their profiles rise, thanks to growing media and celebrity attention. Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) (WLDFF Profile) is one of the companies benefiting most from this attention, with its products featured in Kim Kardashian’s baby shower and the new Saks CBD store. Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) has seen strong market coverage as its shares rose following action to tackle product shortages in Canada. Canopy Growth Corporation (NYSE: CGC) (TSX: WEED) has fostered its public profile through efforts by the company’s media-savvy co-CEO. Cronos Group Inc.…

TuesdayMay 21, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Should California Reverse its Promise to Give Local Authorities Control Over Marijuana Businesses?

When Proposition 64 was passed, one of its “key” promises was that local authorities would have the right to decide whether to license recreational cannabis businesses within their jurisdictions or not. About 70 percent of all cities and counties have opted to ban recreational cannabis sales within their jurisdictions, and this has hampered the growth of the cannabis industry. Now some lawmakers are proposing that this tenet of Prop 64 be changed to rein in the power of local authorities on the matter. Several arguments have been presented in favor of and against this suggestion. First, those in favor of…

MondayMay 20, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – University of Washington to Study Effects of Cannabis Use During Pregnancy

There’s minimal scientific information about the potential effects of the different drugs which pregnant mothers are discouraged from taking, but cannabis is singled out and given a very negative connotation even if there’s no proof to show whether it is as dangerous, or more dangerous, than pharmaceutical drugs. To set the record straight, researchers from the University of Washington are now recruiting study subjects to research how cannabis use during pregnancy affects babies after they are born. The “Moms + Marijuana” study will document pregnant mothers’ use of marijuana from the first trimester of pregnancy until birth. The babies born…

MondayMay 20, 2019 12:17 pm

10 Surprising Facts About Cannabis and Pregnancy

The topic of cannabis and pregnancy is perhaps one of the most controversial topics about the plant. After all, many still believe that consuming a “mind-altering” substance makes you a terrible parent. But, how bad is it to consume cannabis while pregnant? Why are so many women picking up the cannabis habit? As it turns out, women and cannabis are entangled in a long, complicated, and largely forgotten history. Curious? Here are 10 surprising facts about cannabis and pregnancy that you might not know: 1. Cannabis has been used as a women’s aid for millennia From easing pain on wedding…

MondayMay 20, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – New Jersey Health Department Unveils Changes to Medical Marijuana Rules

As the deadline set by Gov. Murphy to have the bill to legalize recreational cannabis passed approaches, the Department of Health has released the proposed rule changes which will see the medical cannabis program expanded. The program was due to be expanded at the same time as the legalization of recreational weed, but that seems to be failing as lawmakers fail to convince 2-5 other senators to support full legalization. The rule changes are broadly aimed at improving access to medical marijuana. For example, there is a provision that will see the registration fee for patients and caregivers reduced to…

FridayMay 17, 2019 12:19 pm

Global Consortium Inc. (GCGX) Expands Reach, Building First-Ever Cannabis Mall

The company is constructing the first-ever cannabis mall, offering products manufactured in-house and serving outside vendors GCGX is reaching into the Lake Tahoe, California-area to provide products to more than 30 million who have limited or no access to recreational dispensaries The company is adding a medical grade nutraceutical division GCGX aims to commence the registration process for listing on the Nasdaq, with a target date of mid- to late-June Headquartered in Florida, Global Consortium Inc. (OTC: GCGX) is a diversified, cannabis-holding company expanding its reach nationwide. The company’s portfolio includes several subsidiaries, partnerships and licensing agreements. Focused on sustainable…

FridayMay 17, 2019 12:07 pm

Market Leader VPR Brands, LP (VPRB) Reports Increased Revenue, Reverses Operating Loss

Figures from VPR Brands’ 2018 report point to strong financial performance VPR Brands’ growth strategy focuses on high-performance, high-quality products that build expanded brand quality, awareness and loyalty The company’s plethora of brands target multiple corners of the lucrative cannabis industry VPR Brands, LP (OTC: VPRB), an innovative technology holding company whose assets include patented atomization-related products and technology, recently announced its 2018 financial results, boasting increased revenues and a net operating gain. The company has grown its revenues to almost $4.6 million (http://cnw.fm/Mlf05) while “reversing its operating loss of over $888,000 to positive territory above $9,000.” Its full-year operating margins grew by…

FridayMay 17, 2019 11:20 am

Earth Science Tech Inc. (ETST) Airs Infomercial Featuring Full-Spectrum CBD Products, Best Purchasing Options

A recently introduced informercial campaign tells the real-life story of the impact of ETST cannabinoids on consumer An estimated 64.5 percent of hemp-sourced cannabis is sold online; the legal cannabis market is projected to hit $20.2 billion by 2021 The ‘As Seen on TV’ spot is currently airing on Fox News, Lifetime and the Cooking Channel Earth Science Tech Inc. (OTCQB: ETST), a biotech company focused on the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical fields, is inviting viewers of its ‘As Seen on TV’ infomercial aired in the New York market to purchase ETST’s industrial-grade, hemp-sourced cannabinoid products online. According to a study…

ThursdayMay 16, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – State Statistics Reveal Less than 50 Percent of Ohio Patients Have Purchased Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana was legalized in Ohio in 2016 and sales only started this year. Figures coming in from the state show that only 15,339 of the patients who hold medical marijuana cards have so far visited a dispensary and purchased medicinal marijuana products. Several factors can explain why just 49 percent of the cardholders have bought medical marijuana. First, very few medical marijuana dispensaries have opened their doors to patients. Out of 56 dispensary licenses which were issued, just a paltry 15 establishments have started operating. These few dispensaries aren’t evenly distributed across the state, and this may explain why…

ThursdayMay 16, 2019 1:22 pm

NCIA’s Cannabis Business Summit & Expo Offers Opportunity to Network with the Best and Brightest

Who’s going to deliver the keynote address at NCIA’s 6th Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California? Last year, it was James Cole, a former deputy attorney general who thinks that the federal government should treat cannabis as a medical pharmaceutical substance. The year before it was Vicente Fox; a former president of Mexico who set the tone at the 2017 conference with an insightful talk on the social injustices created by the war on drugs and the positive effects of global cannabis legalization. This year’s event – the nation's…