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ThursdayJun 13, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Senators Revive Push for Cannabis Industry to Access SBA Resources, Loans

A group of senators from the Democratic Party is urging a significant committee to ensure small cannabis entities have equitable access to federal Small Business Administration (SBA) lending programs and development resources available to other industries. In an April letter to the leaders of the Appropriations subcommittee, the senators urged that the FY 2025 FSGG spending measure include provisions to stop the SBA from rejecting loan applications from small cannabis entities operating legally in states that have approved marijuana use and sales. Senator Jacky Rosen led the letter, asking the subcommittee leaders to add clauses to the spending bill that…

WednesdayJun 12, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — California Moves to Crackdown on Hemp Intoxicants

It has become clear in recent years that obtaining a cannabis license is both expensive and complicated. As a result, many people have found it easier to sell intoxicating products, such as hemp THC beverages. However, this trend may be shifting, especially in California. Hemp THC beverages are drinks that contain hemp-derived delta-9 THC. You might be wondering how this is possible given the federal law that restricts THC content to 0.3%. Interestingly, these beverages can still be intoxicating without exceeding this limit. For instance, a drink containing 5 to 10 milligrams of hemp-derived THC can be intoxicating while still…

WednesdayJun 12, 2024 10:00 am

Voters in Dallas Could Decide on Cannabis Decriminalization in November

Voters in Dallas may have the opportunity to decide whether the state should decriminalize marijuana in small quantities in November. This is if members of the city council approve a plan to place a resolution on this year’s ballot. Chad West, a council member, recently revealed that he would be proposing the Dallas Freedom Act later this month. Organizers revealed that a petition in favor of the change has received more than 50,000 signatures. West stated that voters in the city and the country at large wanted to decriminalize cannabis, explaining that law enforcement was already burdened and needed to…

TuesdayJun 11, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Survey Explores Views of Americans on Cannabis Legalization

As the United States moves closer to rescheduling and legalizing cannabis, critical questions emerge about who should benefit from these changes and who is best suited to craft equitable cannabis policies. Big businesses frequently have a big say in what laws are passed, and the cannabis industry seems to be no exception. But who, in the opinion of Americans, ought to have more influence over cannabis laws? A recent survey by the Parabola Center, a nonpartisan think tank made up of experts in drug policy and law who advocate for marijuana legalization with a special emphasis on small enterprises and…

TuesdayJun 11, 2024 12:00 pm

Alternative Products Expo to Present Fresh Ideas and Products in Houston

The Alternative Products Expo by ZJ Events is coming to George R. Brown Center, Houston, June 20-22, 2024. Houston has emerged as a thriving center of smoke shops, with its rich food, culture, and resourceful connectivity, and the Alternative Products Expo will witness a large crowd of traders, manufacturers, and enthusiasts from all over the country. ZJ Events is a pioneer in organizing expos for the CBD community where they discover novel innovations and get updates on new industry trends and regulations. Traders can leverage the event platform to get the best show-exclusive deals limited to the event. Attendees can explore, connect, and collaborate…

MondayJun 10, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Says Cannabis Terpenes Equal to Morphine in Pain Management

A new study exploring the potential of marijuana terpenes as treatments for chronic neuropathic pain suggests that these compounds could be as effective as morphine for pain relief, showing similar reductions in pain markers when administered via injection. Interestingly, when terpenes were combined with morphine, they enhanced the drug’s effectiveness as well. The study found that, unlike morphine, none of the terpenes triggered a significant reward response, implying that they might be effective pain relievers without the risk of addiction or dysphoria. However, vaporized or orally administered terpenes did not show much impact on pain relief. The authors highlighted that…

MondayJun 10, 2024 10:00 am

College Enrolment Increases in States with Legal Marijuana, Graduation Rates Remain Unaffected

New research has determined that recreational cannabis legalization in some states has led to an increase in enrolments by roughly 9%, without compromising rates of graduation or degree completion. The research was carried out by Ahmed El Fatmaoui, a graduate student at the University of Oklahoma. For the study, El Fatmaoui built on previous research such as one study that determined which legal states saw bigger application pools with no observed decline in student-applicant quality. He then obtained data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data system as well as the county for his analysis. His findings showed that the legalization…

FridayJun 07, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Daily Marijuana Use Has Now Overtaken Alcohol Use in the US

According to a recent survey, the number of Americans who use marijuana daily or almost daily has increased relative to those who use alcohol at the same frequency. The findings, which have been published in the “Addiction Journal,” are based on information gathered over the previous 40 years by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. According to the report, 17.7 million people used cannabis daily in 2022, overtaking the 14.7 million people who drink alcohol every day for the first time. Although alcohol is still consumed more frequently overall, the survey shows that daily cannabis consumption has significantly…

FridayJun 07, 2024 10:00 am

Japan Gathering Public Feedback on Proposed Marijuana Reforms

Last week, Japan launched the public-comment period for its marijuana reform measure, providing new details on how its budding marijuana industry would look over the next few months. This comes after the country’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare published a document suggesting changes to allowable THC amounts in some products in February. Preliminary proposals suggest that Japan may become the first country to approve CBD in food. Astrasana Holding AG managing director, Yves Antoniazzi, revealed that the company has been waiting a long time for this, noting that it was a big milestone for the global marijuana industry. He…

ThursdayJun 06, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Republic of South Africa President Signs Bill Legalizing Marijuana

The president of South Africa has formally signed a measure making adult use, growing and possession of cannabis legal. Just one day before the national elections, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act (CfPPA) into law. The National Council of Provinces gave its support to the bill in February after it was enacted by the National Assembly in November 2023. This legislative change has been in development for several years, beginning with a 2018 Constitutional Court ruling that declared the ban on marijuana cultivation and simple possession unconstitutional, requiring legislative amendments in two years. Although the bill…