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When governments issued lockdown and social distancing orders to curb the spread of the coronavirus, most states with legal marijuana programs deemed cannabis an essential service, allowing both recreational pot shops and medical marijuana dispensaries to continue operating. In Massachusetts, however, only medical marijuana shops were deemed essential, forcing residents who wanted to indulge in … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Long Lines as Recreational Pot Shops Reopen in Massachusetts”

The economic impacts of the coronavirus crisis will undoubtedly be felt for years. With more than 30 million Americans newly unemployed and all but the most essential businesses shut down in the meantime, most industries are in a downturn. One sector that was spared and almost seems to be thriving during the crisis is the … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Oregon Breaks Yet Another Monthly Marijuana Sales Record”

For a very long time, advocates for legalizing marijuana have outlined the revenue states stand to gain from legalization. Indeed, states like Colorado have brought in massive revenues through cannabis sales in the recent past. Furthermore, results from a new study show that legal cannabis has a positive effect on the tourism and hospitality industry. … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Study Shows Marijuana Legalization Boosts Hotel Bookings”

Maine’s burgeoning marijuana industry has been stuck in developmental hell for the past few years. Despite Maine voters approving a ballot initiative to legalize marijuana in November 2016, there are still no retailers in the state. Since then, the journey to legal marijuana sales has been fraught with a number of legislative and regulatory changes, … Continue reading “420 with CNW – New Impediment to Maine’s Anticipated Marijuana Sales Emerges”

Before the coronavirus pandemic had the entire world in a stranglehold, Minnesota House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler declared that he would introduce the ‘best legalization bill in the country’ within the coming weeks. However, with the virus spreading wildly across the country, priorities shifted and the legislation was put on the back burner. On Tuesday, … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Minnesota Legislator Unveils Long-Awaited Cannabis Legalization Bill”

Despite its immense popularity, the cannabis industry is still new and relatively unregulated. While federal law classifies cannabis as a controlled substance, over 30 states have legalized cannabis in various capacities. This patchwork legislation makes it difficult for agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to fully regulate the industry. There are always … Continue reading “420 with CNW – How to Read Marijuana Product Labels”

The coronavirus outbreak has put everyone on high alert. With over 3 million confirmed cases and at least 220,000 deaths globally, we should definitely be on guard. The virus spreads primarily through droplets released by an infected person when they sneeze or cough, and governments all over the world have rolled out social distancing measures … Continue reading “420 with CNW – How to Disinfect Cannabis Packaging Safely”

The coronavirus pandemic is like nothing we’ve ever experienced. The virus has quite literally ground the globe to a halt, with most businesses shut down and people stuck indoors. The chances of kicking it in the foreseeable future are quite slim, and experts say life may not go back to normal when we eventually do. … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Marijuana Edibles Could Become More Popular After Coronavirus Outbreak”

Legalizing marijuana this year had been one of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s top priorities. For the second year in a row, he had included marijuana legalization in his budget proposal to state lawmakers. However, the coronavirus pandemic came along, and as New York quickly became the epicenter of America’s outbreak, legislative priorities shifted. In … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Zoom Inadequate for the Complexities of Marijuana Legalization, Says Gov. Cuomo”

The state of Ohio has eased some of its medical marijuana restrictions after repeated complaints that the current system made it difficult for patients to get their medicine when they needed it. The need for a system that works for the patients was further underscored by the danger posed by the Coronavirus pandemic. It forced … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Ohio Eases Medical Marijuana Purchase Restrictions”