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The new recreational marijuana market in Chicago is still facing some challenges. However, the challenge of being restricted from consuming pot in accomodations that fall within the ambit of the Chiacgo Housing Authority is being addressed in light of the state law allowing recreational marijuana. Marijuana consumers can now buy marijuana and smoke it at … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Chicago Housing Authority Eases its Strict Position on Recreational Weed”

One hundred and ninety-two dispensaries were issued with permits by the state of Missouri, allowing them to sell medical marijuana to patients. Of the 192 dispensaries, eight are located in Springfield City. Missouri has eight Congressional districts, and each of them was issued with 24 licenses by the state Department of Health and Senior Services. … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Missouri Licenses 192 Medical Cannabis Dispensaries”

American Marijuana, the company that caused a stir when it advertised a job for someone to paid to smoke weed, conducted a survey exploring people’s travel experiences in search of adult-use cannabis. They asked more than 1,000 people who had traveled to other states to buy legal recreational marijuana about their destination and what they … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Study Provides Insights into People Traveling Across State Lines to Buy Weed”

Although nearly two weeks have passed since the sale of recreational marijuana was launched in Illinois,  some people are still confused about the workings of the state law. Discussed below are five myths about legal pot in Illinois. Legal means no limit Adult-use marijuana in Illinois is permissible, but only people aged 21 or above … Continue reading “420 with CNW – 5 Common Myths About Legal Marijuana in Illinois”

A wave of marijuana legalization has been sweeping across the U.S., and its genesis can be traced to Colorado and Washington approving marijuana legalization initiatives way back in 2012. In each biennial election that followed, additional states followed through with their own marijuana legalization initiatives, and experts believe 2020 will be a landmark year for … Continue reading “420 with CNW – 6 States That Could Vote on Marijuana Ballot Measures in 2020”

Marijuana edibles give the consumers a good buzz minus the risks associated with smoking or vaping the products, regardless of whether you bought them at a dispensary or made them in your kitchen. Most of these products have an expiry date printed on the packaging or an attached sticker. This means that it is unhealthy … Continue reading “420 with CNW – What is the Shelf Life of Cannabis Edibles?”

Democrats in Congress have abandoned two marijuana proposals that were veteran-based and previously approved by Congress as part of their large-scale defense bill. The House approved its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) this summer. The legislation had several changes that would prevent the United States Department of Veteran Affairs from denying the … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Democrats in Congress Cede to Senate’s Position on Veteran-Related Marijuana Provisions”

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is allowing people previously convicted of drug possession to work at credit unions. In July, the NCUA board announced the proposed changes to their employment regulations, which allows an exception for low-level drug offenders. On Monday, the agency published its ruling in the Federal Register and said that that … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Federal Agency Says Those with Drug Convictions Can Work at Credit Unions”

The legal sale of adult-use cannabis will happen soon after Michigan regulators issued the program’s first business license on Tuesday. While inside a retailer’s Ann Arbor store, the director of Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency, Andrew Brisbo, issued three licenses to the leaders of Exclusive Brands. The licenses permit the business to grow, process, and sell … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Michigan Starts Issuing Recreational Marijuana Sales Licenses”

Georgia’s key leaders have launched a program providing the state’s 15,000 registered patients with medical marijuana seven months after the Governor approved the program. Licensing for companies seeking to grow and sell medical marijuana oil would be granted by a seven-member commission, which was appointed by Governor Kemp, House Speaker David Ralston, and Lt. Governor … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Georgia’s Medical Marijuana Program Kicks into High Gear”