Israel’s medical cannabis program recently went through a number of reforms that will see patients purchasing medical cannabis for up to 50% off the current price. The changes were presented by Health Minister Yuli Edelstein in the Knesset’s Labor, Welfare, and Health Committee. The reforms include switching from a license system to a prescription system, … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Israel Health Ministry to Slash Medical Marijuana Prices in Half”

Had the coronavirus pandemic not struck, 2020 would have been a good year for cannabis. Several states were planning on legalizing cannabis either through a ballot or inclusion in the budget, but a lot of these plans have been put on the backburner. However, despite the ongoing health and economic crisis, cannabis stocks have fared … Continue reading “420 with CNW – 2021 Looks Promising for Pot Stocks”

The months after the coronavirus broke out were characterized by a severe decline in commerce. Industries like airlines, food service and tourism were especially hit, with a large chunk of the more than 30 million Americans who lost their jobs coming from these sectors. Cannabis, on the other hand has weathered the storm fairly well. … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Illinois Cannabis Sales Break Records in July”

Michael Straumietis, commonly known as ‘BigMike’, is one of the most successful cannabis entrepreneurs in the world. He founded cannabis fertilizer brand Advanced Nutrients, a firm that has earned him millions over the last two decades. Said to be the world’s leading cannabis fertilizer, the brand’s products are sold in 109 countries and counting with … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Amazon Prime Unveils Search for Marijuana Business Talent”

As 2019 drew to a close, no one expected the virus that had been discovered in Wuhan, China in November to bring the world to a complete standstill. Three months into the year, however, the resultant pandemic had caused massive damage to the economy, with industries like food service and airlines shouldering millions of job … Continue reading “420 with CNW – How COVID-19 is Dampening CBD Sales”

For many proponents of legalizing marijuana, snuffing out the black market and bringing all that revenue into the state coffers was a big motivation. However, the truth is the black market has thrived alongside state legal weed, and in many cases has actively undermined and drawn profits from the legal market. With the coronavirus pandemic … Continue reading “420 with CNW – The COVID-19 Outbreak is Hitting Illegal Cannabis Sales Hard”

As July drew to a close, the House of Representatives voted in favor of an amendment that would protect all state, territory and tribal marijuana programs from federal interference. Sponsored by Reps. Earl Blumenauer, Tom McClintock, Eleanor Holmes Norton and Barbara Lee, the measure would prevent the Department of Justice from using its funds to … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Congress Passes Amendment Shielding State Cannabis Programs from Federal Interference”

For as long as marijuana has been used recreationally, there have been anecdotal reports among the women who enjoy cannabis that it spices things up in the bedroom. Heck, there are even THC infused lubricants on the market that promise increased arousal and better orgasms, but do they really work? Or is it a placebo … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Study Finds Marijuana Makes Women Have Better Sex”