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420 with CNW — How Cannabis Firms Can Prepare Themselves for Future After Rescheduling

March 18, 2024 4:20pm

In 2015, shortly after Colorado initiated recreational cannabis sales, marijuana operators faced a significant lesson regarding the strictness surrounding the term “organic” from state and federal authorities. Most operators had to change their business names to exclude the term. The U.S. Agriculture Department is in charge of the organic label and has accredited third-party organizations … Continue reading “420 with CNW — How Cannabis Firms Can Prepare Themselves for Future After Rescheduling”

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Study Says More Teens Are Using Delta-8 THC Products

March 18, 2024 11:00am

A new study has found that more than 11% of seniors in high school are using delta-8 THC. Delta-8 THC is one of the many compounds found in the cannabis sativa plant, of which hemp and marijuana are common varieties. This compound isn’t found in high quantities in the cannabis plant and is said to … Continue reading “Study Says More Teens Are Using Delta-8 THC Products”

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420 with CNW — Missouri Announces Date for Submission of Additional Cannabis Microbusiness Applications

March 15, 2024 4:20pm

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is set to begin receiving the next wave of applications for microbusiness licenses electronically, using its online registry platform. The application window is slated to open from April 15 to April 29, 2024, with licensing expected to be finalized by July. Last year, the department granted … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Missouri Announces Date for Submission of Additional Cannabis Microbusiness Applications”

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420 with CNW — Research Finds 7 in 10 Americans Live in States with Legal Cannabis

March 14, 2024 4:20pm

Despite federal prohibition, cannabis has gained legal status across many of the states in the United States, whether for recreational or medical use. According to recent research from the Pew Research Center, a majority of Americans, approximately 74%, now reside in states where cannabis is permissible in some form. Among these, about 54% live in … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Research Finds 7 in 10 Americans Live in States with Legal Cannabis”

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420 with CNW — Analysis of Differences Between Taxes on Marijuana, Sports Betting

March 13, 2024 4:20pm

In 2021, Arizona witnessed the legalization of two long-operating but previously illicit industries: sports betting and recreational cannabis. This change brought a surge of tax revenue to the state, with one industry outpacing the other significantly. While sports betting enjoys greater popularity per capita in the state, it contributes only a small percentage of the … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Analysis of Differences Between Taxes on Marijuana, Sports Betting”

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420 with CNW — 2023 Marijuana Business Licenses Declined in US, Data Firm Says

March 12, 2024 4:20pm

The number of active cannabis company licenses in the United States saw a substantial dip in 2023, the first decline following years of steady increase, according to a recent CRB Monitor report. According to the data, there was a 4% drop in the number of active marijuana licenses in the U.S. between 2022 and 2023. … Continue reading “420 with CNW — 2023 Marijuana Business Licenses Declined in US, Data Firm Says”

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420 with CNW — Study Shows Cannabis Users Less Likely to Suffer Cognitive Decline

March 11, 2024 4:20pm

A recent study suggests a potential link between cannabis use and reduced instances of subjective cognitive decline (SDC), wherein individuals who incorporate cannabis into their routines, whether for medical or recreational purposes, report experiencing less memory impairment and confusion than nonusers. Published in the “Current Alzheimer Research” Journal, the study’s significance lies in its departure … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Study Shows Cannabis Users Less Likely to Suffer Cognitive Decline”

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420 with CNW — Virginia Lawmakers Pass Cannabis Sales Bill, Send to Governor

March 08, 2024 4:20pm

Virginia lawmakers have recently given their final nod to legislation aiming to legalize the retail sale of cannabis, slated to commence from May 1, 2025. This decision, following several weeks of negotiations, now awaits the approval of Governor Glenn Youngkin. Both the Senate and House of Delegates endorsed similar versions of the measures on Feb. … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Virginia Lawmakers Pass Cannabis Sales Bill, Send to Governor”

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420 with CNW — Veterans Groups Urge Biden Administration to Reclassify Cannabis

March 07, 2024 4:20pm

Leading U.S. veterans’ organizations are urging the Biden administration to promptly relax federal marijuana laws, aligning with a growing chorus of voices advocating for rescheduling the substance six months after a recommendation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Expressing their sentiments in a recent letter, the groups have called upon the … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Veterans Groups Urge Biden Administration to Reclassify Cannabis”

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420 with CNW — Company Makes First Export of DEA-Approved Marijuana from Jamaica to US

March 06, 2024 4:20pm

A Jamaican-Canadian company based in Toronto and formed by Canopy Growth Corp. and Steep Hill Labs’ former employees, has completed what it asserts to be the inaugural DEA-approved export of marijuana products from Jamaica to the United States. The company, Pure Jamaican, alongside Seven-10 Pharmaceuticals, its manufacturing and cultivation division located in Montego Bay, Jamaica, … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Company Makes First Export of DEA-Approved Marijuana from Jamaica to US”

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420 with CNW — Maryland Legislators Consider Bills Against Workplace Discrimination for Cannabis Users

March 05, 2024 4:20pm

Legislative committees in Maryland’s state House of Delegates and Senate convened last week to deliberate on proposed measures aimed at shielding workers from repercussions due to off-duty marijuana use. The bills’ essence lies in shifting the burden of proof onto employers, requiring them to demonstrate on-the-job impairment before taking disciplinary action against an employee. Introduced … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Maryland Legislators Consider Bills Against Workplace Discrimination for Cannabis Users”

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420 with CNW — Official Records Show Recreational Marijuana Sales in Canada Exceeded C$5B in 2023

March 04, 2024 4:20pm

In 2023, Canada’s recreational marijuana market boasted a value of approximately C%5.07 billion ($3.8 billion), a recent government report on retail sales stated. This reflects a 12.2% increase from the previous year, showcasing a trend of growth, albeit at a slower pace compared to earlier years, marking more than five years since the legalization of … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Official Records Show Recreational Marijuana Sales in Canada Exceeded C$5B in 2023”

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Advocates Say Biden Missing Huge Opportunity by Not Pursuing Cannabis Legalization

March 01, 2024 9:30am

At the moment, marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. This is despite the fact that 38 states have legalized its medical use while another 24 states legally allow recreational use. Marijuana advocates believe the Biden administration is missing out on a chance to attract young voters by not legalizing the drug federally. Thus far, … Continue reading “Advocates Say Biden Missing Huge Opportunity by Not Pursuing Cannabis Legalization”

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420 with CNW — Modified Ballot Measure to Broaden Medical Marijuana Approved in Arkansas

March 01, 2024 4:20am

Efforts to enhance accessibility to medical marijuana are gaining traction in Arkansas as advocates and industry stakeholders push for a constitutional amendment slated for the November ballot. Tim Griffin, the state’s attorney general, recently gave the green light to the proposed amendment’s ballot language after making some revisions. Now, supporters have until July 5, 2024, … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Modified Ballot Measure to Broaden Medical Marijuana Approved in Arkansas”

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