An upcoming vote seeking to loosen international restrictions on cannabis has the U.S. federal government worried as it could reinforce marijuana legalization efforts. Media outlets obtained a government document that was released last year by the United Nations’ (UN) World Health Organization (WHO). The report was discussing a series of marijuana policy recommendations in the … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Feds Worried International Cannabis Rescheduling Could Force Their Hand”

The adult-use marijuana industry in the state of Illinois started on a high note. On Monday, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced that in the month of January, marijuana sales came to a total of $39.2 million. Recreational marijuana sales became legal on the Jan. 1, 2020, and within January, marijuana customers bought … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Illinois Pot Companies Sell Marijuana Worth Almost $40M in January”

It is the nature of any new industry to have rapid trend changes, and the marijuana market is not an exception. Changes are therefore most likely be visible on the shelves at your local dispensary. Lately, you may have noticed that shorter lines and fewer people are seen queuing at the dispensaries; this is because … Continue reading “420 with CNW – In-Store Marijuana Dispensary Trends to Watch This Year”

The establishment of a program meant to provide marijuana permits to people who have been affected by the war against drugs in Los Angeles has been marred by delays, scandal, and bureaucratic blunders. This has resulted in the loss of thousands of dollars for some of the intended beneficiaries. Speaking to the Guardian, black entrepreneurs … Continue reading “420 with CNW – LA Black Entrepreneurs Frustrated by Unresponsive Marijuana Equity Program”

Since the legalization of adult-use marijuana in Illinois, the market has been plagued by long queues, closure of dispensaries, and shortages; and this has left marijuana customers very frustrated. However, it has emerged that the cultivators intended to start the sale of recreational marijuana on a slow note, the state officials said. The cultivators and … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Authorities Say Illinois Marijuana Shortages Were Planned”

The Jamaican government is offering small-scale farmers who are cultivating marijuana illegally a way out by transitioning them into licensed growers in an effort to eliminate the black market. Instead of punishing unlicensed growers, the government is helping them transition into the regulated marijuana market to raise awareness, eradicate poverty, and promote sustainable development in … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Jamaica is Helping Small Unlicensed Marijuana Growers to Go Legit”

The legalization of recreational marijuana in Canada took place in October 2018, and since then, the country has been facing a lot of issues, many of which offer valuable insights to entrepreneurs and government officials. Forewarned is forearmed; countries such as the United States and others looking for national legalization of adult-use marijuana should learn … Continue reading “420 with CNW – What US Marijuana Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Canadian Mistakes”

One major part of the travel industry is the hotel, and with the legalization of marijuana taking place in more and more states in the U.S., hotels are facing several challenges concerning marijuana consumption. They are faced with the issue of figuring out how to allow their guests to partake in marijuana consumption within their … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Hotels Still Unsure About How to React to Marijuana Legalization”