November 08, 2024 4:20pm
The financial race surrounding the recreational marijuana legalization initiative in South Dakota was highly competitive, with both opponents and supporters gathering nearly equal resources. This set the scene for an intense debate while voters prepared for the November 5 ballot. Both sides have collectively raised around $915,000, showcasing the deeply split opinions across the state … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Recreational Marijuana Measure Attracts Heavy Funding on Both Sides in South Dakota”
November 07, 2024 4:20pm
Support for legalizing cannabis is showing consistent strength across the United States, according to a recent survey by Gallup. The findings highlight that a significant majority of Americans, regardless of political affiliation, continue to endorse marijuana reform. The survey revealed a slight dip in support compared to last year’s figures, but the change falls within … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Gallup Survey Finds US Bipartisan Majority Support for Cannabis Legalization Stable”
November 06, 2024 4:20pm
The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) recently removed marijuana from its list of prohibited substances. This change means that fighters in the state who possess, use, or consume marijuana products will no longer face penalties for violating anti-doping rules. For years, cannabis was classified as a banned substance, and fighters were often penalized if it … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Fighters in Nevada Are No Longer Prohibited from Using Marijuana”
November 05, 2024 4:20pm
Kentucky is making significant progress toward introducing medical cannabis as an option for healthcare in the state. Recently, 26 businesses were chosen to cultivate and process medical cannabis, which will soon be available for sale across Kentucky. The businesses earned their licenses through a random lottery held at the Kentucky Lottery office in Louisville. Governor … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Kentucky’s First Lottery Selects 26 Businesses to Receive Medical Marijuana Licenses”
November 04, 2024 4:20pm
Advocates in New Jersey are currently debating whether the state’s Marijuana Regulatory Commission should raise the fee directing revenue from recreational cannabis sales to fund social equity initiatives and support communities affected by past drug policies. The commission is set to meet soon to determine the fee rate that will apply starting January 1. Presently, … Continue reading “420 with CNW — New Jersey Marijuana Advocates Discuss the Possibility of Increasing the Fee for Social Equity”
November 01, 2024 4:20pm
A troubling tendency has surfaced in states where marijuana markets are regulated: businesses frequently offer their goods using identical or very similar trademarks. This overlap occurs because the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) prohibits federal trademark safeguarding for cannabis products, as they are illegal at the federal level. In the absence of federal … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Why Cannabis Firms Need to Give Branding Adequate Attention”
October 31, 2024 4:20pm
A recent review highlights the promising effects of cannabinoids, a compound in cannabis, in managing persistent nerve pain. According to the research, cannabinoids may offer substantial pain relief with few or no side effects, suggesting a valuable alternative to conventional pain medications for patients dealing with persistent nerve pain. Published in the Cureus journal, the … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Scientific Review Finds Marijuana Lowers Chronic Nerve Pain”
October 30, 2024 4:20pm
Last year, when Delaware legalized cannabis, legislators approved the opening of 30 retail cannabis stores across the state. However, despite licenses being expected this year and stores potentially launching by 2025, available locations for shoppers to purchase cannabis legally are declining. Several cities and towns in the state have used a provision in the legalization … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Delaware Cannabis Business Sites Dwindle as Local Bans Take Effect”
October 29, 2024 4:20pm
A recent poll indicates that voters in Florida are likely to approve two highly debated measures on the upcoming November ballot: recreational cannabis and abortion rights. The poll, conducted by the Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) at the University of North Florida, was released on Monday and shows strong support for both measures. Specifically, 66% … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Poll Predictions Suggest Florida Marijuana Measure Will Pass”
October 28, 2024 4:20pm
The Arkansas Supreme Court decided in a narrow 4-3 ruling that votes in favor of and against a plan to broaden the state’s medical cannabis program would not be taken into account. Protect Arkansas Kids, a nonprofit that joined the legal fight against the amendment—Issue 3, filed a case that resulted in this decision. The … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Arkansas Supreme Court Says Cannabis Amendment Ballots in November Will Not Count”
October 25, 2024 4:20pm
Recent research highlights the increasing use of marijuana among individuals undergoing cancer treatment and the associated implications of this trend. Various studies indicate that approximately 20%-40% of cancer patients turn to cannabinoids or medical marijuana to alleviate side effects such as stress, anxiety, insomnia, pain, and nausea. The surge in marijuana use among cancer patients … Continue reading “420 with CNW — NIH Says Oncologists Aren’t Equipped to Answer Cancer Patients’ Questions on Medical Marijuana”
October 23, 2024 4:20pm
Last week’s Benzinga cannabis conference, held in downtown Chicago, offered a glimpse into an industry that is anxiously awaiting full legal recognition. The event seemed, at first appearance, to be very similar to most business conferences. There were notably fewer women in the gathering than men, who made up the majority of those in suits. … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Benzinga Cannabis Conference Shows How Businesses Are Struggling in the Legal Grey Area”
October 22, 2024 4:20pm
A recent study published in the Cannabis Research Journal challenges the outdated stereotype that cannabis users, often labeled as “lazy stoners,” are less active. The research shows that medical cannabis promotes increased physical activity in individuals with chronic health issues, while recreational marijuana boosts physical activity even more, particularly in those without chronic conditions. The … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Study Says Medical Cannabis Promotes a Higher Level of Physical Activity”
October 21, 2024 4:20pm
The recreational cannabis ballot initiative in South Dakota, known as Initiated Measure 29 (IM 29), will not directly lead to the legalization of cannabis sales. For sales to become legal, further action from the state legislature would be required. IM 29 primarily aims to decriminalize the use, possession and free sharing of up to two … Continue reading “420 with CNW —South Dakota Voters Can Decriminalize Cannabis, Legislators Will Decide on Sales”
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