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WednesdayMar 27, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Why New Jersey Marijuana Legalization Bill Vote May Have Been Called Off

On March 25, the planned vote on a marijuana legalization bill in New Jersey was suddenly called off by both legislative houses in a move that disappointed cannabis advocates who had thought that the bill would sail through. Here are some possible reasons for the cancellation of the vote. Insufficient Time to Convince Legislators The legalization bill was released by the different committees less than a fortnight before a final vote was scheduled by the two houses. This time was too little for advocates to convince legislators to support the bill. Consequently, Senate President Sweeney thought it wise to cancel…

TuesdayMar 26, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – DEA Seeks Contractor to Burn Illegal Weed in Arizona

The U.S. DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) is looking for a contractor in Arizona to incinerate cannabis between the months of March and September. The contractor will be expected to burn cannabis at a rate of 1,000 pounds every hour. The marijuana will be brought to the incineration facility from about 12 cities within Texas. While the agency isn’t certain about the way in which the marijuana to be burnt will be packaged, they predict that some of it will be in the form of tightly packed “bales” or ”bricks” weighing less than 60 pounds. Some marijuana will be in plastic…

MondayMar 25, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Former NHL Players to Participate in Post-Concussion Cannabis Treatment Trial

Dozens of former National Hockey League (NHL) players will receive cannabis as part of a study to investigate the effects of CBD on brain injuries. Dr. Charles Tator, a neurosurgeon and concussion expert, says that his team hopes that CBD will exhibit a therapeutic effect on the former players who suffer from chronic pain and other symptoms of repetitive brain injury. For this study, the researchers recruited about 100 former NHL players to participate as research subjects. Half of those people will receive a placebo while the rest will be given CBD. All the study subjects will continue taking any…

FridayMar 22, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Ontario Golf Course Set to be the First Marijuana Themed Course in Canada

Rolling Greens, a golf course found near Smith Falls in Ontario, is set to take the “green” in its name to a whole new level by becoming the first golf course to allow cannabis smoking on its grounds. Gordon Weiske, the Director of Entertainment at the golf course, revealed that while other people were clamoring to acquire licenses to grow or retail cannabis, Rolling Greens decided to be different and become a golf course with a cannabis theme. He says that they decided to allow golfers to enjoy cannabis while playing the game. While strict rules prevent the consumption of…

FridayMar 22, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Is Thailand Ready for Cannabis Legalization?

A drafting committee in the Thai Legislative Assembly is working on a bill to legalize marijuana in the state. However, many people are wondering whether the country is ready for this move. An analysis of the factors on the ground shows that the road to legalization has a lot going for it while some obstacles remain, as explored in the discussion below. Why It May Be Time for Legalization A long history of cannabis use. Cannabis had been used for centuries in Thailand before it was outlawed in 1934. Laborers had for long used it to relax their sore muscles…

ThursdayMar 21, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Pennsylvania Senators Seek Cosponsors for Cannabis Legalization Bill

Two senators in Pennsylvania have drafted a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in the state, and they are now seeking cosponsors for their initiative. State Sen. Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) and Sen. Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery) have drafted the bill that reads like a dream come true for any marijuana advocate. The bill intends to allow adults who are 21 or older to grow a maximum of six mature cannabis plants at home for their own use. Home delivery of marijuana and its products will also be legal if the bill is enacted. While it would be illegal to consume cannabis in…

ThursdayMar 21, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Research Suggests You Could Be Storing Cannabis Improperly

Ask anyone how they store their cannabis and you are likely to hear that they place it in an airtight plastic container stored away from direct sunlight. While this has been the norm for cannabis storage, new research suggests that such a method may not preserve the ingredients of your valuable stash for long. The Italian study compared how THC content was preserved if cannabis was stored in four different ways for 100 days. First, the researchers looked at what would happen to cannabis if it were stored for 100 days in a bright room at room temperature. This method…

WednesdayMar 20, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Lawmakers in Connecticut Unveil Marijuana Legalization Plan

At the end of last week (March 14), lawmakers in Connecticut’s Assembly held a press conference at which they outlined a plan to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. Rep. Michael D’Agostino, the chair of the General Law Committee, led the proceedings by giving a brief outline of the legalization plan. He revealed that three major areas would be looked at when pushing the legalization plan forward. These are regulation, monetization and decriminalization. These three areas would be handled by different committees that are mandated to legislate in those areas. D’Agostino added that the different committees would formulate various bills…

WednesdayMar 20, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Illinois Legislators Move to Ease Banking for Cannabis Businesses

As Illinois gears up to legalize recreational weed, a couple of bills have been tabled to protect state-chartered banks that decide to accept cannabis businesses as clients. Under federal law, any money from cannabis businesses is regarded as drug money and banks that accept such money may be prosecuted by the federal authorities. Consequently, most banks have been reluctant to do business with marijuana companies even if the allure of the huge sums of money that can be made from the cannabis industry is strong. The past years have seen medical cannabis companies struggling to find a bank that is…

TuesdayMar 19, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Protect Federal Workers Who Use Marijuana

A bipartisan bill introduced in Congress last week (March 12) seeks to shield federal employees from being fired once they test positive for marijuana. The bill, introduced by Reps. Don Young (R-AK) and Charlie Crist (D-FL), is intended to clarify that federal workers who consume cannabis in states where it is legal cannot be held liable under federal law for testing positive for the substance. Currently, federal employees can be summarily fired or denied a job if they test positive for THC. This blanket action happens regardless of state law. Crist explains that the existing policy and law disproportionately impacts…