NORML

APRIL 1, 2020

Today, NORML and it’s national network of advocacy chapters released a memo to state lawmakers, regulators, prosecutors, and other interested parties providing guidance for how they can take emergency actions to better promote the health and welfare of cannabis consumers and the general public during the COVID pandemic. “In this era of tremendous uncertainty, it is crucial that policymakers use every tool in their toolkit to promote public health and safety.

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CannaMD

APRIL 23, 2020

Parkinson’s disease is a type of neurodegeneration characterized by tremors, issues with balance, and other movement-related problems. Patients with Parkinson’s disease also frequently suffer from mood issues such as apathy and depression. Although the cause of Parkinson’s is unknown, the disease is clearly marked by reduced dopamine production in an area of the brain called the substantia nigra.

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NORML

APRIL 30, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is seeking public comments on how Americans with chronic pain are successfully treating their symptoms. The call for comments, posted on April 17 at regulations.gov here , states: “Interested persons or organizations are invited to participate by submitting written views, recommendations, and data related to perspectives on and experiences with pain and pain management.

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Leafwell

APRIL 22, 2020

In the film How High (2001), the characters Silas (Method Man) and Jamal (Redman) use a magical cannabis strain that allows them to ace their college entrance exam. As farcical as it may seem, they may have been onto something. Let’s take a look as to why (and it has nothing to do with ghosts of deceased friends) … The brain is extremely complex, and figuring out how cannabis affects it.

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Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

APRIL 17, 2020

Despite a decision by the New Mexico Court of Appeals, medical cannabis producers are still required to pay gross receipts taxes—at least for now. Last month the New Mexico Supreme Court filed notice that it received a petition from the state Taxation and Revenue Department asking for the high court to overturn a court of appeals ruling. That opinion, filed in January, stated that medical cannabis is exempt from gross receipt taxes.

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2020

Richmond, VA: Democratic Governor Ralph Northam has approved legislation ( Senate Bill 2 | House Bill 972 ) decriminalizing marijuana possession offenses. Northam also recommended technical amendments which must be approved by the legislature before the new law takes effect July 1, 2020. The law reduces penalties for offenses involving the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana to a civil violation – punishable by a maximum $25 fine, no arrest, and no criminal record.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 14, 2020

On Monday, April 13, 2020, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced the signing of a bill decriminalizing marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Virginia now joins … Read More.

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NORML

APRIL 9, 2020

Here at NORML, we take our work seriously. With so many unsubstantiated claims being made regarding cannabis and staying safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, we’ve compiled a list of resources for consumers and ways your activism can thrive during social distancing. Download tips. NORML’s Responsible Consumer Safety Tips. As a member of our NORML family, we earnestly care about your well-being.

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Cannabis Life Network

APRIL 26, 2020

A scope into Canada’s response to the Cannabis industry during Covid-19 by province reveals the industry’s resilience in the face of these trying times. The industry is among the high-growth sector and a significant contributor to the Canadian economy. The country has gained over 400 brick-and-mortar stores since legalization of weed in late 2018. Initially, […].

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Leafwell

APRIL 21, 2020

Figuring out a particular strain’s medical applications is a very difficult if not impossible task. Moreover, it can sometimes lead to erroneous thinking. Hybridization, the environment a plant is grown in, when the plant was harvested, and the phenotype ultimately expressed all make an impact as to which cannabinoids, terpenoids and flavonoids show up in the final product.

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Project CBD

APRIL 28, 2020

Luther Burbank, the legendary horticulturist, was a big fan of cannabis sativa, breeding it and promoting its many uses.

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2020

Eleven US Senators — Michael Bennett (), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Kamala Harris (D-CA), Edward Markey (D-MA), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Jeffrey Merkley (D-OR), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Bernie Sanders (I/D-VT) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) — have sent a letter to leadership urging lawmakers to permit licensed cannabis operators to qualify for loans and other forms economic assistance available from the Small Business Administration (SBA).

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Project CBD

APRIL 7, 2020

Could cannabidiol be a breakthrough therapy to replace or lessen the use of steroids?

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Leafly

APRIL 27, 2020

Cities are starting to decriminalize psychedelics. Here are some conditions that entheogenic plants may help treat. The post 5 medical conditions psychedelics may be able to help treat appeared first on Leafly.

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 24, 2020

Employment protections for medical cannabis patients in New Jersey could soon be strengthened following an important win for the plaintiff in an employment discrimination lawsuit filed against Amazon last year -- D.J.C. v. Amazon Com DEDC, LLC, et al. The federal court ruling, issued earlier this month, will allow the lawsuit to proceed in state court, paving the way for a more employee-friendly resolution of the case.

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Sensi Seeds

APRIL 16, 2020

A ground-breaking 20-year study investigated the links between tobacco, cannabis, and lung function. It found that while tobacco caused adverse effects, cannabis did not. As a result of this study and others like it, healthcare providers are beginning to pay attention, and some health insurers are even starting to cover medicinal cannabis costs! The post Smoking Cannabis Vs.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

APRIL 1, 2020

For some cannabis users, this month is significant. For decades, the number 420 has been aligned with cannabis use. Even before medical cannabis was legalized in New Mexico, April 20 served as an unofficial day for cannabis users to celebrate. This year however, the whole month is 4/20. But because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a medical cannabis industry group in New Mexico is urging patients and producers to cancel events related to the once-in-a-century occasion.

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NORML

APRIL 3, 2020

Medical cannabis is essential and while we commend our state officials for declaring that centers will remain open during the state of emergency, we need to ensure our patients have uninterrupted access to their life saving medicine, especially during these uncertain times. Delaware NORML sparked up the community for a call to action, urging Governor Carney to offer delivery options to adequately serve medical cannabis patients in this time of crisis.

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Project CBD

APRIL 20, 2020

A growing number of countries in Africa are looking to cannabis as the ticket out of poverty, and foreign investment for this sector has flooded in. Activists who pushed for legal commercial cultivation now face the challenge of crafting a cannabis economy that empowers small farmers and rural communities, rather than replicating the elitist forms of past agro-export industries.

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Leafly

APRIL 30, 2020

Testing ensures that cannabis products are safe, and it also tells you about potency, and cannabinoid and terpene levels. Not having a test is a red flag. Here's what to look out for an a cannabis product label. The post Why you should read the label on your cannabis product appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

APRIL 25, 2020

COVID-19, a virus, has proven humanities vulnerability. Cultures have been shaken and politicians have had to admit their wrongs and see the situation as a true beast not to be easily tamed. It is high time for people to act simply with their daily habits yet health authorities are timid and cautious when offering any […]. The post How flavonoids in cannabis, spinach, and other plants affect COVID-19 appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Sensi Seeds

APRIL 11, 2020

2020 is a very special year for Sensi Seeds. It’s our 35 year anniversary! We owe our success to all of you, so it’s our great pleasure to invite you to celebrate it with us. We’ve got a whole year of cannabis content for you, from unique archive footage to new monthly promotions, celebrity interviews and secrets from behind the scenes. The post Sensi Seeds 35 Year Anniversary: Let the Celebrations Begin!

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 14, 2020

Here’s a quick report by Ganjapreneur. We will have a special investigative piece publishing later this week that suggests the SEC have a much longer … Read More.

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NORML

APRIL 27, 2020

The Marijuana Justice Coalition, which is made up by groups including the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, Human Rights Watch, the ACLU, the Drug Policy Alliance, NORML, and others, has sent a letter to Congressional Leadership requesting that small marijuana businesses be able to access the emergency relief funds being administered by the Small Business Administration.

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Project CBD

APRIL 14, 2020

Virtually overnight, gardening has become a big thing. In the U.S. and beyond, people are sheltered at home, unemployed, and unable to venture far beyond their own abodes. Out of worry, boredom, food insecurity, or just a nascent desire to get their hands in the soil, “victory gardens” are sprouting up everywhere , according to The New York Times.

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Leafly

APRIL 27, 2020

A growing number of seniors are using cannabis for medical issues and recreational usage. Find out why. The post Grandma gets high: Why seniors are consuming cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

APRIL 22, 2020

With a heavy heart, the official statement was released yesterday to announce the beloved Shambhala Music Festival will be postponed until July 2021. After weeks of uncertainty, the official announcement to postpone the festival has been made. It is important to acknowledge that this could not have been an easy decision to make. Ultimately, after […].

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Sensi Seeds

APRIL 15, 2020

Having its own day is one of the defining components of a culture. The special day of cannabis lovers, April 20th, has evolved rather than being chosen. For many years, the origins of this nebulous festivity were little known and widely guessed at. So what does 420 represent? The post Where Did 420 Come From, And Where Is It Going? appeared first on Sensi Seeds Blog.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2020

What are the employment rights for medical marijuana users? Does having a medical card show up on a background check? Can I be denied employment due to my MMJ card? How does medical marijuana usage affect my performance at work? These are just a few of the questions that many medical marijuana users have around MMJ and the workplace. A lot of MMJ cardholders are currently employed, and many members of the workforce who do not yet have an MMJ card would benefit a great deal from treatment with me

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NORML

APRIL 22, 2020

Ten members of the Senate, led by Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), and 34 members of the House, led by Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Tom McClintock (R-CA), have recently issued letters requesting Small Business Administration funding programs be expanded so that they may be accessed by state-licensed cannabis businesses. “With the majority of regulated states designating medical cannabis facilities as ‘essential’ to the health and welfare of the co

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