Anthony Martinelli is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald, a daily marijuana news and information website that launched in 2018. You can reach Anthony at [email protected].
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Jul 30 2024
Donald Trump Claims Kamala Harris “Put Thousands and Thousands of Black People in Jail Over Marijuana”
In a recent interview, former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for president, attacked Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris over her marijuana-related prosecutions. In a Monday interview on Fox News’s “The Ingraham Angle,” former President Donald Trump criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for her prosecutorial record on marijuana. Trump asserted that Harris, during …
Jul 30 2024
These Seven States Are on Track to Legalize Marijuana by Next Summer
Marijuana legalization efforts continue to advance in numerous states. Here’s a look at which efforts are on track for success by next summer. With 24 states having legalized recreational marijuana, it won’t be long before the majority of states in the nation have done so. This November alone, voters in multiple states will consider initiatives …
Jul 30 2024
Oregon Issues Nation’s First-Ever License for Psilocybin Edible Manufacturing
Oregon officials have issued the first-ever license for a psilocybin edibles manufacturer, according to an announcement by Southeast Portland-based company, Spiritus Oregon. Spiritus Oregon, known for its Horizon Edibles brand, revealed that earlier this month it received the “first Psilocybin Edibles license” in the United States, marking a milestone in the legal psilocybin industry. According …
Jul 30 2024
Poll: 64% of Florida Voters Plan to Vote Yes on Amendment 3 to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
According to newly released polling, a strong majority of voters in Florida support a constitutional amendment to make marijuana legal for everyone 21 and older. The poll, conducted by the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab, found that 64% of likely voters plan to vote “yes” on Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational …
Jul 29 2024
Two More Texas Cities Set to Vote on Marijuana Decriminalization This November, Joining Dallas
Voters in Lockhart and Bastrop, Texas, will join Dallas in deciding on marijuana decriminalization measures this November. Activists in both cities have submitted well more than enough signatures to place their initiatives on the ballot. In Lochart, the signatures have already been certified, guaranteeing the measure’s place on the November ballot, The Lockhart measure proposes …
Jul 29 2024
How Biden Became the Most Consequential President for Marijuana Reform in US History
President Biden, who was a staunch opponent of marijuana law reform in his younger years, has become the most consequential president in U.S. history regarding marijuana law reform. In six months, regardless of what happens this November, Joe Biden will no longer be president. Despite having just one term, no previous president has done more …
Jul 29 2024
Nebraska Lawmakers Introduce Dual Bills to Legalize Marijuana
Nebraska lawmakers introduced two comprehensive bills today aimed at legalizing and regulating marijuana. Senator Terrell McKinney introduced Legislature Bill 71, while Senator Justin Wayne introduced Legislature Bill 52. Both bills propose the establishment of a regulated marijuana market, allowing anyone 21 and older to participate, but each takes a unique approach to doing so. Legislature …
Jul 29 2024
New Hampshire Governor Sununu Signs Law Expanding Who Can Recommend Medical Marijuana
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has signed Senate Bill 357 into law, expanding the range of healthcare professionals authorized to certify patients for the state’s medical marijuana program. The legislation broadens the definition of providers who can recommend therapeutic cannabis to patients. Previously, only physicians and advanced practice registered nurses from New Hampshire and neighboring …
Jul 28 2024
South Dakota Voters Get Third Chance to Legalize Recreational Marijuana with Measure 29
In a little over three months, South Dakota voters will have another opportunity to legalize recreational marijuana via Measure 29. This marks the third attempt over the past four years by the group South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws to secure legalization in the state. The new measure, Measure 29, seeks to legalize the possession, …
Jul 28 2024
Psilocybin Shows Potential in Treating Anorexia Nervosa, Study Finds
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of California has found that psilocybin therapy may be a safe and acceptable treatment option for women with anorexia nervosa (AN). Published in the journal Focus: American Psychiatric Association Publishing, the study represents a significant step in exploring new treatments for this challenging and often deadly …
