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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Sep 13 2024
New Jersey Lawmakers File Resolution Urging U.S. Congress to Deschedule Marijuana
New Jersey Assemblymember Michael Venezia (D) has introduced Assembly Resolution 153, which urges the U.S. Congress to deschedule marijuana, removing it as a controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The resolution, co-sponsored by Representatives Gabriel Rodriguez (D), Carmen Morales (D), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D), and Annette Quijano (D), reflects growing support in New …
Sep 13 2024
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Gets New Acting Chair
Massachusetts Treasurer Deborah Goldberg appointed Bruce Stebbins as acting chair of the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) on Thursday, following the dismissal of former chair Shannon O’Brien earlier in the week. State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg appointed Bruce Stebbins to serve as Acting Chair of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) until a permanent Chair is …
Sep 13 2024
FDA Asserts Authority to Remove Cannabis Products From the Market
An official with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the agency has the power to remove cannabis-infused foods and beverages from the market. During a House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee hearing, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods James Jones was questioned about the agency’s ability to address intoxicating cannabis products, including hemp derivatives that …
Sep 13 2024
Pennsylvania: Bipartisan Legislation to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Introduced With 17 Sponsors
Today, Pennsylvania State Representatives Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny), along with 15 cosponsors, introduced a comprehensive, bipartisan marijuana legalization bill in the House of Representatives. Under the proposed law, those 21 and older would be allowed to possess and use up to 30 grams of marijuana for any use. Although medical marijuana patients …
Sep 12 2024
Study: Psilocybin May Ease Emotional Suffering for Terminal Brain Cancer Patients
A new case report published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine reveals the potential of psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) to provide relief for patients with terminal brain cancer facing existential distress. Conducted at McGill University, the study follows a patient with stage 4 astrocytoma who, after conventional treatments failed, found significant psychological relief through PAT—without any …
Sep 12 2024
Lawsuit Filed to Block Nebraska Medical Marijuana Initiatives From November Ballot
A lawsuit has been filed in Lancaster County challenging two medical marijuana petitions set to appear on the November 5 ballot in Nebraska. The suit, submitted just before the deadline for certifying the measures for the November ballot, claims the petitions are insufficient for several reasons. John Kuehn, the plaintiff, stated in the lawsuit that …
Sep 12 2024
South Dakota “Yes on 29” Campaign Holds Press Conference to Promote Marijuana Legalization Initiative
As the November 5 election day draws near, the Yes on 29 campaign held a press conference today to rally support for their initiative, which would legalize recreational marijuana in South Dakota if approved by voters. Measure 29 marks the third attempt over the past four years by the group South Dakotans for Better Marijuana …
Sep 12 2024
Colorado Garners $23 Million in Marijuana Taxes and Fees in August, $2.8 Billion Since 2014
Legal marijuana sales in Colorado garnered the state over $23 million in tax revenue in August alone. Data compiled and released by the Colorado Department of Revenue shows that the state made $21,653,062.79 in taxes from marijuana sales in August, in addition to $1,428,958.52 in licenses and fees. Combined, the state made $23,082,021.31. The year-to-date …
Sep 12 2024
Research Shows U.S. Cannabis Prices Could Plummet Under National Legalization
Federal cannabis legalization could significantly reduce prices in high-cost U.S. markets, according to a new analysis published in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics. The study, conducted by an economist from North Carolina State University, found that cannabis is typically cheaper in states where it is legal. The study notes that while a super-majority of …
Sep 12 2024
Maryland Sees Record-Breaking $100 Million in Marijuana Sales for August
For the third time in just four months, Maryland has broken a record for monthly marijuana sales, and for the first time ever sales have passed $100 million. According to the Maryland Cannabis Administration, there was exactly $100,624,451 worth of marijuana sold legally in August. A strong majority of these sales —$73 million— was purchased …
