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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Apr 30 2024
In Historic Decision Biden Administration Will Reschedule Marijuana to Schedule III
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced that it will reschedule marijuana. The DEA’s decision to move marijuana to Schedule III will be followed by a required 30-day public comment period, and a hearing, before it can take effect. Under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, marijuana is currently classified as a Schedule I drug, making it …
Apr 29 2024
In Study of Topical Cannabis to Treat Inflammatory Diseases “All Patients Showed Pain Relief After Two Months of Follow-Up”
In a recent study researchers observed notable pain relief in patients using topical cannabis for various inflammatory diseases. The study was published in the journal Revista Alergia México and is available online through the United States National Library of Medicine. The research aimed to explore the effectiveness of cannabis as a topical analgesic for patients diagnosed …
Apr 29 2024
US Senate Staffers Confirm Rumor That DEA May Reschedule Marijuana This Week
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) may reschedule marijuana as soon as this week, according to rumors confirmed by the offices of at least two members of the United States Senate. In an episode of their podcast released today, the anti-marijuana organization Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) says an announcement on the DEA’s marijuana scheduling decision …
Apr 29 2024
Nation’s Largest Anti-Marijuana Group Says DEA Rescheduling Decision Could Come This Week
Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) says an announcement on the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) marijuana scheduling decision “could be coming this week.” “We’ve heard rumors that potentially that announcement could be coming this week – whatever the decision may be”, said a representative for the organization during today’s episode of their podcast The Drug Report. …
Apr 29 2024
Colorado Senate Votes 33 to 1 to Streamline Marijuana Licensing and Regulations
Colorado’s full Senate has overwhelmingly approved a bill “to address efficiency in the regulation of existing marijuana licensees.” Filed by Senator Julie Gonzales, Senate Bill 76 was passed by the Senate today 33 to 1, sending it to the House of Representatives. Passage through the House will send the bill to Governor Jared Polis, who …
Apr 29 2024
High Times Announces Return of Oklahoma Cannabis Cup
High Times has officially announced the High Times 2024 Oklahoma Cannabis Cup. “Oklahomans, get ready to prepare your body, mind, and soul to take part in the High Times Cannabis Cup!”, High Times says in their announcement. “We’re thrilled to highlight some of Oklahoma’s best products that have proven to be reliable and potent medicine …
Apr 29 2024
The 5 States With the Harshest Marijuana Laws
With so many states legalizing marijuana, it can cause whiplash when examining some of the harshest state-level marijuana laws. There are 24 states with legal recreational marijuana, and 38 states that have legalized medical marijuana. Despite such widespread reform, some states retain harsh marijuana laws first established decades ago. That said, below are the five …
Apr 29 2024
Federal “Stop Pot Act” Effectively Dead
Federal legislation in the United States House of Representatives designed to withhold funds from states and tribes that have legalized marijuana is essentially dead for this legislative session. The Stop Pot Act was filed in September by Representative Chuck Edwards (R-NC), and it currently has four cosponsors (all Republican). The measure would withhold federal funding from states and …
Apr 29 2024
US Supreme Court Agrees to Take Up Case of Truck Driver Fired for THC
The Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to hear a case involving a truck driver who was fired after testing positive for THC, which he claims resulted from using a hemp-based CBD product that the company advertised as having “0% THC”. Trucker Douglas Horn alleges the positive test for THC resulted from using …
Apr 29 2024
Poll: 79% of Massachusetts Voters Say Results of Marijuana Legalization Law Have Been “Fair” to “Excellent”
According to the results of new polling, the vast majority of voters in Massachusetts believe the state’s marijuana legalization law has had positive results. For the first question, participants were asked; “In 2016, voters in Massachusetts legalized the adult use of marijuana. Today there are dispensaries where adults can purchase marijuana products. Do you think …