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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May 14 2024
47 Cities in Ohio Have Placed a Ban on Marijuana Stores
The Ohio initiative that legalized recreational marijuana, approved by voters last year, allows cities to opt out of allowing marijuana sales. So far, dozens have chosen to do so. According to a new report from Ohio State University’s Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, 47 cities and townships have chosen to pass temporary or permanent bans …
May 14 2024
Colorado: Over $125 Million in Marijuana Sold Legally in March, Resulting in Over $20 Million in Tax Revenue
In March, legal marijuana sales in Colorado topped $125 million for the first time since September. According to the Colorado Department of Revenue, there was $126,630,910 worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold through legal means in March. This is a considerable increase over the $114 million sold in February and the $115 million sold …
May 13 2024
Study: Cannabis Oil Led to Long-Term Improvements in Chronic Pain Patients
The use of cannabis oil containing both THC and CBD “demonstrated a modest overall long-term improvement in chronic pain and related symptoms and a reasonable safety profile”, according to a new study. The study was published in the journal PAIN Reports, in addition to being published online by the US National Library of Medicine. The …
May 13 2024
President Biden to Receive Double-Digit Jump in Favorability Rating After Marijuana Rescheduling, Poll Finds
Polling shows that President Biden will receive a considerable favorability jump following marijuana being rescheduled. According to nationwide polling around 60% of those likely to vote in the upcoming election support marijuana being moved away from its current Schedule I status. The survey found that among those made aware of the potential for marijuana to …
May 13 2024
Dozens of Marijuana Workers Unionize in Los Angeles
Workers at a Nabis Warehouse in California have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 630. The 84 new Teamsters work as drivers and warehouse associates. “We are dedicated to ensuring stability in the rapidly growing cannabis industry,” said Lou Villalvazo, Secretary-Treasurer at Local 630 in Los Angeles. “Organizing and empowering workers is the key to fostering their growth into …
May 13 2024
The 10 States Likely to be the Last to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
There are 24 states where recreational marijuana has been legalized, and numerous others with ongoing efforts to do the same. However, there are 10 states that seem long away from this type of reform. There are five states with a legitimate shot to legalize recreational marijuana this year, including two that have legalization initiatives being …
May 13 2024
Ohio Committee Approves Allowing Legal Recreational Marijuana Sales to Begin Next Month
A joint committee in the Ohio Legislature has given approval to rules that will allow legal recreational marijuana sales to begin next month, much sooner than initially planned. The Joint Committee On Agency Rule Review (JCARR) gave final approval today to regulatory changes that allows the Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) to begin issuing dual …
May 13 2024
Around $24 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in April in Connecticut
April marijuana sales in Connecticut were slightly less than but roughly on part with sales for the previous month. The $23,962,720 in marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in April falls short of the $24.6 million sold in March, but is more than the $22.6 million sold in April 2023. $15.6 million of the legal …
May 13 2024
Minnesota Automatically Seals Over 55,000 Marijuana Convictions
Over 55,000 marijuana convictions have been automatically sealed (hidden) from people’s criminal history in Minnesota. “Criminal history records that qualify for automatic expungement under the Adult-Use Cannabis Act [approved by voters in 2023] are no longer visible to the public in the Minnesota Criminal History System (CHS)”, according to a press release from the Department …
May 13 2024
US Congress: A Look at the Two Active Psychedelics Bills
In the United States Congress there are currently two active bills that address psychedelics. Despite the increasing acceptance of psychedelic substances, as evidenced by numerous states and localities voting to legalize or decriminalize them in recent years (especially psilocybin), there has been minimal federal legislation introduced. However, there are two active psychedelics-related bills in the …
