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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Oct 21 2024
Trulieve Opens 155th Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Florida, Sixth in Orlando
Trulieve Cannabis Corp, a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., recently announced the opening of a new medical cannabis dispensary in Orlando, Florida. A grand opening celebration will be held for the new outlet (7225 West Colonial Drive, Unit 100) on Friday, October 25, beginning at 9 a.m., featuring music, specials, discounts, and …
Oct 21 2024
2024 Statewide Cannabis Ballot Initiatives: A Overview by the Marijuana Policy Project
Next month, four states will consider initiatives to legalize recreational or medical marijuana. Below is a breakdown of these four measures, provided by the Marijuana Policy Project.
Oct 21 2024
Massachusetts: Senator Elizabeth Warren Endorses Initiative to Legalize Psychedelics
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has announced her support for Massachusetts’ Question 4, a ballot initiative that would legalize certain psychedelics. During a debate with Republican challenger John Deaton, Warren expressed cautious support for the measure, highlighting the importance of taking time to implement thoughtful regulations. Deaton opposed the initiative, arguing that Massachusetts should prioritize addressing …
Oct 21 2024
Arkansas Supreme Court Blocks Votes on Medical Marijuana Initiative, Citing Misleading Language
The Arkansas Supreme Court has ruled that votes for a ballot measure seeking to expand the state’s medical marijuana program will not be counted due to concerns about the initiative’s wording. The court found the language of the proposal misleading, citing that voters were not fully informed of its potential consequences. In a narrow 4-3 …
Oct 21 2024
Marijuana Rescheduling: DEA’s Public Hearing Takes Place in 6 Weeks, Final Ruling Expected to Come Soon After
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is set to hold a public hearing in six weeks on December 2 regarding its proposal to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. The DEA announced the hearing in August, stating, “This is notice that the Drug Enforcement Administration will hold a hearing …
Oct 20 2024
Willie Nelson to Host Rally in Support of Kamala Harris and Dallas Marijuana Initiative
Willie Nelson, a 15-time Grammy winner, is ramping up his advocacy for cannabis reform with a special event in support of Vice President Kamala Harris as Election Day nears. On October 24, the country music legend will host a Zoom event from his Luck Ranch in Texas, focused on rallying support for Vice President Kamala …
Oct 20 2024
University of California Seeks Hundreds of Participants for Five Marijuana Clinical Trials
The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) is actively seeking participants for five ongoing clinical trials focused on marijuana’s medical applications. These studies are part of UCSD’s continuing research into how marijuana can be used to help treat a variety of medical ailments. The first trial looks into how marijuana relieves pain, often called a …
Oct 18 2024
MDMA Purity Dropped to 15% in 2009, Rose to 74% in 2023, Study Finds
A new study from Georgia State University, published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, shows that there continues to be issues with misrepresentation of MDMA in unregulated markets across the United States, although there has been improvements in recent years. The research analyzed 4,719 alleged MDMA samples submitted to the DrugsData drug-checking service, aiming …
Oct 18 2024
Cannabidiol Found to Damage Cancer Cells and Halt Growth in Oral Cancer Study
A study set to be published in the journal Archives of Oral Biology in January 2025 explores the potential biological effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on oral squamous cell carcinoma cells. Conducted by researchers from the University of Perugia in Italy, the study examines CBD as a possible adjuvant therapy in cancer treatment. The study was …
Oct 18 2024
Report: Marijuana Testing Services Market Valued at Over $2 Billion, to Grow in Value to $5.3 Billion by 2030
The global cannabis testing services market size is expected to reach $5.39 billion by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.21% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report. Conducted by Research and Markets, the report shows that the current value of the cannabis testing market is $2.1 billion, an increase …
