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].
Anthony Martinelli
Author's posts
Aug 26 2024
ACLU of Florida Officially Endorses Amendment 3 to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Today, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida endorsed a YES vote on Amendment 3, which will appear on the November ballot. “We join a growing coalition that agrees passing Amendment 3 is the best path for Florida”, states an ACLU press release. “ACLU’s endorsement follows SEIU Florida, Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, Gadsden County …
Aug 26 2024
Missouri’s New Marijuana Packaging Rules Set to Take Effect September 1
Missouri’s cannabis industry is racing against the clock to comply with the state’s new plain packaging requirements, set to go into effect on September 1. This mandate comes over a year after the rule was first introduced, reflecting a broader movement towards plain packaging that has long been advocated in the tobacco industry to reduce …
Aug 26 2024
DEA Schedules Public Hearing on Marijuana Rescheduling for December 2
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced a public hearing to address the agency’s proposal to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I, to Schedule III. This hearing, set for December 2, will occur after the November elections. “This is notice that the Drug Enforcement Administration will hold a hearing with respect to the proposed rescheduling of …
Aug 26 2024
NFL-Funded Study Explores Marijuana’s Potential in Sports
An NFL-funded study published in the journal Sports Medicine reveals the growing role of marijuana as a therapeutic tool for athletes, highlighting its potential to address issues like pain, anxiety and brain injuries, while also acknowledging the complications and lack of knowledge caused by strict laws and regulations. “The increasing legalization of Cannabis sativa plant …
Aug 26 2024
Republican Congressmember Predicts Marijuana Will be Rescheduled “Right Before the Election”
Congressmember Nancy Mace (R-SC) says she believes the Biden administration will finalize its marijuana rescheduling plan “right before the election”. Mace, who is the sponsor of the States Reform Act to protect state marijuana laws, discussed the political implications of cannabis and the likelihood of rescheduling during an interview with The Dales Report. Mace’s remarks …
Aug 26 2024
Study: CBD May Protect Against Sepsis-Induced Renal Damage
The results of a new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Naunyn-Schmiedeberg’s Archives of Pharmacology “underscores CBD as a promising protective agent against sepsis-induced renal damage.” The research, conducted by teams from Suleyman Demirel University and Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University in Turkey, explored how CBD could mitigate the harmful effects of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced kidney …
Aug 26 2024
Study Finds THC Amplifies CBD’s Role in Improving Schizophrenia Symptoms
A new study published in the journal BMJ Mental Health reveals promising insights into the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on key biomarkers associated with schizophrenia. Conducted by researchers from Germany’s Central Institute of Mental Health, Goethe University Frankfurt, the University of Goettingen, and Australia’s University of Sydney, the randomized clinical trial explored how varying doses …
Aug 26 2024
Arkansas: $22.9 Million in Medical Marijuana Sold in July, Over $150 Million Year-to-Date
Medical marijuana patients in Arkansas purchased nearly $23 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products in July. According to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), there was $22.9 million in marijuana sold legally in July via 37 medical marijuana dispensaries. This is nearly identical to the $22.8 million sold in April and the …
Aug 26 2024
New York Office of Cannabis Management Acting Director Says They Won’t Process 2023 Marijuana Applications Until 2025
The head of the New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) says that they don’t plan to finish reviewing 2023 applications for those wanting to enter the recreational marijuana market until sometime in 2025. Felicia Reid, acting director of the OCM, told Spectrum News 1 that there are still 600 applications pending for marijuana retailers …
Aug 26 2024
Rhode Island to Open First State-Sanctioned Overdose Prevention Center in the U.S. This Fall
Rhode Island is set to open its first state-sanctioned overdose prevention center (OPC) this fall, according to a report by Filter Mag. The center, operated by Project Weber/RENEW, will be located at 45 Willard Ave in Providence and is expected to provide vital resources and support to individuals who use and are addicted to illicit …
