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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Jun 19 2024
North Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee Passes Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana
Legislation that would legalize medical marijuana has been passed by a key committee in North Carolina’s Senate. North Carolinians suffering from cancer, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and other debilitating illnesses would be able to legally purchase, possess and use medical marijuana, pending the adoption of House Bill 563 by state lawmakers. The state Senate Judiciary Committee …
Jun 19 2024
Study: Reddit Became Key Platform for Cannabis Conversations Among Young People Amid Pandemic
A recent study published in the journal PLOS One highlights the significant role social media, particularly Reddit, played in facilitating conversations about cannabis use among young people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study focused on the subreddit r/saplings, a popular forum for cannabis-related discussions, to understand the nature of information sought and shared by its …
Jun 19 2024
North Dakota, South Dakota and Florida: The Three Recreational Marijuana Initiatives Being Voted on This November
With the news that North Dakota has already reached their signature threshold in less than two months, it’s becoming clear which states will vote this November on recreational marijuana initiatives. Twenty-four states have legalized recreational marijuana, and three more are aiming to join the list this November. Below is an overview of these three initiatives.
Jun 19 2024
Delaware House Approves Bill to Allow Recreational Marijuana Sales to Begin This Year
The Delaware House of Representatives has approved a bill that allows medical marijuana dispensaries to transition quickly into the recreational market, allowing recreational sales months ahead of schedule. Today, the House voted 29 to 11 to pass House Bill 408, sponsored by State Representative Ed Osienski, with a companion bill from Senator Trey Paradee. The …
Jun 19 2024
Arizone Governor Vetoes Bill to Legalize Psilocybin Therapy Centers
Legislation that would have legalized access to psilocybin mushrooms has been vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs (D). “Today, I vetoed Senate Bill 1570”, said Governor Hobbs in a public statement. “The state’s psilocybin research advisory board established last year recently issued its annual report with a clear message: although psilocybin may be a promising treatment …
Jun 19 2024
Study: Access to Medical Cannabis Linked to Improved Mental Health in Older Adults
A recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research reveals that older adults living within a 30-minute drive of a licensed medical cannabis dispensary report fewer days of poor mental health. The study, titled Medical Cannabis Availability and Mental Health: Evidence From New York’s Medical Cannabis Program, was conducted by teams from the University …
Jun 18 2024
Study Highlights Psilocybin’s Impact on Emotional Learning
Researchers from the University of Zurich have published groundbreaking findings on the effects of psilocybin on emotional learning. The study, featured in iScience and available through the National Library of Medicine, sheds light on how psilocybin could be utilized in the treatment of psychiatric disorders and its potential role in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. The study is …
Jun 18 2024
North Dakota Campaign Meets Signature Requirement to Place Marijuana Legalization Initiative on November Ballot
A campaign seeking to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota has reached the signature threshold to place its initiative on the November 2024 ballot. New Economic Frontier says they have collected the 15,582 signatures necessary to place their legalization initiative on the presidential election ballot this November. However, the group will continue to gather signatures …
Jun 18 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris Supports Legalizing Marijuana, But President Biden “Not Quite There”
As the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) continues the process of rescheduling marijuana, Vice President Kamala Harris is urging further reform, while President Biden is taking a more conservative approach. On May 21, the DEA published its proposal to move marijuana to Schedule III, allowing its compounds and potential whole-plant medicines to be prescribed nationwide once …
Jun 18 2024
Historic First: California State Fair to Feature Onsite Marijuana Sales and Consumption, Expanded Marijuana Competition
The California State Fair is set to make history this July by integrating onsite marijuana sales and consumption, ushering in a new era as the first time cannabis will be legally sold at a state fair. This historic action is a continuation of the California State Fair’s leadership on cannabis after legislation signed by the governor …
