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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Nov 26 2024
Florida Issues 22 New Medical Marijuana Licenses After Lengthy Wait, State Now Has Over 700 Dispensaries
Florida’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use has issued letters of intent to approve licenses for 22 companies vying to operate as Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs). These approvals come after a months-long wait for the 74 applicants who initially submitted their applications in April 2023. The companies granted licenses include:
Nov 26 2024
Nebraska Judge Dismisses Legal Challenge to Medical Marijuana Initiatives Approved by Voters
Lancaster County District Court Judge Susan Strong has dismissed a legal challenge aimed at invalidating medical marijuana initiatives that were overwhelmingly approved by voters earlier this month. According to Judge Strong, the petitions met all constitutional and statutory requirements, making them legally sufficient under Nebraska law. This allows the law to take effect on December …
Nov 26 2024
Clinical Trial Finds Combination THC and Acetazolamide Reduces Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in SLEEP by Oxford Academic found that a combination treatment of dronabinol (IHL-42X), a synthetic form of THC, and acetazolamide, significantly reduced the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Conducted by researchers from The University of Western Australia, Monash University, and several Australian hospitals, the study explored the safety …
Nov 26 2024
North Carolina: Despite Success of Tribal Marijuana Store in Cherokee, Other Tribes Remain Reluctant to Open Their Own Stores
Despite the success of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ marijuana megastore, other tribes in North Carolina remain hesitant to open their own. It’s been over 80 days since The Great Smoky Cannabis Company in Cherokee, North Carolina, opened their doors to everyone 21 and older, becoming the first and only place in North Carolina …
Nov 26 2024
Judge Halts Minnesota Marijuana License Lottery Initially Scheduled for Tuesday
A Minnesota judge on Monday halted a planned lottery to award adult-use marijuana licenses after applicants who were denied access filed a lawsuit alleging the process lacked transparency and did not provide an appeals mechanism. Ramsey County District Court Judge Stephen Smith made the decision following an hourlong online hearing, calling off the lottery that …
Nov 26 2024
Over a Dozen Lawmakers Urge Biden to Expand Marijuana Clemency and Stop Marijuana Seizures Before Leaving Office
A coalition of Democratic senators and representatives is urging the Biden administration to finalize plans to limit federal marijuana prosecutions and expand clemency efforts before President Joe Biden’s term concludes in January. In a letter sent Tuesday, first reported by Rolling Stone, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) joined Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA), …
Nov 25 2024
Sunburn Cannabis Opens Cape Coral Retail Location, its 15th in Florida
Sunburn Cannabis, a Florida-based and vertically integrated cannabis operator, has announced the opening of its first dispensary in Cape Coral, the Company’s 15th store in the state. The store is located at 1628 Del Prado Blvd S and regular hours are Monday-Sunday from 9 AM–8:45 PM, according to a press release. Sunburn Cannabis is inspired by Florida’s rich history …
Nov 25 2024
Kentucky Awards First 36 Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses Through State Lottery
Kentucky has issued its initial 36 medical marijuana dispensary licenses through a lottery conducted Monday at the Kentucky Lottery Corporation in Louisville. The recipients, selected from specific regions, were chosen from a pool of 4,075 applicants, according to Sam Flynn, executive director of the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis. “This marks another significant step in …
Nov 25 2024
America’s Best Marijuana Strains of 2024 According to Budtenders
Just in time for Thanksgiving and the holiday season, the top marijuana strains and flower brands of 2024, according to budtenders, have been unveiled by Leafly. This fall, more than 900 budtenders from across the country cast their votes to identify the best cannabis strains and brands in their states. The final results highlight winners …
Nov 25 2024
Survey: 70% of Indiana Voters Support Marijuana Legalization, Including Majority of Republicans
A new survey reveals that approximately 70% of Indiana voters support legalizing marijuana for adults 21 and older. The survey, conducted by Causeway Solutions, asked registered voters in the state two key questions: whether they favor legalizing marijuana for adults and how a state legislator’s support for legalization would influence their vote. The findings indicate …
