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 18 2024
Study: Cannabidiol (CBD) Shows Potential to Inhibit Growth and Biofilm Formation of Candida albicans
A recent study published in the Canadian Journal of Microbiology demonstrates that the cannabis compound cannabidiol (CBD) may effectively inhibit the growth of Candida albicans, a yeast commonly associated with infections such as oral candidiasis. Researchers treated C. albicans with varying concentrations of CBD, ranging from 0 to 20 µg/mL, and observed a significant reduction …
Oct 17 2024
Washington DC Council Approves Medical Cannabis Clarification Act, Sends it to Mayor Bowser
The Washington D.C. Council has passed the Medical Cannabis Clarification Amendment Act (Council Bill 25-581), a notable update to the District’s medical cannabis framework. The bill, approved by the full council earlier this month, was officially presented to Mayor Muriel Bowser’s today. Mayor Bowser now faces a deadline of October 31 to either sign it into …
Oct 17 2024
Medical Cannabis May Cut Costs in Chronic Pain Treatment, Study Finds
An early economic analysis published in the journal Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research suggests that medical marijuana could provide notable cost savings when treating chronic pain. The study assessed the cost-effectiveness of cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) compared to other treatment options, such as analgesics, physiotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy, over a one-year period …
Oct 17 2024
New Jersey Launches Free Cannabis Training Academy
The New Jersey Department of State’s New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC), with designation and support from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC), has launched the Cannabis Training Academy (CTA). The CTA was officially launched yesterday, October 16. This no-cost, online cannabis educational platform aids and educates current and aspiring cannabis business owners as …
Oct 17 2024
Medical Marijuana Sales in Germany Set to Surpass €420 Million in 2024, Expected to Reach €1 Billion by 2028
Medical marijuana sales in Germany are projected to surpass €420 million (about $455.2 million) in 2024, with the market on track to hit €1 billion by 2028, according to the German Cannabis Report from Prohibition Partners, a London-based data firm. The report highlights a 30% rise in medical marijuana sales in state-licensed pharmacies during the …
Oct 17 2024
Michigan Senate Approves Bill to Lower Age to Work and Volunteer at Marijuana Businesses to 19
Michigan’s full Senate has approved Senate Bill 807 through its second reading. Filed by Senator Sean McCann in April, Senate Bill 807 was approved yesterday by the full Senate. This vote allows the measure to advance to a third and final reading. The vote comes roughly a month after the measure was passed through the …
Oct 17 2024
Nearly $160 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in Illinois in September, Prices Reach All-Time Lows
In September, Illinois saw marijuana sales above $150 million for the 12th consecutive month. According to updated numbers provided by the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer, there was $136.5 worth of recreational marijuana sold in September, in addition to $21.7 million worth of medical marijuana. The combined $158.2 million is a noticable dip from the …
Oct 17 2024
Kamala Harris Campaign Pledges To Work With Congress To Legalize Marijuana at the Federal Level
The campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, released a policy agenda this week that includes a pledge to “legalize marijuana at the federal level.” Harris promises to “work with Congress to ensure that the safe cultivation, distribution, and possession of recreational marijuana is the law of the land” if elected next …
Oct 16 2024
Here’s the Most Popular Marijuana Strains in North Carolina As of October 2024
Marijuana remains illegal in North Carolina, yet many strains remain popular among consumers across the state. Despite the prohibition, residents turn to nearby states with legal markets, online sources, and the black market to access their favorite strains. Here, we explore the most popular strains that are in demand in North Carolina as of October …
Oct 16 2024
Delaware Governor Signs Bill Allowing Marijuana Banking
Legislation to protect banks and other financial institutions that provide services to state-legal marijuana businesses has been signed into law by Governor John Carney. House Bill 355, sponsored by Representative Ed Osienski and Senator Trey Paradee, clarifies that providing financial services to legal cannabis businesses is lawful under Delaware state law. Passage of the bill …
