Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com (a cannabis news site he founded in 2011 and sold in 2019), and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. Anthony can be reached at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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State Cannabis Social Equity Programs Are Headed for Constitutional Showdowns, Likely to Be Ruled Illegal
By Ashley Mitchell, 3rd Year Law Student and Dispensary Manager Social equity programs are well-intentioned and good-natured, but they’re also likely illegal. Across the country, state legislatures and regulators have designed social equity programs intended to right the wrongs of the drug war. These programs, particularly those that reserve the first wave of marijuana licenses …
Over 30 Organizations, Including SEIU, Endorse Descheduling Cannabis Nationwide
A legislative effort to deschedule cannabis, effectively ending cannabis prohibition nationwide, has drawn support from a wide-ranging coalition of advocacy, labor, civil rights, and policy organizations. The legislation, filed yesterday, would allow states to determine their own cannabis policies, while decriminalizing it on the federal level. The proposal would also allow for the expungement of …
Cornbread Hemp Becomes First THC Beverage Sponsor in Division I College Sports
Louisville-based Cornbread Hemp has struck a sponsorship agreement with the University of Louisville, marking the first time a Division I athletics program has partnered with a company marketing THC beverages. “This landmark collaboration marks a cultural shift that brings THC beverages out of the margins and into the mainstream of American sports culture”, Cornbread Hemp …
Study: Cannabinoids Improve Sleep Quality, Especially for Those With Insomnia or Poor Sleep, While CBD Alone Shows No Effect
A new meta-analysis published in the journal Sleep Medicine Reviews has found that cannabinoids improve sleep quality, but the benefits are largely tied to mixed cannabinoid formulations rather than CBD alone. Researchers from universities and hospitals in Brazil, Poland, and Australia analyzed six randomized controlled trials involving 1,077 adults. The studies compared cannabinoid-based therapies with …
Nebraska Initiative Filed to Establish Constitutional Right to Recreational Marijuana Use
An effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Nebraska has taken shape with the filing of a constitutional amendment that would establish a right for those 21 and older to use and possess cannabis. To make the ballot, petitioners must collect valid signatures from 10% of registered voters, which equates to around 123k signatures. Nebraska also …
Study: Cannabinoid Medicines Positively Alter Key Inflammatory Markers in People With HIV
A pilot clinical trial conducted by researchers in Canada has provided evidence that cannabinoid-based medicines may positively influence inflammation-related processes in people with HIV. The study, published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, enrolled 10 participants living with HIV who were already receiving antiretroviral therapy. Five received capsules containing cannabidiol (CBD) alone, while five were given …
Maryland Marijuana Sales Reach $100 Million in July, Year-to-Date Total Hits $678 Million
Legal marijuana sales in Maryland reached $100,012,129 in July, according to new data released by the Cannabis Administration. That figure includes $79 million in adult-use sales and $21 million in medical sales. Flower maintained its lead as the most popular product category, accounting for $57 million in sales. Concentrates followed at $30 million, while edibles …
U.S. Congress: Legislation to End Federal Cannabis Prohibition Filed in House
Today, Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY), along with Cannabis Caucus Co-Chairs Dina Titus (NV) and Ilhan Omar (MN), and Nydia Velázquez (NY) reintroduced the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, described as “one of the most comprehensive marijuana reform bills ever introduced in the U.S. Congress.” According to a press release from Rep. Nadler, “Over …
Government-Funded Study Finds Heavy Drinking Increases Risk of Unintended Pregnancy, Heavy Cannabis Use Does Not
A new study of more than 2,000 non-pregnant women found that heavy alcohol consumption was clearly associated with a higher likelihood of unintended pregnancy, while cannabis use showed no such connection. Researchers focused on a subgroup of 936 women between the ages of 15 and 34 who reported a strong desire to avoid pregnancy. Within this …
526 Members of Congress Decline to Join Anti-Marijuana Rescheduling Letter to AG Bondi, Just 9 Sign On, Down From 25 in 2024
Out of 535 members of Congress, only nine chose to sign a new letter from the anti-cannabis organization Smart Approaches to Marijuana and Rep. Pete Session (R-TX), urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to reject a plan to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. The signatories include Representatives Pete Sessions (TX), Andy Harris (MD), …
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