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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Jan 13 2025
Washington House Committee Schedules Public Hearing on Marijuana Workers’ Collective Bargaining Bill
Legislation to establish collective bargaining rights for marijuana workers is moving forward in the Washington State House of Representatives, with House Bill 1141 scheduled for a public hearing. The hearing is set for January 15 at 8 a.m. in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards, a necessary step before the committee can vote …
Jan 13 2025
Washington Bill to Shift Marijuana Licensing to Department of Agriculture Set for Public Hearing January 17
Legislation in Washington State that would shift marijuana licensing responsibilities to the Department of Agriculture has been scheduled for a public hearing. House Bill 1067 will be discussed by the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business and members of the public on January 17 at 8 am. The bill proposes transferring licensing and regulatory …
Jan 13 2025
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management Opens Public Comment Period On Draft Cannabis Rules
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced today it has published a notice of intent to adopt expedited rules and has opened a 30-day public comment period. Members of the public can submit formal comment starting today, January 13, on draft rules that will complete the regulatory framework for Minnesota’s new cannabis industry. A …
Jan 13 2025
Montana Senate Resolution Urging Federal Government to Pass SAFER Banking Act Scheduled for Public Hearing On January 16
A resolution (Senate Joint Resolution 5) encouraging the federal government to approve the SAFER Banking Act has been scheduled for a public hearing in the Montana. The hearing will take place on Thursday, January 16, at 8:30 a.m. in Room 422 of the Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs Committee. The resolution, if passed, would officially …
Jan 13 2025
Nine Washington State Senators Introduce Bill to Legalize Psilocybin for Therapeutic Use
A group of Washington State lawmakers, led by Senator Jesse Salomon, has introduced Senate Bill 5201, which would legalize the use of psilocybin for therapeutic purposes. The bill, backed by eight cosponsors, has been referred to the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee for further consideration. If enacted, the legislation would establish a regulated framework …
Jan 13 2025
Brian Cuban, Mark Cuban’s Brother, to Represent CBIH in DEA Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing
Cannabis Bioscience International Holdings (CBIH) announced today that Brian Cuban, Esq., a distinguished attorney, best-selling author, and mental health advocate, has officially joined the Reclassification Team and will play a crucial role in representing CBIH at the upcoming DEA hearings on marijuana rescheduling. Brian Cuban, the younger brother of entrepreneur Mark Cuban, “brings a unique …
Jan 13 2025
Study: Cannabidiol Found to Alleviate Intestinal Fibrosis in Ulcerative Colitis
A study published in the Journal of Inflammation Research reveals that cannabidiol (CBD) has therapeutic potential for combatting intestinal fibrosis in ulcerative colitis. For the study, researchers from Jiamusi University, Tianjin First Central Hospital, and Nankai University in China investigated the effects of CBD on in an animal model, utilizing various techniques such as enzyme-linked …
Jan 13 2025
Legal Marijuana Sales in 2024 Surpass $22 Billion Across 20 States, Led by California and Michigan
In 2024, states that allow licensed recreational marijuana sales combined to sell over $20 billion in product. According to an analysis by The Marijuana Herald, which utilized data from state regulatory agencies and the research firm Headset, legal marijuana states sold $23.2 billion in product throughout 2024, with California and Michigan leading in sales. The …
Jan 12 2025
Study: Combining Bixa Orellana and Cannabis Demonstrates Effective Pain Relief
A new study from Universidade Federal do Amapá in Brazil reveals that combining extracts from Bixa orellana (also known as achiote) and cannabis significantly reduces pain in experimental models. The findings, published in the journal Pharmaceuticals, suggest that these formulations could provide a powerful option for managing pain. “The present study aimed to evaluate the …
Jan 12 2025
Study Finds Early Cannabis Use Does Not Increase Risk of Substance Abuse
A new systematic review published in the journal Addictive Behaviors challenges the longstanding claim that cannabis acts as a gateway drug to other substances. Researchers from the University of Montreal, The University of Queensland, and McGill University conducted an extensive analysis of prospective studies to explore the relationship between the age of cannabis use onset …
