Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. You can reach Anthony at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Senate Removes Hemp THC Ban From Agriculture Funding Bill Following Rand Paul’s Objection
Senate leadership has officially removed language from a major agriculture spending bill that would have banned hemp-derived THC products nationwide, following intense opposition from Senator Rand Paul (R-KY). The now-scrapped provision was included in the version of the appropriations bill passed by the House earlier this month. It sought to close what critics call a …
Co-Author of Oklahoma’s Medical Marijuana Law Says He’s Working on National Descheduling Plan at the Behest of the Trump Administration
Chip Paul, a longtime cannabis reform advocate and co-author of Oklahoma’s medical marijuana law, says he’s working with a national coalition “at the behest of the DJT admin” to push for the full descheduling of marijuana. Paul made the claim in response to a post on X where he argued that rescheduling marijuana “really changes …
Study: Topical Use of Cannabigerol (CBG) Shown to Reduce Rosacea Symptoms
A new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences finds that topical application of cannabigerol (CBG) may effectively reduce symptoms of rosacea by targeting inflammation and vascular dysfunction. Researchers from The Catholic University of Korea used a mouse model induced with LL-37 to mimic rosacea-like skin inflammation. Mice treated with CBG showed significant …
Study: THC and CBD Detectable in Breath After Consuming Edibles, Even Hours Later
Researchers have found that THC from marijuana-infused edibles can be detected in breath samples following ingestion, but with inconsistent timing and concentration trends. Published in the Journal of Analytical Toxicology, the study was conducted by scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. While breath testing …
“Texans Deserve Choice, Not a Monopoly”: Texas Hemp Business Council Urges Lawmakers to Defeat Senate Bill 5
As the Texas Legislature considers Senate Bill 5 to ban hemp-derived THC, the Texas Hemp Business Council (THBC) is urging lawmakers to reject the proposal. “As SB 5 heads to the Senate floor during the special session of the 89th Texas Legislature, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Senators Charles Perry and Roland Gutierrez are actively …
Study: Cannabidiol Protects Brain Cells in Parkinson’s Model by Activating Antioxidant Pathway
Researchers from Islamic Azad University and Shahed University have found that cannabidiol (CBD) protects neuronal cells against Parkinson’s disease-related damage by boosting the body’s antioxidant defenses through the Nrf2 signaling pathway. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the death of dopamine-producing neurons. While current treatments such as levodopa provide symptom relief, they …
Bipartisan Cannabis Caucus Working to Keep VA Medical Marijuana Provision in Final Military Spending Bill
Congresswoman Dina Titus, co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, has reaffirmed the group’s strong support for a provision in the Senate’s pending military spending bill that would allow VA doctors to recommend medical marijuana to veterans. “Allowing VA doctors to talk about and recommend medical marijuana with veterans suffering from PTSD and other medical conditions …
New York Orders 152 Marijuana Dispensaries to Relocate After Proximity Review
New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has ordered 152 licensed marijuana dispensaries to relocate after a review found the state agency had miscalculated the proximity of those businesses to schools and churches. The abrupt shift impacts nearly 35% of all licensed dispensaries statewide and includes 60 that are already operational. The directive was announced …
Richard Lee, Cannabis Legalization Pioneer and Founder of Oaksterdam University, Dies at 62
Richard Lee, the trailblazing activist who helped push marijuana reform into the mainstream and founded Oaksterdam University, passed away on Sunday, July 27. He was 62. Lee was more than a leader in the cannabis movement—he was one of its architect. From opening the iconic Bulldog Coffeeshop and the Oaksterdam Gift Shop to founding the …
Texas House Bill Filed to Ban Hemp-Derived THC Products
Legislation to outlaw hemp-derived compounds such as THC and CBN, while regulating CBD and CBG, was filed today in the Texas House, hours before a similar measure is expected to receive a vote in the Senate. House Bill 5, introduced by Representative Gary VanDeaver (R), mirrors Senate Bill 5, which recently cleared the Senate State …
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