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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Aug 01 2023
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Patients Now Have Explicit Gun Rights
Arkansas legislation that codifies gun rights for medical marijuana patients has officially taken effect. House Bill 1784, which took effect today, alters Arkansas’ laws related to concealed carry licenses to state that officials “shall not consider a person’s status as a qualifying patient or designated caregiver under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016, Arkansas …
Aug 01 2023
Marijuana Possession and Cultivation is Now Legal in Minnesota
As of today, August 1, the possession and personal cultivation of recreational marijuana is legal in Minnesota for everyone 21 and older. Minnesota is now officially the 23rd state with legal recreational marijuana. The new law allows for the possession of up to two ounces of dried marijuana flower while in public and up to …
Jul 31 2023
South Dakota Initiative Would Repeal Medical Marijuana Law
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has released a draft ballot explanation for a proposed initiated that would repeal the state’s medical marijuana program. This proposed initiated measure would repeal the state’s medical marijuana program that was approved by voters in the 2020 general election. The repeal would make all possession, use, cultivation, sale, manufacture, …
Jul 31 2023
Study: New York is Top Marijuana-Consuming City in the World, Montreal Has Cheapest Prices
According to the the 2023 Cannabis Global Price Index, New Yorkers consume the most marijuana in the world. The study found that New York City residents consume an average of 62.3 metric tons of marijuana each year, the highest amount in the world. Sydney, Australia came second with 45.8 metric tons per year, despite marijuana …
Jul 30 2023
Second Minnesota Tribe Votes to Legalize Marijuana Stores, Sales to Begin Tuesday
Although the first state-licensed marijuana store isn’t expected to open in Minnesota until 2025, two tribes in the state are planning to open legal marijuana stores in just a couple days with no requirement to be a tribal member. On Friday the White Earth Nation Tribal Council voted to legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 …
Jul 28 2023
This is the Last Weekend in Minnesota Without Legalized Marijuana
In just three days, on August 1, marijuana will become legal in Minnesota. Starting Tuesday those 21+ will be allowed to possess up to two ounces of marijuana in public, and up to two pounds at a private residence. They will also be allowed to possess up to eight grams of marijuana concentrates and 800mg …
Jul 27 2023
Study: CBD/THC Spray Significantly Reduces Pain in Those With Chronic Back and Neck Pain
According to a recently published study, in patients with chronic neck and back pain a spray containing both CBD and THC “showed clinically significant reductions in pain compared to baseline pain scores.” The study is published in the peer-reviewed journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids, with the abstract also published by the National Library of Medicine. …
Jul 27 2023
New Pennsylvania Bill Would Allow Medical Marijuana Patients to Grow Their Own
Legislation filed today in Pennsylvania’s Legislature would legalize the cultivation of marijuana for patients. Senate Bill 869 was introduced by Senator Sharif Street along with a bipartisan coalition of seven other lawmakers. Under the proposed law an authorized medical marijuana patient who has “been a resident of this Commonwealth for a period of at least …
Jul 26 2023
US House Approves Allowing Medical Marijuana for Veterans
The United States House of Representatives has given approval to a proposal that would allow physicians with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to recommend medical marijuana to veterans. The amendment was made to a bill that covers spending for Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies. It was passed on the House floor in …
Jul 26 2023
Kevin Durant Says “Everyone Does It” When it Comes to Marijuana in the NBA
When it comes to marijuana in the NBA, “everyone does it”, according to Kevin Durant, a former league MVP and one of the top 15 scorers in league history. Last month the National Basketball Association and the National Basketball Players Association officially signed a collective bargaining agreement that not only removes marijuana from the league’s …