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 16 2023
Poll: By Greater Than 2-to-1 Margin, US Adults Support Federal Marijuana Banking Act
The results of new polling shows that a majority of adults in the US want the federal government to pass the SAFER Banking Act. The survey, unveiled today at the start of American Bankers Association’s (ABA) 2023 Annual Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, gauged consumers’ views on access to banking services, overdraft protection and cannabis banking. …
Oct 16 2023
Wisconsin Bill to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Receives Senate Committee Assignment
A legislative proposal that would legalize marijuana throughout Wisconsin has received a committee assignment in the Senate. Senate Bill 486 was filed last week with 36 cosponsors; 10 senators and 26 state representatives. The proposal has now been assigned to the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety. It must be passed through this and an …
Oct 16 2023
Arbitration Panel Decides Alaska Airlines Must Reinstate Worker Fired for Marijuana
An arbitrational panel has ruled that Alaska Airlines erred in firing an employee because they tested positive for THC, and they must reinstate the individual. In July, 2022 John Doe (their real name was redacted by the panel) was fired from Alaska Airlines after receiving and subsequently failing a drug test because they had THC …
Oct 16 2023
Michigan: $274 Million in Legal Marijuana Purchased in September, Over $6 Billion Since 2020
There was over a quarter of a billion dollars worth of marijuana sold legally throughout Michigan in the month of September. According to the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency, the state sold $274,728,595 worth of legal marijuana in September, a slight decrease from the $276.2 million sold in August and the record-breaking $276.7 million sold in …
Oct 16 2023
Study Finds CBD May Enhance Sleep Quality and Help Combat Cancer Cells
According to new research, eight weeks of using 50mg of CBD daily “may offer benefits in enhancing sleep quality in humans and improving immunosurveillance against cancer cells”. Conducted by researchers at the University of Northern Colorado, the University of Utah, the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Northern Colorado, the study is …
Oct 16 2023
Ohio: Early Voting Underway on Marijuana Legalization Initiative, Election in Three Weeks
Early voting is officially underway in Ohio for Issue 2, an initiative that would make marijuana legal for everyone 21 and older. Early voting on Issue 2 began on October 11, with election day coming in just three weeks and a day, on November 7. If passed into law, Issue 2 would legalize the personal …
Oct 16 2023
THC “Inhibited the Proliferation of Colorectal Cancer Cells” In New Study
The marijuana compound THC may induce the death of colorectal cancer cells, according to a new study. The study is being published in the journal Genes & Genomics, and it was published online ahead of print by the US National Library of Medicine. It was conducted by researchers at Kangwon National University, the Kangwon Center …
Oct 13 2023
Illinois Lawmaker Files Bill to Urge US Congress to Pass Federal Marijuana Banking Act
Illinois State Representative Marcus Evans (D) has filed legislation aimed at encouraging the federal government to pass a marijuana banking bill. Illinois House Resolution 440 was filed today in the House of Representatives. It has not yet been assigned to a committee. The proposal states that a “reliance on cash makes cannabis businesses prime targets …
Oct 13 2023
Alabama Commission to Issue Medical Marijuana Licenses by Year’s End
After months of legal issues and delays, Alabama regulators have vowed to issue medical marijuana licenses by the end of the year. According to a report by the Associated Press, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission is aiming to award licenses to growers and distributors by the end of the year after an issue-filled roll out …
Oct 12 2023
Study Finds CBD May Help Combat Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
The cannabis compound cannabidiol (CBD) may be useful in fighting methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to a new peer-reviewed study. The study, conducted by researchers at Wuyi University in China and the University of Rhode Island in the US, is being published in the December issue of the journal Bioorganic Chemistry. It’s been epublished online …
