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
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 …
Oct 12 2023
Study Finds Licensed Marijuana Stores Are Not Linked to Increased Crime
According to a new study the “presence of a [marijuana] dispensary has no significant impact on local crime in the average neighborhood.” The study was published in the recent issue of the journal Annals of Regional Science, and it was conducted by researchers at John Hopkins University and the University of Hawaii. “Many North American …
Oct 12 2023
Ohio Senate Passes Resolution Urging Voters to Reject Marijuana Legalization Initiative
The full Ohio Senate has passed a resolution encouraging voters to reject an initiative to legalize recreational marijuana that will be voted on next month. Senate Resolution 216 was filed by Senators Mark Romanchuk and Terry Johnson with 14 cosponsors, all Republicans. “[Issue 2] does not serve the best interests of the people of Ohio, …
Oct 12 2023
D.C. Mayor Signs Bill Allowing 1-Year Medical Marijuana Cards for Non-Residents
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has signed into law ordinance that would make several changes to the district’s medical marijuana law. Today Mayor Bowser signed Bill 25-0368, the Medical Cannabis Clarification and Non-Resident Patient Access Temporary Amendment Act of 2023, into law. The proposal was filed in July by Councilmembers Phil Mendelson and Kenyan McDuffie …
Oct 11 2023
Most City Workers in Anchorage, Alaska Will No Longer Be Fired for Off-the-Job Marijuana Use
The Anchorage Assembly has voted to loosen the city’s policy regarding marijuana use among city workers. Anchorage is by far Alaska’s largest city, making up about 40% of the state’s population. Under a rules change approved by city lawmakers marijuana use would no longer be a fireable offense among those employed by the city, as …
Oct 11 2023
Nevada: In July, $71 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold, Half a Billion Year-to-Date
Nevada marijuana stores sold over $70 million in marijuana and marijuana products in July. There was $71,615,363 in legal marijuana sold throughout Nevada in July, according to data released by the Nevada Department of Taxation. This is a $3 million increase over the total for June, and is similar to the total for July, 2022 …
