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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Nov 20 2024
67 Members of Congress Urge President Biden to Expand Marijuana Clemency Efforts Before End of Term
67 members of the U.S. Congress are urging President Joe Biden to build on his record of executive clemency during the final months of his presidency. Representatives Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), Jim Clyburn (D-SC), and Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) sent a letter today along with 64 of their colleagues urging President Biden to “reunite families, confront …
Nov 20 2024
Medical Cannabis Market Projected to Reach $91 Billion by 2032, Driven by a 24% Growth Rate
The global medical cannabis market is expected to experience rapid growth, with projections showing an increase from $13.12 billion in 2023 to $91.065 billion by 2032. This reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.02% over the forecast period, according to a new report by Introspective Market Research. This growth is attributed to the …
Nov 20 2024
FDA Approves Landmark Study on Smoked Marijuana for Treating PTSD in Veterans
Researchers are set to launch a groundbreaking clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of smoked medical marijuana in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among military veterans. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Division of Psychiatry Products has cleared the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)’ Phase 2 study of smoked cannabis in Veterans for the …
Nov 19 2024
U.S. Marijuana Sales Reach $1.872 Billion in October
In October, legal marijuana states collectively generated $1.872 billion in sales. This total, based on an analysis by The Marijuana Herald, represents a marginal decrease from September’s $1.877 billion, highlighting the market’s stability. Sales data for most states was sourced from their regulatory bodies overseeing the marijuana industry. In instances where this data was unavailable, …
Nov 19 2024
Dallas City Council Rejects Effort to Block Marijuana Decriminalization Initiative Approved by Voters
The Dallas City Council voted today against adding language to a resolution that sought to block implementation of Proposition R, a recently approved measure decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana. The proposed amendment, introduced by District 12 Councilmember Cara Mendelsohn, claimed the voter-approved initiative conflicted with state law and should not be enforced. Proposition …
Nov 19 2024
Study: Cannabis Use Associated with Less Cognitive Decline Over Lifetime
Lifetime cannabis use does not appear to negatively impact cognitive decline, and may actually protect against it, according to a longitudinal study published in Brain and Behavior. The research assessed the relationship between marijuana use and age-related cognitive changes in a cohort of 5,162 Danish men over a span of 44 years. Participants’ IQs were …
Nov 19 2024
Study: Injectable CBD-Loaded Microparticles Show Promise in Nerve Injury Repair
Researchers from Texas A&M International University and several Iranian universities have unveiled a novel approach to peripheral nerve tissue repair, employing injectable hyaluronic acid-based microparticles loaded with cannabidiol (CBD). The study, published in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, highlights the potential of these biomimetic microparticles in regenerating damaged nerve tissue. The team used a …
Nov 19 2024
U.S. Senator From North Carolina Says Marijuana Should Be Legal and Regulated Like Alcohol and Tobacco, Calls Rescheduling “Half-Assed”
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has criticized efforts to reschedule marijuana and enact banking reform as inadequate, advocating instead for a comprehensive federal regulatory framework for cannabis. The North Carolina Republican’s stance diverges from most of his GOP colleagues, who generally oppose legalization. In an interview with AskAPol published Tuesday, Tillis stated, “I think we’re …
Nov 19 2024
Massachusetts Issues First Marijuana Research Facility License to Curaleaf
Massachusetts has granted its first-ever cannabis research facility license to Curaleaf Processing, a division of multistate operator Curaleaf Holdings. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) unanimously approved the license, allowing the facility to operate in Newton, according to a press release from the agency. “We are excited to move the state’s first-ever Research Facility license …
Nov 18 2024
Nevada Senate Committee Prefiles Cannabis Tax Bill
The Nevada Senate Revenue and Economic Development Committee prefiled Senate Bill 41 today, a proposal designed to amend the state’s cannabis tax regulations. The bill, which will be considered during the January 2025 legislative session, focuses on the establishment of new requirements for cannabis businesses regarding tax permits. Currently, Nevada law imposes excise taxes on …
