Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com (a cannabis news site he founded in 2011 and sold in 2019), and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. Anthony can be reached at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Recreational Cannabis Sales Begin in Delaware in Just a Couple Weeks, Marking 22 States With Adult-Use Retail Outlets
Delaware’s recreational marijuana market is set to launch on August 1, officially making it the 22nd state in the U.S. with operational adult-use cannabis retail outlets. The initial rollout will be limited to Delaware’s seven existing medical marijuana operators, who have received approval to expand into recreational sales. In total 13 dispensary locations across the …
DaySavers Launches “Higher Potential” Cannabis Education Scholarship For Current And Aspiring Industry Professionals
Smoking accessories brand DaySavers, in collaboration with the Higher Potential Scholarship Coalition, today announced the launch of the Higher Potential Scholarship—a first-of-its-kind initiative supporting passionate students, professionals, and those with career aspirations in cannabis with more than $25,000 in financial and educational resources. Made possible by a diverse coalition of industry-leading partners—each contributing resources that reflect their …
Omaha Tribe Becomes First in Nebraska to Establish a Legal Recreational and Medical Marijuana Program
The Omaha Tribal Council has adopted a comprehensive cannabis regulation code, making the Omaha Tribe the first in Nebraska to fully legalize and regulate both medical and adult-use marijuana on tribal land. The move places the Tribe ahead of the state, which is still finalizing its own rules following the 2024 voter-approved ballot initiative to …
India’s Himachal Pradesh to License Regulated Cannabis Cultivation for Medical and Industrial Purposes
The government of Himachal Pradesh, India, is preparing to license the controlled cultivation of cannabis for industrial and medicinal purposes. Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi said today that once the proposed rules are approved by the state Cabinet, farmers will be allowed to grow non-narcotic cannabis under strict regulations.
New Jersey Approves Four Cannabis Consumption Area Endorsements
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) approved four consumption area endorsements during its July 15 public meeting, marking a significant step forward in expanding access to safe, regulated spaces for cannabis use in New Jersey. Consumption area endorsements allow licensed cannabis retailers to create designated spaces where recreational consumers and medicinal cannabis patients, 21 …
New York Office of Cannabis Management Issues Statewide Cannabis Recall
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is issuing a recall on multiple adult use cannabis products produced by East End Flower Farm LTD. The regulated cannabis products are being sold at licensed cannabis adult-use dispensaries throughout New York State. The Office of Cannabis Management has not received any reports of adverse effects caused by …
Kentucky Governor Announces Start of Medical Marijuana Production
Governor Andy Beshear announced today that Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis Program has reached another milestone as Armory Kentucky LLC, a Tier II cultivator based in Mayfield, introduced the first medical cannabis inventory in Kentucky history. Cultivation at the Graves County site began on Friday, following approval of the facility inspection by the Kentucky Office of Medical …
U.S. House Committee Approves Spending Bill That Would Block Marijuana Rescheduling, Protect State Medical Marijuana Laws
A key House subcommittee has advanced a new spending bill that would prevent the Department of Justice from using any funds to reschedule marijuana. The House Appropriations Subcommittee today approved the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) appropriations bill by a vote of 9 to 6, sending it to the full committee for consideration. …
Report: Home Values Rose Over $60K More in States With Legal Marijuana Since 2009
From 2009 to 2024, home values increased by $60,327 more in states where recreational marijuana is now legal than where it is illegal, according to a new report from Clever Offers, a platform owned by Clever Real Estate. In 2024, the typical home in a recreational state was worth $447,635 — about 39% or $126,731 more than in non-recreational states ($320,904). States with legal recreational …
Study Finds Cannabis Oils With THC and CBD Reduce Liver Damage and Oxidative Stress in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
A new study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research and indexed by the U.S. National Library of Medicine has found that certain cannabis oils (COs) may significantly reduce liver damage, oxidative stress, and dyslipidemia in those with diet-induced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Researchers from several Argentine institutions, including the Universidad Nacional del Litoral …
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