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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Dec 21 2023
US House Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana Nationwide and Allow Expungements Gains 80th Sponsor
Federal legislation that would decriminalize marijuana nationwide along with several other changes has gained its 80th sponsor in the House of Representatives. The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act now has 80 sponsors, 75 more than it did when it was filed in September by Representative Jerrold Nadler (D) along with four cosponsors. The MORE …
Dec 21 2023
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Says Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill Likely Coming in January
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says that he will likely be introducing a medical marijuana bill in January at the next of the upcoming legislative session. Speaker Vos says Republicans will likely introduce a medical marijuana legalization bill next month. Vos says the bill would be similar to Minnesota’s medical marijuana program, which originally allowed …
Dec 21 2023
Ukraine Legislature Approves Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana, Sending it to President Zelenskyy
Ukraine lawmakers have officially passed a bill to legalize medical marijuana, sending it to a supportive President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Today Ukraine’s unicameral legislature known as the Verkhovna Rada, passed the legislation with 248 of the body’s 450 members voting in favor. Under the legislation, which President Zelenskyy is expected to sign into law quickly, those …
Dec 20 2023
Connecticut Marijuana Sales Allowed During Christmas and New Year’s Day, Despite Alcohol Sales Being Prohibited
Despite alcohol sales being prohibited on Christmas and New Year’s Day in Connecticut, marijuana sales are allowed. According to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, marijuana sales can continue unabated on both Christmas and New Year’s Day. The Department says that not only can marijuana stores retain normal hours during the two federal holidays, but …
Dec 20 2023
US Senate Majority Leader Says Cannabis Reform a Top Priority for 2024
US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says that a federal marijuana banking bill and other cannabis reform legislation is a top priority for the Senate as we head into 2024. The SAFER Banking Act is sponsored by 34% of the entire US Senate, while also having the support of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), …
Dec 20 2023
CBD-Infused Tampons a “Promising Option for Managing Menstrual Pain”, Finds Study
Tampons infused with the marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) is “a promising option for managing menstrual pain”, finds a new placebo-controlled study. “This study aimed to assess efficacy and usability of Cannabidiol (CBD) infused tampons for the relief of primary dysmenorrhea, a condition affecting 50–95% assigned female at birth”, states the study, published in the Journal …
Dec 19 2023
National Institute on Drug Abuse Gives Kratom Briefing to Congress
Recently the head of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) gave a briefing to congress on kratom. The briefing by NIDA Director Nora Volkow came a little over three months after companion bills that would regulate kratom nationwide while restricting government agencies from prohibiting it were filed in both the US Senate and House …
Dec 19 2023
Arizona Made Over $25 Million in Marijuana Taxes in November, $230 Million Year-to-Date
For just the fourth time marijuana tax revenue in Arizona passed $25 million. In total licensed marijuana retail outlets made $25,169,783 in tax revenue from the legal distribution of marijuana in November, based on data released by the Arizona Department of Revenue. Tax revenue comes from the sale of dried marijuana flower and prerolls, as …
Dec 19 2023
Study Finds Marijuana Legalization Correlates With “Improved Basketball Recruiting Outcomes”
Marijuana legalization “appears to improve basketball recruiting outcomes for in-state colleges”, according to a new study. Titled The Effects of Marijuana Legalization on NCAA Men’s Basketball Recruiting, the study was published in the recent issue of the Journal of Sports Economics and conducted by researchers at Georgia College & State University and Kennesaw State University. …
Dec 19 2023
Florida Lawmaker Files Tax Relief Bill for Medical Marijuana Businesses
Legislation has been filed in the Florida Legislature that would allow licensed medical marijuana businesses to take tax deductions that they are currently prevented from taking due to federal law. Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez (R) filed Senate Bill 974 on Friday. The measure is seen as at least a partial remedy to Internal Revenue Service …
