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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Jan 09 2025
Newly Filed Indiana Bill Would Decriminalize Marijuana Possession
A new bill introduced in Indiana would decriminalize the possession of two ounces or less of marijuana. House Bill 1145, sponsored by Republican State Representative Heath VanNatter and filed yesterday, would remove criminal penalties for the possession of up to two ounces of marijuana, for those 21 and older. This would mark a significant shift …
Jan 08 2025
Ohio: $19.2 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold Between December 29 and January 4
There was nearly $20 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold between December 29 and January 4 in Ohio. Data released today by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) shows that there was $13,158,129 in recreational marijuana sold during the week that cover New Year’s, in addition to $6,116,501 in medical marijuana sold. …
Jan 08 2025
Indiana: Republican Lawmakers File Legislation to Legalize Medical Marijuana
State Representatives Jim Lucas (R) and Shane Lindauer (R) filed House Bill 1178 today, which would make Indiana the 40th medical marijuana state. House Bill 1178, which proposes a comprehensive medical marijuana program to serve patients with serious medical conditions, as determined by their physicians, has been referred to the Committee on Public Health. Under …
Jan 08 2025
New York Bill Would Ban Marijuana Use Within 30 Feet of Children, Including Through Walls
New York Assembly Bill 1007 was introduced today by State Representatives Phil Steck (D) and Marianna Buttenschon (D) and has been assigned to the Housing and Urban Affairs Committee for review. The legislation would prohibit smoking or vaping marijuana within thirty feet of a child or within thirty feet of any location where children reside …
Jan 08 2025
Trulieve to Open New Dispensary in Maricopa on Saturday, the 22nd in Arizona and 227th in the US
Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a leading US-based cannabis company, announced today the opening of a new dispensary in Maricopa, Arizona, marking their 22nd in the state. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, January 11, followed by a grand opening celebration featuring food trucks, music, partner giveaways, and special discounts. “We are proud …
Jan 08 2025
New Kentucky Bill Would Remove Criminal Penalties for Marijuana Possession and Cultivation, Allow Expungements
Yesterday, State Representative David Yates (D) filed legislation that would remove criminal penalties for possessing and cultivating certain amounts of marijuana. If enacted, Senate Bill 33 would amend existing statutes to remove criminal penalties for possession up to eight ounces of marijuana, and cultivating up to five marijuana plants. Penalties for possessing over the allotted …
Jan 08 2025
Bipartisan Bill Filed in New York Proposes Strict THC Limits on Marijuana Products
A bill to limit the potency of marijuana products in New York was introduced today by State Representatives Phil Steck (D) and Keith Brown (R). The bipartisan legislation, NY A00977, seeks to amend New York’s cannabis law to establish maximum THC concentrations for cannabis flower and other related products. Under the proposal, cannabis flower would …
Jan 08 2025
Legislation to Legalize DMT, Ibogaine, Mescaline and Psilocybin Filed in New York Assembly
State Representative Linda Rosenthal, joined by eight cosponsors, introduced Assembly Bill A00628 today in the New York Legislature. The measure seeks to legalize the possession, use, and cultivation of certain natural plant- and fungus-based hallucinogens for those 21 and older. The bill has been referred to the Health and Social Services Committee for review. If …
Jan 08 2025
Study: Cannabichromene (CBC) May Help Treat Atopic Dermatitis
Cannabichromene (CBC), a lesser-known cannabinoid found in marijuana, may offer therapeutic benefits for inflammatory skin conditions like atopic dermatitis (AD), according to new research published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. The study, conducted by researchers at The Catholic University of Korea, investigated CBC’s impact on AD using a 2,4-Dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB)-induced BALB/c mouse model. …
Jan 08 2025
Cannabinol (CBN) and Cannbigerol (CBG) Show Promise in Fighting Leukemia, Study Finds
A study published in the journal Molecules highlights the potential of two cannabis-derived compounds, cannabinol (CBN) and cannabigerol (CBG), in combating acute myeloid leukemia. “Several cannabis plant-derived compounds, especially cannabinoids, exhibit therapeutic potential in numerous diseases and conditions”, states the study’s abstract. “In particular, THC and CBD impart palliative, antiemetic, as well as anticancer effects. …
