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 18 2023
Oregon’s Two Leading Cannabis Trade Associations Announce Merger
In a landmark move meant to “fortify the foundation of Oregon’s cannabis industry”, the boards of the state’s leading cannabis trade associations—the Oregon Cannabis Association (OCA) and the Cannabis Industry Alliance of Oregon (CIAO)—have unanimously voted to merge, effective immediately. According to a press release, the merger “signifies a united front for the Oregon cannabis …
Oct 18 2023
Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) May Help Those With Psychological Distress From Childhood Trauma
According to a new study, “psilocybin therapy may be potentially acceptable and may feasibly help in supporting survivors of adverse childhood experiences with particularly strong benefits to those with more severe childhood adversity.” The study was conducted by researchers at the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, Athabasca University, and University of Michigan, and …
Oct 18 2023
Poll: 57% of Likely Ohio Voters Plan to Vote Yes on Issue 2 to Legalize Marijuana
With early voting underway and less than three weeks to go until the November 7 election, a Baldwin Wallace University Ohio Pulse Poll shows strong support for a ballot initiative that would legalize recreational marijuana. The BW Community Research Institute (BW CRI) survey asked Ohioans for their opinions on a variety of issues, including Issue …
Oct 17 2023
Legislation to Decriminalize Marijuana Filed in Florida Senate
Legislation to remove criminal penalties for the first three times someone is caught possessing marijuana for personal use has been filed in the Florida Legislature. Senator Shevrin Jones, a Democrat serving Florida’s 35th district, filed Senate Bill 94 earlier this month. Today it was assigned to the Senate Criminal Justice Committee. Under current Florida law, …
Oct 16 2023
DaVinci’s Renaissance: Reclaiming, and Innovating with the Release of the IQ3 Vaporizer
2024 has been an exceptional year for dry herb vaporizers, marked by the release of next-generation devices like the Storz & Bickel Venty and Solo 3, as well as the highly anticipated return of the Herbalizer. This resurgence of high-quality releases brings a sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of the golden era around 2016, when groundbreaking vaporizers reshaped …
Oct 16 2023
Missouri Marijuana Sales Reach $117 Million in September, $1 Billion Year-to-Date
Licensed marijuana retail outlets sold over $117 million in worth of products in September. The $117.8 million in marijuana and marijuana products sold in September is a modest decrease from the $119 million sold in August. This is according to data released by the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services. Although recreational marijuana sales …
Oct 16 2023
North Carolina Tribe Issues Hundreds of Medical Marijuana Cards, First in State History
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in North Carolina have, for the first time, issued medical marijuana cards to qualifying patients. The EBCI has approved 817 of the 1,005 applications it received for those wanting to become legal medical marijuana patients on tribal land. Having a medical card will allow patients to purchase marijuana …
Oct 16 2023
Poll: By Greater Than 2-to-1 Margin, US Adults Support Federal Marijuana Banking Act
The results of new polling shows that a majority of adults in the US want the federal government to pass the SAFER Banking Act. The survey, unveiled today at the start of American Bankers Association’s (ABA) 2023 Annual Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, gauged consumers’ views on access to banking services, overdraft protection and cannabis banking. …
Oct 16 2023
Wisconsin Bill to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Receives Senate Committee Assignment
A legislative proposal that would legalize marijuana throughout Wisconsin has received a committee assignment in the Senate. Senate Bill 486 was filed last week with 36 cosponsors; 10 senators and 26 state representatives. The proposal has now been assigned to the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety. It must be passed through this and an …
Oct 16 2023
Arbitration Panel Decides Alaska Airlines Must Reinstate Worker Fired for Marijuana
An arbitrational panel has ruled that Alaska Airlines erred in firing an employee because they tested positive for THC, and they must reinstate the individual. In July, 2022 John Doe (their real name was redacted by the panel) was fired from Alaska Airlines after receiving and subsequently failing a drug test because they had THC …
