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 30 2023
Ohio: With Vote on Marijuana Initiative a Week Away, New Poll Shows Strong Support
According to new polling, nearly 60% of likely Ohio voters plan to vote “Yes” on Issue 2. The new PublicPolicyPolling survey found that 59% of those who are likely to vote in this month’s election are in support of Issue 2, which would legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older. “Issue 2 is a …
Oct 30 2023
Massachusetts: Enough Signatures Collected on Psychedelics Initiative to Force Vote
A Massachusetts campaign seeking to legalize psychedelics has collected enough valid signatures to force the legislature to vote on their initiative. The nonprofit political committee Massachusetts for Mental Health Options says it has verified over 75,000 signatures from registered voters, more than the 74,574 needed to force the state’s legislature to consider the proposal. The …
Oct 29 2023
New York: Newly Filed Legislation Would Prohibit Roadside Marijuana Signage
Legislation filed Friday in the New York Assembly “Prohibits roadside signage for the sale of cannabis or cannabis products on a highway, road, or other vehicular pathway”. Assembly Bill 8200 was filed by Assemblymember Scott Gray, and it has been assigned to the Assembly Economic Development Committee. The proposed law “establishes that a civil penalty …
Oct 28 2023
Study: Cannabigerol (CBG) Reduced Neuropathic Pain for at Least 24 Hours in Animal Model
A new study published in the journal Pharmaceuticals found that “chronic CBG administration can provide at least 24 hours of antinociceptive effect” in an animal model of neuropathic pain. “Cannabigerol (CBG), derived from the cannabis plant, acts as an acute analgesic in a model of cisplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in mice”, states the abstract of …
Oct 27 2023
Bipartisan Group of 31 US Representatives Asks DEA to Consider Fully Descheduling Marijuana
31 bipartisan members of the US House of Representatives have sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) urging them to consider legalizing marijuana via descheduling it. In August the Department of Health sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) officially requesting marijuana be reclassified as a Schedule III drug under the …
Oct 27 2023
“Groundbreaking”: Drug Testing Company Announces Screening Panel that Replaces Marijuana With Fentanyl
Psychemedics, a global leader in the drug screening industry, has “proudly” announced the launch of a “revolutionary” drug screening panel that removes marijuana and emphasizes fentanyl. According to a press release, this “groundbreaking offering will transform the way organizations safeguard their workplaces, shifting the spotlight from marijuana to the paramount threat of fentanyl.” Complemented by …
Oct 27 2023
Alabama Officials Rescind All Medical Marijuana Licenses
At their Thursday meeting the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) officially reset the licensing process for the new industry, rescinding all licenses and denials that have been awarded thus far. In June the AMCC awarded 21 companies with medical marijuana licenses. Due to litigation the commission voided these licenses in August and issued 24 new …
Oct 27 2023
Study: CBD Decreased Total Seizures and Seizure Days in Cohort of Dogs
According to a new study the marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) “decreased total seizures and seizure days compared to placebo when administered to dogs PO at 9 mg/kg/day.” Published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, the study was conducted by researchers at the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University. “Approximately 30% …
Oct 26 2023
Ohio: Supporters of Marijuana Legalization Initiative Have Outraised Opponents 3.5 to 1
Those in support of an Ohio initiative to legalize recreational marijuana have drastically outraised opponents of the measure. According to state filings, the coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol has raised nearly $1.2 million as of October 23. They have spent around $820,000 of that, leaving them with around $380,000 cash on hand. Protect Ohio …
Oct 26 2023
Illinois Bill Filed to Allow Medical Marijuana Authorizations Via Telemedicine
Legislation allowing medical marijuana authorizations to be issued via telehealth has been filed in the Illinois Legislature. House Bill 4201 was filed today by State Representative Bob Morgan (D). The proposed law would amend the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act to provide “that the physical examination required by the Act may (instead of …
