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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Feb 02 2024
Study Finds CBD May “Ameliorate Intraventricular Hemorrhage-Induced Immature Brain Damage”
According to a new study published in the journal Neurotherapeutics, “CBD is a potential candidate to ameliorate intraventricular hemorrhage-induced immature brain damage.” The study found that CBD “reduced IVH-induced brain damage and its short- and long-term consequences, showing robust and pleiotropic neuroprotective effects” in an animal model. “Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is an important cause of …
Feb 01 2024
In New Study “Cannabis Alone Was Not Associated With Higher Odds of Motor Vehicle Collisions”
According to a new study marijuana does not lead to an increase in motor vehicle accidents, with “high self-reported acute cannabis use” actually associated with lower odds of such accidents. Published in the journal Accident Analysis and Prevention, the study was conducted by researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University, the University of Colorado …
Feb 01 2024
Florida Committee Votes to Preemptively Limit the Amount of THC Allowed in Legal Marijuana Products
Florida’s House Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee has given approval to legislation that would place a cap on the amount of THC recreational marijuana is allowed to have, even though recreational marijuana is not yet legal in the state. The committee voted 13 to 4 to pass House Bill 1269, sponsored by Representative Ralph Massullo (R). Initially …
Feb 01 2024
Legislation to Legalize Recreational Marijuana “Passed on First Consideration” in Tennessee House and Senate
In Tennessee, a bill to legalize recreational marijuana has been introduced in the House and Senate and passed through its first reading. Senator Raumesh Akbari filed Senate Bill 2468 on Tuesday, the same day as State Representative Vincenrt Dixie filed House Bill 2413, a companion measure with identical language. On Wednesday the measures were “Passed …
Feb 01 2024
Resolutions Urging Research On “High-Potency Marijuana” Filed in the US House and Senate
Congressmembers Pete Sessions (R-TX) and Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) have filed bicameral resolutions urging federal agencies and state and local governments to do more research on the potential dangers of high-THC marijuana. House Concurrent Resolution 87, “Recognizing the need for research, education, and policy development regarding high-potency marijuana”, was filed yesterday in the House, with …
Jan 31 2024
Virginia Committee Approves Bill to Legalize Marijuana Sales
Legislation to legalize the distribution of marijuana to those 21 and older has been passed by a Virginia legislative committee. Despite legalizing recreational marijuana in 2021, Virginia remains the only legal marijuana state to not allow sales in any capacity. Today, the Senate Courts of Justice Committee voted 7 to 5 to change this by …
Jan 31 2024
California Assembly Unanimously Approves Psychedelics Bill
California’s full Assembly has given approval to legislation establishing a psychedelics work group to prepare the state for legalization. The Assembly voted 58 to 0 today to pass Assembly Bill 941, filed by Assemblymember Mari Waldron (R). Passage of the bill comes a little over three months after Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that …
Jan 31 2024
Texas Attorney General Sues Five Cities That Voted to Decriminalize Marijuana
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched lawsuits against the cities of Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin, and Denton for adopting amnesty and non-prosecution policies for marijuana that he says “violate Texas laws concerning marijuana possession and distribution.” The five municipalities have adopted ordinances or policies instructing police not to enforce Texas drug laws concerning …
Jan 30 2024
Federal Legislation to Allow Legal Marijuana Use at Public Housing Gains New Sponsor
Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) has signed on as a cosponsor for legislation that would allow those in public housing to use marijuana without fear of eviction if they are following state law. The Marijuana in Federally Assisted Housing Parity Act was introduced last week in the United States House of Representatives and Senate by Congressmember …
Jan 30 2024
12 US Senators Send Letter Urging Biden Administration to Fully Deschedule Marijuana
A coalition of 12 members of the United States Senate sent a letter yesterday to the DEA and Department of Justice urging them to fully deschedule marijuana. The letter addressed to DEA Administrator Anne Milgram and Attorney General Merrick Garland was signed by 12 Senate Democrats, including Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Elizabeth Warren. …
