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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Aug 16 2023
It’s Official, Recreational Marijuana Legalization Will be on November Ballot in Ohio
An initiative that would legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older has officially made its way to the November, 2023 ballot. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose notified the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol today that the group has submitted 127,772 valid signatures from registered voters, surpassing the required 123,367. LaRose says that …
Aug 16 2023
Florida: Court Rules in Favor of Leafly, Allowing Third-Party Medical Marijuana E-Commerce
A district court has ruled that regulators in Florida must establish a rulemaking process before they can legally block dispensaries from using third-party services such as Leafly and WeedMaps. The 1st District Court of Appeal has unanimously voted to uphold a ruling by Administrative Law Judge Suzanne Van Wyk, who ruled that the Florida Department …
Aug 16 2023
North Carolina Committee Passes Bill to Regulate Kratom and Hemp-Derived Consumables
A key North Carolina committee has approved legislation that will establish a regulatory and licensing system for both kratom and products made from hemp. The House Committee on Finance has given a favorable report to House Bill 563, allowing it to be referred to the Rules, Calendar, and Operations Committee (RCOC), the last step before …
Aug 16 2023
Missouri Regulators Issue Recall of Over 62,000 Marijuana Products
The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (MDCR) has issued a recall covering more than 62,000 different marijuana products throughout the state. The MDCR says they are “issuing a patient and consumer communication to alert patients and consumers about a mandatory product recall” affecting “manufactured products sold to dispensaries and manufacturers by infused product manufacturer, Delta …
Aug 15 2023
Missouri Marijuana Sales Pass $123 Million in July
In Missouri there was over $123 million in marijuana sold legally in July, a modest increase from the month prior. For the sixth straight month Missouri marijuana sales passed $100 million, with $123.2 million in sales for July. This is the second highest month so far this year (falling $3 million short of the $126 …
Aug 15 2023
Montana Marijuana Sales Reach $28.5 Million in July, Break Monthly Record
In Montana July broke a record for the most legal marijuana sold in a single month. According to data released by the Montana Cannabis Control Division, licensed marijuana stores sold $28,552,001 worth of marijuana and marijuana products in July. This beats the previous record of $27,098,679, set in March of this year, by nearly $1.5 …
Aug 15 2023
As Ohio Prepares to Vote on Legalization, Report Says State Could Make $403 Million In Annual Marijuana Taxes
With it looking likely that marijuana legalization will be on the ballot this November in Ohio, a new report shows just how much the state could gain from legalizing and taxing the plant. According to a new report released by researchers from Ohio State University, the state could gain up to $403 million in new …
Aug 15 2023
Report: Cannabis Infused Edibles Market Worth $9.68 Billion, to Grow to $20 Billion by 2028
According to a new report, the global market for legal cannabis infused edibles is worth almost $10 billion as of the start of 2023, and it’s expected to grow rapidly in the coming years. The Cannabis Infused Edible Products Market size is expected to grow from $9.68 billion in 2023 to $20.60 billion by 2028, …
Aug 15 2023
Study: Medical Cannabis Decreases Symptoms of Neurological Disorders in 96% of Patients
In a new study the vast majority of patients with neurological disorders receive symptom relief from marijuana use. According to researchers “the purpose of this study was to investigate the quality of life of patients receiving medical cannabis.” One hundred patients receiving medical cannabis were given (a) a socio-demographic and clinical questionnaire, and (b) the …
Aug 15 2023
Marijuana Use Not Associated With Negative Survival Outcomes in Liver Transplant Patients, Finds Study
According to a new study a history of using marijuana is not associated with a decrease in survival rates among liver transplant patients, despite some marijuana users being denied such transplants. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Ottawa and the University of British Columbia, and is published in the Canadian Liver …
