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 09 2023
Legislation Introduced in US Congress to Regulate Kratom Nationwide
Companion bills that would regulate kratom nationwide while restricting government agencies from prohibiting it have been filed in both the US Senate and House of Representatives. The bipartisan Kratom Consumer Protection Act is sponsored by Senator Mike Lee (R) and Senator Cory Booker (D) in the Senate with the bill number S.3039. In the House …
Oct 09 2023
Bill to Legalize Marijuana Cafes Vetoed by California Governor
A bill to legalize marijuana cafes throughout California has been vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Assembly Bill 374 would have legalized Amsterdam-style marijuana cafes where marijuana could be purchased and consumed alongside other food and drink items. It has now been vetoed by Governor Newsom. However, given it was passed by the legislature with more …
Oct 09 2023
California Governor Signs Bill Banning Employers From Asking About Past Marijuana Use
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 700 into law. After being overwhelmingly approved by the state’s legislature, Governor Newsom has signed SB 700 into law. Filed by Senator Steven Bradford, the proposal “would make it unlawful for an employer to request information from an applicant for employment relating to the applicant’s prior use …
Oct 07 2023
California Governor Vetoes Bill to Legalize Psychedelics
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a widely supported bill that would have legalized certain psychedelic substances. “Today’s veto is a setback for the huge number of Californians – including combat veterans and first responders -who are safely using and benefiting from these non-addictive substances and who will now continue to be classified as criminals …
Oct 06 2023
Georgia To Become First State With Medical Marijuana Products Sold At Pharmacies
Georgia will soon become the first state in the US where medical marijuana products can be purchased at independent pharmacies. Nearly 120 pharmacies have agreed to provide medical marijuana from Botanical Sciences, one of the state’s two licensed production companies, following the Georgia Board of Pharmacy opening the application process. State officials expect it to …
Oct 06 2023
Maine Marijuana Sales Top $20 Million in September, Price Per Gram Declines to New Low
After four straight months of record-breaking marijuana sales, September saw a slight dip from August, but still surpassed $20 million. There was $20,347,890 worth of marijuana sold legally in September, according to data released by the Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy. This is a slight, albeit noticeable, decrease from the $21,648,253 sold in August. but …
Oct 06 2023
Michigan Legislature Votes to Allow Marijuana Agreements With Indian Tribes, Exempt Them From Taxes
Michigan’s full legislature has passed a bill that will allow the state to enter into marijuana agreements with Indian tribes while exempting them from the state’s marijuana excise tax. The Michigan House of Representatives voted 90 to 15 today to pass Senate Bill 180, a little less than four months after the measure passed the …
Oct 05 2023
Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Finds Cannabinol (CBN) May Improve Sleep
The marijuana compound cannabinol (CBN) “may be helpful for improving overall sleep disturbance, including the number of times one wakes up throughout the night, without impacting daytime fatigue.” This is according to a new study being published in the upcoming issue of the journal Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, with the abstract published online ahead of …
Oct 05 2023
Study: Marijuana Spray Reduces Spasticity in Over 80% of Multiple Sclerosis Patients
In a new study examining the use of nabiximols (also known as Sativex), a spray made from marijuana, “over 80% of assessed patients with severe spasticity at baseline reported a shift into a lower category of spasticity after 12 weeks.” Published in the journal Therapeutic Advancements in Neurological Disorders, the study was conducted by researchers …
Oct 05 2023
10-Year Analysis Finds Drug Sniffing Dogs Are Wrong About Presence of Drugs 75% of the Time
Drug sniffing dogs falsely alert their handler more often than they correctly identify the presence of drugs, according to newly released data. According to an analysis of 10 years of data provided to members of the Australian Parliament by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, 75% of the searches conducted because a drug sniffing dog alerted …
