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 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 …
Aug 15 2023
Oregon Bill to Study State-Run Bank, Potentially Useable by Marijuana Businesses, Vetoed by Governor
Legislation that would study the creation of a state-run bank that could potentially be useable by marijuana businesses has been vetoed by Governor Tina Kotek. House Bill 2763 was filed by State Representatives Mark Gamba and Jules Walters in the House and Senator Jeff Golden in the Senate. It was passed by the full legislature …
Aug 14 2023
Alaska Made Over $2.2 Million in Marijuana Taxes in June
According to data released by the Alaska Department of Revenue, the state made over $2.2 million in taxes from the legal distribution of marijuana in June. In total the state with a population of less than 750,000 people made $2,282,147 in marijuana tax revenue in June, a slight decrease from the $2,398,053 made in May. The …
Aug 14 2023
DEA Official Clarifies Delta-8 THC is Illegal Even When Extracted From Legal CBD
A top official at the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has clarified that delta-8 THC is a federally illegal substance. The official notes that delta-8 THC is illegal even when it is derived from legal cannabidiol (CBD). This is likely to have a chilling effect on the growing industry of delta-8 distributors. Currently there are hundreds …
Aug 14 2023
Study Finds 79% of Americans Believe Marijuana is As Safe or Safer Than Tobacco
A higher percentage of Americans than ever before believe marijuana is safer than tobacco, according to new research published in the journal JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) Network Open. “While rates of cigarette use are declining, more US adults are using cannabis”, states the study’s abstract. “Perceptions of safety are important drivers of substance use …
Aug 14 2023
Study: Medical Marijuana Laws Significantly Reduce Health Insurance Premiums
Legalizing medical marijuana reduces the cost of health insurance, according to a new peer-reviewed study. Titled simply Medical cannabis laws lower individual market health insurance premiums, the study is being published in the September issue of International Journal of Drug Policy, and it was published online ahead of print by the National Library of Medicine. It …
Aug 14 2023
More Illinois Marijuana Workers Vote to Unionize
Just a few weeks after unions declared victory at marijuana businesses in Illinois and New Jersey, workers at two additional Illinois dispensaries have voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first collective bargaining agreements with Teamsters Local 777. According to a press release cannabis consultants and agents-in-charge at two dispensaries operated by Zen Leaf, a subsidiary of …
