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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Sep 13 2023
Minnesota Supreme Court Rules Marijuana Odor By Itself Does Not Justify Vehicle Search
In a landmark decision the Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that the smell of marijuana on its own is not probably cause to search a person’s motor vehicle. The ruling is based on a case brought by Adam Torgerson, who was pulled over in 2021 in Meeker County. Although Torgerson was pulled over for having …
Sep 13 2023
Massachusetts Committee Approves Bill to Add PTSD and Opioid Use Disorder to Medical Marijuana Program
Legislation in Massachusetts that would expand the state’s medical marijuana program and ease access for veterans has been passed through its initial committee. House Bill 4087 has been “reported favorably” by the House Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing. The bipartisan measure is sponsored by State …
Sep 13 2023
Colorado: Over $22 Million in Taxes Made from August Marijuana Sales, $187 Million Year-to-Date
Colorado marijuana sales brought in over $22 million in tax revenue in August. Data released by the Colorado Department of Revenue shows that the state made $22,861,745 in tax revenue from the legal distribution of marijuana. This is a modest increase over the $22.4 million in taxes made in July, and the $22.1 million made …
Sep 13 2023
Discover the Unique Qualities of Jealousy THCA Flower: A Must-Try Hybrid From Black Tie CBD
With the release of the new batch of Jealousy THCA Flower, Black Tie CBD has once again drawn the interest of the cannabis world. Thanks to the cross between Gelato #41 and Sunset Sherbet genetics, this amazing hybrid strain is rapidly gaining popularity among novice and experienced cannabis users alike. Black Tie’s Jealousy THCA Flower …
Sep 12 2023
Over $28 Million in Marijuana Sold in August in Montana, a New Monthly Record
For the second straight month Montana set a record for the most marijuana sold. Licensed marijuana store sold $28,697,312 worth of marijuana and marijuana products in August, according to data released by the Montana Cannabis Control Division. These narrowly beats the monthly record of $28,552,001 set just last month. Prior to July the previous record …
Sep 12 2023
Study: Tobacco Users, But Not Marijuana Users, Have Greater Odds for Complications Following Ankle Injury
A study conducted at the Yale School of Medicine found that those who use marijuana but not tobacco were not at greater odds of an adverse event up to 90 days following an ankle injury. “Ankle fractures are common orthopaedic injuries that may be indicated for open reduction internal fixation (ORIF)”, states the study, published …
Sep 12 2023
14 US Congressmembers Send Letter Asking DEA To Keep Marijuana Schedule 1
A group of Republican lawmakers, led by Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and Representative Pete Sessions (R-TX), have sent a bicameral letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) urging the agency to not remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I drugs. In a letter sent recently to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), the Department of Health …
Sep 11 2023
New Jersey Officials Legalize Marijuana-Infused Foods and Drinks
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission has passed new regulations that significantly expand the type of marijuana products licensed retail outlets and dispensaries can sell. Recreational marijuana was legalized in New Jersey in 2021, with licensed marijuana retail outlets opening the following year. Despite allowing marijuana-infused “syrups, pills, tablets, capsules and chewables” to be sold …
Sep 11 2023
Connecticut: August Marijuana Sales Break Monthly Record at $25 Million
Marijuana sales in August have broken the monthly record set in June. There was $24,938,642 worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in August, according to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. $10.9 million of this was purchased by authorized medical marijuana patients. Total sales pass, by $1 million, the monthly record set in …
Sep 11 2023
New Study Highlights Role of Psychedelics in Protecting Mental Health During COVID-19 Pandemic
A landmark study recently published in the journal Scientific Reports under the umbrella of Nature, offers new insights into the potential benefits of psychedelics on mental well-being during the challenging circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic. The research, conducted collaboratively by several institutions, including ICEERS, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, the University of São Paulo at Ribeirão …
