Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com (a cannabis news site he founded in 2011 and sold in 2019), and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. Anthony can be reached at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Virginia Lawmakers May Use Budget to Revive Adult-Use Marijuana Sales After Spanberger Veto
Virginia lawmakers still have a path to revive adult-use marijuana sales legislation this year following Governor Abigail Spanberger’s veto: placing the language directly into the state budget. Multiple advocates involved in the effort tell The Marijuana Herald that both the House and Senate may include adult-use marijuana sales language in the budget, potentially forcing the …
New York Bill to Restrict Marijuana Billboard Advertising Advances to Full Assembly
A New York bill that would place new limits on marijuana billboard advertising has cleared the Assembly Rules Committee and advanced to the full Assembly. Assembly Bill 9622-B, sponsored by Assemblymember Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D), Assemblymember Donna Lupardo (D) and Assemblymember Albert Stirpe (D), was approved by the Assembly Rules Committee in a 19 to 8 …
New Hampshire Legislature Sends Bill Restricting Hemp-Derived THC Products to Governor
New Hampshire lawmakers have sent legislation to the governor that would sharply restrict hemp-derived THC products, setting a strict statewide cap of 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container and creating penalties for possessing products that exceed the limit. Senate Bill 624, sponsored by State Senator William Gannon (R) and State Representatives Melissa Litchfield (R), …
Idaho Could Become the 42nd Medical Cannabis State This November: A Breakdown of the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act
Idaho voters are likely to decide this November whether to make the state the 42nd in the nation with a comprehensive medical cannabis program, after supporters of the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act submitted more than 150,000 signatures, more than double the 70,725 valid signatures required to qualify. The signatures still must be verified, but the …
Scary Movie Unveils Cannabis Dab Rig-Style Popcorn Buckets
The new Scary Movie is leaning into marijuana culture with one of the strangest theater collectibles yet: a popcorn bucket designed to look like a glass dab rig. The film’s official Instagram account posted a video of the collectible Wednesday, showing several glass-style pieces filled with popcorn and marked with the Scary Movie logo. The …
Illinois Lawmakers File 561-Page Cannabis Omnibus Bill to Regulate Hemp Products, Expand Possession Limits and More
A 561-page cannabis omnibus bill was filed today in Illinois by a group of seven lawmakers. The proposal would regulate hemp-derived CBD products, double legal marijuana possession limits, expand medical access and more. House Bill 5784 was filed by State Representative Will Guzzardi (D), with State Representatives Lisa Davis (D), Justin Slaughter (D), Bob Morgan …
Complete Guide to Medical Marijuana Laws in All 41 Legal States
41 states have legalized the medical use of cannabis, representing over 80% of the entire United States. Below is a breakdown of all 41 states, including details on when the state legalized the medicine, when the first dispensary opened, possession limits and more. Alabama Year legalized: 2021. Year first dispensary opened: The first dispensary is …
Study: THC Linked to Significant Reduction in Eye Pressure, Key Factor in Glaucoma Treatment
According to a study published in the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) was associated with a significant reduction in intraocular pressure, a key factor in glaucoma treatment. Researchers from University Health Network, the University of Toronto and the University of Western Ontario conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis examining studies that measured reductions in …
Study: CBD and THC May Help Inhibit Glioblastoma Progression
A new study published in Journal of Applied Genetics found that cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), may help inhibit the progression of glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer with limited treatment options. Researchers from Poznan University of Medical Sciences and the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences examined …
New York Assembly Committee Passes Bill to Expand Microbusiness Role in Marijuana Showcase Events
A New York Assembly committee has voted 16 to 8 to advance legislation that would expand the role marijuana microbusinesses can play in the state’s cannabis showcase events. Assembly Bill 11217, filed by Assemblymember Donna Lupardo (D), was approved yesterday by the Assembly Economic Development Committee and referred to the Assembly Ways and Means Committee. …
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