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 30 2023
St. Cloud State University in Minnesota Offering Certificate Courses in Marijuana Education
Minnesota recently legalized recreational marijuana, and now a new course at St. Cloud State University could help those wanting to take part in the new industry. The 24-week certificate courses being offered by St. Cloud makes them the first in Minnesota to ever offer marijuana certificates. The program, with the tagline “Become an Industry Leader”, …
Aug 29 2023
Canada Marijuana Exports Increased 50% in Fiscal Year 2022-23 Compared to Previous Year
Canada exported 50% more marijuana in the most recent fiscal year than it did in the prior fiscal year, according to data released by Health Canada and first reported by MJBizDaily. In fiscal year 2022-23 Canada shipped CA$160 million ($118 million) worth of marijuana and marijuana products overseas. This is a substantial increase over the …
Aug 29 2023
Alabama Judge Extends Moratorium on Medical Marijuana Licenses
A circuit judge in Montgomery County, Alabama has extended a temporary moratorium that prevents the state’s Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) from issuing licenses to medical marijuana businesses. In June the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission announced the 21 companies selected to receive licenses to grow, process, transport, test and sell medical marijuana. Earlier this month the …
Aug 29 2023
Report: Hemp Milk Market Worth $112 Million Annually, to Over Double by 2032
According to a new report, the market for hemp milk has grown substantially in recent years and is expected to more than double in value by 2032. According to the report by Future Market Research, there was $112.8 million in hemp milk sales in 2022. The report predicts that by 2032, annual hemp milk sales …
Aug 29 2023
Inhaled Marijuana Leads to Symptom Improvement in Patients with Chronic Pouchitis, Finds Study
Patients with chronic pouchitis find sustained relief from the daily use of inhaled marijuana, according to a study published in the journal ACG Case Reports. The study is titled Cannabis Improves Clinical Outcomes and Quality of Life in Patients With Chronic Pouchitis, and it was conducted by researchers at Meir Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, …
Aug 29 2023
New Poll Finds 59% of Ohio Voters Support Initiative to Legalize Marijuana
According to new polling a large majority of registered voters in Ohio support an initiative to legalize marijuana. “[An] issue that will be on the ballot is to allow Ohioans ages 21 and older to buy and possess 2.5 ounces of cannabis and 15 grams of concentrates”, states the poll, conducted by Fallon Research & …
Aug 29 2023
Study: Medical Marijuana Legalization Associated With 18% Reduction in Foster Care Cases Related to Drug Abuse
States that legalize medical marijuana see a significant reduction in foster care cases related to drug abuse in the years that follow, according to a new study. Published by Research Square, the study was conducted by researchers at Georgia College and State University. For the study researchers investigated whether or not “states that legalize marijuana …
Aug 28 2023
Arkansas: $23 Million in Medical Marijuana Sold in July
In July medical marijuana patients purchased over $23 million worth of product in Arkansas. In total licensed medical marijuana dispensaries sold $23.2 million and 5,157 pounds worth of medical marijuana products. This includes dried marijuana flower as well as products infused with medical marijuana such as edibles and tincture. According to the Arkansas Department of …
Aug 27 2023
Missouri: Emergency Rules Allow Foster Parents to Possess and Grow Marijuana at Home
The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) has filed emergency rules that explicitly allow foster parents to grow and possess marijuana at their private residence. Marijuana was legalized in Missouri in November, 2022 through the passage of Amendment 3, a citizens initiative. The law allows those 21 and older to possess up to three ounces of …
Aug 26 2023
Bahamas Attorney General and Health Minister Introduce Marijuana Legalization Proposal
Attorney General Ryan Pinder and Health and Wellness Minister Michael Darville have announced legislation that would make marijuana legal for medical and religious use through the Bahamas. The Bahamas, officially referred to as the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, is an island country within the Lucayan Archipelago of the West Indies in the North Atlantic. Although …
