Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. You can reach Anthony at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Maryland Governor Signs Bill Easing Background Checks for Marijuana Security Guards
Legislation reducing hiring barriers for security guards in Maryland’s marijuana industry has been signed into law by Governor Wes Moore. Senate Bill 299, sponsored by Senators Mary Carozza (R) and Brian Feldman (D), removes the requirement for state and national criminal background checks for security guards working for licensed marijuana businesses, provided they are already …
Nebraska Lawmakers Fail to Pass Medical Marijuana Regulations Following Filibuster
Efforts by Nebraska lawmakers to regulate medical marijuana stalled this evening after the Senate failed to overcome a filibuster, effectively killing legislation that would have set up a framework for the voter-approved program. Despite voters legalizing medical marijuana through two ballot initiatives last November, there is currently no licensed dispensaries and no access for patients. …
New Non-Hallucinogenic LSD Compound May Offer Mental Health Benefits Without the Trip
A team of chemists at the University of California, Davis has developed a modified version of LSD that may offer the drug’s therapeutic benefits without its mind-altering effects. The newly created compound, known as JRT, maintains LSD’s ability to stimulate brain cell growth, a promising effect for treating conditions like depression and schizophrenia. But unlike …
Connecticut House Passes Bill to Decriminalize Psilocybin
The Connecticut House of Representatives has voted in favor of House Bill 7065, a proposal that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of psilocybin, commonly found in psychedelic mushrooms. Under the measure, individuals found with less than half an ounce of psilocybin would no longer face criminal charges. Instead, first-time offenders would be subject …
Las Vegas Casino Executive Says Embracing Cannabis Could Boost Tourism and Revenue
Seth Schorr, CEO of Fifth Street Gaming, says it’s time for Las Vegas to embrace marijuana lounges and allow hotel deliveries to boost tourism and stay competitive with other destinations. Schorr made his case during a cannabis and gaming policy panel this week at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, hosted by the Cannabis Policy …
Minnesota: White Earth Nation Becomes First Tribe to Open Recreational Marijuana Stores Off-Reservation
The White Earth Nation is set to make history as the first tribal government in Minnesota to open recreational marijuana dispensaries off tribal land, following the signing of a compact agreement by Governor Tim Walz on Tuesday. Under the agreement, the White Earth Band of Chippewa is authorized to open up to eight dispensaries across …
New York Bill Would Ban Marijuana Ads on TV and Radio
A new proposal filed today in the New York Assembly would prohibit marijuana advertisements on television and radio, while also imposing fines of up to $5,000 for violations. Assembly Bill 8510, introduced by Assemblymember Keith Brown (R), was referred to the Committee on Economic Development. The measure would amend Section 86 of the state’s cannabis …
Federal Judge Strikes Down Oregon’s Voter-Approved Cannabis Union Law
A federal judge has struck down Oregon’s voter-approved Measure 119, ruling that it violates the U.S. Constitution and federal labor law. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Michael H. Simon issued a permanent injunction against the enforcement of the measure, which would have required marijuana businesses to enter into labor peace agreements (LPAs) with unions as …
Study: Ketamine, Psilocybin, and Esketamine Offer Rapid Relief and Functional Benefits in Treatment-Resistant Depression
A new systematic review published in the journal Cureus finds that psychedelic-assisted therapies such as ketamine, esketamine, and psilocybin may offer fast-acting and sustained relief for those with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), while also improving real-world functioning. The review analyzed 10 randomized controlled trials published within the past year, all of which assessed various psychedelic agents …
Cannabinoids Discovered in Rhododendron Plant
Researchers have identified two cannabinoids and three other bioactive compounds in Rhododendron, a plant native to Pakistan that has long been used in traditional medicine. In a study published in Natural Product Research, scientists from the University of Swat and the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in the UK analyzed the leaves of Rhododendron anthopogon, a …
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