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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Oct 01 2024
Study: Chronic CBD Treatment May Improve Cardiovascular Health
An important new study published in the Journal of Hypertension reveals that long-term treatment with cannabidiol (CBD) can significantly improve cardiovascular health in an animal model of renovascular hypertension. Conducted by researchers from the Federal University of Paraiba and São Paulo State University in Brazil, the study explores CBD’s potential to lower blood pressure, enhance …
Oct 01 2024
Study: Psilocybin Increases Optimistic Engagement in Animal Model, Showing Potential for Depression Treatment
A new study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry provide insights into how psilocybin, the active compound in “magic mushrooms”, could aid in the treatment of depression. “Psilocybin has shown promise as a novel pharmacological intervention for treatment of depression, where post-acute effects of psilocybin treatment have been associated with increased positive mood and decreased …
Oct 01 2024
New Hampshire Committee Schedules Vote on Recreational Marijuana Legalization Bill
A key legislative committee in New Hampshire has scheduled a vote for legislation that would legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older. The House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee has scheduled an executive session vote on House Bill 544 for October 17 at 10am. The vote, which comes a little over a month after …
Sep 30 2024
Washington State Marijuana Sales Top $100 Million for Fourth Straight Month, Over $800 Million Year-to-Date
In August, licensed marijuana stores in Washington State sold over $100 million worth of marijuana as well as a variety of marijuana products such as concentrates, edibles, tinctures and topicals. According to data released by the research firm Headset, marijuana sales in in Washington topped $100 million for the fourth straight month, with $104.6 million sold. …
Sep 30 2024
California Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoes Legislation to Allow Direct Marijuana Sales at Farmers Markets
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have allowed licensed marijuana growers to sell their products directly to consumers at farmers markets. Assembly Bill 1111, sponsored by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D), would have authorized the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) to issue temporary event licenses, enabling on-site cannabis sales and consumption at designated …
Sep 30 2024
The Top Indica Marijuana Strains As of September 2024
As the legal marijuana industry continues to thrive across nearly half the country, certain indica strains are consistently leading the way in popularity due to their relaxing effects and widespread availability. Using data from state regulatory agencies as well as platforms like Leafly and Weedmaps, here are the top 10 indica marijuana strains as of …
Sep 30 2024
Arkansas Attorney General Says Medical Marijuana Expansion Initiative Will Not Appear on November Ballot
An Arkansas initiative to expand the state’s medical marijuana program, in addition to establishing a federal trigger for recreational marijuana legalization, has narrowly failed to make the November ballot. Today, Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston announced that Arkansans for Patient Access (APA) did not gather enough valid signatures to qualify the Arkansas Medical Cannabis …
Sep 30 2024
California Governor Signs Bill Legalizing Marijuana Cafés
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law legislation that legalizes Amsterdam-stye marijuana cafés. Today, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1775, nearly a year after he vetoed a similar bill by the same prime sponsor. The proposal was approved overwhelmingly by the state’s legislature: 58 to 6 in the Assembly, and 30 to 7 in …
Sep 30 2024
Kamala Harris Calls for Marijuana Legalization for First Time as Presidential Nominee
For the first time as the official Democratic nominee for president, Kamala Harris has expressed her support for legalizing marijuana. Although Vice President and Democratic nominee for president Kamala Harris has supported legalizing marijuana since 2019, including cosponsoring a descheduling bill while in the Senate, she has (until now) not made any comments on the …
Sep 29 2024
Study: Single Dose of Psilocybin Shows Promise for Veterans with Treatment-Resistant Depression
A recent study by researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine and Massachusetts General Hospital has revealed promising results for veterans battling severe treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Published in the Journal of Affective Disorders and online ahead of print by the National Library of Medicine, the study is the first to examine how a single dose …
