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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Jan 03 2025
Cost of Marijuana in Oregon Drops to All-Time Low for Third Straight Month, Remains By Far the Lowest in the U.S.
The average price of dried marijuana flower in Oregon continues to plummet, reaching an all-time low of $3.51 per gram in December, according to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC). This marks the third consecutive month of prices dropping to a new low. By comparison, in October 2016, when the state first began licensed …
Jan 02 2025
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Wants Medical Marijuana Law Expanded to “Include Far More Medical Conditions”
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has voiced strong support for expanding the state’s medical marijuana program to include more qualifying conditions, while reiterating his opposition to the unregulated marijuana market that has emerged across the state. Miller, a long-time advocate for medical marijuana, expressed concern over the lack of safety standards and oversight in Texas’ …
Jan 02 2025
Oregon: $960 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in 2024, Resulting in $163 Million in Taxes
There was nearly $1 billion in marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in Oregon in 2024. According to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, the state saw $78,553,980 in marijuana sales in December, bringing the total for 2024 to $960 million, and bringing the all-time total to $7.18 billion. The $960 million in marijuana sold …
Jan 02 2025
Nevada Lawmaker Named Co-Chair of U.S. Congressional Cannabis Caucus
Congressmember Dina Titus, a self-described “long-standing advocate for reforming the nation’s marijuana laws”, announced today she has been appointed co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus. Congressmember Ilhan Omar (D-MN) will serve as the other co-chair. “I am honored to serve in a leadership position to help shape our nation’s marijuana policies,” Congressmember Titus said in …
Jan 02 2025
Clinical Trial: Psilocybin Promotes Lasting Positive Personality Changes in Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder
According to the results of a new clinical trial, psilocybin holds promise as a tool for reshaping personality traits in people battling alcohol addiction. Researchers from New York University, the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and Arizona State University conducted a randomized controlled trial to explore the effects …
Jan 01 2025
California Now Allows Amsterdam-Style Marijuana Cafés as New Law Takes Effect
Cities and counties across California can now authorize licensed cannabis retailers and microbusinesses to prepare and sell non-cannabis food and beverages and host live performances, as Assembly Bill 1775 officially goes into effect today, January 1, 2025. The new law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in late September 2024 and sponsored by Assemblymember Matt Haney, …
Jan 01 2025
Study: UV Light Intensity and Spectrum Influence Cannabis Growth and Terpene Profiles
A study published in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science by researchers from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin examines how different UV spectra and intensities impact cannabis growth, yield, and secondary metabolite composition. The study tested three UV light spectra at five intensity levels, analyzing their effects on photomorphogenesis, inflorescence yield, and the chemical profile of cannabis. While …
Jan 01 2025
Study Finds CBD Reduces Costs and Improves Outcomes for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome and Dravet Syndrome
A cost-utility analysis has shown that CBD in combination with usual care offers a cost-effective treatment option for patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) or Dravet syndrome (DS) in the Netherlands. This study, published in the Journal of Health Economics and Outcomes Research, evaluated the economic and clinical benefits of using plant-derived, highly purified CBD (Epidyolex) …
Jan 01 2025
Colorado: Applications for Psilocybin Treatment Centers Now Open
Colorado has officially launched its application process for psilocybin treatment centers. Approved by voters in 2022, Proposition 122 (the Natural Medicine Health Act) allows regulated use of psilocybin for conditions such as depression and PTSD, for those 21 and older. As of today, January 1, licenses for treatment centers are now open for those interested …
Jan 01 2025
New Oklahoma Bill Would Establish Weekly Purchase Cap for Medical Marijuana Patients
Senator George Burns (R) has prefiled Senate Bill 320 for the 2025 legislative session. The bill would establish a new purchase limit for medical marijuana patients in Oklahoma. If enacted, SB 320 will amend existing state law to limit medical marijuana purchases to no more than two and one-half ounces (70.9 grams) within a one-week …
