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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Sep 28 2024
California Governor Signs Bill Allowing Marijuana Businesses to Combine Activities Under One License
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law legislation allowing marijuana businesses to conduct multiple activities under a single license. Senate Bill 1064 was signed by Governor Newsom earlier today. The measure, introduced by Senator John Laird (D) in April, was approved by the Assembly (73 to 0) and Senate (37 to 1). SB 1064 …
Sep 28 2024
Iowa Democrats Make Marijuana Legalization a Top Agenda Item for 2025
Iowa Democrats are making marijuana legalization a top priority for the 2025 legislative session. As they work to increase their presence in the Iowa House, where they currently hold 36 out of 100 seats, Democrats are focusing on issues that resonate with a wide range of Iowans. At the forefront of this agenda is the …
Sep 27 2024
St. Louis Officials Vote to Extend Marijuana Store Hours as City Sees Surge in Marijuana Revenue
St. Louis officials have approved a plan to extend marijuana dispensary and retail outlet hours throughout the city. On Friday, the Board of Aldermen voted to allow such stores to remain open until 10 p.m., seven days a week. The proposal was introduce by Alderman Rasheen Aldridge. Prior to the board’s vote, Aldridge noted the …
Sep 27 2024
Study: Cannabis Cream Reduces Chronic Kidney Disease-Related Itching in Hemodialysis Patients
A new double-blind, placebo-controlled trial published in Kidney Medicine found that a cannabis-containing cream significantly reduced itching in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing hemodialysis. The study, conducted by researchers from Thammasat University in Thailand, involved 60 participants, all experiencing moderate to severe CKD-associated pruritus. The participants were divided into two groups: one received …
Sep 27 2024
GOP Senator Introduces Federal HEMP Act to Triple Allowable THC in Hemp
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has introduced the Hemp Economic Mobilization Plan (HEMP) Act, in an attempt to to address hemp farmers’ concerns “with federal overreach and bring clarity, transparency, and certainty to regulation”. The HEMP Act amends the definition of “hemp” from 0.3 percent THC to 1 percent THC. It also requires testing of …
Sep 26 2024
Report Finds Marijuana Seed Market to Grow From $1.3 Billion in 2021 to $6.5 Billion in 2031
The global cannabis seed market is projected to undergo remarkable growth, increasing from $1.3 billion in 2021 and $2.15 billion in 2024, to an estimated $6.5 billion by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.4%. This forecast, highlighted in a recent report by Allied Market Research, underscores a shift in consumer behavior …
Sep 26 2024
US Senator Introduces Legislation to Regulate Hemp Products Nationwide
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) has introduced the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act (CSRA), a bill designed toto establish national standards to “protect public health and safety and keep cannabis products out of the hands of children”. The CSRA would establish a national age restriction to prevent those under 21 from purchasing hemp-derived cannabis products, but …
Sep 26 2024
Minneapolis City Council Proposes Rules for Marijuana Businesses
The Minneapolis City Council has released proposed rules and restrictions for licensed marijuana businesses, as Minnesota moves forward with its recreational marijuana program. The city is currently updating its zoning regulations in anticipation of issuing licenses for cannabis operations in the coming months, due to the state legalizing marijuana last year. Under the proposed restrictions, …
Sep 26 2024
Vice Presidential Candidate Tim Walz Says Marijuana Legalization is “An Issue for the States”
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, said in a recent interview that legalizing marijuana is a states rights issue. Walz, who made history as the first top-ticket candidate from a major party to sign an adult-use legalization bill into law, told Spectrum News that he views legalization as a “state issue.” When …
Sep 26 2024
The States Most Likely to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Within the Next 12 Months
Momentum for marijuana legalization continues to build across the U.S., with several states nearing the point of legalizing recreational cannabis. Currently, 24 states have already embraced the legalization of recreational marijuana, but many others are making significant progress toward joining them. Some states have active legislative discussions, while others have voters gearing up to vote …
