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 25 2024
Survey Finds 63% in Canada Support Legalizing Medical Psilocybin, 79% Support Allowing it for End-of-Life Care
According to a new study, a strong majority of those in Canada support legislation legalizing the medical use of psilocybin, while an even higher percent support its use for end-of-life care. Titled Social acceptability of psilocybin-assisted therapy for existential distress at the end of life: A population-based survey, the study is published in the journal …
Jan 25 2024
Study: Treatment With Marijuana Spray Does Not Impair Driving Skills in Those With Tic Disorders
Treatment with a spray containing both CBD and THC “does not impair skills relevant to driving in those patients with tic disorders”, according to a new study. The study found that not only did the spray not impair skills, it “even improved fitness to drive in a subset of patients who were unfit to drive …
Jan 24 2024
Poll Finds 45% of South Dakota Voters Support Legalizing Recreational Marijuana, 42% Oppose
According to newly released polling, a plurality of South Dakota voters want recreational marijuana legalized. For the poll researchers surveyed 782 registered voters for their South Dakota Polling Project. The Fall 2023 Poll, conducted from November 18 to December 4, 2023, is a survey of the South Dakota electorate conducted by The South Dakota Polling …
Jan 24 2024
PayPal is Lobbying in Favor of a Federal Marijuana Banking Bill
Recent federal disclosure filings show that in Q4, 2023 online payment giant PayPal lobbied in favor of the SAFER Banking Act. The SAFER Banking Act (S.2860) would provide federal protections to banks and other financial institutions that decide to provide services to marijuana businesses that are legal under their state’s law. The measure is currently …
Jan 24 2024
New Hawaii Bill Would Legalize Medical Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms)
Legislation to legalize the medical use of psilocybin mushrooms has been filed in Hawaii’s Senate. Senate Bill 3019 was filed today by Senator Chris Lee. The measure would legalize the possession and use of psilocybin by those with a qualifying medical condition who receives a recommendation from a licensed physician. Qualifying conditions include:
Jan 24 2024
Amazon Reports Lobbying Lawmakers in Support of Two Federal Bills to Deschedule Marijuana
Amazon has reported lobbying lawmakers in support of two different bills that would deschedule marijuana. According to recent federal lobbying disclosures, Amazon has reported paying lobbyists to support issues related to “cannabis reform, including the States Reform Act (H.R. 5977) and the Cannabis Administration & Opportunity Act (S. 4591).” The disclosures cover Q4, 2023, which …
Jan 24 2024
Tennessee Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana Passed on First Consideration by Senate
Legislation filed yesterday by Senator London Lamar (D) was “Passed on First Consideration” today in the Tennessee Senate. This procedural move allows the measure to advance to a second reading in the Senate. It must be passed through three readings before it can be sent to the state’s House of Representatives. The proposed law would …
Jan 23 2024
WA Senate Committee Advances Bill to Redirect Marijuana Tax Revenue
Legislation dedicating a 32% share of Washington’s cannabis excise tax revenue to counties and cities for hiring police and other “criminal justice purposes” has been advanced out of its initial Senate committee. The Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce voted yesterday to move Senate Bill 6272 to the Ways and Means Committee “without a recommendation”. …
Jan 23 2024
US Department of Justice Files Motion to Dismiss Pro-Marijuana Lawsuit, Makes Note of Rescheduling Effort
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the government’s prohibition on marijuana. Yesterday we reported that the DOJ filed documents with the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts declaring that it will be seeking to dismiss the lawsuit prior to the court-appointed deadline …
Jan 23 2024
Cannabidiol (CBD) Demonstrates Antimicrobial Activity Against Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, Finds Study
The marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) showed strong antimicrobial effects in a newly published study. The study will be published in the upcoming issue of the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, with the abstract published online ahead of print by the US National Library of Medicine. The study is titled Antimicrobial Effect of Cannabidiol on Intracellular …
