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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Jun 21 2023
Study: Treatment With Cannabinoids “Resulted in Decreased Clinical Markers of Inflammation”
In a new study “treatment with cannabinoids resulted in decreased clinical markers of inflammation”, with the anti-inflammatory effect of CBC and CBD in conjunction “associated with a greater anti-inflammatory effect than either minor cannabinoid alone.” The study was published in the journal Annals of Plastic Surgery, and is titled The Mechanism of Cannabichromene and Cannabidiol …
Jun 21 2023
NFL QB Cam Newton Suggests Kickers Use Marijuana to Calm Their Nerves
In a recent interview former Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton suggested that NFL kickers may benefit from using marijuana before big kicks. When asked in a Youtube video which positions Newton thought could most benefit from marijuana use, he said “I’m going with kicker. Your anxiety meter is extremely low when …
Jun 21 2023
Colorado Marijuana Tax Revenue for May Just Shy of $23 Million
Colorado’s marijuana industry sold enough product in May for the state to garner $22,956,910 in tax revenue. The nearly made $23 million in marijuana taxes made in May is a roughly 8% decrease from the $25,128,221 in marijuana taxes Colorado made in April, according to the Colorado Department of Revenue. However, it’s on par with …
Jun 20 2023
Maine Legislature Approves Bill to Establish Gun Rights for Marijuana Consumers
Legislation that would allow marijuana consumers to legally possess firearms and firearm ammo has been passed by Maine’s full legislature. House Bill 1103 has now been passed by the full Senate as well as the full House of Representatives, with both chambers concurring around the same bill text. The measure will now be sent to …
Jun 20 2023
In Montana, $26 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in May
In May Montana marijuana sales passed $26 million for just the fourth time. According to data released by the Montana Cannabis Control Division, there was a total of $26,096,828 in legal marijuana sold in May. This includes dried marijuana flower as well as marijuana products such as edibles, tinctures, concentrates and topicals. In May medical …
Jun 19 2023
Nevada Governor Signs Bill Increasing Marijuana Possession Limit By 250%
Nevada legislation that will drastically increase the possession limit for legal marijuana and marijuana concentrates has been signed into law by Governor Joe Lombardo. Senate Bill 277 has been signed into law after passing the Assembly 28 to 14, and passing the Senate 14 to 6. The new law increases the possession limit for dried …
Jun 19 2023
Vermont Governor Allows Medical Marijuana Reform Bill to Become Law Without Signature
Vermont Governor Phil Scott has allowed to become law a bill that alters the state’s medical marijuana laws, including doubling the allowed THC content. Governor Scott chose to neither veto House Bill 270, or sign it into law. With the deadline for the governor to decide now passed, the measure has become law without an …
Jun 17 2023
NCAA Committee Calls for Marijuana to be Removed From Athletes’ Banned Drug List and Testing Protocols
The NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports has signaled its support for removing cannabis from the Association’s banned drug list and testing protocols. According to a press release, the committee will gather input from the membership this summer, with final action expected in the fall. This issue was referred to the …
Jun 16 2023
Louisiana Governor Signs Marijuana Expungement Bill Into Law, Goes Into Effect August 1
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has signed into law a bill that will allow for the quick expungement (removal from records) of convictions related to marijuana possession. House Bill 286 allows those with a misdemeanor conviction for marijuana possession to file a motion to expunge the charge 90 days following their conviction. First-time offenders would …
Jun 15 2023
Michigan Senate Votes to Allow Marijuana Agreements With Indian Tribes, Exempt Them From Taxes
Michigan’s full Senate has given approval to legislation that would allow the state to enter into agreements with Indian tribes while exempting them from the state’s marijuana excise tax. The Senate voted 29 to 9 to pass Senate Bill 180, filed by Republican Senator Roger Hauck along with six Democrat cosponsors. The proposal would “allow the …
