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], or via X.com/AMArtinelliWA.
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Mar 28 2023
After Approving Bill to Legalize Marijuana Possession, Delaware Senate Votes to Legalize Sales
Shortly after Delaware’s Senate voted to pass a bill to legalize marijuana possession, they passed a separate bill to establish a legal marijuana industry. House Bill 2 was passed by the Senate in a 15 to 5 vote, a little less than an hour and a half after the chamber approved House Bill 1 by …
Mar 28 2023
Delaware Senate Approves Bill to Legalize Marijuana That’s Already Passed the House
The Delaware Senate has voted in favor of legislation that legalizes marijuana. The Senate voted 16 to 4 today to pass House Bill 1 to legalize the possession of up to an ounce of marijuana for those 21 and older. A separate measure to legalize licensed marijuana stores – House Bill 2 – is expected …
Mar 28 2023
Colombia Marijuana Legalization Bill Takes Another Step Towards Becoming Law
Colombia legislation that would make legal marijuana a constitutional right was passed today by the First Commission of the Chamber of Representatives, a key step towards becoming law. “Historical!”, said Representative Juan Carlos Losada in a translated social media post. “We have just approved with 26 votes the fifth debate on the regulation of #CannabisDeUsoAdulto …
Mar 28 2023
Legislation to Legalize Medical Use of Psilocybin Filed in Montana Senate
A bill that would allow for the medical use of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic ingredient in magic mushrooms, has been filed in the Montana Legislature. House Bill 955 was officially introduced in the House of Representatives yesterday. The proposed law would allow those with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), an anxiety or depressive disorder or a …
Mar 28 2023
New North Carolina Bill Would Legalize Marijuana, Expunge Past Offenses
A group of seven North Carolina Senators have filed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana. Senate Bill 346 was filed by Senator Graig Meyer with six cosponsors. The measure would legalize, for those 21 and older, the possession of up to two ounces of dried marijuana, up to 15 grams of marijuana concentrates (hash, oil, etc.) …
Mar 27 2023
Maryland Senate Committee Approves Bill Establishing Legal Marijuana Industry
A bill to follow voters’ wishes and establish a licensed, regulated and taxed system of legal marijuana stores has been passed by Maryland’s Senate Finance Committee. The committee approved Senate Bill 516 by a vote of 7 to 2, moving it towards a vote by the full Senate. A version of the bill has already …
Mar 27 2023
South Dakota Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women from Becoming Medical Marijuana Patients
South Dakota legislation that explicitly prohibits women who are pregnant or breastfeeding from joining the state’s medical marijuana program was signed into law today by Governor Kristi Noem. House Bill 1053, “An Act to prohibit the issuance of a written certification to a pregnant woman or breastfeeding mother for purposes of medical cannabis use”, was …
Mar 27 2023
Delaware Senate to Vote Tuesday on House-Approved Marijuana Legalization Bills
The Delaware Senate is scheduled to vote Tuesday on two bills that would legalize marijuana and establish a legal marijuana industry. House Bill 1 and House Bill 2, both filed by State Representative Ed Osienksi in the House and sponsored by Senator Trey Paradee in the Senate, are scheduled for votes in the Delaware Senate …
Mar 27 2023
Study: CBD Decreases Daytime Drowsiness and is Associated With a Lower Prevalence of Low Testosterone Levels in Men
In a new study the administration of the marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) “decreased daytime drowsiness and was associated with a lower prevalence of low testosterone levels in older men as compared to age-adjusted population norms.” “Previous research indicated that cannabidiol (CBD) may result in low levels of male total testosterone (TT), elevations in liver tests …
Mar 27 2023
Cheech and Chong Launch Online Marijuana Community “Bowlmates”
Cheech and Chong has launched a new online community that connects like-minded cannabis enthusiasts from around the world “in a community where users can share and talk openly without fear of unnecessary suppression.” “With other social media platforms censoring cannabis posts and content, it was time to build our own community that is inclusive for …
