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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Nov 01 2024
Gallup Poll: 47% of Americans Have Consumed Marijuana, 68% Support Legalization
Fifteen percent of Americans report they smoke marijuana, according to new Gallup polling. The percentage of U.S. adults who report they smoke marijuana has more than doubled since 2013, when Gallup first added the question to its annual Consumption Habits survey. That year, 7% said they smoke it. Marijuana use varies significantly by gender, age …
Nov 01 2024
New Mexico: $440 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold So Far in 2024, Including $46 Million in October
In New Mexico, licensed marijuana stores sold over $46 million worth of product in October. According to the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department, there was $46,821,699.23 worth of marijuana sold in October, spread across 1,180,263 different transactions. This bring the year-to-date total for marijuana sales to around $440 million. All-time sales are now $1,361,057,802.03, …
Nov 01 2024
A Complete Guide to State and Local Marijuana Initiatives in the November 2024 Election
The November 5 election is just days away, and voters in multiple states and cities are gearing up to consider a variety of marijuana proposals, including three to legalize recreational marijuana. These measures, if approved, could bring significant changes to local and state marijuana policies. This includes potentially adding to the 38 states that have …
Nov 01 2024
CA$465 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in Canada in August, Year-to-Date Sales Pass CA$3.3 Billion
Marijuana sales saw a slight uptick in August, with sales the highest they’ve been since the previous August. According to data released by Statistics Canada, there was $465.1 million Canadian dollars (CA) worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally throughout August, an increase from the $453 million sold in July, but a slight drop from …
Nov 01 2024
Here’s the Most Popular Marijuana Strains in the United States as of November 2024
Among the hundreds of marijuana strains available in the legal market—more than 700 in Massachusetts alone—these strains top the list in terms of their popularity. Drawing on recent data from state regulatory agencies and popular sites that track strain popularity such as Leafly, below is a list of the most popular marijuana strains in the …
Oct 31 2024
Kentucky: Here Are the 100+ Cities and Counties Voting November 5 on Whether to Allow Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
On November 5, over 100 cities and counties across Kentucky will vote on whether to allow medical marijuana dispensaries in their communities. This decision comes as the state prepares to roll out its medical cannabis program in early 2025, following its recent legalization. Local jurisdictions that vote in favor will set the groundwork for dispensaries, …
Oct 31 2024
Judge Delays DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing, List of Those Set to Testify Released
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has postponed its hearing on their proposal to reschedule marijuana until early 2025, citing a need for more detailed information on the participants set to testify. Although DEA Administrator Anne Milgram approved over 20 participants for the agency’s rescheduling hearing, Chief Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) John Mulrooney issued a preliminary …
Oct 31 2024
Meta-Analysis: Psilocybin Outperforms Traditional Therapies for Depression Relief
According to a newly published meta-analysis, “psilocybin is superior in treating depression compared to established psychotherapy alone used for treating depression.” Published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, the study was conducted by researchers from Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, all in Iran. “Due …
Oct 31 2024
Poll: Strong Majority of Canadians Support Nation’s Marijuana Legalization Law, Six Years After it Was Enacted
A new poll by Research Co. reveals that 62% of Canadians continue to support the legalization of marijuana. The poll found that only 33% of adults in Canada oppose marijuana legalization, with 5% undecided. Support for legal marijuana remains highest in Quebec (66%), Alberta (64%), and Ontario (64%). In comparison, Saskatchewan and Manitoba trail with …
Oct 31 2024
Massachusetts Poll Shows 50% of Likely Voters Support Question 4 to Legalize Psychedelics, 44% Oppose
A new Emerson College Polling/WHDH survey shows that a majority of voters in Massachusetts support legalizing psychedelics. The poll, released just days prior to the November 5 presidential election, found that 50% of likely voters in Massachusetts plan to vote yes on Question 4, with 44% planning to vote no and 6% undecided. The survey …
