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 28 2023
New Jersey Governor is “Very Much” Open to Legalizing Personal Marijuana Cultivation
New Jersey is one of just two legal marijuana states that do not allow marijuana to be cultivated for personal use, but Governor Phil Murphy (D) is open to changing that. In a recent interview with local outlet New 12 New Jersey, Governor Murphy was asked about legalizing personal marijuana cultivation and he said “I’m …
Nov 28 2023
Ohio Legislation Filed to Redirect Marijuana Tax Revenue, Allow Cities to Ban Marijuana Use and Cultivation
Legislation has been filed in the Ohio Legislature to significantly redirect tax revenue that will be garnered from the state’s recently approved marijuana legalization law, while allowing cities to place bans on marijuana use and cultivation. Filed by State Representative Gary Click, House Bill 341 would make multiple adjustments to how marijuana tax revenue will …
Nov 28 2023
US Senate Just One or Two Votes Short of Passing Marijuana Banking Bill (SAFER Banking Act)
The SAFER Banking Act appears to be just “one or two votes” short of having enough votes to pass the full United States Senate. Congressional staffers for two senators who are sponsoring the SAFER Banking Act both say that the Senate needs just one or two more Republicans to support the measure for it to …
Nov 28 2023
Montana: $28 Million in Legal Marijuana Purchased in September, Year-to-Date Sales Near a Quarter Billion
There was slightly over $28 million in legal marijuana sold in September in Montana. According to the Montana Cannabis Control Division, there was $28,159,456 in marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in September, a modest decrease over the record-breaking $28,697,312 sold in August. This marks the third straight month where marijuana sales have surpassed $28 …
Nov 28 2023
North America Cannabis Market Valued at $30 Billion, Estimated to Reach $54 Billion Value by 2029
According to a new report the North America cannabis market showcased growth at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.20% during 2019 to 2022, and that growth is expected to continue in the coming years. The report conducted by Research and Markets found that by the end of 2022, the legal marijuana market in …
Nov 27 2023
New Hampshire Commission Fails to Reach Consensus on Marijuana Legalization Policy
A commission established by New Hampshire lawmakers has failed to come to an agreement on if and how the state should go about legalizing recreational marijuana. In August Governor Sununu signed into law legislation creating a commission designed to prepare the state for the legalization of marijuana and give recommendations on how lawmakers can most …
Nov 27 2023
Clinical Trial Finds Oral CBD is an “Effective and Safe Analgesic for Dental Pain”
A single oral dose of cannabidiol (CBD) provides relief from acute dental pain, according to a randomized, placebo-controlled trial published in the Journal of Dental Research. Conducted by researchers at the University of Texas at San Antonio, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and the University of Texas Health Science Center, the study is titled Cannabidiol as an …
Nov 27 2023
Minnesota Official Says State is On Track for Marijuana Stores to Open in Early 2025
Minnesota’s marijuana legalization law, signed by Governor Time Walz in May, is on track to be in full effect come early 2025. “We are on track to successfully launch the legal marijuana industry in early 2025″, says Charlene Briner, interim director for the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). “We are all putting in a …
Nov 27 2023
Indiana Committee Recommends Launching a Psilocybin Pilot Program
Indiana’s Public Health, Behavioral Health and Human Services interim study committee has voted to recommend that the state approve a pilot program for psilocybin (“magic mushrooms”) therapy. According to a report released by the committee, the “prevailing view is that psilocybin should not be a Schedule I drug and has proven medical benefits.” With that …
Nov 26 2023
Study: Cannabinoids May Help Improve Eczema, Acne, Psoriasis, Hair Growth, and Skin Cancer
According to a new meta-analysis published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, cannabinoids may help improve “eczema, acne, pruritus, psoriasis, hair growth, and skin cancer and have anti-aging effects on skin.” “The therapeutic application of cannabinoids has gained traction in recent years”, notes the abstract of the study, published online by the National Institute …
