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 14 2023
Illinois Governor Signs Bill Allowing Marijuana Businesses to Take State Tax Deductions
Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker has signed into law legislation that will allow marijuana businesses that are legal under state law to take standard state-level tax deductions. Filed by State Representative Jehan Gordon-Booth, House Bill 3817 is cosponsored by 19 other legislators. The measure passed the Senate 36 to 20, and passed the House of …
Jun 13 2023
APA Poll Finds Americans Think Marijuana is Less Addictive Than Technology and Alcohol
In a new national poll commissioned by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and conducted by Morning Consult, most Americans said they believe marijuana is less addictive than technology and is safer than alcohol and cigarettes. “People were less likely to believe cannabis was addictive compared to the other substances and behaviors polled”, according to an …
Jun 13 2023
Study: CBD Shows Potential as an “Abortive Agent for Treating Migraine Attacks”
According to newly published research the marijuana compound cannabidiol “shows potential as an abortive agent for treating migraine attacks and headache-related conditions such as spontaneous pain and anxiety”. The study is published in the peer-reviewed journal Pain, and it’s conducted by researchers at Florida Atlantic University, the Medical University of Lublin in Poland, and the …
Jun 13 2023
North Carolina Medical Marijuana Bill May Be Considered Soon in House, Already Passed Senate
North Carolina legislators are making a late-session push to get a Senate-approved medical marijuana bill through the House of Representatives before the end of the legislative session. State Representative Donny Lambeth, Chair of the House Health Committee, recently told local media that he believes a Senate vote on the bill could happen as soon as …
Jun 13 2023
Study: Marijuana Use Lower Among Youth in ZIP Codes with Marijuana Dispensaries
According to a new study marijuana use “was significantly lower among 10th and 12th graders living in a ZIP code with a marijuana dispensary.” The study, titled Adolescent Cannabis Use Among Youth in ZIP Codes with Medical Dispensaries, was published by the journal Cannabis and epublished by the US National Library of Medicine. It was conducted by …
Jun 12 2023
Alabama Announces 21 License Recipients for Medical Marijuana Program
Almost two and a half years after Alabama passed a restrictive medical marijuana law, the state has officially announced the recipients of 21 licenses for growing, processing, testing and dispensing the medicine. Today the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission announced the 21 companies that have been selected to receive licenses to grow and distribute medical marijuana. …
Jun 12 2023
Maine Legislature Passes Bill to Allow Marijuana Use and Cultivation While on Probation and Parole
A Maine bill that would prevent those on probation, parole or release pending trial from being prevented in taking part in the state’s legal recreational marijuana program has been passed by the full legislature. House Bill 1311 was filed by State Representative David Boyer along with a tripartisan group of four other lawmakers. The bill …
Jun 12 2023
New Pennsylvania Bill Would Provide Tenant Protections to Medical Marijuana Patients
Legislation filed today in Pennsylvania would give explicit legal protections to renters who use medical marijuana. House Bill 985 was filed by State Representative Christopher Rabb along with nine cosponsors, all Democrat. The measure states that “No landlord may evict, threaten to evict or otherwise discriminate against a residential tenant for the lawful usage or …
Jun 12 2023
Rhode Island House Votes 54 to 11 to Legalize Psilocybin (AKA Magic Mushrooms)
Rhode Island’s full House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved legislation that would legalize the possession and cultivation of psilocybin. House Bill 5923 was approved through the House today by a veto-proof majority, 54 to 11. The measure now goes to the Senate for consideration, with passage in the Senate sending the bill to Governor Daniel …
Jun 12 2023
Missouri: $120 Million Worth of Marijuana Purchased Legally in May
According to data released by the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, the state sold over $120 million in legal marijuana in May. Missouri consumers purchased $92.6 million in recreational marijuana last month. This is in addition to the $28.3 million in medical marijuana sold during the same period, bringing the total amount of …
