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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Mar 12 2024
Study: Cannabinoids Led to Symptom Improvements in Over 70% of Cancer Patients
According to a new study about one in four cancer patients use cannabinoids to assist in symptom control, and a strong majority saw a “subjective alleviation of treatment-related symptoms”. “Limited studies have described the utilization of cannabinoids among cancer patients”, states the study, published in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics. “This survey …
Mar 12 2024
Study: Marijuana Can Make it Easier for Women to Achieve an Orgasm and Can Improve Frequency and Satisfaction
According to a new study of hundreds of women, marijuana made it easier to achieve an orgasm in a majority of participants, while also improving orgasm frequency and satisfaction. “Up to 41% of women experience female orgasm disorder/difficulty (FOD), a statistic unchanged for 50 years”, states the study, published in the March issue of the …
Mar 12 2024
Colorado: Over $22 Million in Marijuana Taxes Made in February, $2.6 Billion Since 2014
Colorado made well over $20 million in tax revenue from legal marijuana sales in February. Colorado made $22,002,884 in taxes from the licensed distribution of marijuana, according to data compiled and released by the Colorado Department of Revenue. This marks a slight increase over the $21.5 million sold in January, despite February have two fewer …
Mar 12 2024
Arizona House Health Committee Passes Senate-Approved Bill to Legalize Psilocybin Therapy Centers
A key House committee had given approval to psilocybin legislation that’s already been approved by the full Senate. The House Health & Human Services Committee has voted 8 to 2 to pass Senate Bill 1570, which has already been approved by the full Senate in a 24 to 4 vote. If the measure passes the …
Mar 12 2024
Bipartisan US Lawmakers “Deeply Troubled” Over Barriers to Marijuana Research, Send Letter to Biden Administration
A pair of bipartisan lawmakers in the US Congress have sent a letter to the Biden Administration saying they are “deeply troubled” with a lack of progress following Biden’s 2022 executive order meant to streamline marijuana research and remove barriers. The letter was signed by Congressmembers Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Andy Harris (R-MD), and sent …
Mar 11 2024
Massachusetts Governor to Pardon Tens of Thousands Convicted of Marijuana Possession
Following in the footsteps of federal marijuana pardons issued in late 2022 by President Biden, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey plans to issue thousands of pardons for those convicted of marijuana possession. Specific details of the plan will be announced at a Wednesday press conference. What we do know is that the pardons will cover charges …
Mar 11 2024
Virginia Bill to Legalize Marijuana Sales Officially Delivered to Governor, Deadline for Response is April 8
Today, legislation to legalize recreational marijuana sales was officially delivered to Governor Glenn Youngkin. In February Virginia lawmakers passed legislation to legalize the licensed distribution of recreational marijuana, with sales beginning May 1, 2025. Today, the measure was delivered to Governor Youngkin, who now faces an April 8 deadline to decide how he’s going to …
Mar 11 2024
President Biden Releases FY 2025 Budget Proposal, Includes Provision Blocking DC Marijuana Sales
President Biden has released to Congress his proposed budget for fiscal year 2025, and it again includes a provision that blocks Washington DC from allowing licensed marijuana sales. The budget does, however, propose keeping a provision that protects state medical marijuana laws. Washington DC legalized recreational marijuana in 2014. However, due to a provision passed …
Mar 11 2024
Connecticut: $23.6 Million in Marijuana Sales in February
There was over $23 million in legal marijuana sold in February in throughout Connecticut. According to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, there was $15,049,229 in recreational marijuana sold in February, in addition to $8,627,769 in medical marijuana sales. The combined total of $23,676,998 is lower than the $24,990,207 made in January, although the per …
Mar 11 2024
DEA Reportedly At Odds With Biden Administration Over Marijuana Rescheduling
According to a recent report, officials at the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are resisting calls to reschedule marijuana. Despite calls from the Biden Administration to reschedule marijuana, including a recommendation from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III, officials at the DEA remain opposed to – or are …