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 10 2023
Colorado: $22.8 Million in Marijuana Taxes Made in October, Over $230 Million Year-to-Date
Colorado’s legal marijuana industry garnered over $22 million in revenue from taxes and fees in October. According to data compiled and released by the Colorado Department of Revenue, the state made $21,845,360 in tax revenue from the legal distribution of marijuana. The state also made $937,627 in marijuana fees, bringing the combined total to $22,782,987. …
Nov 10 2023
Ohio Governor Asks Legislature to Revise Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law By December 7
Just days after Ohio became the 24th state to legalize recreational marijuana, the state’s governor is already seeking changes. Governor Mike DeWine made comments to reporters yesterday indicating that he wants rapid changes made to Issue 2, prior to it taking effect on December 7. “What the people have clearly told us is they want …
Nov 10 2023
Former FDA Official Would Be “Shocked” if Marijuana is Not Rescheduled By 2024 Election
A former official with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says he’d be “shocked” if marijuana is not moved to schedule III prior to the 2024 presidential election. Howard Sklamberg, former FDA Deputy Commissioner for global regulatory operations / compliance, says he would be “really shocked if it took the DEA longer than the second …
Nov 09 2023
Study: CBD Reduces Over-the-Counter and Prescription Drug Use, May Improve General Health
According to a recently published study, the use of oral CBD products is associated with a reduction in over-the-counter and prescription drug use and “significantly improves self-perception of general health”. The study was published in the journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids and it was published online by the US National Library of Medicine. It was conducted …
Nov 09 2023
“Nothing Has Changed”: President Biden’s Views on Marijuana Remain the Same Following Ohio Legalizing Marijuana
On Tuesday Ohio became the 24th state in the US to legalize recreational marijuana, but it apparently has had no impact on President Biden’s views. On Wednesday White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked during a press conference whether or not Biden believes that “marijuana restrictions should be loosened on the federal level”, following …
Nov 08 2023
National Cancer Institute Awards Millions of Dollars to Study Medical Marijuana to Treat Breast Cancer
The National Cancer Institute has awarded millions of dollars to a Florida university to study medical marijuana. University of Miami has been given a $3.2 million government grant to study the potential medical benefits of marijuana in combatting breast cancer. The funding is being used to aid the research of Yan Wang, Ph.D., an assistant …
Nov 08 2023
Maryland: $90 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in October
There was around $90 million worth of legal marijuana and marijuana products sold in October throughout Maryland. According to the Maryland Cannabis Administration, there was exactly $89,997,762 in marijuana sold legally through licensed retail outlets in October. This includes the sale of dried marijuana flower and shake as well as marijuana concentrates, edibles, tinctures, topicals …
Nov 08 2023
US Support for Legalizing Marijuana Reaches 70% for the First Time, Finds New Gallup Poll
According to a new Gallup poll, seven in 10 Americans think marijuana use should be legal, the highest level ever recorded after holding steady at 68% for three years. The Gallup poll, conducted between October 2 and 23, found that just 29% of U.S. adults think marijuana should not be legal, while 1% are unsure. …
Nov 07 2023
Ohio Republicans Have Enough Votes to Overturn or Alter Marijuana Legalization Initiative, But Barely
Ohio voters have legalized recreational marijuana, but some fear it could be repealed by the state’s legislature With around 56% support, voters have approved Issue 2. The portion of the law legalizing the possession of marijuana and marijuana concentrates, as well as the personal cultivation of marijuana plants, takes effect on December 7. The state …
Nov 07 2023
Virginia Democrats Take Control of State Legislature Making Legal Marijuana Sales a Possibility
Although Virginia legalized recreational marijuana in 2021, they are the only legal marijuana state to prohibit marijuana retail outlets. Tonight’s election could change that. Earlier this year legislation to legalize marijuana sales – Senate Bill 1133 – was approved by the state’s full Senate by a vote of 24 to 16. However, the measure stalled …
