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 23 2023
Double-Blind Clinical Trial Finds THC and CBD Reduce Tics in Those With Tourette Syndrome
According to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, “treatment with THC and CBD reduced tics and may reduce impairment due to tics, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder” in those with Tourette Syndrome. In this double-blind, crossover trial, participants with severe Tourette syndrome were randomly assigned to a 6-week treatment period with …
Jun 23 2023
Maine Legislature Sends Marijuana Reform Bill to Governor
Legislation that would make multiple alterations to the state’s recreational marijuana law, including doubling the possession limit for marijuana concentrates, has been passed by the Maine Legislature. House Bill 1880 will soon be sent to Governor Janet Mills after being passed by both the House and Senate with overwhelming majorities. It’s expected that Governor Mills …
Jun 22 2023
Michigan House Approves Bill to Lower Age to Work at Marijuana Stores to 19
Michigan’s House of Representatives has given approval to a legislative proposal that would allow those who are 19 and 20 years old to work and volunteer at state licensed marijuana retail outlets. “A person who is 19 years of age or older may manufacture, purchase, distribute, and sell marihuana accessories if the person is an …
Jun 21 2023
Study: Treatment With Cannabinoids “Resulted in Decreased Clinical Markers of Inflammation”
In a new study “treatment with cannabinoids resulted in decreased clinical markers of inflammation”, with the anti-inflammatory effect of CBC and CBD in conjunction “associated with a greater anti-inflammatory effect than either minor cannabinoid alone.” The study was published in the journal Annals of Plastic Surgery, and is titled The Mechanism of Cannabichromene and Cannabidiol …
Jun 21 2023
NFL QB Cam Newton Suggests Kickers Use Marijuana to Calm Their Nerves
In a recent interview former Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton suggested that NFL kickers may benefit from using marijuana before big kicks. When asked in a Youtube video which positions Newton thought could most benefit from marijuana use, he said “I’m going with kicker. Your anxiety meter is extremely low when …
Jun 21 2023
Colorado Marijuana Tax Revenue for May Just Shy of $23 Million
Colorado’s marijuana industry sold enough product in May for the state to garner $22,956,910 in tax revenue. The nearly made $23 million in marijuana taxes made in May is a roughly 8% decrease from the $25,128,221 in marijuana taxes Colorado made in April, according to the Colorado Department of Revenue. However, it’s on par with …
Jun 20 2023
Maine Legislature Approves Bill to Establish Gun Rights for Marijuana Consumers
Legislation that would allow marijuana consumers to legally possess firearms and firearm ammo has been passed by Maine’s full legislature. House Bill 1103 has now been passed by the full Senate as well as the full House of Representatives, with both chambers concurring around the same bill text. The measure will now be sent to …
Jun 20 2023
In Montana, $26 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in May
In May Montana marijuana sales passed $26 million for just the fourth time. According to data released by the Montana Cannabis Control Division, there was a total of $26,096,828 in legal marijuana sold in May. This includes dried marijuana flower as well as marijuana products such as edibles, tinctures, concentrates and topicals. In May medical …
Jun 19 2023
Nevada Governor Signs Bill Increasing Marijuana Possession Limit By 250%
Nevada legislation that will drastically increase the possession limit for legal marijuana and marijuana concentrates has been signed into law by Governor Joe Lombardo. Senate Bill 277 has been signed into law after passing the Assembly 28 to 14, and passing the Senate 14 to 6. The new law increases the possession limit for dried …
Jun 19 2023
Vermont Governor Allows Medical Marijuana Reform Bill to Become Law Without Signature
Vermont Governor Phil Scott has allowed to become law a bill that alters the state’s medical marijuana laws, including doubling the allowed THC content. Governor Scott chose to neither veto House Bill 270, or sign it into law. With the deadline for the governor to decide now passed, the measure has become law without an …
