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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Feb 17 2023
Study Finds THC-Dominant Marijuana Extract Improves Symptoms in Alzheimer’s Patients
Using THC-dominant marijuana extracts twice a day is associated with symptom mitigation in patients with Alzheimer’s disease This is according to an observational study published in the Italian journal La Clinica Terapeutica. For the study researchers examined the safety and efficacy of marijuana extract containing 22% THC and 0.5% CBD in 30 patients with mild to …
Feb 16 2023
Texas Bill Filed to Allow Counties and Localities to Legalize Marijuana
Texas State Representative Jessica González has filed House Bill 1937 which would allow counties and municipalities to adopt an order or ordinance that would legalize the recreational use of cannabis within their jurisdiction. The bill directs the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to adopt all necessary rules for the administration and enforcement of this …
Feb 16 2023
Bill to Legalize Personal Marijuana Cultivation Passed by Washington State House Committee
Legislation that would legalize the personal cultivation of marijuana throughout Washington State has been passed by a key committee in the House of Representatives. House Bill 1614 was passed today by the House Regulated Substances and Gaming Committee by a vote of 7 to 4. The proposed law would allow those 21 and older to …
Feb 16 2023
Report: Global Legal Cannabis Market Valued at $47 Billion in 2023, to Grow to $76 Billion by 2027
The global market for legal marijuana is expected to be valued at $47.5 billion by the end of 2023, and is expected to grow to $76 billion by 2027, according to a new report from Statista. “The maturity of the Cannabis market varies across the globe mainly due to differing legal environments and public attitudes …
Feb 15 2023
Trulieve Becomes First Cannabis Company to Launch Advertising Campaign Under New Twitter Policy
Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a leading cannabis company in the United States, today became the first multi-state operator in the cannabis industry to launch advertising campaigns on Twitter. The launch of the new campaign follows a policy change made by the global social media platform today that now allows cannabis companies to advertise. “Trulieve is very …
Feb 15 2023
Global Hemp Market to Grow From $6.87 Billion to $19.37 Billion by 2030
The global market for hemp is currently valued at $6.87 billion with expectations that it’ll grow to be worth nearly $20 billion by 2030. This is according to a new Global Hemp Market report conducted and published by Cognitive Market Research. The anticipated growth represents a compound annual growth rate of 22.6%. “Hemp is considered …
Feb 14 2023
Marijuana Legalization Bills Prefiled in Louisiana Legislature
A lawmaker in Louisiana has prefiled two separate bills in the state’s House of Representatives to legalize, regulate and tax marijuana, with a third forthcoming. State Representative Candace Newell has prefiled two different legislative proposals aimed at legalizing marijuana and established a licensed and regulated system of marijuana retailers and producers, with one more on …
Feb 14 2023
Virginia Bill to Legalize Marijuana Sales “Passed By Indefinitely” in a House Subcommittee Vote
Virginia legislation that would allow for the legal and regulated distribution of marijuana and marijuana products has been “Passed By Indefinitely” in a House subcommittee vote. Senate Bill 1133 was “Passed By Indefinitely” today in a 5 to 3 vote by the House General Laws Subcommittee. The proposal, sponsored by Senator Jennifer McClellan, was recently …
Feb 13 2023
Eighth House Committee and Sixth Senate Committee Approve Bill to Legalize Marijuana in Minnesota
A Minnesota bill that would make marijuana legal throughout the state continues to advance at breakneck speed in the state’s legislature. Earlier today House Human Services Policy Committee in a voice vote agreed to advance legislation to legalize marijuana for everyone 21 and older. This marks the eighth House committee to advance the proposal. Shortly …
Feb 13 2023
Why Marijuana Should be Legalized, According to AI
Below is an article on why marijuana should be legalized, written entirely by OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Marijuana legalization has been a hotly debated topic for decades. While some people argue that marijuana should remain illegal due to its potential negative effects on health and society, there is a growing body of evidence that supports its legalization. …
